Tournaments

At Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, we offer a dynamic lineup of tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned chess player, an adult returning to the game, or a player just starting out — there’s a tournament for you.

Take a quick look at our upcoming tournaments below.

Interested in seeing the complete list? Explore our main categories below and check out our tournament calendar.

 

We've also gathered some general information and helpful links for our tournament players, which you can find here.

Upcoming Tournaments

Jul 22

2025 Summer Tuesday Night Marathon

July 22, 2025 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Jul 24

GM Sam Shankland Lecture & Special Blitz

July 24, 2025 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Jul 26

18th Smith Memorial Tournament

July 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Jul 29

2025 Summer Tuesday Night Marathon

July 29, 2025 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Aug 2

2nd John Grefe Memorial Tournament - For Players Age 18+

August 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Aug 5

2025 Summer Tuesday Night Marathon

August 5, 2025 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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