Tournaments

Upcoming Tournaments

Sep 30

2025 Fall Tuesday Night Marathon

September 30, 2025 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Oct 4

23rd McClain Memorial Tournament

October 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Oct 5

23rd McClain Memorial Tournament

October 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Oct 7

2025 Fall Tuesday Night Marathon

October 7, 2025 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Oct 11

2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - Oct

October 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Oct 11

Mechanics' Monthly Quads - 2025 Sep

October 11, 2025 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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.

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