Details: Two rapid games each Tuesday evening in the month of December. Results submitted to US Chess Federation for rating. (USCF membership required)
Time Control: G/15;+5 (15 minutes per side with 5 second increment)

Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; Setup; Pre-game discussion on tactics and puzzle themes
6:30pm - Check-in closes; Game 1 pairings formulated
6:45pm - Game 1 begins
7:25pm - 5 minute break; results tabulated; game 2 pairings formulated
7:30pm - Game 2 begins
8:10pm - Game review and discussion

Arrive no later than 6:30pm to ensure a pairing. If you expect to arrive after 6:30pm, please contact organizer at contact listed below to secure a pairing for that day. 1/2 point byes upon advance request. Limit 2 per tournament. Additional 0 point byes allowed. No shows receive 0 point forfeit loss.

Entry Fee:
$10 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA.

Prizes:
Entry fee reimbursed for the winner of the classical tournament. Token prizes for top scores under 1000 and 1500.

Parking & Accessibility:
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor, Studio A.

Contact Info & Newsletter:
Questions? Email Eric at [email protected], or text or call (929) 900-4226.
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Details: Two rapid games each Tuesday evening, starting on the first Tuesday of the month. Two 4-round tournaments in one month. USCF quick rated. One open section. Swiss style pairing. If a month has 5 Tuesdays, the fifth Tuesday will be a casual format.
Time Control: G/15;+5 (15 minutes per side with 5 second increment)

Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; Setup; Pre-game discussion on tactics and puzzle themes
6:30pm - Check-in closes; Game 1 pairings formulated
6:45pm - Game 1 begins
7:25pm - 5 minute break; results tabulated; game 2 pairings formulated
7:30pm - Game 2 begins
8:10pm - Game review and discussion

Arrive no later than 6:30pm or you will not be paired that evening. Contact organizer at contact listed below if you are going to arrive after 6:15pm. Be sure to allow time for parking.

Entry Fee:
$10 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA. Registration required for all. YMCA membership supports chess club activities - consider joining the YMCA.

Prizes:
Entry fee reimbursed for the winner after tiebreak rules applied. Limit one per month per person.

Parking & Accessibility:
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor, Studio A.

Contact Info & Newsletter:
Questions? Email Eric at [email protected], or text or call (929) 900-4226.
Sign up for weekly email updates by going to https://queencitychessnh.wixsite.com/chess.

Details: One 4-round tournament, with one game each Tuesday, starting on the first Tuesday of the month. USCF dual rated. One open section. Swiss style pairing. If the month has 5 Tuesdays, the fifth Tuesday will be a casual format.
Time Control: G/45;+5

Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; Setup; Pre-game discussion on tactics and puzzle themes
6:30pm - Check-in closes; pairings finalized
6:45pm - Games begin; Post-game discussions to follow
9:00pm - Facility closes

Arrive no later than 6:30pm or you will not be paired that evening. Contact organizer at contact listed below if you are going to arrive after 6:15pm. Be sure to allow time for parking.

Entry Fee:
$10 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA. Registration required for all. YMCA membership supports chess club activities - consider joining the YMCA.

Prizes:
Entry fee reimbursed for the winner of the classical tournament.

Parking & Accessibility:
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor, Studio A.

Contact Info & Newsletter:
Questions? Email Eric at [email protected], or text or call (929) 900-4226.
Sign up for weekly email updates by going to https://queencitychessnh.wixsite.com/chess.

Classical Chess Duel

A new chess league in Manchester, NH

Elevate your chess game with a focused classical game against a closely matched opponent, the first Saturday of every month in Manchester, NH. This format serves to hone your thought process, develop mental stamina, deepen strategic thinking, and practice time management.

What: USCF Rated, over-the-board chess games
Time Control: G/90;+10 (90 minutes per side with 10 second increment)

When: First Saturday of every month of 2026 (**Second Saturday in case of snow emergency or holiday conflict)
Dates: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 11, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 1, Sep 12, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 12. This signup is for the full year. To sign up for individual months, click here.

Schedule:
9:00am - Check in; Setup
9:30am - Check-in closes; pairings finalized. Games begin as soon as possible.

Arrive no later than 9:30am to ensure a pairing.

Price:
$5 per month, or $60 for the full year.

Location:
YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 30 Mechanic St, 2nd Floor, Studio A. (Exception: The January event will be on the 2nd floor in Studio C.)

Additional Details:
Snacks provided, or bring your own. Prizes for top scores. For a complete listing of rules and prize schedule, visit this link.

Parking & Accessibility:
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess is on the second floor, Studio A.

Contact Info:
Email Eric at [email protected], or text or call (929) 900-4226.

Stay Informed:
Sign up for weekly email updates at https://queencitychessnh.wixsite.com/chess.

This all-in-one chess sign-up covers all Chess League and Monthly Tournament events at the Granite YMCA for 2026.

Chess League: USCF Rated, over-the-board chess games
Time Control: G/90;+10 (90 minutes per side with 10 second increment)

When: First Saturday of every month of 2026 (**Second Saturday in case of snow emergency or holiday conflict)
Dates: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 11, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 1, Sep 12, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 12.

Schedule:
9:00am - Check in; Setup
9:30am - Check-in closes; pairings finalized. Games begin as soon as possible.

Arrive no later than 9:30am to ensure a pairing.

Additional Details:
Snacks provided, or bring your own. Prizes for top scores. For a complete listing of rules and prize schedule, visit this link.

Monthly Chess Tournament - Rapid Tuesdays: Two 4-round tournaments in one month. Two rounds each Tuesday, starting on the first Tuesday of the month. USCF quick rated. One open section. Swiss style pairing. If a month has 5 Tuesdays, the fifth will be a casual format. Schedule subject to change due to holidays.
Time Control: G/15;+5

When: Each Tuesday evening from 6pm to 8pm in odd-numbered months (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov)

Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; set-up; warm-up (discussion of game analysis, tactics, strategy)
6:30pm - Check-in closes; pairings finalized
6:45pm - Clocks start; games begin
9:00pm - Facility closes

Arrive no later than 6:30pm or you will not be paired that evening. Contact organizer if you are going to arrive after 6:15pm. Be sure to allow time for parking.

Prizes:
One month's entry fee ($10) reimbursed for the winner after tiebreak rules applied. Limit one per month per person.

Monthly Chess Tournament - "Fast Classical" Tuesdays: One 4-round tournament. One round each Tuesday, starting on the first Tuesday of the month. USCF dual rated. One open section. Swiss style pairing. If a month has 5 Tuesdays, the fifth will be a casual format. Schedule subject to change due to holidays.
Time Control: G/45;+5

When: Each Tuesday evening from 6pm to 8pm in even-numbered months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)

Schedule:
6:00pm - Check in; set-up; warm-up (discussion of game analysis, tactics, strategy)
6:30pm - Check-in closes; pairings finalized
6:45pm - Clocks start; games begin
9:00pm - Facility closes

Arrive no later than 6:30pm or you will not be paired that evening. Contact organizer if you are going to arrive after 6:15pm. Be sure to allow time for parking.

Prizes:
One month's entry fee ($10) reimbursed for the winner of the classical tournament.

Price:
$120 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA.

Location:
YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 30 Mechanic St, 2nd Floor, Studio A. (Exception: The January Chess League event will be on the 2nd floor in Studio C.)

Parking & Accessibility:
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess event is on the second floor, Studio A.

Contact Info & Newsletter:
Questions? Email Eric at [email protected], or text or call (929) 900-4226.
Sign up for weekly email updates by going to https://queencitychessnh.wixsite.com/chess.