Details: Elevate your skills with one rated classical game against a closely matched opponent. This format serves to hone your thought process, develop mental stamina, deepen strategic thinking, and practice time management. This event is a preview of the 2026 Classical League, which will take place on the first Saturday of every month (schedule to change in case of holidays). Results submitted to US Chess Federation for rating.
Time Control: G/90;+10 (90 minutes per side with 10 second increment)
Schedule:
9:00am - Check in; Setup; Pre-game warmup (discussion on tactics, game analysis, and puzzles)
9:30am - Check-in closes; pairings formulated. Games begin as soon as possible.
Arrive no later than 9:30am to ensure a pairing.
Entry Fee:
$5 for non-members. Free to members of the Granite YMCA. YMCA membership supports chess club activities - consider joining the YMCA.
Location:
YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 2nd Floor, Studio A.
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:
Email Eric at [email protected], or text or call (929) 900-4226.
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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.
Sign up for weekly email updates by going to https://queencitychessnh.wixsite.com/chess.
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