Mainline Chess Club

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and long-serving president, Paul Petrillo, who passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 68. Paul was the club president for more than 15 years. Paul was a steadfast presence at our club. He was present every Tuesday night like… Continue reading Remembering Our Club President Paul Petrillo

MLCC Tuesdays in July: Tournaments & Rematch! Get ready for an action-packed July at the Main Line Chess Club! We’ve got our ongoing tournament, a thrilling rematch, and a new tournament kicking off. Current Tournament: Rounds 4 & 5 Our current 5-week regular tournament is getting exciting. Come out and play on July 8th (Round… Continue reading Tuesdays in July: Classical Tournaments & a Rematch with MCC!

Here’s what is coming up on Tuesdays in June: Tuesday June 10th – Free Chess Seminar led by our Vice President, National Master Dan Heisman.  Lecture will be followed by a USCF Rated Rapid Swiss Tournament (G10;D2). Tuesday June 17th – Tuesday July 15th.  The next regular 5 week G65/d10 USCF rated Classical Swiss tournament… Continue reading Upcoming Events – June 2025

Here’s what is coming up in May: The next regular 5 week G65/d10 Classical Swiss tournament will begin on Tuesday May 6th.  You don’t need to play all games to participate. Chess players of all levels are welcome! Please come to the club before 7:20 PM to play.  If you expect to arrive later than… Continue reading Upcoming Events – May 2025

Here’s what is coming up in April: The next regular 5 week G65/d10 Classical Swiss tournament will begin on April 1st.  You don’t need to play all games to participate. Chess players of all levels are welcome! Please come to the club before 7:20 PM to play.  If you expect to arrive later than 7:20… Continue reading Upcoming Events – April 2025

We had a great time at the Media Chess Club on Tuesday for the first team match with our neighboring Media Chess Club. Lots of close and interesting games. Media triumphed 7.5 – 4.5 in a hard-fought match that came down to the wire. Thank you to MCC for being gracious hosts and to Ed… Continue reading Tuesday Night Chess Battle: Media vs Mainline Chess Club Match #1

Club closed on 3/4/2025 for Church Event (Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner) We are playing an inter-club match with the Media Chess Club that night in Media. We are 2 weeks into our current 5 week G65/d10 Swiss tournament.  It is not too late to join this tournament. Chess players of all levels are welcome! The… Continue reading No Club On Tuesday March 4th!

Here’s what else is coming up in Feb / Mar: 3/4/2025 – No club on Tuesday March 4th! 2/18/2025 – The next regular Classical Swiss tournament will begin on February 18th.  Time control is G65/d10 Please come to the club before 7:20 PM to play.  If you expect to arrive later than 7:20 pm, please… Continue reading Upcoming Events – February / March ’25

The next 5 Week Classical Swiss will begin on January 7th and run through February 4th. Time control is G65/d10

We are one week into a standard 5 week swiss, running from Nov. 12 to Dec 10. The yearly club meeting will occur Dec 17.  This means that there will be no tournament play, but there may be a consultation game after the meeting concludes. The club will not meet Dec 24th or December 31st