Mainline Chess Club

Tuesday 4/28 – We are in week 3 of our current 5 week tournament. It’s never too late to join a tournament! The schedule is designed so you don’t have to play every round.  Remaining Dates: 4/28, 5/5, 5/12. A major benefit of the Main Line Chess Club is the opportunity to receive guidance and… Continue reading April 2026 Update – Become Internet Famous at the Main Line Chess Club

Challenge Grandmaster Bryan Smith on April 7!   The Main Line Chess Club is thrilled to host a Grandmaster Simultaneous Exhibition on Tuesday, April 7!  GM Bryan Smith will play a simultaneous exhibition against club members and guests. This is a rare opportunity to test your skills against a world‑class grandmaster, gain insight into elite-level thinking,… Continue reading GM Bryan Smith Simul – Tuesday April 7

Here’s what is coming up on Tuesdays for the next few weeks: Tuesday 2/10 – The current tournament has one more game on 2/10. It’s never too late to join! The schedule is designed so you don’t have to play every round. Tuesday 2/17 – CLOSED Due to Shrove Tuesday Church Event. Tuesday 2/24 –… Continue reading Upcoming Events Feb – Mar 2026

The club is closed on Tuesday January 27th due to inclement weather. Week four of the current 5 week tournament will be Tuesday February 3rd.

Here’s what is coming up on Tuesdays in what’s left for the rest of December and January: Tuesday, 12/23 – The current tournament has one more game on 12/23. It’s never too late to join! The schedule is designed so you don’t have to play every round. Tuesday, 12/30 – Special one-night event: Simultaneous Exhibition… Continue reading Upcoming Events December 2025 – Jan 2026

Fourth Annual Dr. John Bayley Memorial Tournament Main Line Chess Club Championship October 14 to November 11, 2025 $1100 in Cash Prizes, no entry fee required. Tournament only open to MLCC members.  Current membership fee is $30/year for individuals, $20 for Juniors under 18, and $50 for families.   Players are allowed one Bye in the… Continue reading Club Championship – Oct 14th – Nov 11th – Cash Prizes!

Last Tuesday (July 15th), the Main Line Chess Club hosted our friends and rivals, the Media Chess Club, in a highly anticipated rematch. We were looking to redeem ourselves after our previous match at their location, and we did just that against a confident Media Club! It was a nail-biter that came down to the… Continue reading Tuesday Night Chess Battle: Media vs Mainline Chess Club Match #2

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