Mainline Chess Club

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

October 1 to October 29, 2024 $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 first four rounds to retain eligibility for cash prizes. Players with more… Continue reading Third Annual Dr. John Bayley Memorial Tournament!

August 6,13, 20, 27 – four round Regular tournament, G65 September 3,10,17, 24 – four round Regular tournament, G65 October 1, 8,15, 22, 29 – John Bayley Memorial, MLCC Club Championship, more details to follow

6/25 – 5 minute blitz tournament 7//2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 – 5 week classical swiss-style tournament (65 + 10 delay)