Mainline Chess Club

Tuesday June 30th – Free Chess Seminar from National Master Dan Heisman.    Arrive by 7:15.    The Seminar will be followed by our one-night USCF Rated “Two game match against a single opponent (colors balanced)” event. Play an opponent close to your rating in two shorter games on one night. Tuesdays July 7th –… Continue reading Free Seminar with Dan Heisman June 30th!

Here’s what is coming up on Tuesdays for the next few weeks: Tuesday 5/12 – The current tournament has one more game on 5/12. It’s never too late to join! The schedule is designed so you don’t have to play every round. Tuesday 5/19 – One Night Rapid Event (fifteen minute games) – G15/D2 Tuesdays… Continue reading Upcoming Events May – June 2026

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