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Tournaments - Upcoming

2025 NBCC Championship

  • 7-SS; Open G/75 +30; Candidates G/60; d5
  • Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 25 (Mar 4th make-up day if necessary)
  • 2 Sections: Championship (Open), Candidates (U1600)
  • Entry Fee $30 (members only). You may join the club by Jan 14th and participate.
  • Prizes: Trophy to 1st - 3rd in each section and a few section prizes based on entries (A 1-game playoff will decide a 1st place tie.)
  • Registration: Enter online - Direct link for registration form: click here, or by 6:45 p.m. on Jan 7.
  • Round times: 7:00 p.m. prompt each week. 7:15 p.m. start for the first week.
  • Regular rated (USCF membership is required)
  • Weather related announcements will be made by 5:00 p.m. and will be posted on the calendar and on the website.
    Tournaments - General Information
    • Tournaments are open to the public, and equipment is provided by the NBCC unless stated otherwise.

    • Tournaments generally begin at 7:00-7:15 pm on Tuesdays.

    • NBCC members enjoy reduced tournament entry rates.

    • NBCC tournaments are USCF-rated (United States Chess Federation) unless stated otherwise, and they require an active USCF membership (separate from NBCC membership). Click here to join.

    • Blitz and some quick tournaments take place on a single date, while longer time-controlled tournaments are spread out over several weeks.

    • Find upcoming tournaments on this page, or check the calendar on the homepage.

    Member Perk: Chess lecture before games (Tuesdays, 6:15-7:00 pm).

    Lecture is open to all members, no registration required.

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