• 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).

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