Philadelphia Area Chess Tournaments
Most of our chess tournaments have several sections to break the participants into groups by age and/or rating. Click the "register here" button for a tournament to see what options are available at that event. In particular, tournaments that offer a K-3 Unrated section are great for young beginners, as this is a way for them to gain tournament experience against kids of a similar age and skill level. At scholastic tournaments, trophies are awarded to the top individuals and teams. At adult tournaments, cash prizes are given. Unless otherwise noted, all tournaments are USCF-rated. To see more information or to register online, click the "Register Here" button for the tournament you are interested in attending. If you are a new chess parent or have questions about the tournament process, feel free to browse through our Tournament FAQs or contact us.
Our Friday Night Action adult tournaments are usually held one Friday per month in King of Prussia. They are open to chessplayers of all ages, and typically include skill levels from beginning elementary school students up through some of the best adult players in the state.
Online registration for most events is available until noon the Friday before the tournament. To get the lowest entry fee, register early and online. On-site registration is available at all tournaments at an increased fee.
Our scholastic tournaments feature free analysis of student games for players in the scholastic sections by a National Master.
2010 Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Chess Championships
Location: Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087Date: Mar 20, 2010
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (K-1, K-3, and K-6); 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (K-8 and K-12)
Play in Philadelphia's premier scholastic chess event!
Friday Night Action 15
Location: Belmont Park Classroom, 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406Date: Mar 26, 2010
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 PM
This chess tournament is open to players of all ages and skill levels. The tournament site can fit a maximum of 30 players, so register early to guarantee your spot!
April Showers
Location: Doylestown Activity Center, 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901Date: Apr 11, 2010
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Rated Sections) or 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Unrated Sections)
This is a Sunday chess tournament for grades K-12.
Friday Night Action 16
Location: Belmont Park Classroom, 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406Date: Apr 16, 2010
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 PM
This chess tournament is open to players of all ages and skill levels. The tournament site can fit a maximum of 30 players, so register early to guarantee your spot!
Spring Finale
Location: Wayne Elementary School, 651 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087Date: Apr 24, 2010
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Rated Sections) or 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Unrated Sections)
This is a chess tournament for grades K-12.
Silver Knights Cup
Location: Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087Date: May 15, 2010
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Blitz tournament afterwards from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
This is an open team tournament for four-player teams with an average rating under 1800.
Friday Night Action 17
Location: Belmont Park Classroom, 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406Date: May 21, 2010
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 PM
This chess tournament is open to players of all ages and skill levels. The tournament site can fit a maximum of 30 players, so register early to guarantee your spot!
Friday Night Action 18
Location: Belmont Park Classroom, 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406Date: Jun 18, 2010
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 PM
This chess tournament is open to players of all ages and skill levels. The tournament site can fit a maximum of 30 players, so register early to guarantee your spot!