Pennsylvania Chess Tournaments
Most of our chess tournaments have three sections: K-3 beginner, 4-8 beginner, and K-12 championship. The beginner sections are open to players rated under 1000 or unrated. The K-12 championship section is open to high school players and younger players that are rated over 1000 or just want more of a challenge. Trophies are awarded to the top individuals and school teams. 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.
Online registration is available until noon the day before the tournament. To get the lowest entry fee, register early and online. On-site registration is available until 30 minutes before the first round.
Our Philadelphia-area tournaments feature free analysis of student games for players in the scholastic sections. We have a rotating group of masters who provide this analysis, including the current Pennsylvania champion, IM Bryan Smith.
Perkiomen Valley Classic
Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East, 100 Kagey Road, Collegeville, PA 19426Date: Nov 22, 2008
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM
Online registration for this tournament has ended. On-site registration is available from 9:00-9:30.
Holiday Rumble
Location: Beaumont Elementary School, 575 Beaumont Rd, Devon, PA 19333Date: Dec 13, 2008
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM
This is a scholastic chess tournament open to grades PK-12.
Friday Night Action #1
Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Date: Jan 23, 2009
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
This chess tournament is open to players of all ages and skill levels.
Friday Night Action #2
Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Date: Feb 20, 2009
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
This chess tournament is open to players of all ages and skill levels.
Friday Night Action #3
Location: Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Date: Mar 20, 2009
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
This chess tournament is open to players of all ages and skill levels.