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Tournaments

Upcoming Tournaments

Oct 17

4th Benson Memorial Tournament

October 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Oct 18

Mechanics' Institute Full Day Quads - Oct

October 18, 2026 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Oct 20

2026 Fast Fall Blitz

October 20, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Oct 24

54th Capps Memorial Tournament

October 24, 2026 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Oct 25

54th Capps Memorial Tournament

October 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Oct 31

4th Vladimir Naroditsky Memorial Tournament

October 31, 2026 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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At Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, we offer a dynamic lineup of tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned chess player, an adult returning to the game, or a player just starting out — there’s a tournament for you.

Take a quick look at our upcoming tournaments below.

Interested in seeing the complete list? Explore our main categories below and check out our tournament calendar.

 

Learn about the Mechanics' Institute Scholastic Team Leaderboard and check the current standings here.

 

We've also gathered some general information and helpful links for our tournament players, which you can find here.

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Event & Meeting Room Rentals

Mechanics' Institute offers meeting spaces for hourly or daily rental on the 3rd and 4th fls. of our historic building. Located one half block from the Montgomery Street Muni and BART stations, it is a convenient commuter location to host meetings, events, classes, and seminars.

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