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Tournaments

Upcoming Tournaments

Aug 16

Mechanics' Weekend Rapid - 2026 Aug

August 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Aug 16

Mechanics' Weekend Blitz - 2026 Aug

August 16, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Aug 18

2026 Summer Tuesday Night Marathon

August 18, 2026 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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Aug 22

3rd Koltanowski Memorial Tournament

August 22, 2026 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Aug 23

3rd Koltanowski Memorial Tournament

August 23, 2026 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Aug 25

2026 Sizzling Summer Blitz

August 25, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:30 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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