Tournaments

Upcoming Tournaments

Oct 21

Fast Fall Blitz

October 21, 2025 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Oct 25

3rd Alan Benson Memorial Tournament

October 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Oct 26

Mechanics' Weekend Rapid

October 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Oct 26

Mechanics' Weekend Blitz

October 26, 2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Nov 1

53rd Capps Memorial Tournament

November 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Nov 2

53rd Capps Memorial Tournament

November 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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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