Tournaments
I still remember the time I attended my first Tuesday Night Marathon more than 12 years ago — the pregame camaraderie, the excitement of postgame analysis, and the silence that suddenly descended when the tournament director announced, “Start your clock.” A silence filled with expectations, excitement, and hope. Suddenly, I knew I belonged. – Renate Otterbach, Member
At the 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.
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Upcoming Tournaments
- Jul 8 - Aug 19 : 2025 Summer Tuesday Night Marathon More Info Register Now
- Sep 2 - Oct 14 : 2025 Fall Tuesday Night Marathon More Info Register Now
- Nov 4 - Dec 16 : 2025 Winter Tuesday Night Marathon More Info Register Now
- Jul 12 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - July More Info Register Now
- Aug 9 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - Aug More Info Register Now
- Sep 13 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - Sep More Info Register Now
- Oct 11 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - Oct More Info Register Now
- Nov 8 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - Nov More Info Register Now
- Dec 13 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - Dec More Info Register Now
- Jul 26 : 18th Smith Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Aug 23 : 23rd JJ Dolan Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Sep 27 : 3rd Peter Grey Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Oct 25 : 3rd Alan Benson Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Nov 22 : 3rd V Naroditsky Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Dec 20 : 24th Bagby Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Aug 2 : 2nd John Grefe Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Oct 18 : 3rd Chernev Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Jul 24 : GM Sam Shankland Lecture & Special Blitz More Info Register Now
- Aug 26 : Sizzling Summer Blitz More Info Register Now
- Oct 21 : Fast Fall Blitz More Info Register Now
- Jul 19 - Jul 20 : 24th Wilkerson Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Aug 16 - Aug 17 : 2nd Koltanowski Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Sep 6 - Sep 7 : 22nd St Amant Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Oct 4 - Oct 5 : 23rd McClain Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Nov 1 - Nov 2 : 53rd Capps Memorial Tournament More Info Register Now
- Dec 6 - Dec 7 : 7th Donaldson Tournament More Info Register Now
- Jul 12 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Quads - July More Info Register Now
- Aug 9 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Quads - Aug More Info Register Now
- Sep 13 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Quads - Sep More Info Register Now
- Oct 11 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Quads - Oct More Info Register Now
- Nov 8 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Quads - Nov More Info Register Now
- Dec 13 : 2025 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Quads - Dec More Info Register Now
- Nov 13 : Spy's Mate Rapid More Info Register Now
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Club Event - Quads
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