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Tournaments

Upcoming Tournaments

Oct 3

24th McClain Memorial Tournament

October 3, 2026 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Oct 4

24th McClain Memorial Tournament

October 4, 2026 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Oct 6

2026 Fall Tuesday Night Marathon

October 6, 2026 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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Oct 10

Mechanics' Institute Monthly Scholastic Swiss - 2026 Oct

October 10, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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Oct 10

2026 Mechanics' Institute Monthly Quads – Oct

October 10, 2026 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Oct 11

Walter Browne Memorial Tournament

October 11, 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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