Sunday Blitz #39
2025-05-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz Event #39 – 4 round G/5, d2 (play each person twice – 8 rated games)
This event will only affect your blitz rating (though highest rating used for pairing. The event starts at 1 with rounds at 1, 1:30, 2, and 2:30. (Times estimated will go as soon as possible.) The sections are Open and Under 600. Entry fee for 1 $10 – $20 for 2.

Sunday Blitz #40
2025-05-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz #40 – 6 round G/3, d2 (play each person twice – 12 rated games)
This event will only affect your blitz rating (though highest rating used for pairing. The event starts at 3 with rounds at 3, 3:20, 3:40, 4, 4:20 and 4:40. (Times estimated will go as soon as possible.) The sections are Open and Under 600 (likely combined) and there are three trophy prizes in each section and the Open winner also gets a “Champion” ring (made by the trophy company.) Entry fee for 1 $10 – $20 for 2.

1st Exton Open - $7000
2025-05-31 08:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00 UTC | Chester Hotel & Conference Center, 815 N Pottstown Pike, Building A, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
First Exton Open and Scholastic
May 31 – June 01, 2025
Exton Hotel and Conference Center, Exton PA 19341
Open Tournament Organization: 5 Round Swiss System in 4 sections
Scholastic Tournament Organization: 2 1-day events; 4 rounds
Open Time Control: Game / 90 Minutes with 10-second Delay
Scholastic Time Control: Game / 40 Minutes with 5-second delay
In Person Registration: 8:30 am – 9:00 am *On-line registration strongly encouraged
** If registering after 9:15, you will be given a first round bye
Open Rounds: May 31 – 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm; Jun 01 – 10:00 am, 2:00 pm
Scholastic Rounds: May 31 & Jun 01 – 10:00 am, 12:00, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm
Information: joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com or 484 948 5692.
Section Prizes (Based on 125 Total Entries across Top 3 Sections)
Section 1. Open: 1st $800 2nd $500 3rd $200;
U2000 $300 Top Girl $100, Top Senior $100
Section 2. U1800 1st $800 2nd $500 3rd $200;
U1650 $300 Top Girl $100, Top Senior $100
Section 3. U1500 1st $800 2nd $500 3rd $200;
U1350 $300 Top Girl $100, Top Senior $100
Section 4. U1200 1st $400 2nd $250 3rd $100
U900 $150 Top Girl $50, Top Senior $50
SCHOLASTIC SATURDAY AND SCHOLASTIC SUNDAY
Saturday: Under 800 1st – 3rd U400 1st – 3rd ; Sunday: U600 Trophies 1st – 3rd U300 1st – 3rd
Boards, sets, and clocks provided for scholastic sections
Entry Fees and Raffle Information:
Enter by May 23rd – $90 for Open, Under 1800, Under 1500; $50 for U1200, $20 for Scholastic
Enter by May 30th – $100 for Open, Under 1800, Under 1500; $60 for U1200, $30 for Scholastic
Morning of May 31st – $150 for Open, Under 1800, Under 1500; $100 for U1200, $50 for Scholastic
Raffle Tickets – All sections except U1200 and Scholastic get 2 raffle tickets
U1200 and Scholastic section gets 1 raffle ticket
Raffle Prize: A brand new unopened TCL 65 inch 4K Smart TV!!!
Please send fees via
PayPal to @tribridgeschess or Venmo to @tri-bridgeschessclub, Fees can also be paid by cash on site on the day of the event
Minor Additional Notes as of 5/23:

Website will be down for maintenance Memorial Day evening through Tuesday morning.
Byes, up to 2, must be quested before round 2.
For ONLY the June 1st scholastic, we will use the May ratings so that people may plan their sections. (All other sections will of course use the May ratings.)

This event is sponsored by Tri-Bridges Chess Club and Tangenesis

Summer Break Camp - 6/9/2025 - 6/13/2025
2025-06-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Camp by Ram – 9 to 12 morning, 1 to 4 afternoon or come all day
Other sections taught by others depending on signups
More details soon, but camps will largely follow the following set up.
The camps will run from 9 -12, 1 – 4, or all day. The material covered is dependent on sign-ups, but broadly the 600 to 1200 players will work with Ram and the Unrated to 599 players will work with several of the younger instructors. I will be on-site should I be needed.
Days will be pro-rated if you can only attend some days during a week. The cost is $125 for a week of the half day camp, $250 for a week of the full day camp.

Friday Night Tournament (ECE #90)
2025-06-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Friday night at 7 will be a 3 round event
The sections are 7:00 – 10:00; Open, Under 900, Under 600, Under 300
Time Control: Game/25, d5; 3 rounds
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section in the bottom 3 sections; $50 1st Prize in Open
Rounds: 1st at 7, rest as soon as possible (the bottom two sections are usually done around 9, all sections done by 10)

$250 Sunday G/60, d5 Tnmt (#91) - Open, Under 1100, Under 500 (G/25, d5)
2025-06-15 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
10 – 6:00, Open, Under 1100, U500 (G/25, d5). All sections may be paired as soon as appropriate.
Open and Under 1100 are G/60, d5. Rds. 10 – 12 -2 -4 (Rds may start early)
Under 500 – 10 – 11 -12 -1 (rds may start early)
Trophies to Top 3, possibly more in Under 500
Prizes in Open – $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd
In Under 1000 – $50 for 1st, $25 for 2nd

Sunday Blitz #41
2025-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz Event #41 – 4 round G/5, d2 (play each person twice – 8 rated games)
This event will only affect your blitz rating (though highest rating used for pairing. The event starts at 1 with rounds at 1, 1:30, 2, and 2:30. (Times estimated will go as soon as possible.) The sections are Open and Under 600. Entry fee for 1 $10 – $20 for 2.

Sunday Blitz #42
2025-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz #42 – 6 round G/3, d2 (play each person twice – 12 rated games)
This event will only affect your blitz rating (though highest rating used for pairing. The event starts at 3 with rounds at 3, 3:20, 3:40, 4, 4:20 and 4:40. (Times estimated will go as soon as possible.) The sections are Open and Under 600 (likely combined) and there are three trophy prizes in each section and the Open winner also gets a “Champion” ring (made by the trophy company.) Entry fee for 1 $10 – $20 for 2.

Summer Break Camp - 6/23/2025 - 6/27/2025
2025-06-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States

Saturday Tournament (ECE #92)
2025-06-28 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Saturday Tournament (ECE #92)
Sections: 1:00 – 5:00; Under 1600, Under 1000, Under 400
Time Control: Game / 25, d5
Prizes: Trophies to the top 3, at least, and a few other trophies
Rounds: 1st at 1, rest as soon as possible

Summer Break Camp - 6/30/2025 - 7/2/2025
2025-06-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Camp by Ram – 9 to 12 morning – Very beginner friendly group
The camp will run from 9 -12. The players for this camp will be beginners and work with Ram. I will be on-site should I be needed.
Days will be pro-rated if you can only attend some days during a week. The cost is $75.

Summer Break Camp - 7/16/2025 - 7/18/2025
2025-07-16 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States

Friday Night Tournament (ECE #93)
2025-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States

Summer Break Camp - 7/21/2025 - 7/25/2025
2025-07-21 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States

Saturday Tournament (ECE #94)
2025-07-26 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Saturday Tournament (ECE #94)
Sections: 1:00 – 5:00; Open, Under 1000, Under 400
Time Control: Game / 25, d5
Prizes: Trophies to the top 3, at least, and a few other trophies. $100 first place in Open
Rounds: 1st at 1, rest as soon as possible

$250 Sunday G/60, d5 (ECE #95) - Open, Under 1200, Under 600
2025-07-27 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
10 – 6:00, Open, Under 1200, U600 (G/25, d5). All sections may be paired as soon as possible as appropriate.
Open and under 1000 are G/60, d5. Rds. 10 – 12 -2 -4 (rds may start early)
Under 600 – 10 – 11 -12 -1 ((rds may start early)
Trophies to Top 3, possibly more in Under 600
Prizes in Open – $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd
In Under 1000 – $50 for 1st, $25 for 2nd
This tournament is being moved to the 27th, so anyone who wants to participate in the Portal event in Philadelphia can do so. OUr club is fortunate enough to supply the players in this unique historic event. Anyone is welcome to come and spectate. We will do our best to make sure everyone gets to try, but I can’t guarantee that will happen.

Summer Break Camp - 7/28/2025 -8/1/2025 - Afternoon only - Cancelled
2025-07-28 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Apologies, but Ram confused his vacation days and I will begone for the US Open, so we will not have this camp.

Camp by Ram – 9 to 12 morning, 1 to 4 afternoon or come all day
Other sections taught by others depending on signups
More details soon, but camps will largely follow the following set up.
The camps will run from 1 – 4. The material covered is dependent on sign-ups, but this camp is largely designed for beginners.
Days will be pro-rated if you can only attend some days during a week. The cost is $125 for the half day camp.

Summer Break Camp - 8/4/2025 - 8/8/2025
2025-08-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Camp by Ram – 9 to 12 morning
Other sections are taught by others, depending on signups
More details soon, but camps will largely follow the following setup.
The camps will run from 9 -12. The material covered is dependent on sign-ups, but broadly, the 600 to 1200 players will work with Ram, and the younger 599 players or below will work with several of the younger instructors. I will be on-site most of the time.
Days will be prorated if you can only attend some days during a week. The cost is $125 for a week of the half-day camp.

TANA Tournament - Event Full
2025-08-09 12:30 - 18:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Thank you for your interest in this event. It is currently full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact Phani Kantheti – number below.

TANA Tournament
Sections:
Rated Open, U900, U500
Un-Rated K-8 and 9-12 (with adults)
5 rounds Swiss system
Time Control: G25 d5
Prizes: Each section has three prizes
Additional Information:
Chess encourages children learn to focus, plan, and persevere through challenges, building self-confidence. TANA Mid-Atlantic team is conducting Chess Tournament to encourage kids and Adults to take up the challenge!
Please register for TANA MID-ATLANTIC 2025 Chess Tournament.
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/TANA-MID-ATLANTIC-2025-CHESS
Contact Details:
Phani Kantheti- 610-620-4135
Nayudamma Yalavarthi- 617-510-2799
Thank You
TANA MID-ATLANTIC

$250 Sunday G/60, d5 (ECE #96) - Open, Under 1200, Under 600
2025-08-10 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
10 – 6:00, Open, Under 1200, U600 (G/25, d5). All sections may be paired as soon as possible as appropriate.
Open and under 1000 are G/60, d5. Rds. 10 – 12 -2 -4 (rds may start early)
Under 600 – 10 – 11 -12 -1 ((rds may start early)
Trophies to Top 3, possibly more in Under 600
Prizes in Open – $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd
In Under 1000 – $50 for 1st, $25 for 2nd

Summer Break Camp - 8/11/2025 - 8/15/2025
2025-08-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Camp – 9 to 12 morning
The camps will run from 9 -12. The material covered is dependent on sign-ups.
Days will be pro-rated if you can only attend some days during a week. The cost is $125 for a week of the half day camp.

Friday Night Tournament (ECE #97)
2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States

Sunday Blitz #45
2025-08-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz Event #45 – 4 round G/5, d2 (play each person twice – 8 rated games)
This event will only affect your blitz rating (though highest rating used for pairing. The event starts at 1 with rounds at 1, 1:30, 2, and 2:30. (Times estimated will go as soon as possible.) The sections are Open and Under 600. Entry fee for 1 $10 – $20 for 2.

Sunday Blitz #46
2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz #46 – 6 round G/3, d2 (play each person twice – 12 rated games)
This event will only affect your blitz rating (though highest rating used for pairing. The event starts at 3 with rounds at 3, 3:20, 3:40, 4, 4:20 and 4:40. (Times estimated will go as soon as possible.) The sections are Open and Under 600 (likely combined) and there are three trophy prizes in each section and the Open winner also gets a “Champion” ring (made by the trophy company.) Entry fee for 1 $10 – $20 for 2.

Club
2025-08-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-02 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
The chess club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. This is unrated free play for all levels, and anyone is welcome. If you have any questions, please call/text (484) 948 – 5692.

Saturday Tournament (ECE #98)
2025-08-30 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Saturday Tournament (ECE #99)
Sections: 1:00 – 5:00; Under 1700, Under 1000, Under 400
Time Control: Game / 25, d5
Prizes: Trophies to the top 3, at least, and a few other trophies
Rounds: 1st at 1, rest as soon as possible

ECE #99 - G/5, d2 - Triple Crown First Leg
2025-09-06 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
This event will go from 12 to a little before 4. It is an 8-round, 16-game, G/5, d2 event. It is the first leg of the Triple Crown (see events #100 and #101 as well.) The time control for this event is G/5, d2, and each round will be as soon as possible after the preceding round, with a goal of being done by about 3:30.
The sections for all 3 events are – Open, Under 1600, Under 1000 scholastic.
Prizes: Trophies in Under 1000 – Top 5, Top Under 750, Top Under 500, Top Under 250
Open – 80% of entry fees: 40% for first, 20% for second, 10% Under 2000, 10% Under 1800
Under 1600 – 80% of entry fees: 40% for first, 20% for second, 10% Under 1400, 10% Under 1200
Bonus: Winning the 3 legs of the Triple Crown will get a $300 bonus for Open, $200 bonus for Under 1600, and $100 bonus and trophy in the Under 1000 Scholastic.
Please note – $50 to play in all 3 legs
Light snacking provided, party at 6:30 and all players (and TBCC people not playing) are welcome

ECE #100 - G/8, d3 - Triple Crown Second Leg
2025-09-06 16:00 - 18:30 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
This event will go from 4 to about 6:30. It is a 6-round G/8, d3 event. It is the second leg of the Triple Crown (see events #99 and #101 as well.) The time control for this event is G/8, d3, and each round will be as soon as possible after the preceding round, with a goal of being done by about 6:30.
The sections for all 3 events are: Open, Under 1600, and Under 1000 scholastic.
Prizes: Trophies in Under 1000 – Top 5, Top Under 750, Top Under 500, Top Under 250
Open – 80% of entry fees: 40% for first, 20% for second, 10% Under 2000, 10% Under 1800
Under 1600 – 80% of entry fees: 40% for first, 20% for second, 10% Under 1400, 10% Under 1200
Bonus: Winning the 3 legs of the Triple Crown will get a $300 bonus for Open, $200 bonus for Under 1600, and $100 bonus and trophy in the Under 1000 Scholastic.
Please note – $50 to play in all 3 legs
Light snacks provided, party at 6:30, and all players (and TBCC people not playing) are welcome

ECE #101 - G/25, d5 - Triple Crown Third Leg
2025-09-07 13:00 - 18:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
If playing in just this event and participating in the Drishti Dash 2025 – 5K Run/1 Mile walk to support the visually impaired (Wayne, PA, or Virtual) – you can play in the tournament for $15 (but for prize fund totals will count as a full $20 entry).
This event will go from 1 to a little before 6. It is a 5-round, G/25, d5 event. It is the first leg of the Triple Crown (see events #99 and #100 as well.)
The sections for all 3 events are – Open, Under 1600, and Under 1000 scholastic.
Prizes: Trophies in Under 1000 – Top 5, Top Under 750, Top Under 500, Top Under 250
Open – 80% of entry fees: 40% for first, 20% for second, 10% Under 2000, 10% Under 1800
Under 1600 – 80% of entry fees: 40% for first, 20% for second, 10% Under 1400, 10% Under 1200
Bonus: Winning the 3 legs of the Triple Crown will get a $300 bonus for Open, $200 bonus for Under 1600, and $100 bonus and trophy in the Under 1000 Scholastic.
Please note – $50 to play in all 3 legs
