2024 PA State G/15 Championship - East
2024-11-24 11:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
2024 PA State G/15 Championship – East
7-SS. G/15d3. Championship: Open to all. EF: $30. $$ (690G): 200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies to Top 3 under 1400, Top 3 under 1200, and Top 3 under 1000. All: PSCF required $5 OSA. Reg ends 11:30am. Rds Noon – 12:45pm – 1:30pm – 2:15pm – 3pm – 3:45pm – 4:30pm. Info: joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com, 484-948-5692. Sponsored & Organized by the PA State Chess Federation & Tri-Bridges Chess Club.

Friday Night Tournament - Exton Commons Event #73
2024-12-13 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 to 10 pm; Open, Under 1000, Under 600, Under 200.
Time Control: Game/25, d5; 3 rounds
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section; $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)

Code Ninja Blitz Event #29
2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Code Ninja Blitz Event #29 – 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 800 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.

Code Ninja Blitz Event #30
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Code Ninja Blitz Event #30 – 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 800 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.

Saturday Exton Commons Tournament #74
2024-12-21 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Saturday Exton Commons Tournament:
Sections: Under 1600, Under 1100, Under 600; 1 to 5 pm;
Time Control: Game / 25, d5
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section; $100 to first in Open
Rounds: 1st at 1, rest as soon as possible

G/60 $250 Sunday - Exton Commons Event #75
2024-12-22 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Open and Under 1500
4 Rounds
10 am – 12:15 pm – 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm;
Open – $100, $50; Under 1500 $75, $25; (may be combined if neccessary)
Under 800
4 Rounds
10 am – 11 am – 12 pm – 1 pm
Prizes are trophies

Boxing Day Blitz - FREE Event
2024-12-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Boxing Day Blitz – 4 round G/5, d2 (play each person twice – 8 rated games)
Free no prizes blitz tournament on my dad’s (stepdad) birthday
This event will only affect your blitz rating (though highest rating used for pairing. The event starts at 1 with rounds at 7, 7:30, 8, and 8:30. (Times estimated will go as soon as possible)

PSCF Game 75 (U1000, U500)
2025-01-11 09:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
PSCF Game 75 (U1000, U500) – 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
This 4 round event with the first round at 10 will have a provided lunch (pizza) so that kids can eat lunch as they finish. We will also start rounds as soon as possible. So, I believe both sections can be done before dinner. Last year I believe we were done by about 3:30.
Trophies in Under 1000 – 1st to 7th and Top 3 Under 750.
Trophies in Under 500 – 1st to 7th and Top 3 Under 250.

$250 Sunday Game Hour (G/40, d5 and trophies for low section) (ECE#76)
2025-01-12 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
This event who different time controls and prizes based on sections. All sections may be paired as soon as possible as apropriate.
The Open and Under 1200 sections are G/60, with rounds at 10, 12, 2, and 4. The prizes are:
Open – $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd
Under 1200 -$75 for 1st, $25 for 2nd
The Under 800 prizes are Trophies to all 3 and round times of 10, 11:30, 1, and 3:30.

Friday Night Tournament - Exton Commons Event #77
2025-01-17 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 to 10 pm; Open, Under 900, Under 600, Under 300.
Time Control: Game/25, d5; 3 rounds
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section; $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)

Saturday Tournament - ECE (Exton Commons Event #78)
2025-01-18 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Saturday Exton Commons Tournament:
Sections: Under 1200, Under 800, Under 400; 1 to 5 pm;
Time Control: Game / 25, d5
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section; $100 to first in Open
Rounds: 1st at 1, rest as soon as possible

PSCF Game 75 d5 (Championship, U1600)
2025-01-25 09:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
PSCF Game 75, d5 (Championship, U1600) – 9:30 am – 10:00 pm
This 4 round event with the first round at 10.
The rounds are 10 – 1:15 – 4 – 7.
Championship – Open to All
Prizes: (Based on 15 entries) 1 st $200, 2 nd $100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50.
Premier – Open to those who are either unrated or rated under 1600
Prizes: (Based on 9 entries) 1 st $90, 2 nd $60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30.
Trophies: 1 st & 2 nd , 1 st & 2 nd under 1400, 1 st & 2 nd under 1200, and 1 st & 2 nd under 1000.
One half point bye available. Must commit before round 2. 0 point byes always allowed at any time.

Sunday Blitz #31
2025-01-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz Event #30 – 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 (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.

Sunday Blitz #32
2025-01-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz #32 – 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.

Saturday Tournament (ECE #79)
2025-02-01 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Saturday Exton Commons Tournament:
Sections: Under 1600, Under 1000, Under 400; 1 to 5 pm;
Time Control: Game / 25, d5
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section; $100 to first in Open
Rounds: 1st at 1, rest as soon as possible

Sunday Blitz #33
2025-02-02 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz Event #33 – 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 (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.

Sunday Blitz #34
2025-02-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz #34 – 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.

Hope4Spandana Charity Chess Tournament
2025-02-09 12:45 - 17:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Come help this great cause while playing in fun chess tournament!
The tournament has section for rated players and unrated players. Regardless of section, it is a 4 round G/25, d5 event with trophy prizes. The sections are:
Rated: Under 800
Rated Open
Unrated – K-6
Unrated – 7-12
All money raised goes to the charity.
For entry fee payment, please see:
Zelle Transfer: (484)-363-3010
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MY4MGWBPYE4RW
Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Hope4spandanapa

Friday Night Tournament - Exton Commons Event #80
2025-02-21 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 to 10 pm; Open, Under 800, Under 500, Under 200.
Time Control: Game/25, d5; 3 rounds
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section; $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)

Third All Girls Tournament
2025-02-22 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Third All Girls Tournament
4 rds G/40 d5. Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA 19341.
12 to 6 pm – Mothers (Unrated and free), Open, U800, U400
Trophies to Top 3 in each section, plus few trophies based on entries.
We have added several special prizes. These include 2 pink tournament bags, 3 books signed by former US Women’s Champion and noted author Jennifer Shahade, and artwork by my wife.
Vahini Sadhu Venkata (roughly 1600) will be availabe to go over games as people finish.
Click to Pay Online
Once signed up, pay at site or contact Joshua Anderson for paypal/venmo.

$250 Sunday Game Hour - ECE#81
2025-02-23 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
10 – 6:00, Open, Under 1000, U600 (G/25, d5). All sections may be paired as soon as possible as appropriate.
Prizes – TBD

PA Senior Championship
2025-03-01 10:00 - 2025-03-02 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
This is a 2 day event; 50+ only;
03/01/2025 – 10, 1:30, 5
03/02/2025 – 9:30, 1
G/90 d5 is the time control.
Prize fund of about $700 to be posted in the next couple of days.
The official TLA is below:
March 1 & 2. 2025 Pennsylvania State Senior Championship. 5-SS. G/90d5. 666 Exton Commons, Exton PA 19341. Open to ages 50 & older. EF: $30. $$ (750 b/25): $200-$100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $50, Top 65+ $50, Title & Irwin Qualifier to Top PA Resident. Reg 8:30-9:30am. Rds 10am – 1:30pm – 5pm, 9:30am – 1pm. PSCF required $5 OSA. Bye: limit 1, by start of rd 2. Info: Joshua Anderson 484-948-5692. Ent: https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/pennsylvania-senior-open-irwin-qualifier/ Sponsored & Organized by the PA State Chess Federation & Tri-Bridges Chess Club.

PA Senior Championship
2025-03-02 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
50+ only – 9:30, 1

Friday Night Tournament - Exton Commons Event #82
2025-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States

Sunday Blitz #35
2025-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz Event #35 – 4 round G/8, d3 (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 and ends at 3 pm. (Times estimated will go as soon as possible.) The sections are Open, Under 1100 (sections for states) 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.

Sunday Blitz #36
2025-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Code Ninja – Downingtown, 150 Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19355, United States
Sunday Blitz #36 – G/8, d3 (play each person twice)
This event will only affect your blitz rating (though highest rating used for pairing. The event starts at 3 and ends at 5 pm. (Times estimated will go as soon as possible.) The sections are Open and Under 1100 (sections for states) 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.

Saturday Tournament - PA Scholastic Prep Tournament
2025-03-15 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Saturday Tournament – PA Scholastic Prep Tournament:
Sections: Open, Under 1100, Under 800, Under 500 (Sections and time control picked to better mirror states); 12 to 6 pm;
Time Control: Game / 40, d5
Prizes: TBD
Rounds: 1st at 12, rest as soon as possible

$250 Sunday Game Hour (ECE #83)
2025-03-23 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States

$250 Sunday Game Hour (ECE #83)
2025-03-23 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Club Location, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
10 – 6:00, Open (G/60, d5), Under 1000 (G/60 d5), U600 (G/25, d5). All sections may be paired as soon as possible as appropriate.
Prizes:
Under 600 – At least 3 trophies
Under 1000 – $75 for 1st, $25 for 2nd
Open – $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd

Friday Night Tournament (ECE #84)
2025-04-04 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 to 10 pm; Open, Under 1000, Under 700, Under 350.
Time Control: Game/25, d5; 3 rounds
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section; $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)
