Tri Bridges

Grandmaster Bryan Smith Simul!
2026-04-20 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Chester Hotel & Conference Center, 815 N Pottstown Pike, Building A, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Tri-Bridges Chess Club is fortunate to have Grandmaster Bryan Smith give a simul for our members. All are welcome. It is $20.

Bryan Smith grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. He became a grandmaster in 2013 and is the first and only one from Alaska.
Some major tournaments he has won include the National Chess Congress in 2008, 2009, and 2017; the 2006 U.S. Masters, the 2010 Philadelphia International; and the 2011 Limpedea Cup (Romania).
He was the Pennsylvania Champion in 2007.
Most recently he won the championship of the Württemberg region of Germany in 2025.
He has written a book, The Najdorf in Black and White as well as a weekly column on Chess.com from 2011 until 2015.

ATA Tournament (ECE# 125)
2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
We are proud to host the American Telugu Association’s first annual tournament. This event will provide an opportunity to play chess games with people either about your age (unrated sections) or playing strength (rated sections)
Sections: Not Rated: K-6, K-12 and Rated: Under 600, and Under 1200
Time: 11:00 – 5:00;
Lunch: ATA provides lunch. It will be pizza. ATA will also provide water.
Time Control: Game / 25, d5
Prizes: Trophies to the top 3 in each section, certificates provided to all
Rounds: 11:15 (after opening comments), 1 (after lunch), then rest of rounds are soon as possible

ECE #126 – $250 Sunday Game Hour
2026-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Time: Open & U1200 are G60/d5; U700 is G25/d5 – 4 rounds
Prizes:
Trophies to Top 3, possibly more in U700, Rounds at 10, 11, 12, and 1.
$100 for 1st in Open, $50 for 2nd in Open
$75 for 1st in U1200, $25 for 2nd in U1200
Rounds at 10, 12, 2, and 4

ECE #127 - Saturday Tournament
2026-05-09 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: U1400, U1000, U600
Sections: 1:00 – 5:00; Under 1400, Under 1000, Under 600
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

Annual PTA Tournament
2026-05-10 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
PTA is kindly sponsoring this event and will provide a pizza lunch.
The rounds will be 10, 11, (lunch) 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 (last 3 rounds may start a little early.)
Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers are welcome for a small but lovely treat!
Trophy prizes!
Sections are Under 500, Under 1000, and Open.
Unrated K-4 and Unrated are K-8 sections as well.
Trophies presented June 13 at the Annual PTA celebration!

$500 Exton Open Blitz
2026-05-15 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Chester Hotel & Conference Center, 815 N Pottstown Pike, Building A, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Celebrating the return of the Exton Open.
Prizes:
Open – $200 – 1st, $75 – 2nd, $50 – U1800, $25 – U1500
Under 1250 – $80 – 1st, $40 – 2nd, $30 – U750
Time Control: G3, d2
Entry Fee – $20
4 rounds, 2 games against each opponent
Starts at 7:30, other rounds ASAP
If you have an established blitz rating, it will be used. If not, the regular rating is used.

Second Exton Open - $5,000 GUARANTEED
2026-05-16 09:00 - 2026-05-17 18:00 UTC | Chester Hotel & Conference Center, 815 N Pottstown Pike, Building A, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Second Exton Open and Scholastic
Exton Hotel and Conference Center, Exton PA 19341
Open Tournament Organization: 5 Round Swiss System in 4 sections
Open and Under 1600 Time Control: Game / 90 Minutes with 10-second Delay
Open: $3000 total – $1000 – 1st, $600 – 2nd, $400 – 3rd, $200 – 4th, $400 – Under 2000, $300 Under 1800 – $200 Top Senior
Under 1600: $2000 total – $600 – 1st, $450 – 2nd, $350 – 3rd, $200 – Under 1400, $200 – Under 1200. $100 – Under 1000, – $100 Top Senior

In Person Registration: 8:30 am–9:00 am *On-line registration strongly encouraged
** If you register after 9:15, the organizers will give you a first-round bye.
Open Rounds: May 16 – 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm; May 17 – 10:00 am, 2:00 pm

Information: joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com or 484 948 5692.

Entry Fees and Raffle Information:
Enter by May 10th – $100 for Open, $75 for Under 1600
Enter by May 15th – $110 for Open, $85 Under 1600
Morning of May 16th – $150 for Open, $125 for Under 1600

Raffle Tickets – Open and Under 1600 get 2 raffle tickets
Raffle Times: Before each round of the Open
Raffle Prize: Various
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

Exton Open - Scholastic Saturday
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:30 UTC | Chester Hotel & Conference Center, 815 N Pottstown Pike, Building A, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Scholastic Rounds: May 16 – 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm
Saturday: Trophies 1-3, Top U900; Trophies 1-3, Top U450; Trophies 1-3, Top Unrated
Scholastic sections get 1 raffle ticket – Raffles before each round of Exton Open
Saturday Scholastic Sections: U1200, U600, U300

Puzzle Competition
2026-05-16 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | Chester Hotel & Conference Center, 815 N Pottstown Pike, Building A, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Puzzle Competition
Trophies for Top 4!
First time!
Designed to be interactive with a great opportunity to win trophies and have lots of fun! Designed for players Under 1200.
Two sections based on entries.
Fun and unusual prizes!
$10 EF – Prizes total value over $200

Exton Open - Scholastic Sunday
2026-05-17 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Chester Hotel & Conference Center, 815 N Pottstown Pike, Building A, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Scholastic Sunday
Round Times: 10, 12, 2, 4
Time Control: G/40, d5
Sections: Under 1200, Under 800, Under 500
Trophies 1-3, Top U1000; Trophies 1-3, Top U650; Trophies 1-3, Top U250

Memorial Weekend - Double Round Robin blitz quads
2026-05-24 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
This three-day weekend provides us with an opportunity to have a unique tournament. We will do double blitz quads. In the first part, at about 1 pm, you will be put in quads based on regular rating. You will play each person 2 G3 d2 games. If you win the quad you get $30 (entry fee is $10). In the second set of quads, around 2ish, you will be listed by blitz rating and again put in quads (likely with some different players.) Again, you play each person twice, and it is G3 d2. If you win the quad you get $30 (entry fee is $10).

ECE #128 - Friday Night Tournament
2026-05-29 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: Open, U900, U600, U300
Time Control: G25 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 ASAP; bottom two sections done around 9, all sections done by 10

ECE #129 – $250 Sunday Game Hour
2026-05-31 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Time: Open & U1400 are G60/d5; U600 is G25/d5 – 4 rounds
Prizes:
Trophies to Top 3, possibly more in U600, Rounds at 10, 11, 12, and 1.
$100 for 1st in Open, $50 for 2nd in Open
$75 for 1st in U1400, $25 for 2nd in U1400
Rounds at 10, 12, 2, and 4

6 - 7 Tournament
2026-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Look for more information on prizes, cost, sections, but be prepared to play in the 1st 6 – 7 tournament, starting at 6:07 PM on 6/7. The time control is G6, d7!
Prizes: Open: $67, $41; Trophies in other 3 sections All eligible for raffle prizes!
Pizza and desert provided
Sections: Open, Under 1267, Under 667, and Under 267
Entry Fee: $6 or $7 (only tournament you will ever play in where you get to pick the entry fee!)
This event is quick rated only!

2026 Haring PA Tournament - Haring Qualifier
2026-06-13 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
This event is the official Pennsylvania Haring Qualifier. You must be a scholastic female player. You may be from any state. However, to represent Pennsylvania in the Haring Championship at the U. S. Open, you must be a citizen of Pennsylvania.
One section – G/90 d5. Round Times: Saturday – 10 – 1:30 – 5; Sunday 9:30 – 1
Prizes: Irwin representative for top Pennsylvanian; 1st Overall – $200, 2nd Overall – $100; Top Under 2000 – $90; Top Under 1800 – $80; Top Under 1600 – $70; Top Under 1400 – $60; Top Under 1200 – $50; Top Under 1000 – $50; Top Upset – $50
Entry Fee: $30
Coffee/tea/water is available. Fast food/sit-down restaurants/convenience stores are within a few minutes’ commute. Two or three hotels are about 5 minutes away, and many are within about 20 minutes. There will also be a small selection of chess literature for sale.
One half-point bye allowed; must declare by the start of round 2.
When signing up, click blue registration button, fill out form, click submit, and then reload page to see if you want to double check that you have signed up.

ECE#130 - Friday Night Tournament
2026-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: Open, U1200, U800, U500, U200
Time Control: G25 d5; 3 rounds
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section Open – $50 1st place
Rounds: 1st at 7, rest ASAP; bottom two sections done around 9, all sections by 10

ECE #131 - Sunday Game Hour
2026-06-21 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: Open, U1400, U700
Time Control: Game / 60, d5
Reg ends 9:30am, Rds 10am – 12pm – 2pm – 4 pm
EF: $20, PSCF required $5 OSA
Prizes: Open-$150 ($100 – $50), U1400 $100 ($75 – $25), U700 Trophies to Top 3

TBCCR- Fundraiser for Robotics
2026-06-27 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections:

Open

U1200

U600

Format:

4 Rounds, Time Control: G25 d5

Prizes: Compete for a fantastic and eclectic assortment of prizes generously donated by local businesses! Winners can look forward to a fun mix of practical and novelty items, including custom piggy banks, stylish drinkware (mugs and cups), handy tape measures, sleek phone holders, and plenty of other surprises.

U1200 Bonus: Additional trophies have been kindly provided by Charan and Tanay for players in the U1200 section!

The Cause: All proceeds from this event will directly support the new Robotics team(s), TBCCR, and the Tri-Bridges Chess Club Robotics.
Entry Fee: Entry is by donation (Recommended: $20). Your generosity helps power our robotics programs!
Bonus Event: Stick around for the fun—there will be an exciting Bughouse tournament right after the main event! 🙂

The Opening Laboratory
2026-06-28 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Join us for a unique blend of chess education and competition in The Opening Lab! This event is designed for players to dive deep into a single opening, broaden their chess horizons, and patch up some holes in their repertoire.
The day begins with an in-depth lecture covering the King’s Indian Attack. We will thoroughly explore the opening’s key ideas, strategic plans, tactical motifs, critical variations, and common mistakes.
After the lesson, players will compete in a thematic tournament where every game starts from a position arising directly from the King’s Indian Attack. Each round explores a different variation, allowing you to experience and practice a wide range of structures and plans within the same opening system.
Who Should Join? Whether you are looking to expand your repertoire, improve your opening understanding, or simply enjoy a fresh tournament experience, The Opening Lab offers a fun and educational environment for players of all levels and ages.
Lunch is provided (pizza).

ECE #133 -Friday Night Tournament
2026-07-10 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: Open, U1200, U900, U600, U300
Time Control: G25 d5; 3 rounds
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section
Rounds: 1st at 7, rest ASAP; bottom two sections done around 9, all sections done by 10

ECE #134 – Sunday Game Hour
2026-07-12 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: Open, U1200, U600
Time Control: Game / 60, d5
Reg ends 9:30am, Rds 10am – 12:30pm – 3pm
EF: $20, PSCF required $5 OSA
Prizes: Open-$100, U1200, U600 Trophies to Top 3

ECE #135 - Saturday Tournament
2026-07-18 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: Open, U1000, U700, U300
Time: 1:00—5:00;
Time Control: Game / 25, d5
Trophies to the top 3, $50 in Open
Rounds: 1 PM then ASAP

Triple Crown Event - Trophies and cash prizes - $1000+ prizes
2026-07-25 12:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: Open, U1500, U500
$300 Bonus for winning all 3 sections. Prizes based on entries.
Triple Crown is a three-leg event inspired by the horse racing event of the same name. There are three sections – Open, U1500, U500
The 1st leg is G3 d2, 2nd is G10 d2, 3rd G25 d5
The event times are Noon, 6 on Saturday and 11 on Sunday for 3rd leg
EF: 1st leg $20, 2nd leg $20., 3rd leg $20
Please note – $50 to play in all 3 legs
Trophies for Under 500. Open and Under 1500 have cash prizes!

ECE #136 – Friday Night Tournament
2026-08-14 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: Open, U1200, U800, U500, U200
Time Control: G25 d5; 3 rounds
Prizes: At least 3 trophies per section
Rounds: 1st at 7, rest ASAP; bottom two sections done around 9, all sections done by 10

ECE #137 – Sunday Game Hour
2026-08-16 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: Open, U1400, U700
Time Control: Game / 60, d5
Reg ends 9:50am, Rds 10am–12:00pm – 2pm – 4 pm
EF: $20
Prizes: Open-$100, $50; U1400 – $75, $25, U700 Trophies to Top 3

ECE #138 – Saturday Tournament
2026-08-29 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tri – Bridges Chess Club, 666 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Sections: U1400, U1000, U400
Time: 1:00 – 5:00; Open, Under 1200, Under 600
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
