Tournaments & events
Casual play is always available! You don't have to play in tournaments. There are always club members ready for casual, non-tournament chess games.
Monthly schedule
Second Tuesdays: G/10 +5 unrated tournament
⏰ 7:00 PM | Registration begins at 6:30 PM
Fast-paced, fun tournament using G/10 +5 time controls (each player has 10 minutes total, plus a 5-second increment added after each move). Swiss format, 4 rounds. You do not need to be a USCF member to participate.
💰 Entry: $5 | Prizes: $2 per win, $1 per draw
Last Tuesdays: G/30 unrated tournament
⏰ 7:00 PM | Registration begins at 6:30 PM
Unrated tournament using Game-30 time controls (30 minutes per player, no increment). Three rounds. No USCF membership required.
💰 Entry: $5 | Prizes: $2 per win, $1 per draw
Every Thursday: Online tournament on Chess.com
⏰ 7:00 PM sharp (please log in a few minutes early)
Free online tournament hosted on Chess.com. Join our Chess.com club to participate. The servers start the tournament promptly at 7:00 PM.
💰 Free
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About USCF membership
Do I need to be a USCF member?
No. None of our current tournaments are US Chess Federation rated, so USCF membership is not required for any event.
The Westport Chess Club is a USCF-affiliated club and we have hosted rated tournaments in the past. If you already have a USCF membership, great. You won't need it to play here right now.