The New Hampshire Chess Association (NHCA) is a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to promote chess in the state of New Hampshire. The NHCA runs six major tournaments a year, these include:
- Queen City Tornado
- New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship
- New Hampshire Open
- New Hampshire Senior Championship
- New Hampshire Amateur Championship
- New Hampshire Scholastic Individual Championships
- New Hampshire Scholastic Team Championships
In Memoriam: Albert French
The New Hampshire Chess Association mourns the passing of Albert “Al” French, a member of the policy board and a long-standing supporter of chess in New Hampshire. Al’s work in chess was considerable, including significant contributions in teaching chess in prisons. Beyond that, Al was a strong chess player, with a successful career achieving its peak when he became the New Hampshire Amateur Champion in 2017. More than his competitive achievements, however, he will be remembered for his friendly and casual approach to chess competition. He was easy to like, and he’ll be missed.
Upcoming Events
9TH QUEEN CITY TORNADO
February 25, 2023 New Hampshire
4SS, G/60 d5. DoubleTree Hotel, 700 Elm St. (Granite St. exit off I-293), Manchester, NH. $$G 2,050. Four sections. Open, EF: $39 if rec’d by 2/23, free to GM/IM. $$G: $250-180-120, U2100 $130, U1950 $110. Under 1800, EF: $39 if rec’d by 2/23. $$G: $200-130-100, U1600 $110. No Unr. may win over $130. Under 1400, EF: $39 if rec’d by 2/23. $$G: $160-110-90. No Unr. may win over $90. Under 1200, EF: $33 if rec’d by 2/23. $$G: $120-80-65 U1000 $50, UNR $45. No Unr. may win over $65. All, EF $6 more if paid at site. Online advance entry available at nhchess.org until 6 p.m. on 2/24. NHCA membership required of rated NH residents; dues $8 adult, $6 age U19. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sat. 2/25. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Half-point bye OK for any one rd, must commit before rd 2; no player may request a half-point bye after receiving a full-point bye. Masks optional. Ent: NHCA, c/o Hal Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. Unit 23, Manchester, NH 03103. Info: [email protected].
Here’s an updated list of scholastic events happening in New Hampshire.
January 7, Kearsarge Regional Elementary, New London: Register here
January 28, Epping High Scholastic: Register here
February 4, Holy Family Academy Scholastic, Manchester
February 18, Epping High Scholastic
March 4, Mascenic Regional Scholastic, New Ipswich
March 18, Epping High Scholastic
April 1, tentative Individuals Championship
April 15, tentative Team Championship
May 20, Harrisville Scholastic
More tournament dates in the works.
Stay tuned.