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
Upcoming events
ATTENTION ALL CHESSKIDZ!
TEST YOUR STRENGTH! OUTWIT YOUR OPPONENT! MAKE NEW FRIENDS WITH THIS SUMMERS CHESS TOURNAMENT SERIES!
Dates and Locations:
- Saturday, July 20 at St. Mary’s Academy
- Saturday, August 10 at St. Mary’s Academy
- Saturday, August 17 at Portsmouth Christian Academy
- Sunday, August 25 at Newmarket Recreation Center
Tournament Details:
- Sections:
- OPEN (Kings Section)
- >800 (Knights Section)
- Format: Swiss-Style Tournament
- Rounds: 3 Rounds
- Entry Fee: $15 per tournament
Schedule:
- Registration: 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM
- Tournament: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Time Control: Each player gets 25 minutes for the entire game, with 5-second increments. (G/25 +5)
- Round Times: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM
- Tie-Break Round (if necessary)
- Awards Ceremony: ~12:30 PM
Prizes will be awarded to the champions of their respective sections.
Snacks will be provided!
*Payments*
St. Mary’s Academy – Cash / Checks / Venmo @jakeholden24
Portsmouth Christian Academy – Link coming soon
Newmarket Recreation Center – Link coming soon
LOCATIONS:
St. Mary’s Academy – 222 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Portsmouth Christian Academy – 20 Seaborne Dr., Dover, NH 03820
Newmarket Recreation Center – 1 Terrace Dr., Newmarket, NH 03857
MORE INFORMATION: www.nhchess.us/chesskidz
SIGN UP HERE
Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
Coach Jake
Calling All Adult Chess Enthusiasts!
Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate player, The New Hampshire Chess League (NHCL) invites you to participate in our exciting summer circuit tournaments!
Tournament Details:
- Dates: July 19th, August 9th, August 23rd
- Location: Newmarket Recreation Department
1 Terrace Dr, Newmarket, NH 03857 - Time: 6:15 PM – ~9:00 PM
- Time Control: 25+5 minutes
- Format: Swiss
- Rounds: 3 Rounds
- Entry Fee: $15 per tournament*
- *Food and Beverage will be provided
- Sections: Open & >1200 (USCF-Rated)
Why You Should Join:
- Competitive Play: Test your skills against other passionate players.
- USCF-Rated: Earn and improve your official US Chess Federation rating.
- Community: Meet and engage with fellow chess enthusiasts in a friendly and competitive environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your chess game and connect with the vibrant chess community in New Hampshire. Whether you’re aiming to climb the rating ladder or simply enjoy the game, the NHCL Summer Circuit Tournaments are the perfect stage for your chess ambitions.
- Register Now: Secure your spot today and get ready to make your move!
See you there!