Welcome

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:

  1. Queen City Tornado
  2. New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship
  3. New Hampshire Open
  4. New Hampshire Senior Championship
  5. New Hampshire Amateur Championship
  6. New Hampshire Scholastic Individual Championships
  7. 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

March 16- Epping High Scholastic- Register Here

March 23 – NH Scholastic Individual Championships – Epping    Register here

April 13 – NH Scholastic Team Championships – Hooksett

2024 NH Scholastic Individual Chess Championships

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Epping High School
21 Academy Street
Epping, New Hampshire

Open to K-12 students who live or go to school (including home school) in NH. Players may “play up.” Players must be members of the NH Chess Association and the U.S. Chess Federation. 1-year junior NHCA memberships cost $6, but a $40 club membership affords a scholastic club’s players NHCA membership for 11 months. USCF memberships are $20 for those who will be under the age of 19 at the time of expiration and $27 for those who will be under the age of 24 at the time of expiration. Memberships may be purchased online at uschess.org (preferred) or at tournament registration. Current members should bring membership cards or receipts with them.

Players are responsible for providing their own equipment. They should bring a chess set, board and clock (if possible) and a pencil or pen to record moves. A limited number of extra sets will be available for those who do not have equipment.

High School

Grades 9-12
Game/60 min, each player
4 Games, No Eliminations

Jr. High School

Grades 6-8
Game/45 min, each player
4 Games, No Eliminations

Elementary

Grades K-5
Game/30 min, each player
4 Games, No Eliminations

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