April 30 – June 4. 24th William M Byland Memorial. 6-SS. G/90d5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5869 Forbes Ave. 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh PA 15217-1601. EF: $35 on-site, $25 PCC Member in advance, $31.25 Non-PCC Member in advance. $$ (295 b/20): 125-75, U1500 $55, U1200 $40. Biggest Upset (of at least 200 points) PCC gift certificate for free entry to any 2024-2025 PCC tournament (uo to $50). Reg 5:45 - 6:15pm on 4/30 and 5/7 (late arrivals may have to take ½-bye). Rds 6:30pm each Tuesday. Requests for ½-byes for rounds 4 to 6 must be made by the start of round 3. Info: 412-421-1881, https://pittsburghchessclub.org/ info@pittsburghchessclub.org Ent: https://pittsburghchessclub.org/tournaments/2024-byland-memorial Sponsored & Organized by the Pittsburgh Chess Club.
July 26-28. 25th Annual Pittsburgh Open. Doubletree Greentree Hotel, 500 Mansfield Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15205. Info: Continental Chess Association, http://www.chesstour.com/ Entries: https://chessaction.com/
A Heritage Event
TENTATIVE - September 22. 63rd Annual Pittsburgh Chess League : Round 1. 30/90, SD/60d5. Assembly Room, Main Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. 4 players + alternates per team. 2 divisions, by team average ratings: 5-SS, September - January, followed by 3-RR sections by standings, February - April. Reg: Thursday 9/19, 7pm - 8pm. Rds 2pm - 9/22, 10/20, 11/10, 12/8, 1/??, 2/??, 3/??, 4/??. EF: $50, Escrow deposit of $50 also required, refundable if 2 or fewer forfeits. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. Ent: Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh PA 15223-2245. Checks payable to Pittsburgh Chess League. W. Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club & Organized by the Pittsburgh Chess League.
September 28
Grand Prix Points : 6
TENTATIVE - 2024 PA State Game/60 Championship - West. 4-SS. G/60d5. Ballroom, Main Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. 3 sections, $$ (695G): Championship: Open to all. EF: $30 postmarked by 9/20, $40 after. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: Open to unrated or rated under 1600. EF: $25 postmarked by 9/20, $35 after. $$ $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies to Top 2, Top 2 under 1400, Top 2 under 1200, and Top 2 under 1000. Scholastic: Open to K-12 who are unrated or rated under 900. EF: $15 postmarked by 9/20, $25 after. Trophies to Top 7, and Top 3 under 600. All: Trophies to 1st-2nd club and school teams combining 4-7 players from all sections. Reg ends 10am. Rds 10:30am - 1pm - 3:15pm - 5:45pm. PSCF required $5 OSA. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh PA 15223-2245. Checks payable to PSCF. W. Sponsored & Organized by the PA State Chess Federation & University of Pittsburgh Chess Club.
TENTATIVE - October 3. (QC) University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night 12-3 Quick. 4-SS. G/12d3. Room 310, 3rd Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. USCF-Quick-rated, but no entry fee or prizes. Must register in advance. Part of the Fall 2024 University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night Specials. Rds 7:30pm - 8:05pm - 8:40pm - 9:15pm. Info/Reg: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W. Sponsored & Organized by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club.
TENTATIVE - October 10. (Blitz) University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night 8-2 Blitz. 5-SS. G/8d2. Room 310, 3rd Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. USCF-Blitz-rated, but no entry fee or prizes. Must register in advance. Part of the Fall 2024 University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night Specials. Rds 7:30pm - 8pm - 8:30pm - 9pm - 9:30pm. Info/Reg: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W. Sponsored & Organized by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club.
TENTATIVE - October 17 & 24. University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night 30-5 Regular. 4-SS. G/30d5. Room 310, 3rd Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. USCF-Regular & Quick-rated, but no entry fee or prizes. Must register in advance. Part of the Fall 2024 University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night Specials. Rds 7:30pm & 8:45pm each day. Info/Reg: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W. Sponsored & Organized by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club.
TENTATIVE - October 20 (BLZ). Pittsburgh Chess League October Blitz Hexes. 5-RR. G/5d2. Assembly Room, Main Floor, William PittUnion, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. EF: $10, $3 discount to age 18 & Under. $$ 30 to 1st in each hex. Reg ends 11:45am. Rds Noon – 12:15pm - 12:30pm – 12:45pm – 1pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. Ent: Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh PA 15223-2245. Checks payable to Pittsburgh Chess League. W. Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club & Organized by the Pittsburgh Chess League.
TENTATIVE - October 20. 63rd Annual Pittsburgh Chess League : Round 2. 30/90, SD/60d5. Assembly Room, Main Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. Rds 2pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W. Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club & Organized by the Pittsburgh Chess League.
October 26
Grand Prix Points : 6
TENTATIVE - 2024 PA State Action Chess Championship - West. 6-SS. G/30d5. Room 548, 5th Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. 2 sections: Championship: Open to all. EF: $25 postmarked by 10/18, $35 after. $$ (690G): 200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies to Top 3 under 1400, Top 3 under 1200, and Top 3 under 1000. Scholastic: Open to K-12 who are unrated or rated under 900. EF: $15 postmarked by 10/18, $25 after. Trophies to Top 7, and Top 3 under 600. All: Trophies to 1st-2nd club and school teams combining 4-7 players from both sections. Reg ends 10am. Rds 10:30am - Noon – 1:15pm - 2:30pm – 3:45pm – 5:15pm. PSCF required $5 OSA. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh PA 15223-2245. Checks payable to PSCF. W. Sponsored & Organized by the PA State Chess Federation & University of Pittsburgh Chess Club.
TENTATIVE - October 31. (Blitz) University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night 5-2 Blitz. 6-SS. G/5d2. Room 310, 3rd Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. USCF-Blitz-rated, but no entry fee or prizes. Must register in advance. Part of the Fall 2024 University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night Specials. Rds 7:30pm - 7:55pm - 8:20pm - 8:45pm - 9:10pm - 9:35pm. Info/Reg: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W. Sponsored & Organized by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club.
TENTATIVE - November 7 & 14. University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night 29-0 Quick. 4-SS. G/29d0. Room 310, 3rd Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. USCF- Quick-rated, but no entry fee or prizes. Must register in advance. Part of the Fall 2024 University of Pittsburgh Thursday Night Specials. Rds 7:30pm & 8:45pm each day. Info/Reg: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W. Sponsored & Organized by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club.
TENTATIVE - November 10 (QC). Pittsburgh Chess League November Quick Quads. 3-RR. G/11d3. Dining Room A, 1st Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. EF: $10, $3 discount to age 18 & Under. $$ 20 to 1st in each quad. Reg ends 11:45am. Rds Noon - 12:30pm 1pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. Ent: Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh PA 15223-2245. Checks payable to Pittsburgh Chess League. W. Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club & Organized by the Pittsburgh Chess League.
TENTATIVE - November 10. 63rd Annual Pittsburgh Chess League : Round 3. 30/90, SD/60d5. Room 548, 5th Floor & Dining Rooms A & B, 1st Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. Rds 2pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W. Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club & Organized by the Pittsburgh Chess League.
November 17
Grand Prix Points : 6
TENTATIVE - (QC) 2024 PA State Game/15 Championship - West. 7-SS. G/15d3. Assembly Room, Main Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. 2 sections: Championship: Open to all. EF: $25 postmarked by 11/9, $35 after. $$ (690G): 200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies to Top 3 under 1400, Top 3 under 1200, and Top 3 under 1000. Scholastic: Open to K-12 who are unrated or rated under 900. EF: $15 postmarked by 11/9, $25 after. Trophies to Top 7, and Top 3 under 600. All: PSCF required $5 OSA. Trophies to 1st-2nd club and school teams combining 4-7 players from both sections. Reg ends 11:30am. Rds Noon - 12:45pm - 1:30pm - 2:15pm - 3pm - 3:45pm - 4:30pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh PA 15223-2245. Checks payable to PSCF. W. Sponsored & Organized by the PA State Chess Federation & University of Pittsburgh Chess Club.
TENTATIVE - December 8 (BLZ). Pittsburgh Chess League December Blitz Hexes. 5-RR. G/5d2. Dining Room A, 1st Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. EF: $10, $3 discount to age 18 & Under. $$ 30 to 1st in each hex. Reg ends 11:45am. Rds Noon - 12:15pm - 12:30pm - 12:45pm - 1pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. Ent: Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh PA 15223-2245. Checks payable to Pittsburgh Chess League. W. Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Chess Club & Organized by the Pittsburgh Chess League.
TENTATIVE - December 8. 63rd Annual Pittsburgh Chess League : Round 4. 30/90, SD/60d5. Room 548, 5th Floor & Dining Rooms A & B, 1st Floor, William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213. Rds 2pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W. Sponsored & Organized by the Pittsburgh Chess League.