Name: Classical Chess Duel
Start: 2026-03-07T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-07T13:00:00-05:00
Location: YMCA of Downtown Manchester

Register at link:
https://ymcagranite.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?SearchText=chess
Scroll down to chess league and click "view" to see available dates.
Elevate your chess game with a focused classical game against a closely matched opponent, the first Saturday of every month in Manchester, NH. This format serves to hone your thought process, develop mental stamina, deepen strategic thinking, and practice time management.
What: USCF Rated, over-the-board chess games (USCF membership required)
Time Control: G/90;+10 (90 minutes per side with 10 second increment)
When: First Saturday of every month of 2026 (**Second Saturday in case of snow emergency or holiday conflict)
Dates: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 11, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 1, Sep 12, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 12.
To sign up for all remaining events in 2026, click the following link:
https://ymcagranite.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product/Details?ActivityID=78981&RegistrationID=0
Schedule:
9:00am - Check in; Setup
9:30am - Check-in closes; pairings finalized. Games begin as soon as possible.
Arrive no later than 9:30am to ensure a pairing.
Price:
$5 per month, or $60 for the full year (fee prorated to include only future events)
Location:
YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 30 Mechanic St, 2nd Floor, Studio A.
Additional Details:
Snacks provided, or bring your own. Prizes for top scores. For a complete listing of rules and prize schedule, visit this link https://queencitychessnh.wixsite.com/chess/classical-league-rules.
Parking & Accessibility:
Metered on-street parking available, but limited. Parking garage is one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr in Manchester. Elevator from street level is available. Ring buzzer for assistance. Chess is on the second floor, Studio A.
Contact Info:
Email Eric at [email protected], or text or call (929) 900-4226.
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