Club Calendar

The chess club meets every Thursday from 5:00 - 9:00 PM.

Casual Games are always available — regardless of what event is scheduled


March 2020

USCF Rated Tournament
Starts on Thursday March 5, 2020 — 6:00 PM

  • 4-Round USCF Rated Swiss.
  • Play one game a week, on the Thursday nights in March.
  • Entry Fee: $10.
  • Registration is on 3/5/2020 from 6:00-6:25 PM. Games will commence a few minutes after registration.
  • Time Control: Each clock is set individually, based on the actual starting time of the game. The most common time control is G/85, but it can vary from G/110 to G/61. Time Delay: 5-seconds.

  • USCF and GKCC memberships are required; can be purchased at the tournament.
  • Re-entries are permitted. If you lose in the first round, you may reenter the tournament for $5. You would begin the tournament in round 2, and receive a half-point bye for round 1.
  • The top finisher who hasn't already qualified, will qualify to play in the 2020 Knoxville City Chess Championship, a six-player round robin that will be held at the GKCC in autumn.


April 2020

10-Minute Tournament
Thursday April 9, 2020 — 6:30 PM

  • Entry: $10.
  • 4-round, USCF-Rated Swiss.
  • USCF and GKCC memberships are required; can be purchased at the tournament.
  • Registration is on 4/9/2020 from 6:30-7:00 PM. The tournament will commence a few minutes after registration.
  • Time Limit: game in 10 minutes. No Time Delay.

5-Minute Tournament
Thursday April 16, 2020 — 6:30 PM

  • Entry: $10.
  • USCF-Rated round robin; Blitz rules.
  • USCF and GKCC memberships are required; can be purchased at the tournament.
  • Registration is on 4/16/2020 from 6:30-7:00 PM. The tournament will commence a few minutes after registration.
  • Time Limit: game in 5 minutes. No Time Delay.



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