About the Club
Chess players of all ages are welcome at the club and are encouraged to participate in our tournaments or just play casual chess.
The TCC is free and open to the general public. Players of all skill levels are invited to come and play chess. In addition to casual chess, the club holds USCF rated tournaments. There is no charge to attend the club or play casual chess. There are small entry fees ($2 - $10) to play in tournaments. USCF rated tournaments require US Chess Federation membership. This membership can be purchased at the club. To learn more about the USCF, visit their website at www.uschess.org.
We meet every Tuesday. The club will be open each week except as noted.
Hope to see you sometime soon. Visitors are welcome.
Ernie Schlich - Club Tournament Director.
Upcoming TCC Events for 2008 – USCF
membership required for all USCF rated events. Events are USCF rated
unless
otherwise noted.
Unless otherwise noted, registration is from
For multiple
week events, I will only pair you if I see you. If you will or may be
late, let
me know in advance and I will pair you.
| Date | Event |
| 1/1 | Club Closed - New
Years Day |
| 1/8 | G/20 Quick
Quads EF $2 3 games No prizes |
| 1/15 | G/70 Slow
Quads EF $4 3 games over 3 weeks. No
prizes Extra 2 rd. G/ 30 for anyone who can't play all 3 weeks $2/week |
| 1/22 | G/70 Slow
Quads week 2 Extra 2 rd. G/ 30 for anyone who can't play all 3
weeks $2/week |
| 1/29 | G/70 Slow
Quads week 3 Extra 2 rd. G/ 30 for anyone who can't play all 3
weeks $2/week |
| 2/5 | G/20 Quick Quads EF $2 3 rounds No prizes |
| 2/12 | Winter Blitz G/5 5SS EF $5 w/ prizes based on entries. [not rated] & G/30 extra rated games $2 no prizes |
| 2/19 | TCC G/45
Match Event EF: $5 $8 to winner Starts at 7 pm
4 games over 2 weeks |
| 2/26 | TCC G/45
Match Event Starts at 7 pm
week 2 of 2 Extra 2 rd. G/20 for late entries |
| 3/4 | G/20 Quick
Quads EF: $2 3 games, no prizes |
| 3/11 | G/30 Fast
Swiss 4 games over 2 weeks EF
$3 no prizes |
| 3/18 | G/30 Fast Swiss week 2 of 2 Late entries welcome $2. |
| 3/25 | Simul
and Lecture May be Dan Miller. |
| 4/1 | G/20 Quick Quads |
| 4/8 | G/75 Club
Spring Championship Starts 7:15 pm EF $15 Cash and trophy prizes. |
| 4/15 | G/75 Club
Spring Championship Starts 7:15
pm Late entries one 1/2
pt. bye |
| 4/22 | G/75 Club Spring Championship Starts 7:15 pm Late entries one 1/2 pt. bye |
| 4/29 | G/75 Club Spring Championship Starts 7:15 pm Late entries one 1/2 pt. bye |
| 5/6 | G/20 Quick Quads EF: $2 3 games, no prizes |
| 5/13 | Spring
Blitz G/5 5SS EF $5 w/ prizes based on entries. [not rated] &
G/30 extra rated games $2 no prizes |
| 5/20 | G/35 Fast Swiss 4 games |
| 5/27 | G/35 Fast Swiss 4 games Late entries welcome. |
| 6/3 | G/20 Quick Quads EF: $2 3 games, no prizes |
| 6/10 | G/65 Swiss 3 weeks |
| 6/17 | G/65 Swiss 3 weeks Late entries welcome. |
| 6/24 | G/65 Swiss 3 weeks Late entries welcome. |
| 7/1 | Club Closed |
| 7/8 | G/20 Quick Quads EF: $2 3 games, no prizes |
| 7/15 | Early Summer Blitz G/5 5SS EF $5 w/ prizes based on entries. [not rated] & G/30 extra rated games $2 no prizes |
| 7/22 | G/45 Fast Swiss 4 games starts at 7 pm |
| 7/29 | G/45 Fast
Swiss 4 games starts at 7 pm Late entries welcome. |
| 8/5 | G/20 Quick Quads |
| 8/12 | G/25 Quick Swiss 6 games 2 weeks |
| 8/19 | G/25 Quick
Swiss 6 games 2 weeks Late entries
welcome |
| 8/26 | Late Summer Blitz G/5 5SS EF $5 w/ prizes based on entries. [not rated] & G/30 extra rated games $2 no prizes |
| 9/2 | G/20 Quick Quads EF: $2 3 games, no prizes |
| 9/9 | G/75 Club Fall Championship Starts 7:15 pm |
| 9/16 | G/75 Club Fall Championship Starts 7:15 pm Late entries one 1/2 pt. bye |
| 9/23 | G/75 Club Fall Championship Starts 7:15 pm Late entries one 1/2 pt. bye |
| 9/30 |
Club Closed for Rosh
Hashanah |
| 10/7 | G/75 Club Fall Championship Starts 7:15 pm Late entries one 1/2 pt. bye |
| 10/16 Thursday | Fall Blitz G/5 5SS EF $5 w/ prizes based on entries. [not rated] & G/30 extra rated games $2 no prizes |
| 10/23 Thursday |
G/20 Quick Quads EF: $2 3 games, no prizes |
| 10/28 | G/30 Fast
Swiss 4SS EF $3 Rds
1 & 2 week 1 of 2. |
| 11/4 | G/30 Fast Swiss Rounds 3 & 4 week 2 of 2. Late entries welcome at $2 |
| 11/11 | G/70 Slow Quads 3 games $4 No prizes Extra 2 rd. G/ 30 for anyone who can't play all 3 weeks $2/week |
| 11/18 | G/70 Slow Quads week 2 of 3 Extra 2 rd. G/ 30 for anyone who can't play all 3 weeks $2/week |
| 11/25 | G/70 Slow Quads week 3 of 3 Extra 2 rd. G/ 30 for anyone who can't play all 3 weeks $2/week |
| 12/2 | TCC G/45
Match Event Starts at 7 pm
4 games over 2 weeks Registration ends at 6:50 pm EF $5
Prizes $8 to each match. |
| 12/9 | TCC G/45
Match Event Starts at 7 pm
Week 2 of 2 & Extra 2 rd G/20 for late entries |
| 12/16 | Winter Blitz G/5 5SS EF $5 w/ prizes based on entries. [not rated] & G/30 extra rated games $2 no prizes |
| 12/23 | Xmas Party and casual chess |
| 12/30 | Club Closed - Holiday
Season |
Directions to the Tidewater Chess Club
The club meets each Tuesday evening at the Beth Messiah Synagogue; 7130 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA. The synagogue is located directly across the street from Granby High School on the corner of Granby and Thole Streets.
If coming from Virginia Beach on I-64 West, take the 2nd Tidewater Drive exit. Cross under I64, past the entrance to I-64 and turn right onto Thole Street at the first light. Go about 1 mile where Thole Street dead ends on Granby Street. This is the first traffic light on Thole Street. Just before reaching the light on Granby street, turn right into the Synagogue parking lot. The Synagogue is between the parking lot and Granby Street. Be prepared to turn into the parking lot when you see the firehouse doors on the left.
If coming from the Naval Base or the Hampton Roads Bridge/Tunnel, take the I564/Granby street exit to Granby Street. Cross Little Creek Road and go about ½ mile to the traffic light at Thole Street. Turn left and the synagogue is on the left.
If coming from downtown Norfolk, take either Granby Street or Tidewater Drive to Thole Street.
For those without transportation, a bus comes from downtown via Granby and there is a stop directly in front of the Synagogue.
Click on this link to learn more about tournament chess. Tournament Chess