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Tri-Bridges Chess Club Open Play Night

Exton community

Unrated free play at the Exton Commons club every Tuesday evening, open to all levels and to anyone who wants to sit down at a board. No entry fee and no rating to protect.

Next: Tue, Sep 8 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM Where: Tri-Bridges Chess Club

Every date coming up · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM

  • Tue Sep 8
  • Tue Sep 15

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Saturday Chess Tournament ECE-139

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Sat, Sep 5 · 1:00 PM–5:00 PM · Tri-Bridges Chess Club

Four sections from Open down to Under 400, game in 25 with a five second delay, trophies to at least the top three. Twenty dollars, first round at one, the rest as soon as boards clear.

TANA Mid Atlantic 2026 Chess Tournament

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Sat, Sep 12 · 12:30 PM–6:00 PM · Tri-Bridges Chess Club

A five round Swiss at game 25 with a five second delay. Rated sections from Under 500 up to Open, plus unrated school sections for K through 8 and grades 9 to 12. Twenty dollars.

Morning Quads ECE-140

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Sun, Sep 13 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Tri-Bridges Chess Club

Four players a section by rating, three rounds through the morning, game 25 with a five second delay. Twenty dollars a quad and trophies to the winners. Results count toward regular ratings.

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Fri, Sep 4 – Sun, Sep 20 · SALT Performing Arts

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