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WESTFIELD CHESS CLUB



Established in the early 1940's, the Westfield Chess Club is New Jersey's most prestigious chess club, with several Grandmasters & NJ State Champions among its alumni.


We have resumed running Sunday in-person tournaments at the YMCA building, 220 Clark Street, Westfield, NJ 07090. Please note the new 10:15 a.m. start time for 4 Round Swiss and 11:45 am for Quads & arrive 15 earlier to allow the Y to do their check-in. Doors open at 9:00.


All attendees must sign the Westfield Area Y's COVID-19 Waiver!

Please do this online to avoid long lines & get the tournament started on time.

If you are under age 18 a parent will have to sign for you.

Everyone must also agree to the Y's Code Of Conduct.




You can only eat in the second floor lounge and in Room 201. Please don't use YMCA gym equipment if you are not a YMCA member and please remain on the second floor close to chess area

Eating is not allowed in the tournament room.




2023/03/26

Westfield 4 Round G40/d5 Swiss Tournament Registration https://form.jotform.com/230428613486155

(Round starts at 10:15 a.m)



2023/04/02

Westfield 4 Round G40/d5 Swiss Tournament Registration

https://form.jotform.com/230775514632153

(Round starts at 10:15 a.m)


2023/04/09 (Easter Sunday)

No Tournament


2023/04/16

Westfield 4 Round G40/d5 Swiss Tournament Registration

https://form.jotform.com/230775260082150

(Round starts at 10:15 a.m)


2023/04/23

Westfield Chess Club Spring Scholastic Tournament Registration https://form.jotform.com/230775182201146

(Round starts at 10:15 a.m)


2023/04/30

Westfield 4 Round G40/d5 Swiss Tournament Registration

https://form.jotform.com/230774952782164

(Round starts at 10:15 a.m)


Future tournaments info at:
http://www.westfieldchessclub.org/otb-events.html


Early Registration closes at Friday 5PM. Late Registration closes at Saturday 7PM. No on-site registration. No Refund/Credit. We start tournament on time!


We hold tournament almost every Sunday. Registration generally open before Monday


New! Referral Program: Refer any player that hasn't played at Westfield Chess Club for the past 6 months to earn half entry fee for next tournament. Come to TD desk to notify your referral!


** Effective immediately... the Westfield CC reserves the right to:

1. No Refund or credit for registration fee or membership fee.

2. Suspend/ban or charge compensatory/reinstatement fees to those playing with an expired USCF membership.



Please e-mail questions or concerns to: westfieldchessclub at gmail.com


Updated 02/12/2023