Category Archives: Huntsville Chess Club Information

Weekly News – 6/11/2018 Chess at the Library

Huntsville Chess Club,

We asked for your opinion, and you came through!  The membership has overwhelmingly indicated that they would be more likely to attend Monday night meetings at the Huntsville Public Library, so the HCC is moving back to Huntsville.  We’ve definitely appreciated our time at the Sunny Street Café and hope that we’ll still be able to host tournaments there periodically.  The atmosphere and the hospitality shown to our club from the ownership is second to none.

We’ll be playing chess from 5pm – 8pm on the 2nd floor of the library’s “Main” branch (915 Monroe St. SW, Huntsville, AL 35801).  From there, look either to tables out in the open, or in one of the conference rooms near the Information Desk.

We hope you’ll stop by for a game or two!

The Huntsville Chess Club

Weekly News 06-04-2018

Huntsville Chess Club Membership,

We need to hear from you!

We are strongly considering a move to a more Huntsville-centralized location.  More specifically, the 2nd floor of the Huntsville Public Library (main branch) from 5pm-TBD (the library closes at 9pm).

Please vote using the poll below to let us know what you think.  Also, if you have opinions on the day/time/etc., please leave a comment using the form below.  We always like to hear feedback from our membership, especially if it goes against what we are thinking your opinion is!

Today, we’ll be at Sunny Street until about 5:30pm and then most likely going to the library to try out that space if nobody shows.  As always, feel free to email huntsvillechessclub@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

The Huntsville Chess Club

5-7-2018 Reminder – Blitz Tournament Tomorrow

Don’t forget to make plans to attend our Blitz tournament at the Sunny Street Cafe on Monday, May 7th.  We’ll plan to start promptly at 6pm.  Cash or Card will be accepted on-site, or you can sign up below:

Register or Renew Your USCF Membership Here

Renew your HCC Dues here

HCC MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

NON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

 

Weekly News – Monday Night Blitz Tournament on 5-7-18 at 6pm Register Now!

On Monday 5/7 at 6pm, we’ll be hosting a 5 round Double-Swiss or Round Robin Blitz tournament at the Sunny Street Cafe.  This tournament will only affect your Blitz rating (not your Standard or Quick rating).  Sets/Clocks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have a preference.

The time control will be G/5 d/0 and 80% of the entry fees (minus PayPal processing fees) will be given away as a prize fund.

Register below!  Must be a current USCF member to compete.  HCC members have a reduced entry fee of $5.  Non-members will pay $8.  Cash or Card will be accepted for on-site registration, but pre-registration is strongly preferred to help with the bookkeeping.

If you would prefer to watch the tournament or just play some casual games, there should be plenty of folks around to do just that.  See you there!

Register or Renew Your USCF Membership Here

Renew your HCC Dues here

HCC MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

NON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

Weekly News 4-9-18 Quick Chess Tournament Register Now

On Monday 4/9 at 6pm, we’ll be hosting a 3 round Swiss or Round Robin Quick tournament at the Sunny Street Cafe.  This tournament will only affect your Quick rating (not your Standard or Blitz rating).  Boards, sets, and clocks will be provided.

The time control will be G/15 d/5 and 80% of the entry fees (minus PayPal processing fees) will be given away as a prize fund.

Register below!  Must be a current USCF member to compete.  HCC members have a reduced entry fee of $5.  Non-members will pay $8.

Register or Renew Your USCF Membership Here

Renew your HCC Dues here

HCC MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

NON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

Last weekend, the Huntsville Chess club and the Chattanooga Chess club battled it out in a blitz and standard tournament in Hampton Cove.  Results will be published in a newsletter soon.

Weekly News 4-2-18 Monday Night Blitz & Board Meeting

All,

Don’t forget, Monday is our April Blitz tournament kicking off at 6pm!  Hope to see you there.  Casual games are always an option as well, and spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer and jeer for your favorite participants… just make sure it’s after the round ends.

We are now able to take cash or card for on-site registration.  If you want to use this option, please be certain to arrive no later than 5:30pm.  We definitely prefer you to register and pay beforehand using the links below:

Register or Renew Your USCF Membership Here

Renew your HCC Dues here

HCC MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

NON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

We will be conducting a club board meeting on 4/2 at 4pm.  All who are interested are welcome to attend.  Topics of discussion will be varied, but centered upon events the club will be participating in in the coming months.  If you are interested in helping out, please do join us.  We have a multitude of volunteer positions available and need all the help we can get.  You can make a difference in our community with the Huntsville Chess Club!

 

Last but not least, we’ll be hosting the Chattanooga chess club at the Hampton Inn in Hampton Cove for a team vs. team match on Saturday, March 31st from 8am – 4pm and we’ll have a table set up at Math-a-Palooza 2018 at Bob Jones High School in Madison from 8am-12pm.  We hope you’ll drop by one of these locations and say hello!