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The Pittsburgh Chess Club is an educational non-profit organization. We have roots going back to the mid-1800s and remain committed to serving the needs of chess players in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The Club holds some of the nation’s longest-running tournaments in the United States. Our publication, En Passant, regularly wins awards from Chess Journalists of America.
All members receive the following benefits:
- Personalized Membership card
- Club stickers (and other fun stuff shipped occasionally)
- Usage of our club room during open hours — there’s always a Club Steward to play against
- Access to our library, a huge number of books
- Access to our WiFi
- Digital subscription to our publication, En Passant
- Access to our En Passant archive (1944-2021)
- Discounted or exclusive invitations to all club activities, including:
- Free classes for players rated U1000
- Discounted classes for players rated U1800
- Summer chess camps
- Lectures by leading players and instructors
- Discounted weekly tournaments
- Simultaneous Exhibitions
- 10% off our club merchandise
- A chance to compete for the title of Club Champion
- Shared learning and camaraderie with other chess players
- Keeping the chess community thriving in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County