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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

* Membership Type

Regular Membership (Yearly) $100 per year, auto-renews yearly. Regular memberships are restricted to ages 18-64.
Regular Membership (One Year, Non-Recurring Payment) $100 for one year, non-recurring Regular memberships are restricted to ages 18-64.
Junior Membership (Yearly) $65 per year, auto-renews yearly. Junior memberships are restricted to ages 17 and under.
Junior Membership (One Year, Non-Recurring Payment) $65 for one year, non-recurring Junior memberships are restricted to ages 17 and under.
Senior Membership (Yearly) $85 per year, auto-renews yearly. Senior memberships are restricted to ages 65 and over.
Senior Membership (One Year, Non-Recurring Payment) $85 for one year, non-recurring Senior memberships are restricted to ages 65 and over.
Trial Membership (3-mo.) $30 for 3-months per individual. Dues can be transferred to any new yearly membership. Not sure about yearly membership? We offer a 3-month Trial Membership for $30/individual. Dues can be transferred to any new yearly membership.