The first round of the 2026  Cincinnati Chess Club Championship.

The first round of the 2026 Cincinnati Chess Club Championship. Game starts at 7 PM.

 The  entry fee is $50 for entrants.  USCF and club memberships are required to play in this tournament. Online registration only. No onsite registration. 

Players who register after May 20th 7 PM - will still pay $50  fee but will have a half point point bye in Round 1.

Online Registration will close on May 27th 7 PM. There is no onsite registration.

All future round bye requests must be made to the TD  prior to  May 28th 6:30 PM.

If you are scheduled to play in a round and don’t show up and don’t pre notify the Tournament Director by 5:00 PM on the day of the tournament you will not only forfeit that round but be withdrawn from the tournament. Your  entry fee will not be refunded.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call or text Tournament Directors Carl Lingen at
(513) 417-3224 and  Asu  at (513)-238-4152.    Also use this number to notify both TD's  if you cannot make a round.

All club championship games will be played at the Francis Healy Community Center located at 7640 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236

Registration for Open Section:

Registration for U1400 Section (In works)