Event Overview
2026 CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Register for 2026 Central PA Chess Championship
OPEN TO ALL (EVEN OUT OF STATE PLAYERS)
Saturday, April 4th & Sunday, April 5th, 2026
$1000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND
5SS, G/60; d5
1st-$400, 2nd-$150, U2001-$120, U1701-$115, U1401-$110, U1101-$105
Two Sections Open and U1701
($10 Playup Fee)
Location:
Camp Hill Giant, 2nd Floor Community Center
3301 Trindle Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011
(The stairs to the second floor are on the Starbucks side of the store near the restrooms)
Entry Fee: $35 by 4/2, $45 after. $50 on site.
1/2 pt byes: limit 2 submitted before round 3.
Register for 2026 Central PA Chess Championship
Alternatively, if you plan to pay in Cash and avoid fees, secure an early bird discount: please send an email with your name and USCF ID. However, you must arrive before 9:30 to complete the payment. Email me at [email protected]
Registration from 8:00 - 9:30. Ends at 9:30!!!
Rounds:
Saturday: Rd 1-10 am, Rd 2-12:30 pm, Rd 3-3 pm
Sunday: Rd 4-10 am, Rd 5-12:30 pm
Lunch immediately after Rd 1 and Rd 4
Plenty of places to eat within walking distance.
SPONSORED BY CENTRAL PA CHESS ASSOCIATION.
ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO TEXT, CALL, OR EMAIL.
(717) 813-1427 [email protected]
WANT MORE CHESS?????
We are the Central PA Chess Association. We comprise the York Chess Club, Harrisburg West Shore Chess Club, Shippensburg Chess Club, DV Chess, Tri-City Chess Academy, Semper Primus Chess Camp, and Myerstown Chess Club. We work together to bring more chess to the region. For more information about any of these clubs, email me at [email protected]. We are a close, small-knit community that helps each other out. You are welcome to all of our tournaments. Together, we have an event every week. You can find them on the Upcoming Tournaments page or message me to look for more tournaments in the Central Pennsylvania region.
3301 Trindle Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
United States