Events/Calendar
Tentative Calendar of Events for 2026:
First Thursday of Each Month: Free Chess Clinics – 6:30 to 7:00 PM; Private Lessons can be arranged @ $15/person per hour; Open play: 7:00 until 10:00 PM. Players wishing to play Challenge matches with longer time controls of G/60 with 5 sec delay can choose to play match games if they so desire. Participants will be required to follow the rules and regulations for Challenge Play (As outlined in Chess Chatter, our website under "Club Member Ratings Lists", or posted at the club.) and colors will be selected by lot. PHCC club ratings will be used. Players should turn their game scores into Lon, so he can adjust ratings appropriately and showcase the games in Chess Chatter. Monthly Tournaments will be held, usually on the third Thursday of the month - See the events schedule below for specifics! Additional learning opportunities are offered by the club with periodic lectures from 7:00 – 8:00 on the second meeting of each month.
Coming in February 5th 2026 : PHCC Monthly Quads: 3-RR Sections of 4 by rating and unrated all are welcome regardless of strength; Registration 6.30-6.45 pm on the day early registration by email or text; Round 1 Starts at 7 pm; Time Control: G/25 PLUS 5 SEC DELAY; Entry fee :$5/person (no fee for club members who have paid up memberships); Prize: $15 each section; Contact: Alan Gregg, cell: 810-204-0254; email: alan1144@gmail.com, Website: https://phchess.yolasite.com
March 26th - PHCC Under 1800 Rated Only :Action Quads (or Mini-Swiss depending on registration) G/10; non- PHCC member EF: $5.00 …Prizes based on entries. A minimum of 4 participants will be necessary to hold the event. Please contact Lon via phone or email if you plan to register. Onsite registration 6:30-7:00PM - Play begins at 7:00 PM. Prizes: if Quad: 1st = $15; if Mini-Swiss: Based on entries! (Recording games is optional, for players that wish to keep score, neither player is required to keep score if either has 5 minutes or less on their clock.)
Monthly Quads: April 2nd – See announcement above!
April 23rd - PHCC over 1700 Rated Only :Action Quads (or Mini-Swiss depending on registration) G/10; non- PHCC member EF: $5.00 …Prizes based on entries. A minimum of 4 participants will be necessary to hold the event. Please contact Lon via phone or email if you plan to register. Onsite registration 6:30-7:00PM - Play begins at 7:00 PM. Prizes: if Quad: 1st = $15; if Mini-Swiss: Based on entries! (Recording games is optional, for players that wish to keep score, neither player is required to keep score if either has 5 minutes or less on their clock.)
Monthly Quads: May 7th – See announcement above!
May 21st - PHCC Rated Action Quads (or Mini-Swiss depending on registration) G/10 ; non- PHCC member EF: $5.00 …Prizes based on entries. A minimum of 4 participants will be necessary to hold the event. Please contact Lon via phone or email if you plan to register. Onsite registration 6:30-7:00PM - Play begins at 7:00 PM. Prizes: if Quad: 1st = $15; if Mini-Swiss: Based on entries! (Recording games is optional, for players that wish to keep score, neither player is required to keep score if either has 5 minutes or less on their clock.)
Monthly Quads: June 4th – See announcement above!
June20th- PHCC Under 1800 Rated Only: Action Quads (or Mini-Swiss depending on registration) G/10 ; non- PHCC member EF: $5.00 …Prizes based on entries. A minimum of 4 participants will be necessary to hold the event. Please contact Lon via phone or email if you plan to register. Onsite registration 6:30-7:00PM - Play begins at 7:00 PM. Prizes: if Quad: 1st = $15; if Mini-Swiss: Based on entries! (Recording games is optional, for players that wish to keep score, neither player is required to keep score if either has 5 minutes or less on their clock.)
Monthly Quads: July 2nd – See announcement above!
July 23rd - USCF/PHCC Rated Action Quads (or Mini-Swiss depending on registration) G/25 with 3 sec. delay ; non- PHCC member EF: $5.00 …Prizes based on entries. A minimum of 4 participants will be necessary to hold the event. Please contact Lon via phone or email if you plan to register. Onsite registration 6:30-7:00PM - Play begins at 7:00 PM. Prizes: if Quad: 1st = $15; if Mini-Swiss: Based on entries! (Recording games is optional, for players that wish to keep score, neither player is required to keep score if either has 5 minutes or less on their clock.)
Monthly Quads: August 6th – See announcement above!
August 13, 20, 27 – USCF/PHCC Rated Mini-Swiss (or Quads based on entries) 3 Round- USCF Rated Mini-Swiss. Game/90 minutes with/5 sec. delay. USCF and PHCC membership required. One game per night (August 13,20,27)! Play will begin at 7:00PM. ; non- PHCC member EF: $5.00 Play will begin at 7:00PM. A minimum of 4 participants are required. Prizes: based on entries. Please register in advance by contacting Lon Rutkofske by August 4th so he can determine if there are enough entries to hold the event.
Monthly Quads: September 3rd – See announcement above!
September 24th – PHCC Rated Thematic tournament: G/25 with 3 sec. delay EF: $5.00 …Prizes based on entries. A minimum of 4 participants will be necessary to hold the event. Please contact Lon via phone or email if you plan to register. Onsite registration 6:30-7:00PM; non- PHCC member EF: $5.00 - Play begins at 7:00 PM. Prizes: if Quad: 1st = $15; if Mini-Swiss: Based on entries! (Recording games is optional, for players that wish to keep score, neither player is required to keep score if either has 5 minutes or less on their clock.)Players with the white pieces will be playing a game with a predetermined opening sequence such as the Ruy Lopez, or KI Attack based on one of the openings drawn at random by the TD. The game will begin from that opening position.
Monthly Quads: October 1st – See announcement above!
October 15th PHCC Speed Championships - The Port Huron Chess Club’s 41st Annual Speed Championship Tournament will be held on Thursday, October 15th beginning at 7:00 PM. Registrations will determine the number of rounds and prizes. PHCC membership required. Entry fee will be $5.00. Please contact Lon if you plan to play. There will be no registrations on-site. If you intend to play, contact Lon before October 14th. (Will be USCF rated if all entrants are USCF members.)
Monthly Quads: November 5th – See announcement above!
November 19th – PHCC Rated Quick Tournament DRR Game/15 PHCC Rated Action Quads (or Mini-Swiss depending on registration) ; non- PHCC member EF: $5.00 …Prizes based on entries. A minimum of 4 participants will be necessary to hold the event. Please contact Lon via phone or email if you plan to register. Onsite registration 6:30-7:00PM - Play begins at 7:00 PM. Prizes: if Quad: 1st = $15; if Mini-Swiss: Based on entries! (Recording games is optional, for players that wish to keep score, neither player is required to keep score if either has 5 minutes or less on their clock.)
ionship Tournament will be held on Thursday, October 16th beginning at 7:00 PM. Registrations will determine the number of rounds and prizes. PHCC membership required. Please contact Lon if you plan to play. There will be no registrations on-site. If you intend to play, contact Lon before October 14th. Will be USCF rated if all entrants are USCF MEMBERS