The Greater Philadelphia Chess League (GPCL) is an open “over the board” league with participation from local players, schools and community based clubs. The GPCL meets one Sunday a month from January – May each year. Matches in the league are rated with the U.S. Chess Federation.
Location: Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, 2600 S. Broad Street (Broad & Shunk Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19145)
Time: 2 rounds, Game/85 TD/5 each day (as traditionally scheduled) 1st round at 10 am, 2nd round at 2:00 pm.
Open to teams of 4 with an average rating under 2000.
when is the match in may
May’s match is on the 18th.
Will my team be able to play and register the day of the next match?
Yes
Do you know of any Chess clubs that would be closer to me. I live in Media Delaware County.
Hi Betsy. Maybe. Main Line Chess Club now meets in Ardmore. Main Line Chess and Games (store with club) meets in Paoli. Tri-Bridges meets in Exton (I think). Are any of those close to you?
is this still going on this year
No. I stopped running this league when I left the Philadelphia area in the summer of 2017. Another director revived it later, but it has not run since the pandemic.