Free Chess Lecture: Candidates 2026 When: This Thursday, 5/7/2026 @ 7:00 PM Central What: Free Lecture on the Games & Tactics from the 2026 Candidates Who: Presenter, Coach Adam Johnson Donations: Optional and welcome as a token of ...
OTB Quick Swiss this Thursday! When: Thursday, 4/30/2026 What: 3-Round Rated Quick Swiss Time Control: G/15+3 Registration: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Round 1 @ 7:30 PM (next rounds a.s.a.p.) Entry Fee: $10.00 cash @ site or $12.00 ...
The MCC is hosting another live over-the-board Puzzle Battle again this month. There will be multiple stations with three puzzles per station, and six minutes on the clock to complete all three puzzles. Players are encouraged to work i...
Subject: Early Queen AttacksPresenter: Coach Adam JohnsonWho: All Ages, Beginners to IntermediateWhen: Thursday 4/9/2026 @ 7:00pmWhere: Basement at the FCPCEntry Fee: $0.00 Donations are completely optional.Dura...
OTB Blitz! • When: Thursday, 3/26/2026 • Time Control: G/3+2 • Registration: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM • Round 1 @ 7:30 PM (next rounds a.s.a.p.) • Entry Fee:&nb...
On the 3rd Thursday of every month, the MCC hosts a live over-the-board Puzzle Battle. There are multiple stations with three puzzles per station, and six minutes on the clock to complete all three puzzles. Players are encouraged to wo...
Subject: Opposite Color Bishops in the MiddlegamePresenter: Coach Adam JohnsonWho: All Ages, Beginners to IntermediateWhen: Thursday 3/12 @ 7:00pmWhere: Basement at the FCPCEntry Fee: $0.00 Donations are complet...
When: Thursday, 2/26/2026 What: 3-Round Rated Quick Swiss Time Control: G/15+3 Registration: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Round 1 @ 7:30 PM (next rounds a.s.a.p.) Entry Fee: $10.00 cash @ site or $12.00 PayPal Prize Fund: 70% returned (r...
2026 MCC Puzzle Battle (Live OTB Puzzle Stations) First Cumberland Presbyterian Church907 E. Main St.Murfreesboro, TN 37130(Parking and Entrance accessed via Bilbro Ave.) Arbiter: Coach Adam JohnsonRegistration: 6:00 PM to 7:25 PMW...
First Cumberland Presbyterian ChurchBasement Fellowship Hall907 E. Main St.Murfreesboro, TN 37130(Parking & Entrance accessed via Bilbro Ave.)​ Registration Downstairs Basement from 6:00 PM to 6:50 PM. $10.00 cash per person, or $12 PayPal...
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church907 E. Main St.Murfreesboro, TN 37130(Parking & Entrance on N. Bilbro Ave.) • When: Thursday, 2/5/2026 • Time Control: G/3+2 • Registration: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM • Round 1...
Hello, The universal thing we share is that we all want to improve at the game we love! Here are some time tested methods: Play stronger opponents. Play slower games with longer time controls (serious games). Write down your moves. ...
Different pawn structures provide the player with an array of strategic and tactical resources. Be proactive and more knowledgeable than your opponents! Subject: The All-Important Carlsbad Pawn StructurePresenter: Coach Adam JohnsonW...
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church 907 E. Main St.Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (Parking & Entrance on N. Bilbro Ave.) Thursday, 12/18: Last Quick Swiss of 2025! When: Thursday, 12/18/2025 What: 3-Round Quick SwissTime Control: G/15+...
As a holiday gift to the community, the MCC is paying for Coach Adam Johnson to give a free class on Exchange Sacrifices this Thursday.​ Registration in the basement from 6:00pm to 6:50pm Class starts @ 7:00pm. All ages, beginners to inter...
When: Thursday, 11/20/2025Time Control: G/3+2Registration: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PMRound 1 @ 7:30 PM (next rounds a.s.a.p.)Entry Fee: $6.00 cash @ site or $8.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mborochessclubPr...
Register in the basement from 6:00pm to 6:50pm Subject: Isolated Queen's PawnPresenter: Coach Adam JohnsonWhen: Thursday 11/13 @ 7:00pmWhere: Top (2nd) Floor Rm. 200 @ the FCPCEntry Fee: $10 cash or $12 PayPalDura...
Blitz this Thursday When: Thursday, 10/30/2025 Time Control: G/3+2 Registration: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Round 1 @ 7:30 PM (next rounds a.s.a.p.) Entry Fee: $6.00 cash @ site or $8.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mborochessc...
Subject: Common SacrificesPresenter: Coach Adam JohnsonWhen: Thursday 10/16 @ 7:00pmWhere: Top (2nd) Floor @ the FCPCEntry Fee: $10 cash or $12 PayPalDuration: Approximately 45 minutes First Cumberland Presbyterian ...
The Murfreesboro Chess Club is hosting an U1600 Tournament this Saturday. There are plaques and raffle prizes to be awarded, and it’s only $10.00 for 5 rounds of Rated Classical Chess. If you are unrated, this event will give you an official...
Blitz on Thursday When: Thursday, September 25, 2025Time Control: G/3+2Registration: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PMRound 1 @ 7:30 PM (next rounds a.s.a.p.)Entry Fee: $6.00 cash @ site or $8.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mborochessclubPrize ...
When: Thursday, 8/28/2025 Time Control: 15+3 Registration: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM. Rounds: 3-Round Swiss, Round 1 @ 7:30 PM (next rounds a.s.a.p. to completion). Entry Fee: $6.00 cash @ site or $8.00 h...
This Thursday 8/14* Coach Adam Johnson's Chess Class at the Murfreesboro Chess Club. The topic covers Opening Mistakes. $10 EF. Registration is from 6pm-7pm. * We are also accepting early entries for the 2025 Battleground Murfr...
When: Thursday, 7/31/2025Time Control: G/3+2Registration: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PMRound 1 @ 7:30 PM (next rounds a.s.a.p.)Entry Fee: $6.00 cash @ site or $8.00 PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mborochessclubPrize Fund: 65% returned (remaining...
OTB Blitz this Thursday! When: Thursday, 6/19/2025Time Control: G/3+2Registration: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PMRounds: Round 1 @ 7:30 PM (next rounds a.s.a.p.)Entry Fee: $6.00 cash @ site or $8.00 PayPal www.paypal.com/paypalme/mborochessclubPrize Fu...
