Welcome to the Southwest Chess Club!

The Southwest Chess Club meets every Thursday night at the
Hales Corners Village Hall /Police Station
5635 South New Berlin Road, Hales Corners, Wisconsin
in the downstairs Community Room.
The club opens at 6 PM and Tournament Games begin at 7 PM.

We have a Blog that shows current club news, and you are invited to contribute information, games, and any items of interest.
You can subscribe to the blog and receive email notification of new events or announcements!

Schedule of our ongoing and upcoming events.
Click on the above image to open in Google Maps.
The US Chess Federation provides results of our completed events online. The crosstables contain complete pre- and post-ratings of all participants.
Evan Seghers is the 2025 Joe Crothers Memorial Southwest Chess Club Champion.

Club Schedule

Jan 08 Mr. Ed's Pawn Storming Swiss - Rd 1
Jan 15 Mr. Ed's Pawn Storming Swiss - Rd 2
Jan 22 No chess tonight (too cold)
Jan 29 Mr. Ed's Pawn Storming Swiss - Rd 3
Feb 05 Mr. Ed's Pawn Storming Swiss - Rd 4
Feb 12 Cheshire Cat Checkmate Swiss - Rd 1
Feb 19 Cheshire Cat Checkmate Swiss - Rd 2
Feb 26 Cheshire Cat Checkmate Swiss - Rd 3
Mar 05 Cheshire Cat Checkmate Swiss - Rd 4
Mar 12 Danger Duck Dodges Checkmate Swiss - Rd 1
Mar 19 Danger Duck Dodges Checkmate Swiss - Rd 2
Mar 26 Danger Duck Dodges Checkmate Swiss - Rd 3
Apr 02 Danger Duck Dodges Checkmate Swiss - Rd 4
Apr 09 No chess tonight (due to voting)
Unless otherwise noted, the Time Control is G/90; d5
(Game in 90 minutes with a 5 second delay)

Hales Corners Challenge XXXVIII

Our club sponsors two weekend tournaments each year.
May 16, 2026   A Wisconsin Tour event
Two SectionsOpen & Reserve (Under 1601)
Please note total capacity for this event is limited to 104 - Register Today!
FormatFour round Swiss System - four games in one day - USCF rated
Time ControlG/60; d5 (Game in 60 Minutes; 5 second delay)
Rounds10 am – 1 pm – 3:30 pm – 6 pm
Accelerated pairings may be used.
Entry Fee$50 – Open; $40 – Reserve (both $10 more after May 09, 2026)
Comp entry for USCF 2200+; entry fee subtracted from any prizes won; must register by April 15, 2026
Site Registration8:30 am – 9:30 am
FlyerHC Challenge XXXVIII
Onlinehttps://www.kingregistration.com/event/HCC38
LocationCountry Inn & Suites
1250 S. Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
Contactemail: chris.wainscott13@outlook.com