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.
Aethelred Templin is the 2024 Joe Crothers Memorial Southwest Chess Club Champion.

Club Schedule

Aug 14 -- Club Closed --
Aug 21 -- Club Closed --
Aug 28 -- Club Closed --
Sep 04 -- Club Closed --
Sep 11 -- Club Closed --
Sep 18 -- Club Closed --
Sep 25 -- Club Closed --
Oct 02 The schedule for the remainder of the year will be updated once we are able to resume play at the Hales Corners Village Hall
Unless otherwise noted, the Time Control is G/90; d5
(Game in 90 minutes with a 5 second delay)

Hales Corners Challenge XXXVII

Our club sponsors two weekend tournaments each year.
October 04, 2025   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 October 01, 2025)
Comp entry for USCF 2200+; entry fee subtracted from any prizes won; must register by September 11, 2025
Site Registration8:30 am – 9:30 am
FlyerHC Challenge XXXVII
Onlinehttps://www.kingregistration.com/event/HCC37
LocationCountry Inn & Suites
1250 S. Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
Contactemail: chris.wainscott13@outlook.com