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

Nov 28 Happy Thanksgiving!!
(no chess at the club today)
Dec 5 Santa Drives a Mustang Swiss ‐ Rd 1
Dec 12 Santa Drives a Mustang Swiss ‐ Rd 2
Dec 19 Santa Drives a Mustang Swiss ‐ Rd 3
Dec 26 Happy Day After Christmas!!
(no chess at the club today)
Jan 2 Mr. Ed's Pawn Storming Swiss ‐ Rd 1
Jan 9 Mr. Ed's Pawn Storming Swiss ‐ Rd 2
Jan 16 Mr. Ed's Pawn Storming Swiss ‐ Rd 3
Jan 23 Mr. Ed's Pawn Storming Swiss ‐ Rd 4
Jan 30 Cheshire Cat Checkmate Swiss - Rd 1
Feb 6 Cheshire Cat Checkmate Swiss - Rd 2
Feb 13 Cheshire Cat Checkmate Swiss - Rd 3
Feb 27* Cheshire Cat Checkmate Swiss - Rd 4
Mar 6 Danger Duck Dodges Checkmate Swiss - Rd 1
Mar 13 Danger Duck Dodges Checkmate Swiss - Rd 2
Mar 20 Danger Duck Dodges Checkmate Swiss - Rd 3
Mar 27 Danger Duck Dodges Checkmate Swiss - Rd 4
Unless otherwise noted, the Time Control is G/90; d5
(Game in 90 minutes with a 5 second delay)

Hales Corners Challenge XXXVI

Our club sponsors two weekend tournaments each year.
April 26, 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
Entry Fee$50 – Open; $40 – Reserve (both $10 more after April 23, 2025)
Comp entry for USCF 2200+; entry fee subtracted from any prizes won; must register by September 27, 2024
Site Registration8:30 am – 9:30 am
FlyerHC Challenge XXXVI
Onlinehttps://www.kingregistration.com/event/HCC36
LocationCountry Inn & Suites
1250 S. Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
Contactemail: chris.wainscott13@outlook.com