Become a Member

Playing in any official event governed by the Pennsylvania State Chess Federation (PSCF) automatically entitles you to a 1-year PSCF membership. Additionally, dedicated players can purchase a Life Membership on-site at any PSCF event.

Key Membership Benefits & Perks

• Automatic 1-Year Membership: You are granted an active 1-year PSCF membership simply by entering and playing in any official PSCF tournament.

• Life Membership Discounts: Available for purchase at any PSCF event, Life Memberships entitle players to entry fee discounts across all future PSCF tournaments.

• Official State Affiliation: The PSCF acts as the official US Chess Federation (USCF) state affiliate for Pennsylvania.

• Supporting PA Chess: Your participation directly supports state championship events, scholastic initiatives, and local chess programming across the commonwealth.

• State Updates: Keeps you connected with the Pennsylvania chess community, official event calendars, tournament bids, and state news.