2nd Annual Brian Costella Memorial Tournament

In Memory of Brian Costella: U.S. Army Veteran, USCF Senior Tournament Director, York Chess Club Founder, New Oxford Class of '84

2nd Annual Brian Costella Memorial Chess Tournament

The 2nd Annual Brian Costella Memorial Chess Tournament will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Giant Food Store Community Center in Camp Hill, PA. 

Brian Costella, a long-time tournament director and founder of Center Square Chess Club (Abbottstown) and the current iteration of York Chess Club, died from cancer in 2024. York Chess Club aims to continue Brian's mission to promote chess in and around York and to foster the growing community of players.

Tournament Format:
5 Round Open Swiss Tournament

Time Control:
G/30;d5 (Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay)

Schedule:
Registration: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Round 1: 10:00 a.m.
Lunch Break
Round 2: 12:30 p.m.
Round 3: 1:45 p.m.*
Round 4: 3:00 p.m.*
Round 5: 4:15 p.m.*

*Times are approximate. Rounds 3-5 will start as soon as prior rounds and new pairings are complete.

Entry Fee:
$35

Cash Prizes:
1st Place: $120
2nd Place: $90
Top Under 1800: $70
Top Under 1400: $60
Top Under 1000: $60

Location:
Giant Food Store Community Center
3301 Trindle Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011

Located on second floor of the Giant Food Store.