ChessPalace is your one-stop shop for all your chess needs. We host chess tournaments, provide chess lessons, and sell chess sets, books, and accessories. Operating for over 30 years, the chess club has organized over 3000 rated games for the Southern California community.

October News
The hotel room block is almost fully booked and room rates will increase after October 15. Click here to reserve ChessPalace’s 33rd Anniversary Tournament – New Date is on Sunday, October 15, 2023 Join us for a 5-round rated tournament at Miles Square Park! Paid entry fee includes lunch and event t-shirt. Wednesday Knights –…

Store
Looking for gifts? Consider a chess set, chess book, club membership, or even an entry to a chess tournament! We have a range of chess sets, equipment, and accessories available for purchase for home or tournament use or as gifts to that chess player in your life. There are also gift cards available for purchase.…

Tournaments
Chess tournaments are a competitive space where players are ranked, and mental acuity and psychological endurance are tested. Our chess club offers long games that can last six hours or shorter ones that can have three rated games completed in one day! (If you’re looking for casual or open play, check out our Thursday and…