- Spring Quarter Group Class for kids will be April 1 – June 13. Lessons are for beginners and intermediate levels (0-1500 rating) students who are 6-14 years old. (Private lessons are available for all other ages and levels. Please ask staff to book your appointment.)
- Open Play will now be at the ChessPalace-Cypress location on Thursdays and Fridays from 6 pm to 9 pm. Come and practice with people IRL!
- Build your chess library and check out our book sale this month at 20% -50% off selected items. Topics include openings, endgames, positional play, and many more…
♜ Weekly & Ongoing Events
A. Open Play – Join over 20 players in practicing chess every Thursday and Friday. It is the perfect opportunity for all levels to try out new openings and test out riskier plays. Get to play more than one opponent too! Walk-ins are welcome.
- Every Thursday & Friday 6–9 pm at ChessPalace Cypress
B. Wednesday Knights – Get more games in this month, there’s 5 rounds for April’s Wednesday Knights tournament for only $30 to register. Games are rated with US Chess
Wednesday Knights is a multi-round series for players looking for consistent competitive play. Rounds start at 7 pm every Wednesday.
- Round 1: Wednesday, April 1@ 7 pm
- Round 2: Wednesday, April 8
- Round 3: Wednesday, April 15
- Round 4: Wednesday, April 22
- Round 5: Wednesday, April 29
- Location: ChessPalace – Cypress 6803 International Ave, Unit 206, Cypress, CA 90630
C. Saturday Tournament – Rated games with US Chess; Cash Prizes
- Every Saturday at 11 am (April 4, 11, 18, 25)
- Location: ChessPalace – Cypress 6803 International Ave, Unit 206, Cypress, CA 90630
D. Amateur Tournament – Starter tournament for beginners with or without US Chess membership; Trophy & medal awards based on section.
- Sunday, April 12 | 12 pm
- A starter-friendly tournament with a non-rated section for non–US Chess members at a casual outdoor environment
- Location: SteelCraft Garden Grove (12900 Euclid St.)
E. Scholastic Tournament – Monthly rated tournament for players in Kindergarten to 12th grade
- Sunday, April 26 | 10 am
- Designed for youth players looking to compete and improve.
- Location: ChessPalace – Cypress 6803 International Ave, Unit 206, Cypress, CA 90630
♟️ Beginner Chess Class for Kids in K-6th grade – Now Taking Registration!
We’re excited to open registration for Beginner I Chess! This class is perfect for children 6 years old and above who are completely new to chess.
- Every Wednesday
- Time: 4:30 pm
- Duration: 4 sessions (one hour per week)
- Tuition: $130
- Click Here to Register
- Location: ChessPalace – Cypress
Students will learn fundamental rules, piece identification and movements, and good chess habits in a fun, supportive environment designed especially for young beginners.
📩 Spots are limited, so we encourage families to register early!
Group Class for the Spring Quarter starts on April 1, 2026
For students who have already learned to play chess and are interested in getting challenged and improving, join us in the Beginner II and Intermediate classes which are offered Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Click below for more info and to register.
📝 Chess Camp Registration is Open!
Our summer chess camps offer the perfect blend of skill development, play activity, and mind exercises in a fun and supervised environment.
Spots fill up quickly and we only have the selected weeks the chess camp is offered.
- Session 1: June 8-12
- Session 2: June 22-26
- Session 3: July 6-10
- Session 4: July 20-24
- Session 5: August 3-7
Click the link below to choose your session and register.
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Whether you’re here to learn, compete, or just enjoy the game, ChessPalace is the place to practice and play. See you soon!