Lots of activities coming up this month, check out our last session of summer camp, the chess club’s 36th Anniversary Tournament, weekly tournaments, and open play.
Summer Chess CAMP
There’s still time to join us at our popular Summer Chess Camps for children 6-14 years old! The last session for 2026 is this week August 3-7. Single days, Half-days (morning 8:30-12; afternoon 1 – 4:30 pm), and full-days (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) schedules are still available.
ChessPalace’s 36th Anniversary Tournament – August 16, Sunday
As ChessPalace celebrates our 36th year as a chess club, we invite you to join us for a US Chess rated Anniversary tournament and door prizes for tournament players on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Additional details and to register are at https://chesspalace.com/tournaments/anniversary-tournament/
Registration is now open for the 61st American Open Chess Championship
We’re starting the next decade of the American Open Chess Championship! The 61st American Open will be returning to the beautiful Hyatt Regency Orange County on November 23 – 29, 2026 for a full week of chess! Participate as a tournament player or attendee at any of the side events. Full details and events at www.americanopen.org
- Link to register to the Main Event: Register
- Scholastic Tournaments and American Open Chess Camp registrations will open August 15, 2026
- For group registration for school chess clubs, please contact us by email.
- Link to book hotel rooms: Reserve Here: Reserve a room
- Hyatt Regency Orange County – 11999 S Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Regular Chess Club Schedule
A. Classical time controls are played during Wednesday Knights tournament. Four rounds, with one round played each Wednesday night on: Aug 5, 12, 19, AND 26. Video lecture at 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm. Rounds starts at 7:00 pm.
B. Saturday Open Tournaments: Register for any of these weekly tournament on Saturdays: Aug 8, 15, 22, 29 to join other chess players for over-the-board RATED games. Video Lecture at 10:30 am. Round 1 at 11 am.
C. Looking for a starter tournament? The Amateur Tournament is for beginners at all ages. The tournament will be on the second Sunday, August 9. Round 1 starts at 12 pm. There is a section for non-rated games and rated games. This event will be at the fun and beautiful outdoor venue at SteelCraft Garden Grove.
D. Calling chess players in Kindergarten to 12th Grade! Sign up for the last Summer Scholastic Tournaments. This month’s kids tournament is on the fourth Sunday of the month Sunday, August 23– The tournament will be officially rated with results being submitted to the US Chess. Round 1 starts at 10 am. Top 5 trophies for each section!
E. Last but not least, if you’re looking for more OTB (over-the-board) practice, during Thursdays and Fridays, there is Open Play for casual games starting at 6 pm. – Free entry for chess club members/$10 for non-members. Walk-ins welcome!