The ChessPalace Halloween Scholastic Tournament is on Sunday, October 25 at 10 am. This tournament will be Halloween themed and players can dress up for raffle prizes. The Scholastic Tournament is open for players in Kindergarten to 12th grade. There will be 5 rounds per tournament and Top 5 players in each of the 4 … Continue reading Halloween Scholastic Tournament – Sunday, October 25
Registration is now open for the 61st American Open Chess Championship - Main Event and Scholastic Tournaments 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 … Continue reading September 2026 Chess Club Schedule
Join us as we begin the next decade of the American Open Chess Championship. Registration is officially open for the American Open - Main Event to be held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Orange County. Link for more info and to register to the Main Event: Register Link to book hotel rooms: Reserve Here: Reserve … Continue reading Now taking registrations for the 61st American Open Main Tournament!
Get ready for a chess competition! Whether you’re a budding talent or simply love the game, the ChessPalace Amateur Tournament is the perfect opportunity to test your skills, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and enjoy a day of tournament play in a casual atmosphere. Players can choose to play in the non-rated games section or the … Continue reading Amateur Tournament is this weekend, Sunday, August 9!
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 … Continue reading August 2026 Chess Club Schedule