Why Chess Camp Might Be Orange County Parents’ Best “Summer Learning Hack”

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Every summer, parents can find themselves looking for activities the children can do to keep them occupied while school is out of session. One of the best options is finding a camp that keeps kids learning, socializing, and off screens — without feeling like more school. A lot of families automatically consider sports camps, coding … Continue reading Why Chess Camp Might Be Orange County Parents’ Best “Summer Learning Hack”

May Amateur Tournament This Sunday – Moms and Grandmas play for free!

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Calling all moms and grandmothers of chess players. Join your child at this tournament and play for free! We will comp your entry fee in honor of Mother's Day. To register, send us an email at play@chesspalace.com with your name and a copy of your child's paid entry to the tournament. That's it, you're ready … Continue reading May Amateur Tournament This Sunday – Moms and Grandmas play for free!

This Month’s Tournaments & Weekly Playing Opportunities

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Looking for opportunities to play over the board? We will now have Casual open play on Mondays 10 am - 1 pm in addition to the Thursdays and Fridays schedule of 6 pm to 9 pm at the Cypress location. Come and practice with people IRL! Summer camp schedules for kids 6-14 years old are … Continue reading This Month’s Tournaments & Weekly Playing Opportunities

US Chess-Rated Scholastic Tournament – Sunday, May 17

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The May Scholastic tournament is going to be on Sunday, May 17th, 2026 (3rd Sunday of the month) and is open for players in Kindergarten to 12th grade. Top 5 players in each of the four sections will be awarded trophies and the game results will be submitted for rating with US Chess. Details: Date: Sunday, … Continue reading US Chess-Rated Scholastic Tournament – Sunday, May 17

Ready to Play More OTB Chess?

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The Amateur Chess Tournament is this Sunday, April 12. We invite beginner players to join our upcoming Amateur Chess Tournament—a welcoming, outdoor event designed to practice tournament rules into chess playing. Event Details Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Time: Round 1 begins promptly at 12:00 PM Time Control: Game 30 min/5 sec delay Location: SteelCraft … Continue reading Ready to Play More OTB Chess?