The chess club will be closed today for May 23, 2026 and the Saturday Tournament has been cancelled. Due to the chemical emergency near the Garden Grove/Stanton border at Western and Chapman, Orange County Fire Authority has modified the evacuation order. Evacuations include the north area of Trask Ave. South of Ball Rd, east of … Continue reading Saturday Tournament, May 23 – Cancelled
The chess club will be closed for the rest of the evening, this Friday, May 22, 2026. Due to the chemical emergency near the Garden Grove/Stanton border at Western and Chapman, Orange County Fire Authority has modified the evacuation order. Evacuations include the north area of Trask Ave. South of Ball Rd, east of Valley … Continue reading Open Play for Casual Games – Cancelled, Friday, May 22
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”
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!
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