Happy New Year! We are looking forward to another exciting and eventful year. This is the year we play more chess and learn new strategies to improve our knowledge and skills. Plenty of opportunities to do these at ChessPalace: practice during casual play nights, learn new ideas in classes and workshops, and test skills at … Continue reading January 2026 Schedule
This monthly US Chess rated tournament will be for players in Kindergarten to 12th grade only. US Chess Federation membership is required; players can register or renew it onsite at the chess club. Details: Date: Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 Check-in between 9:30-9:45 AM and Round 1 starts at 10 AM with awards estimated at around 3:00/3:30 pm. There … Continue reading Last 2025 Scholastic Tournament this Sunday, Dec 21!
Find that perfect gift for you, your family, and your friends at ChessPalace - Garden Grove, 5246 Lampson Ave! The chess store will have extended holiday hours this month, check out our calendar page for details or call 714- 643 -8828 Beautiful chess sets (tournament, classical, and decorative) Latest and classic chess books Assorted chess … Continue reading Looking for gift ideas?
Thank you to staff, volunteers, players, coaches, friends, and families who joined us at this year's 60th American Open! We'll share event photos soon. Looking for gifts for the holiday season? The chess club has a variety of chess books, sets, and accessories available for sale. Gift cards are also available for purchase. Come by … Continue reading Chess Club Schedule for December
We are excited to announce that during the American Open, we will have two lectures by Grandmaster Melik Khachiyan, 8 -time American Open Champion, FIDE Trainer, 2023 US Senior Champion, and Head Coach for the US Women’s Olympic Chess Team! Venue: Hyatt Regency Orange County 11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Lecture 1 Date: Saturday 11/29 4:30 … Continue reading Grandmaster Lectures by GM Melik Khachiyan