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
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and while it is a great time for family, food, and fun — it can also mean some free time for kids during the beginning of the week. If you’re wondering how to keep your child engaged, learning, and having a great time during the break, we have the … Continue reading Looking for Something Fun for Your Kids This Thanksgiving Week? Try Chess Camp!
SIGN UP TODAY! 60th American Open on Thanksgiving Week ($$40,000 Prize Fund in Main Event & Over 200 Trophies for Scholastics!) Lots of events and schedules to choose from. Full details and to register are at http://www.americanopen.org Opportunities to practice at the chess club before the American Open! See below: Casual Open Play - Weekly … Continue reading Must Join! American Open & Club Events in November
Featuring Guinness World Record Holder GM Ehsan Ghaem Maghami Get ready for the opportunity to play a Grandmaster! The American Open Chess Championship is hosting a Simultaneous Exhibition with Grandmaster Ehsan Ghaem Maghami, the Guinness World Record Holder for the most simultaneous chess games ever played. He will play against multiple players at the same … Continue reading Grandmaster Simultaneous Exhibition at the American Open