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
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
It’s October, and the boards are ready. From first-time players to seasoned tacticians, this month’s events are built to challenge, inspire, and have a little fun along the way. Dive into the lineup below and pick your tournament. Wednesday Knights - 5 Rounds this month! Wednesday Knights is a tournament for the whole month and … Continue reading 2025 October News
Join us at the chess club this Fall quarter starting with our September activities of fun, play, and learning chess! Registration for the weekly group lessons for kids are also now open! Fall quarter session is September 8 – December 19, 2025 Click here for details and registration. The List: Wednesday Knights - Four rounds … Continue reading Upcoming September 2025 Schedule
Learn more about the Sicilian Defense on Saturday, September 6 from Grandmaster Batchuluun Tsegmed. Lecture will be an hour at 9:30-10:30 am. From Chess.com, The Sicilian Defense arises after the moves 1.e4 c5. A dynamic opening leading to sharp play, it was favored by champions like Fischer and Kasparov. Image from Wikipedia Saturday Tournament will follow … Continue reading GM Lecture on the Sicilian Defense & Saturday Tournament