Join us as we begin the next decade of the American Open Chess Championship. Registration is officially open for the American Open - Main Event to be held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Orange County. Link for more info and to register to the Main Event: Register Link to book hotel rooms: Reserve Here: Reserve … Continue reading Now taking registrations for the 61st American Open Main Tournament!
Saturday Tournament, May 23 – Cancelled
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
Open Play for Casual Games – Cancelled, Friday, May 22
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
Why Chess Camp Might Be Orange County Parents’ Best “Summer Learning Hack”
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”
March Events, Tournaments, & Weekly Play
There's a time change this month, on Sunday, March 8. 2026. Daylight will be longer as we head into spring, so that means more time to play chess at the chess club! While adding this time change to your calendars, feel free to add any or all the upcoming ChessPalace events indicated below as well. … Continue reading March Events, Tournaments, & Weekly Play