This monthly US Chess rated tournament is 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, Jan 25, 2026 Check-in between 9:30-9:45 AM and Round 1 starts at 10 AM with awards estimated at around 4 pm. There will … Continue reading Scholastic Tournament this Sunday, Jan 25
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!
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!
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