Spooktacular Scholastic Tournament

This Scholastic tournament is for players in Kindergarten to 12th grade. An active US Chess Federation membership is required to play. Applications/renewals for US Chess memberships can be made onsite. Pre-register at the chess club or online to save your seats! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chesspalaces-october-scholastic-tournament-registration-699290636117?aff=CPWebsite

Three Ways to Start Learning Chess

Interested in learning how to play chess? Here are three easy ways to start! The local library has a variety of books on chess that are free to borrow, and if you want more, you can always head over to the nearest bookstore. Introduction to chess books provides easy-to-follow explanations about the board, the pieces, and the … Continue reading Three Ways to Start Learning Chess

Monthly Scholastic Chess Tournaments

We have scheduled our Scholastic Tournaments for the following Sundays in 2023 on the following dates: January 29 (Additional info are below) February 26 March 26 April 30 May 21* (Third Sunday of the month instead of the usual fourth Sunday) June 25 July 30 August 27 September 30 October 29 (Halloween Weekend) November 25 … Continue reading Monthly Scholastic Chess Tournaments

57th American Open

Have you signed up yet? Challenge yourself this year and play at the 57th American Open. Main Event has six sections: Open, Under 2200, Under 2000, Under 1800, Under 1600, and Under 1400 $35,000 prize fund! Open section also has 9 rounds and FIDE rated. Under 2200 is also FIDE rated 3-day or 4-day options … Continue reading 57th American Open