• Queen’s Gambit Thematic Tournament

    Arrillaga Family Recreation Center 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, United States

    After Frisco’s lecture from 6:30-7:00pm we’ll hold a free 6- or 7-round Queen's Gambit thematic tournament beginning with the moves 1. d4 d5 2. c4, using the shorter G/3+2 time

  • Lecture & Casual Chess Evening

    Arrillaga Family Recreation Center 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, United States

    This week we will have a lecture beginning at 6:30pm followed by casual play for the remainder of the evening, given Mark is out of town and cannot host a

  • Lecture, Bughouse Tournament & Casual Play

    Arrillaga Family Recreation Center 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, United States

    After Frisco's lecture from 6:30-7:00pm we'll hold a free 4- or 5-round bughouse tournament for those who are interested, though the chess room will be open and available for casual

  • Lauren Goodkind Chess Lecture

    Arrillaga Family Recreation Center 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, United States

    Lauren Goodkind, a well-regarded chess coach and author in the Bay Area, will be giving a FREE chess lecture at the Menlo Park Chess Club to inspire more women and girls to play chess. Lauren will review one or two of her recent tournament games and the lecture is suitable for beginners and experienced players.