Menlo Park Chess Club

Casual, Blitz, Bughouse, Ladder Chess Evening
2023-06-08 18:00 - 21:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual, blitz, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll discuss details of the next tournament, tentatively scheduled for June 15th.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Philadelphia Union
2023-06-10 19:30 - 22:00 | PayPal Park, 1123 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
Menlo Park Chess Club member Tutul Rahman, who also happens to be VP of Marketing for the San Jose Earthquakes, has very generously offered to sponsor two club outings to Earthquakes matches in June. The first occurs Saturday, June 10th, at 7:30pm, when the Earthquakes take on the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park (information about that matchup may be found here). Tickets are limited so please select no more than four (4) when registering for this event, unless you have a compelling reason for needing more (kids and their friends who love the Earthquakes and soccer, say), and it goes without saying that you should not resell your tickets for any reason. If you find you cannot attend the match please let mark@drury.com know and I’ll offer them to others on our wait list, if one develops.

June Dual-Rated Short Swiss, Round 1
2023-06-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another USCF-rated tournament over three consecutive Thursdays June 15th, 22nd and 29th, a three-round Swiss-system event using the dual-rated G/30;d5 time control, with one game played each evening beginning at 7pm. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Multiple sections will be created with the goal of allowing players three games against opposition close to their own rating or skill level (sections could be as small as 8-10 players). Details follow:

Format: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections, one game per evening
Rounds: June 15th, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in
Control: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)
Entry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12), entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
Prizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).
Byes: Zero-point byes are available for any round
Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button, above
Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)
All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
Tournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged
Withdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund
Our tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play
For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
Join our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events

June Dual-Rated Short Swiss, Round 2
2023-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another USCF-rated tournament over three consecutive Thursdays June 15th, 22nd and 29th, a three-round Swiss-system event using the dual-rated G/30;d5 time control, with one game played each evening beginning at 7pm. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Multiple sections will be created with the goal of allowing players three games against opposition close to their own rating or skill level (sections could be as small as 8-10 players). Details follow:

Format: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections, one game per evening
Rounds: June 15th, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in
Control: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)
Entry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12), entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
Prizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).
Byes: Zero-point byes are available for any round
Register: Closed after start of first round
Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)
All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
Tournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged
Withdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund
Our tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play
For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
Join our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events

San Jose Earthquakes vs. St. Louis City SC
2023-06-24 19:30 - 22:00 | PayPal Park, 1123 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
Menlo Park Chess Club member Tutul Rahman, who also happens to be VP of Marketing for the San Jose Earthquakes, has very generously offered to sponsor two club outings to Earthquakes matches in June. The second occurs Saturday, June 24th, at 7:30pm, when the Earthquakes take on the St. Louis City SC at PayPal Park (information about that matchup may be found here). Tickets are limited so please select no more than four (4) when registering for this event, unless you have a compelling reason for needing more (kids and their friends who love the Earthquakes and soccer, say), and it goes without saying that you should not resell your tickets for any reason. If you find you cannot attend the match please let mark@drury.com know and I’ll offer them to others on our wait list, if one develops.

June Dual-Rated Short Swiss, Round 3
2023-06-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States

Casual, Blitz, Bughouse, Ladder Chess Evening
2023-07-06 18:00 - 21:45, 2023-07-13 18:00 - 21:45 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual, blitz, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll discuss details of the next tournament, tentatively scheduled for early August.

Casual, Blitz, Bughouse, Ladder Chess Evening
2023-07-20 18:00 - 21:45, 2023-07-27 18:00 - 21:45 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual, blitz, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll discuss details of the next tournament, tentatively scheduled for early August. Note that Mark Drury won’t attend this week so new visitors may wish to arrive round 7pm to give other club members time to set up for the evening. Please bring your own boards, sets and clocks if you have them.

Casual, Blitz, Bughouse, Ladder Chess Evening
2023-08-03 18:00 - 21:45 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual, blitz, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll discuss details of the next tournament, tentatively scheduled for August 10th. We may also hold another impromptu blitz tournament this evening, interest permitting.

August Double-Round Quads, Round 1
2023-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday, August 10th, using the G/15;d/10 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening, one as white and one as black. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 10th, 17th, 24th) please do not register for the tournament. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow:

Format: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks, two games per evening against the same opponent
Rounds: August 10th, 17th and 24th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm
Control: G/15;d/10 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 10-second delay per move)
Entry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12), entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.
Prizes: First place in each quad receives $25, second place receives $15, any ties will split the cash prize
Byes: No byes are available for this event
Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button, above
Entries: Limited to 32 players (8 quads) so please register early
Boards, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
Our tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play
For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
Join our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events

August Double-Round Quads, Round 2
2023-08-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States

August Double-Round Quads, Round 3
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States

Casual, Blitz, Bughouse, Ladder Chess Evening
2023-08-31 18:00 - 21:45 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual, blitz, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll also play any makeup games from our August Quick-Rated Quads this evening, if needed.

Casual, Blitz, Bughouse, Ladder Chess Evening
2023-09-07 18:00 - 21:45, 2023-09-21 18:00 - 21:45, 2023-09-28 18:00 - 21:45, 2023-12-07 18:00 - 21:45, 2023-12-14 18:00 - 21:45 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual, blitz, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we may also play another impromptu blitz tournament (free, no prizes), given there appears to be an appetite for same.

Casual, Blitz, Bughouse, Ladder Chess Evening
2023-09-14 18:00 - 21:45 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual, blitz, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing, as usual.
Please note: I (Mark Drury) will not be at the club this week, September 14th, but the room will be open for those who wish to play some casual, blitz, bughouse or ladder chess games. Those who do attend will need to bring their own chess equipment and set up tables for play, as needed, then return the tables to their usual configuration before leaving–takes all of a few minutes to do so. I will share more information about our G/60;d5 club championship occurring in Oct/Nov and a few other events upon my return next week.

Casual, Blitz, Bughouse, Ladder Chess Evening
2023-10-05 18:00 - 21:45 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual, blitz, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing, as usual.
Please note: I (Mark Drury) will not be at the club this week, October 5th, but the room will be open for those who wish to play some casual, blitz, bughouse or ladder chess games. Those who do attend will need to bring their own chess equipment and set up tables for play, as needed, then return the tables to their usual configuration before leaving–takes all of a few minutes to do so.

Casual, Blitz, Bughouse, Ladder Chess Evening
2023-10-12 18:00 - 21:45 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual, blitz, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing, as usual.
Please note: I (Mark Drury) will not be at the club this week, October 12th, but the room will be open for those who wish to play some casual, blitz, bughouse or ladder chess games. Those who do attend will need to bring their own chess equipment and set up tables for play, as needed, then return the tables to their usual configuration before leaving–takes all of a few minutes to do so.

Casual, Blitz, Bughouse, Ladder Chess Evening
2023-10-19 18:00 - 21:45 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual, blitz, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing, as usual.
Please note: I (Mark Drury) will not be at the club this week, October 19th, but the room will be open for those who wish to play some casual, blitz, bughouse or ladder chess games. Those who do attend will need to bring their own chess equipment and set up tables for play, as needed, then return the tables to their usual configuration before leaving–takes all of a few minutes to do so.

Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship, Round 1
2023-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday, October 26th, at 7pm, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow:

Format: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section, one game per evening
Rounds: October 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round November 23th, Thanksgiving)
Control: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)
Entry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)

Payment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12, Zelle: 6504006393
Prizes: Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100, $60, $40; Group 2: $80, $60, $40; Group 3: $60, $40, $20; Group 4: $60, $40, $20, with adjustments as needed based on group size)
Byes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last
Register: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button, above
Boards, sets, clocks, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
Our tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play
For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
Join our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events

Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship, Round 2
2023-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday, October 26th, at 7pm, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow:

Format: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section, one game per evening
Rounds: October 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round on November 23rd, Thanksgiving)
Control: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)
Entry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)

Payment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12, Zelle: 6504006393
Prizes: Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100, $60, $40; Group 2: $80, $60, $40; Group 3: $60, $40, $20; Group 4: $60, $40, $20, with adjustments as needed based on group size)
Byes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last
Boards, sets, clocks, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)
All tournament participants must be current US Chess members
Our tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play
For more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess
Join our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events

Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship, Round 3
2023-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States

Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship, Round 4
2023-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States

Thanksgiving Holiday - No Chess Club Meeting
2023-11-23 | CA
The chess club will not meet on November 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday (the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center is also closed). Please enjoy the Holiday and we’ll see you next week!

Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship, Round 5
2023-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
