Category: Weekly Events
Sundays at Black Rifle Coffee
Austin Public Library Club
The Austin Public Library has chess meetups at several branches. Check this link for dates/times:
https://library.austintexas.gov/events/chess-club
Wednesdays at Southeast Library Branch
Biweekly meeting (every other Wednesday 4:30pm – 5:30pm) at the Southeast Library Branch
Austin Public Library, Southeast Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd
Austin, TX 78744
Join us in the second Wednesday of each month. This club provides a fun and engaging way to learn and play chess. Recommended for ages 10+.
¡Acompáñenos el segundo miércoles de cada mes! Este club provee una forma divertida y atractiva de aprender y jugar ajedréz! Recomendado para edades de 10 años o más.
Monthly Chess at the Lake Travis Community Library
Join us once a month for some chess! All ages welcome, but you should already know the very basics.
Location
Lake Travis Community Library
1938 Lohmans Crossing
Austin, TX 78734
Open play for anyone who knows how to play and wants to practice and improve their skills.
Every last Saturday of each month – 10:30am – 12:30pm.
No cost to participate.
For more information please contact Morgan McMillian, mmcmillian@laketravislibrary.
Wednesday Meetup with the San Marcos Chess Club
Weekly meeting (Wednesdays 6:00pm -8:30pm) for all ages and abilities at the San Marcos Public Library. Sets and clocks provided.
San Marcos Public Library
625 E Hopkins St
San Marcos, TX 78666
Come by the San Marcos chess club for casual play every Wednesday of every month (6:00pm-8:30pm). We do not charge any fees, and we provide sets and clocks, so just bring yourself! We have players of all ages and skill levels (from beginner to almost master), and we’re always happy to welcome newcomers. We hope to see you at the club!
Contact Contact Jeremy Lovelace, 512-393-8212, admin@smtxchess.org for more information.
Our website: smtxchess.org
Sunday afternoon Chess IRL. Drink and Play Chess!
Sundays at 1:00 – 3:00 pm. All ages welcome! A community driven club for real chess with real people and real pieces!
Location
Central Machine Works Brewery
4824 E. Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702
(Parking in back. Gate is on East 5th Street between Spencer Lane and Sprindale Road with signs saying “Central Machine Works”.)
Everyone is welcome! All skill levels, especially beginners & newcomers! This is meant to be a casual, fun, and chill community for all participants.
Chess is for everyone, therefore there will NEVER be any dues or fees required, ever! Donations in the form of communal chess sets & clocks, are welcome and would be very much appreciated. Chess IRL currently has 10 chess sets and 5 clocks. If events exceed that size then we will ask for participants to bring some extra sets.
For more information, please contact Ben Higgins (benjaminhiggins1987@gmail.com), or better yet, join our Meet Up!
Sunday Youth Open Play at the Cedar Park Library
The Cedar Park Library is moving!!! Chess should begin again in November…
Cedar Park Library
425 South Parkwest Drive
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Sundays at 1:30 – 3:00 pm.
Youth players in North Austin and Cedar Park have an open play opportunity at the Cedar Park Library. The group focuses on improving skills through contact with better players. Children of all ages and abilities and their accompanying adults are welcome. Sets and boards are provided, but you may bring your own equipment. Please bring clocks and notation sheets if you wish to use them.
Masks are optional. Players are seated with added spacing and hand sanitizer provided and usage encouraged.
There is no fee for participation in the group.
Visit the library website for our current schedule.
For more information, please contact Sergio Longoria, sergio.longoria@gmx.com, or call the library at (512-401-5600).
Monday and Friday Chess at the South Austin Senior Activity Center
In person chess has resumed at the South Austin Senior Activity Center, 10AM to 12PM Monday and Friday. This is a twice weekly event.
NOTE:
While the Senior Center is closed for maintenance, on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day, we will meet at Wheatsville Coop South at 10am. Bring your own chess set and board if you have one.
South Austin Senior Activity Center
3911 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78704
Please bring chess set and board. Mask not required.
Contact Thomas, simonizeourwatches@
Monday Night Chess at Dobie Mall
Our standard tournament is on break for the summer. Will be back on September 8th!
Dobie Mall – 2nd floor, Food Court area
2021 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705
(Parking available on side streets or in garage behind building.)
Our usual schedule.
Monday evenings. The tournament begins at 7:30pm. Arrive early enough to check in. All ages and abilities are welcome! Cost is $1/player (please bring exact change); all entry fees given back as cash prizes.
We play an unrated 5 round standard swiss of G/10, 3 second delay. There is plenty of time for game analysis between rounds.
Bring a set and a clock if possible.
Monday night chess at Dobie Mall has been a hallmark of the Austin chess scene for more than 20 years. We look forward to seeing you!
Organized by Yuri Mirgorodsky, (yurimirg@aol.com)