San Diego County Championships

Tournament flyer is now available for the San Diego County Championships on the Resources page. 

San Diego Surfers Simul

The San Diego Surfers Professional Chess Team is offering a SIMULTANEOUS EXHIBITION on Tuesday August 8th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.

It costs $30 to play and please bring your own equipment.

Playing Schedule

Friday night Jedi Knights Scholastics continues at the club from 6:30 to 9:00. $10 per student per session. 

Saturday Gambito registration 10:00 to 10:25 AM. $5 fee to play in Round 1 if you arrive after 10:25 !!

Wednesday night play also continues. Round starts at 7:00. Don't be late !!

2017 (and 2011) Club Champion | Raoul Crisologo (Right)

Announcements

Group Texting: In order to improve communication with the players we have setup a group texting program. We will send out occasional announcements using this service. You are free to subscribe to these announcements by texting "AddMe" to 619-762-4377. Do not confuse this with the club's phone number! It's different.

Facility Operating Hours: The Balboa Park location has reopened. All playing sessions are at that location (2225 6th Avenue @ Ivy) for the Wednesday (7 PM) and Friday (6:30 PM) Jedi Knights scholastic program. The club is only open during scheduled playing sessions.

Wednesday Night: Tournament play is back at the club (in Balboa Park at 6th & Ivy).

Saturday: Although most of the Gambitos (the weekly four round rapid event) will be at the club the National City club will occasionally be an event venue. Entry fee for most Saturdays is $25 (Including $5 to cover the cost of the room). However, the first Saturday of the month is $30 (the Super Gambito).

Registration is from 10:00 to 10:25 (if you arrive after 10:25 and want to play in round one there is an additional $5 fee). First round is at 10:30. Call the club's number 619-75-CHESS to register early. 

Friday Night: Jedi Knights is an excellent program for kids. This program meets at the club in Balboa Park and runs from 6:30pm-9:00pm and costs $10 per student per session.

Registration and Hot Topics

Site Registration Process: 

Get periodic event notifications by email. See the Contact Us page for registration process steps. Please feel free to use the membership form on this page to provide us with your contact information. You can also join the club's group texting service by texting "AddMe" to 619-76-CHESS. We want to be able to contact you.

See the Calendar page for a complete list of scheduled events. 

See the Resources page for the Wednesday night schedule and selected event details.

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