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In an effort to continue to keep our membership base engaged, challenged and happy, we've decided to expand both our programming and our hours of operation this year! We will be offering more classes, lectures and tournament options that will entice you to visit us more often, to learn more, and to have a lot more fun!
Starting March 1, the Chess Club will expand its hours to be open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. That's right! 12 hours per day, seven days a week.
In light of the expanded hours and programming options, the Chess Club will, for the first time in its history, be increasing our membership rates. There's still time to upgrade your memebrship now to take advantage of the old rates, but new rates will go into effect on March 1. You can renew your membership online, in person or over the phone.
New Membership Rates (Effective March 1)
| Membership Type | Annual | Monthly | Day Pass |
| Student | $50 | $10 | $3 |
| Adult | $100 | $15 | $5 |
| Family | $150 | N/A | N/A |
Our new programming is designed to challenge you and offer more beginner options for you to get your friends and family interested in the game!
The new programming includes:
Sunday @ 12 p.m.
- Kids’ Class 3rd Grade & Under: Bring the kids so that they can learn the basics of strategy and tactics in a fun classroom setting.
Sunday @ 12 p.m.
- Kid’s Beginner Class 3rd & Under: Don’t know the rules or how to move the pieces? Great! This class is for you!
Sunday @ 1 p.m.
- Kids’ Class 4th Grade & Up: This class for the older kids also delivers the basics of strategy and tactics in an instructive classroom setting.
Sunday @ 1 p.m.
- Kids’ Beginner Class 4th & Up: We'll help explain all the basics of chess including rules and piece movement to bring your student up to speed.
Monday @ 7 p.m.
- Knight’s Tournament:This Open Swiss tournament features one round every Monday night of the Month. Game in 70 minutes; d5. Games played on DGT boards so the Resident Grandmaster can send the participants detailed annotations of all games played. More info below!
Tuesday [All Day]
- Ladder Day: Compete on the Club Ladder in USCF Rated play against other members for fun and prizes. Can you get to the top?
Tuesday @ 7 p.m.
- Beginner Breakdown: Bring your games for a Q&A class with former Missouri State High School Champion, Mike Kummer.
- Suggested rating: 1400 and under
Tuesday @ 8 p.m.
- Analyze This!: Bring your games for a Q&A class with the Resident Grandmaster.
- Suggested Rating: 1400 and up
Wednesday @ 7 p.m.
- Interactive Beginner Class: Participants will be put in small groups to discuss and play instructive positions.
- Instruction led by the Resident Grandmaster
Wednesday @ 8 p.m.
- Grandmaster Lecture: The Resident Grandmaster will lecture on historical games, current chess events and club tournaments.
Thursday @ 7 p.m.
- Ladies Beginner Class: Come learn the basics of chess in a fun and friendly setting!
Thursday @ 8 p.m.
- Chess Made Simple!: This is a four-week progressive course that will teach you all the basics of chess including how to move the pieces, checkmate, strategy, opening play and more!
- This class will restart at the beginning of each month.
Friday @ 7 p.m.
- Friday Action Quads: Play three quick-rated games (G/20) in one night, all against people close to your own skill level. Register by 6:50 p.m. Entry fee $10.
Saturday [All Day]
- Ladder Day: Compete on the Club Ladder in USCF Rated play against other members for fun and Prizes. Can you get to the top?
Saturday @ 1 p.m.
- Chess Made Simple!: This is a four-week progressive course that will teach you all the basics of chess including how to move the pieces, checkmate, strategy, opening play and more!
- This class will restart at the beginning of each month.
Saturday @ 2 p.m.
- Openings for Amateurs: Unsure how to begin? This class will teach you how to start the game with confidence.
- Instruction led by the Resident Grandmaster
The Knights Tourney is back, and it's bigger and better than ever! Beginning in March, we're bringing back the monthly Knights tournament. This month's installment will be a five-round event, with one round being played every Monday night in March. As an added bonus, the games will be played on the club's DGT boards, and players will receive grandmaster analysis of their games each week!
Check out the details below:
- Format: 5SS, G/70;d5
- Prize Fund: $400 Guaranteed! $150-$100-$75. Top U2000: $50 Top U1600: $25.
- Entry Fee: $20, $15 for annual members of the club if registered by 3/2.
- Registration: Monday, 3/3, from 3:00-6:45. Rounds (one per week) 7:00 PM 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31. Check in with TD by 6:45 to be paired each week/round.
- Byes: Two ½ point byes available if declared before Round 3.
