ChessPalace Information

Operating for over 30 years, ChessPalace is a one-stop shop for all your chess needs. Open 6 days a week, our chess club provides the space and schedule for visitors to come play, learn, and have fun with chess. Chess sets, books, and accessories are also available for purchase for personal use or for gifts. The chess club hosts weekly and monthly tournaments and have organized over 3000 rated games for the Southern California community, including scholastic tournaments for students in Kindergarten to 12th grade. Our chess club also organizes one of the biggest chess tournaments in Orange County, the American Open Chess Championship (www.americanopen.org). Group and private chess lessons offered, including introductory lessons, are for kids and adults. Chess camps are offered during school breaks to ensure continuous learning. Players can also build their chess skills and knowledge through our grandmaster lecture series.