McKinney Chess Club
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Dallas Open USCF Chess Tournament – Cash Prize Saturday Event
Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Format:
5 Round Swiss (Players Permitting, Round Robin if not)
G/15;d5
Schedule:
Registration ends - 10:45am
Pairing - 10:50am
Rules & Expectations - 10:55am
Round 1 - 11:00am; rolling schedule after
*Coffee, food, snacks, can be purchased in Lion & Crown, Coffee next door, and a corner mart adjacent to that
Location:
Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, TX, 75070 United States
Sections: Based on USCF Quick Rating
Open
U1000
*if less than 8 players in U1000, sections will merge
Payout:
Champion | 1st - 30% | 2nd - 20% (of Total Entry Fees)
U1000 | 1st - 10% of Total Entry Fees
Entry Fee:
$15
Online Registration Closes 10:30am
*Walk up registrations $20
Register with USCF:
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
Online USCF Tournament
Sunday, May 17th at 12pm Central Time
This tournament will use Swiss pairings.
The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.
This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com
This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.
Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account
There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.
All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.
Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.
Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.
We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN https://discord.gg/hDa8PyeVmX
There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.
Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.
The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday
For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com
McKinney Chess Club
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Dallas Open USCF Chess Tournament – Cash Prize Saturday Event
Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Format:
5 Round Swiss (Players Permitting, Round Robin if not)
G/15;d5
Schedule:
Registration ends - 10:45am
Pairing - 10:50am
Rules & Expectations - 10:55am
Round 1 - 11:00am; rolling schedule after
*Coffee, food, snacks, can be purchased in Lion & Crown, Coffee next door, and a corner mart adjacent to that
Location:
Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, TX, 75070 United States
Sections: Based on USCF Quick Rating
Open
U1000
*if less than 8 players in U1000, sections will merge
Payout:
Champion | 1st - 30% | 2nd - 20% (of Total Entry Fees)
U1000 | 1st - 10% of Total Entry Fees
Entry Fee:
$15
Online Registration Closes 10:30am
*Walk up registrations $20
Register with USCF:
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
Online USCF Tournament
Sunday, May 24th at 12pm Central Time
This tournament will use Swiss pairings.
The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.
This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com
This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.
Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account
There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.
All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.
Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.
Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.
We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN https://discord.gg/hDa8PyeVmX
There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.
Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.
The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday
For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com
McKinney Chess Club
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Guest Lecture: National Master Jesse James on Blitz Tactics
Join us for an exciting evening of fast-paced chess learning with National Master Jesse James of Complete Chess! This lecture will take place on Tuesday, May 26th from 7:30–9:30 PM and will focus on blitz tactics and strategies—perfect for players looking to sharpen their instincts and improve their speed under pressure.
Blitz chess demands quick thinking, sharp pattern recognition, and confident decision-making. In this session, NM Jesse James will break down key tactical themes, common pitfalls, and practical strategies to help you gain the edge in fast time controls. Whether you’re new to blitz or looking to elevate your game, this lecture will provide valuable insights you can immediately apply.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an experienced master and take your blitz play to the next level. Open to players of all skill levels.
Blitz Tournament Feat. NM Jesse James of Complete Chess
Open Blitz Tournament Feat. NM Jesse James of Complete Chess
$10.00
Date: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Format:
G/5;d2
Schedule:
Registration ends - 7:00pm
Pairing - 7:15pm
Rules & Expectations - 7:25pm
Round 1 - 7:30pm; rolling schedule after
Location:
Lion & Crown
5001 Addison Cir, Addison, TX 75001
Sections: Based on Chess.com Blitz Rating
Open
Payout
1st Prize: $125 | 2nd Prize: $50 | 3rd Prize: $25
Entry Fee:
$10
Online Registration Closes 7:00pm
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Simultaneous Match: National Master Jesse James of Complete Chess
Simultaneous Match: National Master Jesse James of Complete Chess
Here’s your chance to sit across the board from National Master Jesse James — a 2000+ rated blitz player, professional coach, long time teacher, and owner of Complete Chess in San, Antonio.
Each participant will get to play one game against Jesse along with all other participants, then receive a post-game review with direct feedback from him. It’s the perfect blend of competition and coaching — designed to help you grow as a player while having a great time.
What to Expect:
Simultaneous game vs. NM Jesse James
Post-game analysis and feedback
Meet and learn from other local chess players
Relaxed, inclusive environment for all skill levels
Entry Fee:
$10
📍 Location:
Lion & Crown | Allen, TX
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
Date & Time:
Thursday, May 28th | 7:30–9:00 PM
Registration Required:
Reserve your spot and pay below
Game order will be assigned based on registration time. Space is limited — early sign-ups get priority!
Online USCF Tournament
Sunday, May 10th at 12pm Central Time
This tournament will use Swiss pairings.
The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.
This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com
This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.
Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account
There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.
All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.
Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.
Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.
We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN https://discord.gg/hDa8PyeVmX
There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.
Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.
The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday
For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
McKinney Chess Club
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Online USCF Tournament
Sunday, May 3rd at 12pm Central Time
This tournament will use Swiss pairings.
The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.
This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com
This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.
Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account
There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.
All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.
Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.
Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.
We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN https://discord.gg/hDa8PyeVmX
There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.
Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.
The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday
For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
McKinney Chess Club
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Lucy's Yard Chess Club
A free weekly chess night in Allen for all skill levels. Learn, play, or just hang out in a welcoming space. No experience or registration required.
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
McKinney Chess Club
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Lucy's Yard Chess Club
A free weekly chess night in Allen for all skill levels. Learn, play, or just hang out in a welcoming space. No experience or registration required.
Pawns & Paddles Beginner Night
Hosted in partnership with Chess Clubs & Chicken N Pickle – Allen
Date: 4/17/26
Location: Chicken N Pickle | 1221 Johnson Rd, Allen, TX 75013
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Total Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $10 per person
Check-in time: (ex: arrive 15 minutes early)
Come enjoy a fun and welcoming evening where two classic strategy games meet! Whether you're curious about pickleball, chess, or both, this event is designed for beginners and casual players who want to learn, play, and meet new people.
Event Format (3 Hours)
Hour 1 – Learn the Basics
Participants can choose one of two guided introductions:
Pickleball Basics: Learn the rules, scoring, and fundamentals of pickleball with an instructor on the court.
Chess Basics: Learn how the pieces move, basic strategies, and how to play your first game with a chess instructor.
No experience is required — this hour is all about learning in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Hours 2–3 – Open Play & Social Time
After the lessons, the event transitions into open play:
Play casual chess games with other participants
Rotate onto pickleball courts for friendly matches
Meet new people who share an interest in games and strategy
Feel free to switch between activities throughout the evening!
Event Details
Environment: Indoor/Outdoor. Indoor Pickleball, Outdoor Chess
Hour 1 – Beginner Lessons
Choose Pickleball Basics or Chess Basics
Hours 2–3 – Open Play
Casual pickleball games
Casual chess games
Social play and rotation
Capacity: Limited to 30 participants to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone.
Skill Level
Designed for complete beginners and casual players
No prior experience needed
Instructors will guide the first hour
Age Range:
Ages 16+ with parent
Ages 18+ recommended
What to Bring:
Comfortable athletic clothes
Water bottle
Optional pickleball paddle
Positive attitude
Chess Clock if you wish, we do not suggest most players play with a clock
Food & Drinks:
We highly encourage you to purchase Food & Drink from Chicken N Pickle for helping support our community bring this event together!
Refund / Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will be given up to 24 hour prior to event with proper notification to Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com
No shows are not eligible for a refund.
If the event is canceled for any reason, a full refund will be issued with in 24-48 hours
Chess boards and pieces will be provided. Pickleball paddles can be borrowed from Chicken N Pickle.
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
McKinney Chess Club
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
McKinney Chess Club
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Lucy's Yard Chess Club
A free weekly chess night in Allen for all skill levels. Learn, play, or just hang out in a welcoming space. No experience or registration required.
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
McKinney Chess Club
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Lucy's Yard Chess Club
A free weekly chess night in Allen for all skill levels. Learn, play, or just hang out in a welcoming space. No experience or registration required.
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
McKinney Chess Club
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Lucy's Yard Chess Club
A free weekly chess night in Allen for all skill levels. Learn, play, or just hang out in a welcoming space. No experience or registration required.
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Lucy's Yard Chess Club
A free weekly chess night in Allen for all skill levels. Learn, play, or just hang out in a welcoming space. No experience or registration required.
Online USCF Tournament
Sunday, February 22nd at 12pm Central Time
This tournament will use Swiss pairings.
The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.
This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com
This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.
Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account
There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.
All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.
Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.
Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.
We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN https://discord.gg/hDa8PyeVmX
There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.
Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.
The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday
For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Online USCF Tournament
Sunday, February 22nd at 12pm Central Time
This tournament will use Swiss pairings.
The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.
This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com
This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.
Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account
There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.
All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.
Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.
Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.
We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN https://discord.gg/hDa8PyeVmX
There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.
Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.
The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday
For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed
Online USCF Tournament
Sunday, March 1st at 12pm Central Time
This tournament will use Swiss pairings.
The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.
This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com
This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.
Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account
There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.
All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.
Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.
Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.
We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN https://discord.gg/hDa8PyeVmX
There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.
Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.
The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday
For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com
Allen Chess Club
Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation
An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.
Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.
Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013
♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed