Bad Chess Club for Adults

Love to play online chess but lack IRL opponents? Curious about the game but don't want to be embarrased by a kid? Are you a current or returning tournament player? Or are you a chess parent that wants to keep up and connect with their kids?

Then swing by our Bad Chess Club, which provides a non-intimidating, friendly environment to exercise your brain with local adults (19+) of all levels.

Pickleball of the Mind: there is open play, lessons for novices, and casual tournaments ranging from blitz to bughouse to Chess960, all with small cash prizes.

5:30 - 6:30 PM - free play, beginner lessons, registration
6:30 - 8:30 PM - 4-round unrated rapid chess tournament (Game/10, 2 sec delay) with cash prizes in both the Experts and Novices divisions

Free entry! For the entire month of June, thanks to our sponsor, Ava Community Energy

Who We Are: Emerald Hills Chess is a Dublin non-profit whose mission is to create community and camaraderie through healthy competition. We teach chess to 300+ kids and also hold USCF-rated tournaments that draw 100-150 players each month.