Name: Chess IRL. Drink and Play Chess! East Austin - Central Machine Works Brewery
Start: 2025-11-23T14:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-23T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Central Machine Works

### **Chess IRL at Central Machine Works Brewery!**

Let’s sip, relax, and play some chess!

**What’s Chess IRL all about?**
This is a community-driven meetup for real chess, with real people, and real pieces. It’s a fun, casual, and welcoming space for players of all skill levels to connect and play.

**What to Expect:**

* A turnout of 10–20 players of various skill levels
* Casual, friendly games in a great environment
* No RSVP? No problem! Even if RSVPs look low, don’t hesitate to join—we always have a solid group show up.

**Details:**

* **Location:** Central Machine Works Brewery in East Austin
* **Parking:** Best bet is the back gate on W. 5th Street (between Springdale Road and Spencer Lane). Look for signs that say “Central Machine Works.”

**FAQs:**
**Who can join?**
Absolutely everyone! Beginners, seasoned players, and newcomers alike—all are welcome.
**When do we meet?**
We meet every Sunday, year-round. Meeting times may shift slightly throughout the year to accommodate the weather.
**Do I need to bring chess sets or clocks?**
Chess IRL provides 10 chess sets and 5 clocks. If attendance exceeds that, we’ll kindly ask participants to bring extra equipment.
**Are there any dues or fees?**
Never! Chess IRL is completely free. While no dues are required, donations of chess sets or clocks for the community are always appreciated.
**Is Chess IRL affiliated with any formal groups?**
Nope! We’re an independent, community-focused group with no official affiliations.
**Stay Connected:**
Join our Discord server for updates, announcements, and chess chat: [https://discord.gg/VQ4nC3pN](https://discord.gg/VQ4nC3pN)
Come for the drinks, stay for the chess! We can’t wait to see you there!

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