The Los Angeles Chess Social
TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY
September 26th, 2026
None of us can believe that we made it this far! Stronger than ever, we simply must celebrate a decade of lively chess community! Hundreds of events, dozens of venues, scores of live music acts, thousands of friends (leading to four marriages + three kids), and an uncountable amount of chess games later, we have no intention of stopping!
Whether you are a loyal regular, a new face, or an occasional attendee--- you simply MUST join us for this massive & creative chess event! We rented out a huge space, which will house endless chess matches, as well as everything fun we could think of! Many of the activities and experiences will be a surprise, (of course optional), so you are going to have to attend if you'd like to see!
That said, we will guarantee a few things. There will be a huge area for social chess, separate rooms for our best live music, the visual and performing arts, and chess challenges! There will be a dedicated area for chess teaching, if you want to bring a friend that wants to learn!
While it may seem like an odd venue choice, you will not be unimpressed! We needed lots of space and multiple rooms/three floors for our possible (optional) blitz tournament and simultaneous exhibitions! The space is entirely ours, and we will fill it with chess, art, and fun! And it is open to everyone!
We are proud to be working with the many social chess clubs of Los Angeles! We do believe, with eighteen social chess clubs working together, that our city is the #1 social chess destination in the world! We will be collaborating on this event with all of the social chess clubs, with many bringing their own fun surprises!
Event Details
LA Chess Social 10-Year Anniversary
Saturday, September 26, 2026
South Pasadena Freemason Lodge
1126 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030
Main Event: 8:00 p.m. – Midnight
Chess Lecture with International Master Levon Altounian: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grandmaster Arman Mikaelyan Simultaneous Exhibition: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Free parking
21+
$20 suggested donation
All profits will be donated to the LA Food Bank
There will be more information to come, as well as a poll to determine which exhibitions have the most interest!
Thank you all for making this such a fun community!
Stay Tuned,
& Hope to see you there!!
