Chess Clubs San Francisco

SF - Marina Chess Club Night

♟️ **This isn’t your typical chess meetup** Every week **20+ people** show up We play in bars. We bring the vibes. Whether you’re a total beginner or a blitz addict—this is your place. 🫱 Hosted by your **CVO (Chief Vibes Officer) Stephen** – expect high energy, good convos, and games with people who love chess and community just as much as you do. **SV Chess Community = Chess + People + Vibes** We’re the **largest social chess community in NorCal**, bringing people together across the Bay through the love of the game. 🧩 **What to expect**: – Chill blitz & casual games – No judgment, no pressure—just good vibes – Great convo, good drinks, and new friends – Boards provided—just show up and play 🍻 All games happen at the bar. Didn’t sign up ahead of time? No worries—we’ll help you join at the event. **Join the movement. Make your move. We’ll see you over the board.** 📲 Follow us on Instagram → [@sv_chess_community](https://www.instagram.com/sv_chess_community/) 🌐 Learn more → [sv-chess.com/community/about](https://sv-chess.com/community/about) 📝 Register now → [sv-chess.com/community/registration](https://sv-chess.com/community/registration)

SF - Marina Chess Club Night

♟️ **This isn’t your typical chess meetup** Every week **20+ people** show up We play in bars. We bring the vibes. Whether you’re a total beginner or a blitz addict—this is your place. 🫱 Hosted by your **CVO (Chief Vibes Officer) Stephen** – expect high energy, good convos, and games with people who love chess and community just as much as you do. **SV Chess Community = Chess + People + Vibes** We’re the **largest social chess community in NorCal**, bringing people together across the Bay through the love of the game. 🧩 **What to expect**: – Chill blitz & casual games – No judgment, no pressure—just good vibes – Great convo, good drinks, and new friends – Boards provided—just show up and play 🍻 All games happen at the bar. Didn’t sign up ahead of time? No worries—we’ll help you join at the event. **Join the movement. Make your move. We’ll see you over the board.** 📲 Follow us on Instagram → [@sv_chess_community](https://www.instagram.com/sv_chess_community/) 🌐 Learn more → [sv-chess.com/community/about](https://sv-chess.com/community/about) 📝 Register now → [sv-chess.com/community/registration](https://sv-chess.com/community/registration)

Inner Fire Chess Club!

Inner Fire is starting an after school chess club weekly on Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm! The club is open to kids ages 6-13, at any level of experience. Each 90 minute session will have 45 minutes of instruction led by Sebastian (National Chess Master), as well as 45 minutes of open play. Parents are welcome to stay in the space with the group. The first club session will run 6 weeks from Oct 15 - Nov 19. The cost is $150 / 6 sessions or $30 drop in. Register here: https://omella.com/71e20

Inner Fire Chess Club!

Inner Fire is starting an after school chess club weekly on Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm! The club is open to kids ages 6-13, at any level of experience. Each 90 minute session will have 45 minutes of instruction led by Sebastian (National Chess Master), as well as 45 minutes of open play. Parents are welcome to stay in the space with the group. The first club session will run 6 weeks from Oct 15 - Nov 19. The cost is $150 / 6 sessions or $30 drop in. Register here: https://omella.com/71e20

Inner Fire Chess Club!

Inner Fire is starting an after school chess club weekly on Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm! The club is open to kids ages 6-13, at any level of experience. Each 90 minute session will have 45 minutes of instruction led by Sebastian (National Chess Master), as well as 45 minutes of open play. Parents are welcome to stay in the space with the group. The first club session will run 6 weeks from Oct 15 - Nov 19. The cost is $150 / 6 sessions or $30 drop in. Register here: https://omella.com/71e20

Open Air Club | San Francisco Community Walk

WELCOME TO OPEN AIR CLUB \| SAN FRANCISCO\! Get Outside. Find Your People. Join us for an evening of fresh air, movement, and meaningful connections along San Francisco’s beautiful waterfront! Open Air Club is a free outdoor community bringing people together through shared experiences, new friendships, and an active lifestyle. Before we begin our community walk, stop by our welcome table to meet fellow members and enjoy complimentary refreshments. What to Expect: * A relaxed, beginner-friendly community walk * Opportunities to meet new people * Complimentary fresh fruit and snacks * Free beverages and water * A special giveaway for members who attend * Beautiful waterfront views Whether you’re coming alone or bringing a friend, everyone is welcome! Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Waterfront near Waterbar Restaurant, San Francisco FREE EVENT \| ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME Move • Explore • Connect.

Chess Sundays

# Chess Sundays at Its Your Move Games **We host a Chess Sundays here at Its Your Move every Sunday from 2-6pm.** It is a casual atmosphere for players of all levels. We play here with and without a clock on tournament style boards. We ask for a $5 table fee which lasts for the whole day, you can pay in [advance](http://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/web-store-1) or at the door. Players are welcome to use our limited boards, (please bring your own clock and board if you have one). Food and drink is allowed. Every Sunday we also host a **Beginning group chess lesson** from noon to 1pm (first one free- after that $10) and an **Intermediate chess group chess lesson** from 1-2pm for $15. You can[ sign up ](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/web-store-1)ahead for this or drop in. All levels of play and all ages are welcomed! Every Wednesday we host a youth drop in chess after school program. Best for ages 6 through 16 for beginning and intermediate players. The class starts at 3:30 with early drop off starting at 1:45 and late pick up until 6pm. The cost is $25 for drop in, (or you can purchase a ten pack for $200 bring the single class down to $20.). [Sign up](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/web-store-1) in advance or drop in! For more info on all of these events and other east bay chess check out our [website](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/clubs) For special event notification for chess check out our chess [meet-up](https://www.meetup.com/its-your-move-games-sunday-chess-club-meet-up/) site or our [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ItsYourMoveGames) events page.

Chess Sundays

# Chess Sundays at Its Your Move Games **We host a Chess Sundays here at Its Your Move every Sunday from 2-6pm.** It is a casual atmosphere for players of all levels. We play here with and without a clock on tournament style boards. We ask for a $5 table fee which lasts for the whole day, you can pay in [advance](http://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/web-store-1) or at the door. Players are welcome to use our limited boards, (please bring your own clock and board if you have one). Food and drink is allowed. Every Sunday we also host a **Beginning group chess lesson** from noon to 1pm (first one free- after that $10) and an **Intermediate chess group chess lesson** from 1-2pm for $15. You can[ sign up ](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/web-store-1)ahead for this or drop in. All levels of play and all ages are welcomed! Every Wednesday we host a youth drop in chess after school program. Best for ages 6 through 16 for beginning and intermediate players. The class starts at 3:30 with early drop off starting at 1:45 and late pick up until 6pm. The cost is $25 for drop in, (or you can purchase a ten pack for $200 bring the single class down to $20.). [Sign up](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/web-store-1) in advance or drop in! For more info on all of these events and other east bay chess check out our [website](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/clubs) For special event notification for chess check out our chess [meet-up](https://www.meetup.com/its-your-move-games-sunday-chess-club-meet-up/) site or our [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ItsYourMoveGames) events page.

Play Go and Socialize

The SF Go Club is the best place to play Go in the SF Bay Area and the oldest Go club in North America. Started in the 1880s by Japanese sailors looking to play Go, it established itself as an official club in 1935 and incorporated as a non-profit in 1984. The club has a rich community of members and a wonderful club-room filled with equipment, both for playing and teaching. It’s a great place to meet interesting people and share this exciting game with them in person. We are a non-profit social club for teaching and playing the game of Go together. Never played before? We are happy to show you! https://sfgoclub.com

November Book Club

Golden Gate Toastmaster Weekly Meeting

# **Golden Gate Toastmasters meets every Wednesday from 6-8 pm at the 235 Montgomery St in the SF Chamber of Commerce’s boardroom (7th floor), right in Downtown San Francisco.** # **RSVP here or fill out the contact form on our website to ask for any additional details.**

October Book Club: The Only One Left

The arrival of October means it’s time for a spooky book! For the next meet up in October, we’ll be reading The Only One Left by Riley Sager. The Marin library system has plenty of copies available. Happy reading!