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)

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

Book Club: "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin

Our first meetup. We will discuss Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow over coffee. Whether you loved it, hated it, or are still reading, come talk it through with us. All readers welcome.

Chess at Alamo Square Park ♟️☀️

Friendly, regular chess and exciting Bughouse (2 v 2) chess available. We’ll be at the picnic tables. Please RSVP and bring a board 😎

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

October 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.**