An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

We will be going over the first game out of the book Logical Chess which can be purchased on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Logical-Chess-Every-Explained-Algebraic/dp/0713484640/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3TBFV8B3ITKVW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.R-clHWH1Xn40t_XiLU_fiFUifW8VDIlOXM0sELdqB5oo1EYOh-UyRaBMZe1BRy1CcDq4rFxtL0ztP3FTA9p9MyvmxAXZQJoUeWj68lNge4mzy08lT5gI8ujbnmJgfqINgnJ7nYYF_p9KaB4l6u7gb-_nLYGkncyaZNNnbV0Wh0y0jAtVR6eUrX5I8Qy5snHlBJqcpmcelMzNVF9vFsYDGXRqQvFi-WoDe9Pev0n23gE.jP42rB7TysCHQMT9l9Sh4fOXx6Ft1ugkTZxKR0SzAVM&dib_tag=se&keywords=logical+chess+move+by+move&qid=1783350494&sprefix=logical+chess%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-2

You also do not need the book as we will be going over each move and addressing questions you have about the game.

Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2026

Time: 12:00pm -  2:30pm

Format:
5 Round Swiss (Players Permitting, Round Robin if not)
G/15;d2

Schedule:
Registration ends - 11:45am
Pairing - 11:50am
Rules & Expectations - 11:55am
Round 1 - 12:00pm; rolling schedule after
*Coffee, food, snacks, can be purchased in Lion & Crown, Coffee next door, and a corner mart adjacent to that

Location: 
Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, TX, 75070 United States

Sections: Based on USCF Quick Rating
Open
U1000
*if less than 8 players in U1000, sections will merge

Payout:
Open | 1st - 20% | 2nd - 10% (of Total Entry Fees)
Trophies for 1st-3rd place
Entry Fee:
$15
Online Registration Closes 11:30am
*Walk up registrations $20

Register with USCF:
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

Date: Saturday, June 27th, 2026

Time: 12:00pm -  2:30pm

Format:
5 Round Swiss (Players Permitting, Round Robin if not)
G/15;d2

Schedule:
Registration ends - 11:45am
Pairing - 11:50am
Rules & Expectations - 11:55am
Round 1 - 12:00pm; rolling schedule after
*Coffee, food, snacks, can be purchased in Lion & Crown, Coffee next door, and a corner mart adjacent to that

Location: 
Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, TX, 75070 United States

Sections: Based on USCF Quick Rating
Open
U1000
*if less than 8 players in U1000, sections will merge

Payout:
Open | 1st - 20% | 2nd - 10% (of Total Entry Fees)
Trophies for 1st-3rd place
Entry Fee:
$15
Online Registration Closes 11:30am
*Walk up registrations $20

Register with USCF:
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Time: 12:00pm -  2:30pm

Format:
5 Round Swiss (Players Permitting, Round Robin if not)
G/15;d2

Schedule:
Registration ends - 11:45am
Pairing - 11:50am
Rules & Expectations - 11:55am
Round 1 - 12:00pm; rolling schedule after
*Coffee, food, snacks, can be purchased in Lion & Crown, Coffee next door, and a corner mart adjacent to that

Location: 
Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, TX, 75070 United States

Sections: Based on USCF Quick Rating
Open
U1000
*if less than 8 players in U1000, sections will merge

Payout:
Open | 1st - 20% | 2nd - 10% (of Total Entry Fees)
Trophies for 1st-3rd place
Entry Fee:
$15
Online Registration Closes 11:30am
*Walk up registrations $20

Register with USCF:
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

✨ Chess Night at Kendra Scott ✨

Join us for an elegant evening of chess, community, shopping, and connection at Kendra Scott in Dallas!

We’re partnering with Kendra Scott for a complimentary social chess event featuring casual games, beginner-friendly play, and a welcoming atmosphere for women and chess lovers of all levels. Enjoy treats, drinks, and exclusive shopping perks while meeting other members of the local chess community.

Bring your friends, your best moves, and come enjoy a stylish night of chess with us ✨

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026

Time: 12:00pm -  2:30pm

Format:
5 Round Swiss (Players Permitting, Round Robin if not)
G/15;d2

Schedule:
Registration ends - 11:45am
Pairing - 11:50am
Rules & Expectations - 11:55am
Round 1 - 12:00pm; rolling schedule after
*Coffee, food, snacks, can be purchased in Lion & Crown, Coffee next door, and a corner mart adjacent to that

Location: 
Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, TX, 75070 United States

Sections: Based on USCF Quick Rating
Open
U1000
*if less than 8 players in U1000, sections will merge

Payout:
Open | 1st - 20% | 2nd - 10% (of Total Entry Fees)
Trophies for 1st-3rd place
Entry Fee:
$15
Online Registration Closes 11:30am
*Walk up registrations $20

Register with USCF:
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

Simultaneous Match: National Master Jesse James of Complete Chess

Here’s your chance to sit across the board from National Master Jesse James — a 2000+ rated blitz player, professional coach, long time teacher, and owner of Complete Chess in San, Antonio.

Each participant will get to play one game against Jesse along with all other participants, then receive a post-game review with direct feedback from him. It’s the perfect blend of competition and coaching — designed to help you grow as a player while having a great time.

What to Expect:

• Simultaneous game vs. NM Jesse James

• Post-game analysis and feedback

• Meet and learn from other local chess players

• Relaxed, inclusive environment for all skill levels

Entry Fee:

• $10

📍 Location:

• Lion & Crown | Allen, TX

  • 932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013

Date & Time:

• Thursday, May 28th | 7:30–9:00 PM

Registration Required:

Reserve your spot and pay below

Game order will be assigned based on registration time. Space is limited — early sign-ups get priority!

Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

Join us for an exciting evening of fast-paced chess learning with National Master Jesse James of Complete Chess! This lecture will take place on Tuesday, May 26th from 7:30–9:30 PM and will focus on blitz tactics and strategies—perfect for players looking to sharpen their instincts and improve their speed under pressure.

Blitz chess demands quick thinking, sharp pattern recognition, and confident decision-making. In this session, NM Jesse James will break down key tactical themes, common pitfalls, and practical strategies to help you gain the edge in fast time controls. Whether you’re new to blitz or looking to elevate your game, this lecture will provide valuable insights you can immediately apply.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an experienced master and take your blitz play to the next level. Open to players of all skill levels.

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

Sunday, May 24th at 12pm Central Time

This tournament will use Swiss pairings.

The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.

This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com

This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.

Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account

There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.

All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.

Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.

Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.

We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN  https://discord.gg/hDa8PyeVmX

There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.

Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.

The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday

For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com

Allen Chess Club — Chess & Conversation

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
932 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

An adult social chess night — no pressure, no rankings.

Tired of screens and small talk? Join us for a relaxed, in-person chess night built around real conversation and genuine connection. This isn’t competitive chess — it’s social, welcoming, and open to all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or haven’t played in years, you’ll feel right at home.

Grab a drink, find a board, and enjoy an evening of thoughtful play and great company.

🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Lion & Crown
7951 Collin McKinney ParkwayMcKinney, TX, 75070

♜ Adults only
♜ All skill levels welcome
♜ No experience needed

Sunday, May 17th at 12pm Central Time

This tournament will use Swiss pairings.

The time control will be game in 10 minutes with a 5-second increment. There will be four rounds. Each round will begin 30 seconds after all the games from the previous round have finished. The tournament will last for approximately 2 hours.

This event will be rated under the USCF online quick rating system. The tournament will be run on chess.com

This tournament is open to both children and adults of any age or rating.

Before signing up for the tournament, please register for a chess.com account

There will be one section for this tournament which is open to all players.

All participants must be active members of the US Chess Federation.

Players can withdraw from the event at any time by pressing the "withdraw" button.

Tiebreaks are calculated based on the Sonneborn–Berger method, after which we use chess.com performance ratings as a secondary tiebreak.

We will be using a discord server for all of our communications. CLICK HERE TO JOIN  https://discord.gg/hDa8PyeVmX

There will be a group town hall Q&A session at 11:40am in the discord server to ask any questions you have and fix any issues that have occurred before the game starts.

Players will not be required to be in the voice chat or stream your screen while the games are going on, but we will monitor the games very closely to ensure fair play. Chess.com has an excellent algorithm for detecting cheating, and we will also do a post-tournament fair-play inspection. If a participant's account is flagged for cheating by chess.com, we have the prerogative to submit the player's games as losses for USCF-rating purposes, or (in rare cases) annul the games.

The entry fee is $15 by 11:59 am CT on Saturday

For questions please email Hudson@sixtyfoursquareschess.com