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  • People playing chess in a dimly lit bar or pub with drinks on the table.

    Weekly Meetups

    Chess | Uno | Jenga | More

    🕖 Thursdays from 6:30PM - 10:00PM

    You don’t need any experience to feel comfortable here. Most people come to meet others, hang out, and play at their own pace. Come solo or bring a friend - you’ll fit in right away.

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  • A young man deeply focused on a chess game in a bar, with glasses of beer on the table and other patrons in the background.

    Once-A-Month Women's Beginner Class & Social

    New to chess? Perfect.

    This class is designed to teach you the basics of chess while making friends and having fun along the way.

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  • Man with a beard smiling and holding a pint glass of beer, wearing a green hoodie with a name tag.

    Membership Perks


    Enjoy $6 beers (up to 40%-off) with a San Diego Chess & Social Club Membership. Also includes exclusive discounts to local Beers by the Bay partner orgs.

    Become a Member - Starts at $15/monthly

Community Partners

  • SeaWorld San Diego

  • Chess.com

  • Tavern at the Beach

    Tavern at the Beach

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    La Jolla Comedy Store

  • Mainly Mozart logo with a dark blue background, featuring a stylized white circle with the number 11 and the words 'Mainly Mozart' and 'Music Director Michael Francis'.

    Mainly Mozart

  • TaxGlobal

  • Belmont Park San Diego

  • San Diego Gaming

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