Beaumont Chess Club

07/07/2025

Will apologizes for missing the tournament on Saturday. Things weren’t going well and he totally forgot. Let’s encourage him when we next see him.

05/17/2025

01/09/2025

Chess board is setup and ready for action in the food court at Parkdale Mall. Don’t let a little weather stop you from coming out and playing a game or two!

01/03/2025

Last night at Thursday Night Chess in the Food Court at Parkdale Mall in Beaumont. We had excellent turnout and good competition.

01/02/2025

Chess at Parkdale Mall Food Court today! Come play a game. We will be here until about 8pm.

08/17/2024

Sign up for the upcoming USCF tournament coming to Beaumont Chess Club on September 7!

View the chess tournament information for the BCC Fall 2024 Southeast Texas Open. Check this page for the section information, time control, playing schedule, and entry fees.

08/05/2024

📣 Exciting News, Chess Enthusiasts! 🏆♟️

The Beaumont Chess Club (BCC) is thrilled to announce the BCC Fall 2024 Southeast Texas Open USCF-rated chess tournament!

🗓 Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
📍 Venue: Kroger Conference Room, Dowlen Rd location (tentative)
⏰ Format: 4-Round Swiss System with G/45
🔢 Section: One open section

💰 Registration Details:

Early Bird Registration: $10 (ends August 17)
Normal Registration: $15 (until the day of the tournament)
Day of Tournament Registration: $20 (closes at 9:30 am on September 7th)
🏆 Prizes:

1st Place: $50
2nd Place: $25
3rd Place: $15
📝 How to Register:

Register in person.
We are currently accepting cash only, so be prepared.
A current USCF membership number is required for registration.
🤝 Volunteers Needed:

If you're not playing, please consider volunteering to help us make this event a success!
Come join us for a day of exciting chess competition and camaraderie! Whether you're competing or volunteering, we can't wait to see you there.

For more information, visit us on Thursdays at the Parkdale Mall Food Court or contact us at [email protected].

Spread the word and share this post with your friends and family who might be interested!

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day! Today we will play chess at the Parkdale Mall Food Court like every Thursday. After you're full of BBQ, burgers, or hot dogs, stop by the mall and challenge me to a game of chess. If you are feeling adventurous, we can play a game of chess 960. (Ask me how at the mall)

07/02/2024

Let's play! An arena competition is set for 7/7 at 3 pm. 10 min games. Win as many as you can in 1 hour. Sign up here:

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06/11/2024

🌟 June 2024 BCC Newsletter is Here! 🌟
Hey chess enthusiasts! ♟️✨

Our June 2024 Beaumont Chess Club newsletter is now available! 📬 Dive into the latest club updates, event recaps, and upcoming activities. Don't miss out on special features like our heartfelt thank you to Kroger and Parkdale Mall for their amazing support! 💖

Click below to check it out and stay in the loop! 📖👇

Let's keep the chess spirit alive and kicking! 🏆♟️

05/31/2024

A few of us played Chess960 last night (Thursday at Parkdale Mall food court) and it was a blast. Knowing openings doesn’t help, but tactics reign supreme. It was fun. Are you interested in playing chess960?

05/30/2024

In case you missed it, here is our inaugural BCC Newsletter.