ILM Chess

Building a local chess scene in Wilmington, NC.

05/26/2026

Join us Thursday, May 28th for an evening of chess in Wilmington!

All levels are welcome.

🕖 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
♟️ 5 Rounds G/10
💵 $15 Entry

📍 Hampton Inn Wilmington – University Area / Smith Creek Station
124 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Register now: www.ilmchess.com

05/23/2026

🍻 Chess Nights at The Venue 🍻

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05/19/2026

Looking for a laid back chess night in Wilmington? Come hang out at The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company Thursday Night for casual games, good beer, and a friendly blitz tournament.

🕡 Casual Chess: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
⚡ Blitz Tournament: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
♟️ 5 Round Swiss • 5+2 Time Control
💵 $10 Entry
👥 Only 16 Spots Available

🏆 Prize Pool:
$120 based on 16 entries
Top 3 players paid

The blitz tournament is optional, casual chess will be going from 6:30–10:00 PM, so feel free to stop by just to play, watch, and have a beer🍻

📍 The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company (21+)
800 S Kerr Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403

05/17/2026

♟️ Upcoming ILM Chess Events in Wilmington ♟️

🍻 5/21 — ILM Chess Night at The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company
♔5/28 — Unrated Tournament
🏆6/4 — Rated USCF Tournament

All levels welcome.

Registration available at:
www.ilmchess.com

05/16/2026

Lovely evening of chess at The Venue this past Thursday.

Thanks to everyone who came out for a few beers and some blitz. Great turnout for our first brewery night, we’ll be back this upcoming Thursday!

Cheers🍻

05/11/2026

If you’ve been curious about ILM Chess but haven't been out to an event yet, this is your night to come check it out.

Thursday night at The Venue, we’re setting up for a free casual chess night built for anyone who wants to play, watch, or just hang out.

(RSVP at www.ilmchess.com)

♟️ All skill levels welcome
♟️ Boards & clocks provided
♟️ Casual games, blitz, and chess vibes 😎

Over 70 people have already come out to our first two tournaments, with many playing OTB chess for the very first time in Wilmington.

Come grab a drink and be part of the growing chess community here in Wilmington. ♟️

05/02/2026

Wilmington’s local chess scene is growing, and we’re excited to host another tournament night!

Join us this Thursday, May 7th!

Register at www.ilmchess.com

04/30/2026

We had our first tournament this month, nearly 40 players showed up with a great mix people playing in their first over-the-board tournament and plenty of very strong local players.

Exactly the kind of community we’re wanting to build up here in Wilmington.

Next tournament will be held on May 7th. www.ilmchess.com for details.

Big thanks to Love Scars Photography for capturing the evening for us!

04/13/2026

Wilmington, NC Chess Tournament this week!

Join us for a 4-round Swiss, unrated tournament — open to experienced chess players and anyone looking to play over-the-board locally.

Perfect starting place if you've mostly played online, but are now wanting to play in-person with other chess players.

This is our first event, looking to build up the community starting on April 16th!

Link to registration in the comments.

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Wilmington, NC
28403

Website

http://www.ilmchess.com/

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