If you know of any not listed below or can correct or refine my information please drop me a line at billtomlinson@mac.com

I could use a lot of information here. It will get better as I get more information. I could use your help.

These places should be hassle free, no notice required, drop in places. If they are not that way, please let me know .

The first list here is a list of unorganized places where chess just happens. I call them 'hangouts'. In general, they do not happen on the grounds of a formal chess club. However, many players have sent me chess club meeting places. Although it's not alway easy to draw a line between the two, I try.

Last updated Feb 12th, 2009

U.S.A.

Alaska

• Freemont: Dipak Patel writes "Chess players bring your own board on Every Sunday from 1pm - 5pm at Suju's Coffee & Tea, 3602 Thornton Avenue. For more info contact Koll @ koll_elise@hotmail.com"
• Glendale: R Myers writes"One place you can find some chess games is the library in Glendale. Usually someone will be there in the evenings playing, with some real strong competition."
• Anchorage: Dave McGraw writes "Borders Books & Music on Dimond Boulevard contact: Rick (907) 222-1370"
• Wasilla: Dave McGraw writes "The Digital Cup internet cafe, 1451 E. Parks Highway. contact: Dave (907) 376-2727 Cafe specific blitz chess rating ladder."

Arizona:

• Tucson, Ardith El-Kareh writes: "Chess Knight club meets at Borders 5870 E. Broadway Blvd every Monday at 6 PM. Free; sets provided. (Maybe this is as much a hangout as a club.)"

California:

• Arcata: T.P. Jones writes "Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop, 636 F Street, Arcata, CA. About 10 blocks
  from Humboldt State University."
• Freemont: Dipak Patel writes "Chess players bring your own board on Every Sunday from 1pm - 5pm at Suju's Coffee & Tea, 3602 Thornton Avenue. For more info contact Koll @ koll_elise@hotmail.com"
• Glendale: R Myers writes"One place you can find some chess games is the library in Glendale. Usually someone will be there in the evenings playing, with some real strong competition."
• Glendale: ZonJan writes " Glendale Friday night OTB chess/bughouse. Nice and friendly atomospheres. :) Friday nights starting around 7:00 p.m. Saturday nights starting around 7:00 p.m. also, but Saturday is not regular. The cafe closes at 1:00 a.m., though the bughouse action often continues on the tables outside the cafe. http://bughouse.net/places_to_bug/otb/usa/california.htm Java City Bug,134 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203,(818) 956-3925"
• Laguna Beach: On the beach front. The tables are there. Mostly active in the summer.
• L.A.: Macarthur Park.(Not sure if this still happens. If you know, let me know) Rustle writes "There is very little chess in MacArthur Park, and it is VERY dangerous, not a good place for tourists"
• L.A.: Gome writes: "Plummer park: Lots and lots of Russians, yes they do play chess there, cards etc. Some strong players to be found there. Location.... Hollywood"
• L.A.: Gome writes: "Tangs Donuts is at intersection of Sunset and Fountain streets between Hollywood and Downtown LA. They play there everynight until wee hours. (for at least ten years) Neighborhood a little rough for some. Occasional strong players."
• L.A.: I write: Try Leimert park around Babe and Rickey's Inn, 4339 Leimert Blvd. Very friendly players but not the safest neighborhood. Be courteous and you'll stay out of trouble.
• L.A. area: Santa Monica Beach: on the beach front. 300 feet south of the Santa Monica Pier. Doesn't start until after 12 noon. Popular on any uncold day. (picture)
• L.A.: MrMnM writes "Tangs Donut Shop in Downtown ."
• L.A.: MrMnM writes "Also Bixby park."
• L.A.: Jonathan Corbblah writes "There is a coffee shop Lulu's on Santa Monica Blvd and Sawtelle where strong players play blitz nightly."
• La Quinta: (Palm Spings area) I8theCat writes "At Swiss Donut, Washington and Highway 111, Every Saturday :)"
• Morro Bay: Scott Mason writes "Large outdoor set down at waterfront in park. People play there on Sat from noon-5pm." picture
• Mill Valley: Scott writes "Add the old train Depot Plaza in Mill Valley as an everyday hangout for chess."
• Palo Alto CA: Pete writes "
• 1- On the Stanford University Campus, outside the Coffee Shop at Tressider Union. Several decent players (who used to play at La Dolce Vita) ) play blitz after 8:30, (typically thurs, fri, saturday).  Take Campus drive loop to mayfield. If taking the loop clockwise, turn right onto mayfield. Follow the road a few twisty blocks until you see a big parking lot on your right. Park and ask people for the coffee shop. It's hidden behind the buildings.
  2- Happy Donuts on west side of El Camino, several  blocks south of Page Mill. There are a few players there only about 20% of the time.
• Palo alto "Eric confirms" Much to the sorrow of all Peninsula chess players, LaDolce Vita no longer exists (it closed 2-3 years ago). A much smallerchess scene still exists, behind the Coho (coffeehouse) at theTressider Student Union on Stanford Campus, which usually meets on Friday nights.
• Davis, CA: There is a small chess gathering Tuesday nights 5-7 PM at
  the local Borders. I'm not running this, so I'll just link you to the
  organizer's site; I am not sure if this is suitable for inclusion, as
  it's mostly geared towards younger (under 18) sorts, but there are at
  least a few (1300-1600) college age players who regularly play there.
  If you choose to include this, I would be more comfortable if you did
  not credit me for this submission since I do not know the organizer.
• Riverside: Sommiel writes "Back to the Grind Coffee House on Thursday night., until 11:00 pm, on University Ave. Downtown, after 11:00 they move to the lobby of the Mission Inn, bring a set"
• Sacramento: MrKrawly writes "Weatherstone's Coffee Shop, (around 21st & J ) Sacramento CA."
• Sacramento: Ash writes "Thought I'd give you a correction on the address for Weatherstone Coffee Shop. It is on 21st Street between H and I Streets. Always quite a group with Masters, Experts and amateurs playing 1 to 5 minute games on the weekends. Late afternoon to evening on weekdays."
• San Bernardino: Sommiel writes "Denny's on 2nd St, Friday night, back room. Bring a set. :) Thanks Qualo!"
• San Diego: War writes "There a coffee shop in San Diego on Garnett and Cass Street in Pacific Beach that guys goto to play 1 min chess"
• San Diego: octopovich writes " the entry is outdated Zanzibar that is mentioned doesn't welcome chess players.. Pannikin on Girard & Pearl is the hangout."
• San Diego: David Wasdahl writes "there is coffe shop that welcomes chess playing customers. It is Rebecca's Coffee House, 3015 Juniper Street (phone # is 619-284-3663). It is on the corner where 30th St., Fern St. and Juniper St. meet. in the South Park district, just east of Balboa Park. It is open 7 days a week. Bring your own chess set and board."
• San Francisco: On Market Street around 5th Street, mostly west of 5th but some east. Big turnout. Guys bring chess boards and tables and rent them per game. Could be nice to bring your own foldup table and set. LeighH adds "Market and Powell Streets".
• San Francisco: CAD-Migo writes "Outdoor chess tables in golden gate park, near the arboretum just like the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer"
• Santa Cruz: Eric Fingal writes "there is quite a thriving Chess "Scene" at the" Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company" in the Palomar Hotel in downtown Santa Cruz. Virtually every evening and most weekend afternoons, there are several 5 min games in progress with players in some cases of master strength participating. A local tabloid newspaper's "Best of Santa Cruz" issue awarded it as "The Best Place to Get Your Butt Kicked at Chess"!
• Santa Cruz: Ash writes "The chess has moved from Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co. to Border's Bookstore, just a block away on Pacific Ave."
• San Jose: Justin Lessler writes "Cafe Matisse on South 1st Street. Activity varies, a game can usually be had in the evenings, especially Friday and Saturday nights. Some 5 min games, some untimed games.
• Sunnyvale, California. Ardith El-Kareh writes: Bean Scene 186 S Murphy Ave. Casual chess. I planted my chess set on a table and got a game within a few minutes.
• Thousand Oaks: Bug writes "Monday nights at Border's Books next to US 101. Last I knew of they had free lessons by a local A player and casual play that includes occasional masters and experts."

Colorado:

• Bolder: Rev. Gregory Arthur writes " I've never failed to find someone to play on the Pearl street mall"
• Denver: ablivian writes "St. Marks Cafe 1416 Market St 80202-1707 Phone # 303-446-2925"
• Golden: Oblivion writes "The Golden area chess club meets every Monday from 7-9pm at the Barnes and Noble Booksellers off of I-70 and West Colfax"

Florida:

• Delray Beach: Richard "The Fromper" Becker writes "While I was there tonight, someone told me that the Wed night hangout is Books-a-Million on the corner of Federal Highway and Linton Blvd in Delray Beach, FL. Again, people start showing up around 7-8 pm and stay until close."
• Melbourne: ScoobyDont writes "booksamillion on new haven rd. 7 pm- ?"
• Palm Beach: Richard "The Fromper" Becker writes "There are a couple of bookstores here where people get together to hang out and play Chess. Please add them to your Chess Hangouts list. On Monday nights, at Borders Books in Boynton Beach, on Congress Ave (don't have the exact address). Approximately 7 pm - close. On Tuesday nights, at Barnes & Noble in Boynton Beach, on Congress Ave. Approximately 7 pm - close.There are 2 other nights where they meet at 2 other bookstores, but I forget which is on Wed and which is on Thur, as I haven't been to those. I live in Boynton Beach, so the two above are right down the street from me, and those are where I normally play (other than on the internet). "
• Orlando: Sanford: Dave Larsen writes "Books-A-Million, most Tuesday nights, 7:30 or 8:00 - ?"
• Sarasota: Richard Haas writes "1 - Selby Public Library downtown, 2nd floor Sunday 12 noon til closing. 2 - Senior Friendship Center US 41 x US 301 Friday's noon til closing."
• St Petersburg: BlunderMaster writes "Did you include Zen Dog? I'll try to get the details for you."
• Tallahassee: magneto writes "on Mondays at 7pm EST to all times of the night we got to the Village INN, a restaraunt, on The Appalachee Parkway. There's a room in the back"
• Tallahassee: magneto writes "also every Wendesday and Saturday at Lake Ella in Tallahassee"

Georgia:

• Atlanta: petemwrites "Atlanta GA has Woodruff Park"
• Atlanta: vek writes "At Border's Bookstore on Wednesday nights, I've heard. The Border's I saw it for is the one near Perimeter Mall." vek adds "I saw you still have a posting about chess at Border's in Atlanta. But it's defunct from whatI last heard."
• Atlanta: vek writes "Also in Decatur near to the Dekalb Farmer's Market (east on Ponce de Leon Boulevard from Midtown) there is the Atlanta Chess Center"
• Duluth: Certz writes "Another place to play chess in is at Borders bookstore located next to Gwinnett place mall. Hope that helps"
• Mareitta: Nicole writes "2501 E. Piedmont Road; Suite 160; Marietta, GA 30062) there is a free chess club open to all ages and skill levels on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Individuals can call 770-575-5802 for more information."
• Savannah: AlexDC writes "We play chess in Savannah, Georgia at the Upper Crust by the Landings on Wednesday evenings, and also on Monday evenings at the Shoneys on Victory Drive (outdated. see next contribution). They also have boards for your playing pleasure at Gallery Expresso, a coffee shop downtown."
• Savannah: Brian Nicholson writes "The Shoney's restaurant on Victory Drive in Savannah closed two years ago. The Savannah Chess Club now meets at Books a Million on Abercorn Street every Monday evening from 7:00 -11:00pm."
• Scottsdale: KnightWalker writes "The Atlanta Chess Center on East Ponce de Leon is a good chess center"

Hawaii:

• Waikiki: HeavensMate writes "The Kuhio Beach chess tables, in Waikiki, Hawaii are a must-see for any vacationing chessplayers. Chess and babes, what more can you ask for? ;-)"
• Waikiki: dnp writes "Just an update. Chess site at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki, Oahu; HI is currently under reconstruction after being demolished by the State. It is presently unknown if this area will be redone to accommodate chess players. I will advise you of the outcome once the area is rebuilt, if you would like."

Illinois:

• Bloomington: Dennis Bourgerie writes "Lincoln Leisure Center, 1206 S. Lee Street, Room 203. Tuesday nights 7-10 p.m. Barnes and Noble bookstore, Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Chicago: BIGGY writes "At the "Java Oasis" , meets most days at this coffee shop located at 2240 S. Michigan"
• Chicago: Siamese-Dream writes "Grant Park has a few chesstables where people play
• Chicago: SQUAREHOPPER writes "Oak Street /North Avenue Beach In Chicago. (at the chess pavilion) This one is the most famous and most attended... especially during the summer months :<) and I think half of the "players" don't know how a pawn moves."
• Crystal Lake: Adam Cheknis writes "Borders Tuesday nights 7-10:30"
• Crystal Lake: Adam Cheknis writes "Crystal Lake Park District (building at the corner of Walkup & CL Ave) every second Saturday of the month from 7-10PM"
• Peoria: Ron Suarez writes "Tthe Greater Peoria Chess Federation meets on Monday nights from 7:00 - ? at the Lakeview Museum."
• Pekin: Ron Suarez writes "The Pekin Chess Club meets on Tuesday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 at the Miller Senior Center."
• Rockford: CRBeach writes "Take a look at www.rockfordchess.org I did. It says Border's on Monday nights - State and Perryville"
  
  

Indiana:

• Fort Wayne: Daniel L. Hyde writes "The Riverside Avenue Chess Club would like to be listed among the chess hangouts of the world. We are considering official club status, have been for a while now, but as we stand now, the RACC is just a place where chess happens, every friday night promptly at 7:30 pm. we play al fresco when the weather permits. We have a dozen or so core members and about twice that many irregulars. Our address is 604 (upper) Riverside Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46805"

Iowa:

• Davenport: Matt Nemmers writes "We meet at 6:30pm on Monday nights at Borders Book Store on 53rd Street in Davenport for skittles."
• Iowa City: Tom Rocklin writes "Occasional games at the Java House on Washington downtown.When the weather is nice, the giant chess set is sometimes out on the downtown pedestrian mall."
  

Kansas

• Lawrence: Matt writes: "Monday night at borders cafe, lawrence chess club meets there."

Louisiana:

• Baton Rouge: John Jarrett writes "action nightly at Barnes and Noble Bookseller from 7-11pm"
• New Orleans: I write "Some street chess. I'll be more specific when I find out more."
• New Orleans: Robert Bukovac writes "FM Jude Acers used to take on all comers for a fee at the Gazebo, not sure if he still does it."
• New Orleans: Russell Miller writes "Jude Acers does still play chess in New Orleans. The name of the restaurant
  may have changed."
• New Orleans: Peter Anthony Cowan writes: "street chess on the sidewalk of Canal St. between Baronne and S. Rampart"
• Slidell: Curry writes "As I was browsing the net I ran across your site. I love the picture of the human chess set with the castle in the back ground. Where was that taken. I have a little place in Slidell, Louisiana where people stop in all day to play a game or two. It is located in the historical Train Depot in Slidell and the mane of my shop is Beignet Station. The only thing we serve is Beignets and Drinks. The specialty coffee of course is Café Au Lait. I will be back to frequent your site."
• Shreveport: Julian Lewis writes "Wedneday nights at the Barnes and Noble (in the coffee shop), located in the Bayou Walk Shopping Center at the corner of Youree St. and E. 70th St., from about 6 pm to 11 pm."

Massachusetts:

• Cambridge: Near Harvard University. I've been there. A good environment for playing all hours. Other members of ICC add: HeatherS writes "Harvard square, Cambridge Mass, au bon pain cafe." ChrisToolin writes "in Cambridge, Mass right across from Harvard University. "
• Provincetown,: Tom Panelas writes "While I was on vacation last week in New England, I stumbled onto the Governor Bradford Restaurant, 312 Commercial St (corner of Standish),  It has several chess sets for diners. The restaurant is comfortable, has decent food, and is reasonably priced. Located right in the middle of P-town scene. No one was actually playing chess when I was there, so I wouldn't count on being able to drop in when you're by yourself and get in a game, but if you have an opponent and want a place to play this place will give you a welcome and a chess set."

Maryland:

• Baltimore City: Deba writes: There's a place in Baltimore City. It's called Wylde Cafe, Eastern Ave - off of Broadway.somthing like that.
  
  

Minnesota:

• Roseville: Johnchess writes "The Barnes & Nobles is a popular chess hangout. Every Wednesday, about 30-40 people come to play."
• St Paul: DRAGONX writes "Cool place is- Castle Chess Club; Located on snelling avenue above the Checkerboard Pizza Place."
• Minneapolis: Kuan writes: "Professor, Every Monday evening around 6 at the Borders by the Ridgedale Mall. This is in Minnetonka, a West suburb of Minneapolis."

Missouri:

• Farmington: Dale Medley (medfly) writes "I have the following contribution:at the Black Crow Cafe, on Courthouse Square in Farmington, Missouri, chess is played from 6 to 9 on Tuesdays (and just about any other time the place is open)."

Mississippi:

• Ridgeland just north of Jackson: Jonathan Russell writes "There is a chess hangout at Northpark Mall at the food court on Tuesday nights at 6:15 p.m"

Nebraska:

• Omaha: JacobWagner writes "The historian chess cafe on 13 th street and Howard ...next to julias on Fridays and Saturday nights. :)"

Nevada:

• Las Vegas: thewiz writes "Mondays and Thursdays: 6:00pm to 11:30pm Borders books, corner of Sahara and Decatur"
• Las Vegas: indigo-59 writes "just wanted to say thanks for the list of chesshangouts...i was on busines in las vegas this week, and stopped at the borders at sahara and decatur, per your list, a highlight of my trip!
• Las Vegas: WillsGambit writes "the only problem with Borders in Nevada, Las Vegas... is that if you aren't part of the cliche you don't play."
• Las Vegas: thewiz writes "Tuesdays: 6:00 pm til closing. Mr GoodCents, in the shopping center on Maryland Parkway behind Carl's Jr across from UNLV"
• Las Vegas: thewiz writes "Wednesdays: Clark County Community College Annex, Charleston Blvd (not sure of the times)"
• Las Vegas: thewiz writes "Saturdays: Helen C Meyer Community Center, Reg 11:30am. Play begins at noon, rated quick chess"
• Las Vegas: thewiz writes "Sundays: Carl's Jr, at Rainbow & Tropicana, Play begins at noon. Rated 3 rounds, Game in 40.
• Las Vegas: thewiz writes "Sundays: Barnes and Noble, on Stephanie St in Henderson, south of the intersection of Stephanie and Sunset off to the right, play begins at 1:00pm"
• Las Vegas: thewiz writes "Mon, Wed & Fri at the Summerlin Community Ctr 1:00pm - ?? by Frank Pye"
• Las Vegas: Robert Bukovac write"Border's bookstore, corner of Sahara and Decatur, Monday and Thursday night, 6pm-11pm."

New Jersey:

• Bound Brook: cateyes writes "le-fou owns an upbeat place that is a combination art gallery, restaurant and bookstore.... there are chess boards available and at times the competition can be very tough. It's called the Palmyra Teahouse on Hamilton Street in Bound Brook, New Jersey"
• Waretown, NJ: Alison Callahan writes "The Lighthouse Bar on Route 9 have Chess Night on Mondays. No specific time, but around 7 or 8pm people start coming in. My husband Tom goes there sometimes."
• cedar lane: M Carey " teaneck brier rose books shop owner prides himself on beating any and all."
• Princeton: M Carey writes: "on the green in palmer square, on the grounds of the Nassau Inn, SE corner, quite the historic setting"
• Pleasant Beach: M Carey writes: the daily grind, a coffee shop , pieces fell and smell of cinnamon.
  

New Mexico:

• Albuquerque: Chad Schneider writes "Frontier Restaurant on Central across from UNM there are games 7PM on Wednesdays. Make sure you grab a bite too."

New York:

• Albany: Madquick writes "Crossgates Mall (in front of "The Gamekeeper"), 7pm-11pm MON Albany High School (cafeteria), 7pm-10pm WED"
• New York: knightrunner writes " well, here's a few : Washington Square Park , in Manhattan near Bleecker St and Thompson ST. also near there is the Thompson ST Chess Shop. Also in Queens during the summer the park benches at Forest Park on Woodhaven Blvd, near Myrtle Ave"
• New York: SaintAlphonzo writes "Bryant Park" Macauley adds: "Bryant Park is just south of 42nd Street between 5th and 6th avenues. The chess playing area is at about 41st and 6th.
• New York: Macauley writes "The Chess & Checker House has been a long standing place where players can gather in Central Park for casual games. It is located in the Southern part of the park just north of Wollman Rink."
• New York: Macauley writes "City Hall Park (that's not the real name but everyone I know calls it that) has a half dozen tables that are quite popular. It is just south of Chambers Street and just east of Broadway.
• New York: Owen28 writes "The Thompson Chess Shop, On Thompson Street"
• New York: Owen28 writes "In addition to the Thompson Chess Shop, there is a small place called the Chess Forum with books, tourneys and instruction. at Chess forum 219 Thompson street"
• New York: Brooklyn: Madquick writes "NY Park - Ave. L & East 16th, afternoons, informal."
• Long Island: Joseph Amaral writes "Chess meeting at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn, by tables beyond playground. Sunday afternoons 1:00 - 4ish. Meets during the summer months."
• New York: Brooklyn: TomBrooklyn writes "There is chess being played in Coney Island at the park on Surf Avenue and Ocean Parkway, by the bandshell. Several of those concrete tables with the board built in."
• New York: Brian Helinski writes "Chess for Idiots lists the World Trade Center, New York City. NY. I cannot confirm this as I have not been there myself, at least not lately. "
• New York: Brooklyn: Gene writes "I can confirm the New York hangout of the small park near the World Trade Center in Manhattan. I pass it daily and there's always chess being played there except in bad weather. It's a place to beware of chess hustlers, who are very fast but not very interesting. They play only for money, of course."
• New York: flea shouts "In the New York City area. Visit our chess & backgammon club!(Aeon Club) Open 24 hours-7 days!136 West 72nd st (off Broadway)Ph.(212)874-8299.Your are welcome to 'our' new club!"
• New York: M Carey writes" sw corner of washington sq park,, fordham manhattan campus about w 60th st, just south of lincoln center on far side of green over looking a cement wall which blocks cross street- two tables secluded perfect setting for player who stealsm pieces off the board."
• New York: Arthur Berger writes "In Queens (Forest Hills) there's lots of outdoor speed chess at McDonald Park, right near the Forest Hills subway station."
• New York: Jonathan Corbblah writes "There is a park in Harlem on 141st St and St Nicholas avenue with a few tables, mostly blitz. In Brooklyn , NY there is a park nicknamed Mount Olympus on Eastern Parkway across the street from the Museum where you can find dozens of games 24/7 being played. "
• New York: Staten Island: CarminesCarnage writes "Every Monday night 7:30 PM. Holy Child Church. Arden Ave and Amboy Rd. Staten Island Chess Club.
• New York: Kenny from Harlem writes "140th st and St. Nicholas Ave -- Chess players are here daily throughout the warm weather months."
• New York: Kenny from Harlem writes "135th st and 5th Ave --Chess boards set up by a person selling flowers on this corner. Popular during the warm weather months."
• New York: Kenny from Harlem writes "121st and Madison Ave --Chess players are here throughout the warm weather months."
• New York: Kenny from Harlem writes "146st & Bradhurst Ave --Chess players meet here Mondays through Saturdays during the Winter months"
• New York: Seabeaking writes "Well in a way the Bankers' chess Leaague lets you play with a one time fee anyone cansubmit a teamm in new york."
• New York: Queens: Tom Panelas writes: "One thing that can be added to it is this place in Queens: http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=3487"
  

North Carolina:

• Asheville:, Chris Holroyd ("isolani" on ICCwrites) "(tourist city in the western mountains) "The Mystic Eye", a coffee shop on Lexington Ave. in the downtown district, harbors chessplayers. Most anytime you can pick up a game there. "

Ohio:

• Niles: Scott writes "Niles is in eastern ohio DJ's Lounge, 619 federal st. we give new meaning to blitz chess."

Oregon:

• Eugene: Sean Cole writes "These sites are great for dropping by and grabbing a quick game or three. Wednesdays at the Erb Memorial Union at the University of Oregon. Starts approx. at 6 P.M. Website is http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~chess Saturdays at the Cafe Paradiso on Broadway and Olive. Starts approx. at 1 P.M. Mondays at the Lane County library on 13th and Olive. Starts approx. at 5 P.M. Thursdays at South Eugene High School on 19th and Patterson. Enter front doors of school. Starts approx. at 6:30 P.M.(During school year) There has also been several chess players who have been seen playing chess at Theo's Coffee House on Charnelton and Broadway(down the Broadway from Cafe Paradiso)"
• Portland: Marino Duregon writes "Coffee Time , a cafe' where you find blitz chess players every night http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/8463123/ My current favorite place to play chess is "Coffee Time" 710 NW 21st. The atmosphere is nice and in the summer the chess players seem to come out of the woodwork to hang out there. Thurday, Friday and Saturday evenings seem to be the most chess populated times. Sometimes you find up to 8 different games going on. Some of the better players around town have started frequenting the place, but there still seems to be plenty of mediocre players who enjoy a casual game. If you want to play, but don't know anybody, ask the baristas. They can frequently point out other chess players who are hanging around. There are some sets available on site, (along with Jenga and scrabble) if you didn't want to look like a geek by carrying yours with you. You can usually just put out a set and someone will eventually come by, wanting to play. Probably the nicest thing about Coffee time is that there's usually an interesting mix of people hanging out there, and of course, you can get some good coffee too."
• Portland: Marino Duregon writes "Pioneer Courthouse Square http://www.pioneersquare.citysearch.com/1.html In Pioneer courthouse square there's a fountain, sculpture, a weather machine that predicts tomorrow's weather at noon but is worth looking at even if it's not noon. Plus some faux broken pillars with chess boards on the top which usually have a crowd watching others play chess."
• Portland Bruce Peterson writes "If you're in Portland on a Thursday night and want to play chess, sign up for the Portland chess club's Thursday night blitz tournament. You get to play evernybody twice (once as black, once as white) and there are usually 2 or 3 masters there. I generally hang out there Thursdays. They have other stuff during the day as well, check out thier web site: http://www.aboutchess.org Thanks for such a great site!"

Pennsylvania:

• Wynnewood: Dan Heisman writes "The Main Line Juniors Club, which currently meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 2-4 PM at the PennWynne Library in Wynnewood, PA "
• Philadelphia: sweeps writes "Rittenhouse Square on Walnut St."
• Lebanon: Marc Miller writes: "Hi Bill ; An informal chess club meets at the Allen Theater Coffee House in Annville Pennsylvania every Tuesday night at about 7:00 . Everybody who shows up gets to play , and its totally free of charge . The food there is
  pretty good also."
• Pittsburgh Jonathan Fry writes "There is a coffeeshop on East Carson and 14th St. in the South Side called "The Beehive" where casual chess games are played regularly in the evenings. "
  

South Carolina:

• Chapel Hill: Justin Lessler writes "Wednesday nights at the Skylight Exchange on Rosemary Street. Sometimes is a lecture at 7pm on a historic game and people usually start playing around 8pm. This is also open mic night...so be prepared for an intersting mix of folks."

Tennessee:

• Memphis: Greg Krog, Jr writes "Also at Bartlett Book Center & Cafe at Bartlett Blvd and Stage Rd in Bartlett, TN (a Memphis suburb)"
• Memphis: Greg Krog, Jr writes "Members of our club also hang out at the Southland Mall Barber Shop, on Shelby Drive in the Whitehaven area of Memphis."
• Nashville: jwheeler writes: "...in Nashville,The Bongo Java on Belmont Blvd. Bongo Java is a coffee bar/cafe....even though there is a Chess center right down the same road...Bongos is the place to pick up a game anytime and thats where most of the stronger players hang out or frequent"

Texas:

• Arlington Curtis writes "Barnes & Noble at 934 E. "Copeland Rd, Wed 7-10 pm, mostly
  blitz players; bookstore reserves tables for them
• Galveston: TrishFG writes "The cafe and coffehouse Rock n Java...only place to play chess"
• Galveston: ChessStud2000 writes "It is a place in Galveston called "The Strand". There is a huge chess set kind of like the one you had your picture taken in in Austria that people gather at and either have a few games or just talk and walk around."
• Fort Worth: Lance Jordan writes "They play at borders book store @ 820 and hulen st.  7-10 pm every monday"
• Austin: Brenda Hardesty writes "Monday nights, 6:45 PM to about 9:30 PM. Dobie Mall Food Court, next to the University of Texas campus. 50 cents to play, with small prizes for the winners"
• Grapevine: JungleStar writes "Chess is being play each monday night at Barnes and Nobles at 7:00 pm."
  
• Austin: Brenda Hardesty writes" Thursday nights, 6:30 PM to 10 PM, TexPresso Coffee Shop, corner of William Cannon and Brodie Streets, in southwest Austin"
• Austin: WishMeLuck writes " The ace chess club meets at the intelecom building on 1300 w. koenig. the kids event is from 4-6, entry fee one dollar. the adults is from 7-10, entry fee about five dollars, depending on whether it is rated or not."
• Dallas: JDoss writes "The Richardson Barnes and Nobles"
• San Antonio: TeamTalon writes "The San Antonio, Texas, International Airport is a great place to hangout and play chess. Parking is by the hour, but I've played for about 10 hours for 5 bucks. Ask any cabbie for directions to the cab stand near the American Airlines terminal. It's an outdoor, covered area with 3 to 4 games going at any given time. They'll play for fun or for money. Non-cabbies are treated very well, so don't worry about "invading their territory". "
• Wichita Falls: Bahasa writes "Chess is played informally at Cigars, Tobacco, Etc. located at 4208 Kemp Blvd. Hours are Tues. through Thurs. 8am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 8am-8pm. (940) 691-2347 www.ctetc.com"

Virginia:

• MissB writes "I know of a pub in VA but I can't find the address right now. When I find it I'll give it to you.". (We anxiously await.)
• Norfolk .Downtown: Adrice writes "Waterside Mall, 1st floor, open food court area; every Sunday afternoon between the hours of 1:00 pm. until about 8:00 pm., or closing. Waterside is situate along the Elizabeth River overlooking the Portsmouth Harbor and Naval Shipyard. Chess at Waterside is informal, visitors are welcome, spectators are currious, anyone can play; it's not a chess club, just a great public meeting place in a maritime setting (much like Baltimore's Inner Harbor) where enthusiasts can enjoy chess among a variety of personalities, playing styles, and abilities."

West Virginia:

• Moorefield: Al Knowledge writes "School of Chess Knowledge. Located at the bridge in Moorefield at the "Big" white house, they meet on Weds 7:00- 11:00 an on weekends after 1:00 pm. Look around for a Guy Named " Valentine". Bring boards, clocks, friends."

Wisconsin:

• Racine: Chaturanga1 writes "In Racine, WI on the west side of Racine there is a center called the John Bryant Center. Right by the center is a quiet park. This is a great place for chess and in my opinion it is the best place for casual chess in Racine."
• Madison: John Kane writes "Hi! There is a place to play chess in Madison, the Capitol of Wisconsin, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. It is the Memorial Union, the student union building located at 800 Langdon Street along the shores of beautiful Lake Mendota. The best times are Friday and Saturday afternoons. During the summer, you will catch us playing blitz outside on the Memorial Union terrace, overlooking Lake Mendota. All are welcome!"

Washington:

• Bellevue: Good-BadandUgly writes "Mall chess. Large pieces interior of mall food court at crossroads mall 156th ave. and n.e. 8th. Can bring own chess board Games usually going also sign up list to play at big board with large floor pieces."
• Bellevue: Chris Ashton writes "Best place to play chess in Seattle: Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. Every day till close."
• Poulsbo: Erik von Werlhof, writes "I used to play at a place called the "Poulsbohemian" coffee shop. Last I remember it was on Tuesday nights and all the local chess fiends would come from miles around. Played a lot of fun games there."
• Seattle: Scott Mason writes: "Crossroads Mall has a big chess set in the mall. People play there daily from 6am until the mall closes (9pm Mon-Thurs,11pm Fri/Sat, 6pm Sun). Players also bring in sets and play at tables next to the big set. Player strength ranges from beginner to Master. (Usually a couple of masters show up on Friday night and one usually on Sat). "
• Seattle: Scott Mason writes "Third Place Books in Lake Forest (N. Seattle) has a large chess set that people play on during open hours. (it is in a food court). However, Crossroads (already listed) is better. :)"
• Seattle: Chris Ashton writes "Best place to play bug in Seattle: 6pm Fridays, University of Washington, 4th floor of the Sieg building."
• Tacoma: Good-BadandUgly writes "A cybercafe in Tacoma http://www.bathcrestofseattle.com/Cybercafe_Tacoma.html The location is in 325 E. 25th ST. 98421. The big set is 5' x 5' 16" high king, imported. Play me there and win a free latte' if you win. for some it is when you win. Thanks again" (picture)
  

Washington D.C:

• OnTheEdge writes "Dupont Circle is the main place for pickup games. Mostly after work on weekdays and most of the day on weekends. "
• OnTheEdge writes "Lafayette Square by the White House also has chess tables, but games are mostly lunch hour it seems."
• OnTheEdge writes "The US Chess Center is located at 15th & M Streets NW. Open in the evenings, but don't expect to find pickup games. Go to see the US Chess Hall of Fame and Museum. Call for hours at (202) 857-4922 before going."

Australia:

• Sydney: Amiel R Rosario writes "Hyde Park...- open air, sometimes you get masters who are tourists. The other day we even had Rogers himself (who was doing a shoot for an ABC programme) It's free, plenty of friendly people, open all hours - 7 days a week. And if it gets too dark we can always go into the famous Centrepoint building. Just one warning - lots of kibitzers!!!" Stewart Reuben adds "There is a giant chess set put out at lunch time at Hyde Park"
• Sydney: Wodan writes "By the way... don't under any circumstances forget to mention a place called Long Nose Point in Birchgrove/Sydney. It's a tiny park with a little monument for the aborigines who once had their home there. It's just lovely. You overlook the Sidney harbour, seeing the Harbour Bridge, there's a ferry pier."
• Perth: rexdoggydog writes: Fremantle has a giant chess set which is avalable if booked. It is in the park infront of the main enterence of Myer Fremantle.

Austria:

• Salzburg, Polly Wright writes Café Mozart. I can't remember what street it's on, but it's a coffee and pastry place where they play a lot of chess on the second floor. A very friendly group of people who made this American female player feel at home. I haven't been there since 1989 so I'm not sure if the place is still there, or if they still play chess there.
• Salzburg: The big chess pieces in Kapitelplatz was a perfect place to play chess and find out about the chess cafes.
• Vienna: Peter writes "Donaupark: there is a public (big) chess board"
• Zell-am-See: "Kev McCarthy writes "Found a good outside board on the lakeside near the train station at Zell-am-See in Austria recently...beautiful scenery and a fair few locals every afternoon to lock horns with."

Belgium:

• Brussels: johan devos writes "Lots of chess at the Greenwich Cafe in Brussels (near the Beurs/Bourse metro station) Lots of good players too (with some asking money) (zzandzzegge)"
• Brussels: Ornett Stork writes "Nice website you have. Although I am from Holland I know a nice chesspub in Brussels. It's called Greenwich in the kartuizerstraat and it's situated near the bourse (and Grand Market.)"
• Gent: lenthep writes "cafe 'dambert' at the 'korenmarkt' "

Bahrain

• Budiya:usnavy writes: its called Escpallion Coffee shop, in Budiya Bahrain. its' where I go to play speed chess pretty strong players but only on weekends

Bolivia:

• La Paz: maury writes "In La Paz they play in the sports stadium'
• Cochabamba: maury adds "In Cochabamba they play in La Association Deportiva"
• Santa Cruz: maury continues "In La Paz they also play El Stadium as well in Equipetrol."

Bulgaria:

• Bulgaria: Terry Rudd writes "On a visit, in '84, to Bulgaria, I seem to recollect seeing a massive chess-board laid out on the side-walk of the promenade of the Black Sea, at a holiday resort, and this is where my memory is to be really stretched. As far as I can recall, the place was called ZLETSKI PIASSCU, spelling not absolutely certain to be accurate. Two elderly gentlemen were playing, on raised seats either side of the 'pitch' and youths from the largish crowd, actually man-handled the pieces according to instructions, and what I do recall most definitely is the concerted buzz of appreciation, not applause, that came from the crowd, but strangely, a few seconds after the completion of the move as if the obviously knowledgeable spectators had jointly realised the strategy behind the move. Moves were very infrequent as each move was planned so very carefully and there was no evidence of any timing devices. I never saw the end of a game, I moved further down beach side walk as it was raining at the time, a warm shower that didn't deter either players or onlookers."

Canada:

• Abbortford: Rosemary writes "Abbortford Mall has the big pieces to play on"
• Calgary: Rosemary writes "Words books and Capp. (coffee shop) on 17 th ave. and 17th st. S.W. Calgary I know the owners and place very well. A real good place to game and hang to meet people and have lots of laughs. Open all day for fun at chess and other board games."
• Calgary: Rosemary writes "Words books and Capp. (coffee shop) on 17 th ave. and 17th st. S.W. Calgary I know the owners and place very well. A real good place to game and hang to meet people and have lots of laughs. Open all day for fun at chess and other board games."
• Montreal: Mistifie writes "There is a place call the Baggamon on Ste Catherine street corner Berri, very popular place good players ( rating about 2100 and up! ,There are Blitzs tourneys every saturday night!) (must pay)"
• Montreal: Mistifie writes "There is also on Ste Catherine street near the Beaudry metro, I don't remenber the street corner, it's call Le Spécialiste ( good players 1600 to 2000 and up. There are Blitzs tourneys every friday night!) those 2 places you have to pay to play.
• Montreal: Mistifie writes "The places that I will gave you now are free. Complexe guy Favreau on the second floor its on Renée Levesque corner St laurent. ( Rarely players higher than 2000.)"
• Montreal: Mistifie writes "In the summer there are players at the Parc Lafontaine (Sherbrooke street corner Papineau, Its a big park so you have to find the players!!! There are near the house were you can drink water.)
• Montreal: Mistifie writes "There are more places but I don't know the streets names. I go there, that's all."
• Ottawa: Maelstrums writes "There's are guys with a huge board in the main square off rideau street, there are usually some people milling about looking for games"
• Sherbrooke: Quebec: Christian Maltais writes: "In Sherbrooke, there's a small café: Le presse-boutique every Monday nights and Friday nights people from all strengths play mostly blitz..."
• Toronto: Tom Panelas writes "In front of the church on Queen Street between Church and Bond."
• Vancouver, B.C. Rosemary writes "Park Royal Mall in west Van has the big pieces set up in the Mall for the pubic to play on. At Myles and Beans on Sunday afternoons on Kingsway Ave. in Burnaby, B.C. tournaments"
• Vancouver, BC: andres from estonia writes: 'all the good players go to "the end cafe" on commercial drive. lots of strong masters and experts show up, some A and B players too. best nights are thursday thru sunday, but also you have a couple of woodpushers that show up the rest of the week. the players start showing up usually between 7 and 9 pm. in the summer there is also games outside the vancouver art gallery, but the level of play is pretty weak and nobody uses clocks.'
• Vancouver, B.C. Jim writes: For the past couple of years, chess hustlers have been hanging out next to the Art Gallery. It's been getting a lot of attention this year and is the place to watch the best in town duke it out. It's free and the cities engineering crew haven't been hassling the hustlers yet, but it's coming, it always does. On warm days there is sometimes 30 or 40 people watching and playing. Human comedy at its finest. 
  
  

Denmark:

• Copenhagen: Erik Hedegård writes "Sometimes there are chessplayers in the middle of the main pedestrian street called "Strøget" in the central of Copenhagen. Often they play blitz for money, but it's always fun to look at, and you can play too if you want to."

England:

• London: Stewart Reuben writes "Chess is no longer played at the King's Head in London. You can
  find it at the Durham Castle, London W2."
• London: Stewart Reuben writes "Broadgate, by Liverpool Street Station in London there are giant
  chess sets put out every lunch-time."
• London: David Osler writes "Another place in London is the Fox Reformed wine bar in Stoke Newington Church Street, where there is regular chess and backgammon, especially weekends. It's on the 73 bus route from the centre of town."
• Hastings: Stewart Reuben writes "George Street. There is a Giant chess board and the set can be put out there."
• Leeds: Stewart Reuben writes "On the steps of the Town Hall."
• Hastings: Tim Spanton writes: A pub called The Pig In Paradise (also known as The Palace Bars) in Hastings, East Sussex, has chess sets behind the bars all year round and is especially popular with chess players from all over the world during the two-three weeks of the annual Hastings International Congress over the New Year

France:

• Paris: Luxembourg Park, near the North West corner. Tables don't always exist so people put there boards and clocks between chairs. Big turnout.
• Paris: Leeloo writes "Cafe called 'Le Cloitre', 19 rue St Jacques in the 5th Quarter by Notre-Dame Cathedral. Lot of tough players."
• Paris: Suresh C.G writes "When I was a student in Paris (nearly 20 years ago!!), I used to haunt a chess café in Paris called "Chez Max", near Porte d'Orleans. The street name I forgot (it was something like Rue d'Edureil, I think..) Would you have any clue about this place? I have such fond memories of the café.... I live in India and I have been wanting to get in touch with this place for quite some time. "
• Paris Polly Wright writes: Le Damier de L'Opera, 7 rue Lafayette, Paris is a wonderful chess shop with lots of books, and chess sets. The owner speaks English quite well, and will give you a list of all the chess clubs in Paris. The list includes and addresses and phone numbers. Unfortunately I didn't discover the store until late in my trip so I didn't get to go to any of the clubs on the list. When you're traveling with a non-chess playing husband, and you have limited time left in a city, chess club tours take a backseat to museums, and churches.
  

Germany:

• Bad Woerishofen: Tim Spanton writes: "Just come back from Bad Woerishofen in Bavaria where the small spa town has FOUR outdoor sets near the children's playground and boules pitch beside the kurhaus."
• Berlin: Alex Levy writes "I accidentally discovered Cafe Voltaire while staying at the hotel next door (the Charlottenhoff). Chess is informal and mostly 3 minute blitz. The players are strong, friendly and many speak English. Action starts fairly late, at about 9:30-10 PM. Nice atmosphere and quite close to one of Berlin's best chess stores, whose name and location, however, I've forgotten. Oh, yes, almost forgot! Food and coffee are quite good also. I was able to avoid most of the museums, galleries, and whatever tourists do in Berlin, as late night chess made it impossible to wake up in the morning."
• Cologne: Tim Jake Gluckman writes "There are chess cafes in Germany too e.g. in Cologne where I live. It's at Limburger str.23, 50672 Cologne, and is open afternoons and evenings. Backgammon is played there too. But you may note that nearly every modern Kneipe (pub) has chess et, cards, draughts etc so one can play chess wherever assuming one has a partner. Sth that you won't find in most other countries in the world,... Ciao"
• Cologne: Fabrice writes "The "Grünfeld" Bar on the Aachener Straße is a great Place to play. Good and cheap beer, free boards and clocks. Great athmosphere."
• Munich: LadyDi tells you: There is a cafe in munich called Schachburg. Before it was known as Schellingsalon.

Greece:

• Patmos Island: Mazetakos writes "Greece, Patmos Island, Georgy's Beach Bar at Groikos beach June-September mostly 'amateurs'"
• Athens: turnpike writes "Exarhia Square, BLITZ Cafe"
• Athens: Takis Gor writes: "Hello from Athens-Greece.'Panellinion Cafe', Mavromihali Street, beside the University of Chemistry, Athens. Strong players, don't be surprised if you meet GM Kotronias there!"
• Thessaloniki: turnpike writes "A chess cafe that also maintains a chessclub, GMs hang out there among others, and they have computers too, to log on ICC from there. It is called Diahroniko, is on a street next to Papafi Str. ask xroniko for details."

Holland:

• Amsterdam: A cafe called "Het Hok" has a lot of Chess and Backgammon. Trojga adds "Cafe Het Hok Korte Leidsedwarsstraat near Leidseplein."
• Amsterdam: talpa writes "in Amsterdam you have Chesshouse "Gambit" at the Bloemgracht, with a lot of good chess possibilities" Trojga adds "Cafe 'Gambiet' on the Bloemgracht #20"
• Amsterdam: Henk Cramer writes "Max Euwe Plein in Amsterdam has a big outdoor chessboard. Always in use with a lot of kibbitzers around."
• Arnhem: Alex van der Heijden writes "First I want to thank you for all the work you have been doing, and still are, I hope, in order to maintain this handy website! It's a very nice thought that when one is thinking: "hey, I wish I had a list of chess-cafes around the world, that would be nice... Then I could go and visit some of them," and, hey again, there it is! In the place where I live luckily there is one very cosy chess hangout. It's the Cafe Van den Brink (pronounced somewhat like "vaughan-dan-brink") and its located at Nieuwstad 66 (do not try to pronounce that..!) in Arnhem in The Netherlands. Or Holland, as it is called in your list. Most evenings, there are a handful of people playing chess. Closed on Sundays, much to my regret. The atmosphere is relaxed, laid-back and open-minded. It's the sort of place where you can talk to one another, about any subject, conceivable or inconceivable, with quiet music in the background and some nice beer, or coffee, in front of you. Smoking is not so much allowed as it is obliged. Newspapers available, only in Dutch, unfortunately. The cafe also offers a very lively bridge-scene."
• The Hague: Willem Broekman writes "You can play chess in what is called " Schaakcafe En Passant" It is a cafe where you can play every evening from Thursday till Sunday. See the website http://home.hetnet.nl/~en-passant/"
• Utrecht: Trojga writes "Good chesscafe Cafe Ledig Erf, Tolsteegbrug 3 (at the end of Oude Gracht)

Hungary:

• Budapest: jenifer writes "They play chess in a park by nepstadion in Budapest"
• Budapest: jenifer adds "and one on the buda side by the marxist cafe"

Iceland:

• Reykjavik: Petur Jonsson writes "In the downtown area there is a pub named "Grandrokk" where all the tables have a chess board pattern and where there are chess pieces (nice heavily weighted wooden pieces actually) and chess clocks are available for the asking at the bar. The place is a bit seedy, but it is a hangout for a number of GMs and IMs. In fact there have been tournaments there with about a dozen GMs playing (Icelanders, Englishmen, Slavs, Hungarians etc.). If you want to play, there is always someone there who is willing to take you on. The only problem with this place is that the chess there is crushingly strong for patzers (like myself). This pub also sponsors a chess team that plays in the Icelandic chess club competition under the same name as the pub, or 'Grandrokk'."

India:

• Calcutta: MohanP writes "Deshapriya park"

Ireland:

• Dublin: GreenFord writes "Temple bar, meeting house square open-air blitz from 2.:30 onwards every sunday in the Summer"

Liechtenstein:

• Vaduz: Tim Spanton, London writes "There is an outdoor chess set on the main square - correction: the only square - in the capital Vaduz. There is also a nine men's morris set, which I believe may be called mühlespiel in German (the local language)."

Mexico:

• Tlaxcala: Héctor Corona writes "I received the newsletter of Chessville and I would like to tell you that in Tlaxcala we have two open places where chess is played: The first is situated in Tlaxcala city. There in "La Plaza San Salvador" several chessplayers gather all the weekends. One can find many childeren and some adults (once in a while some masters go there). The second is situated in Apizaco, Tlax. and is called "El Jardín del Ajedrez" (The Garden of the Chess). There on weekends too one can find chess players (some of them are strong players). I hope this information can be useful for you."
• México City: Brian Watkins writes "On the west edge of the Alameda Central park there are frequently hundreds (yes, hundreds) of chess players between 18:00 and 22:00 or even later."
• Mexico City: Armando Acevedo writes (with the help of Alta Vista translator) "In the flank of the Central Tree-lined avenue that dá towards the National Lottery, in the Corner that forms the streets of Av. Hidalgo and Dr. Mora, is the Cultural Institute " Jose Martí ", in who from the year of 1980 an enthusiastic pillar of chess exists that is installed in the " alley of the art ". It faces is the station M. Hidalgo of the Meter. The chess players meet of Monday through Friday of the 10:00 hs until the 16:00 hs and Saturdays of 10:00 hs to 15:00hs. Generally after these hours, when the Cultural Institute is closed " Jose Martí ", the chess players go to the Park Solidarity to continue playing. The chess players also meet in the Park Solidarity when the center is closed on holidays. "
• Mexico City: Armando Acevedo writes (with the help of Alta Vista translator) "The Bookstore Gandhi is located in Chimalistac in the Av.Miguel Angel of Quevedo 134, to average block of the Av. University and near the station of meter M.Angel de Quevedo. It faces is a commercial center with an ample one and economic area of parking. In the cafeteria of this place they meet of Monday to Sunday daily, at all hours but mainly from the 17:00 hs and until the 23:00hs, a nourished group of chessplayers that play slight games. The Bookstore Gandhi by a reasonable tariff of $8,00 by all the day puts board and the chess."
• Mexico City: Armando Acevedo writes (with the help of Alta Vista translator) "In the Forest of Chapultepec, next to the lake and before the House of the Lake of the UNAM, is an old rock of chess players who meet all the days between 10:00 and 11:00 hours and until the 17:00 hours that are when they close the forest. Sometimes they meet up to fifty chess players."
• Mexico City: Armando Acevedo writes (with the help of Alta Vista translator) "You can attend the Seat of the Solidarity, located to a flank now of the Central Tree-lined avenue (course to the Monument of the Revolution) in where they reunite a nourished group of chessplayers, Monday to Saturday between 11:00 and 18:00 hours. There is a tarp to lodge the chess club, is coffee and great enthusiasm."
• San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas: Brian Watkins writes "There are often a few casual chess players from Europe, Mexico and North America in the evening at El Puente on Real de Guadalupe. I wouldn't expect to meet any strong opponents there.

New Zeland:

• Christchurch: Ardith El-Kareh writes "Giant chess set in Cathedral Square. I think anyone can pick up a game there (at least that's how it was the last time I actually played a game there...in 1994, but from the look of this picture I found on the web: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianlloyd/35135025/in/set-845541/
  nothing seems to have changed)."

Norway:

• Oslo: SJ64 writes " You have no Norwegian chess hangouts or clubs?! Please add Oslo Schakselskap, Norway's biggest chess club, open all days 18:00-23:00. Address: Oslo, Bogstadvn. 30 6th floor. For a chess hangout in Oslo try Cafe Sjakk Matt (yes it means Cafe Chess Mate) near the City Hall"

Puerto Rico:

• San Juan: KHammett writes "McDonalds, or any fast food restaurant, that's how it goes here in Puerto Rico. We play at the McDonalds located at Roosevelt Road"
• San Juan: Robert Arnold writes "Puerto Rican players hang out daily on two tables at Borders Books in Plaza Las Americas mall. There the top players including frequently masters and the PR Champion play both casual and speed chess. Large crowds including some sexy latinas watch when the play turns to speed chess. Never saw that at my club."
• Raul writes: Website:http://www.puertoricoesajedrez.com This is the national website that has upcoming tournaments, anouncements, results of all chess involved competitions in Puerto Rico and most important international events. It also have the national champions of each category and is updated frequently. It also has links to other Puerto Rico sites and international tournaments. There are some pictures of the Olympiad and national events. It also has some games tat have commentary of GM Alonso Zapata. It is in spanish and has many, many things.

Spain:

• Barcelona: Dennis Dongart writes "I have been playing chess with some nice guys for a couple of nights in PLAZA DE CATALUNYA (Go from the beach up The Rambla and on the west side of the first square they are). And they told me that I could always come and play with them because this was their office!"
• Eddie writes "Ciudadella on Menorca play chess in the wooded square by the bus station..then get beat at "boules" by the old guys!! (menorca is the island ciudadella is on it)"

Sweden:

• Stockholm: Cokehead writes: "Kungsträdgården, in the heart of central Stockholm" Olle adds: "Kungsträdgården is a park in central downtown Stockholm. There are two open space chess places (i.e. big pieces moved with both hands)."

Switzerland:

• Lugano: qaw writes "A chess board in piazza della Riforma...another one near the lake!"
• Luzern: I remember a big chess set where they played chess. Let me know if you know more. Maybe this was really Interlocken. I'm not sure. It should be near the bridge.
• Geneva: Gary Gillespie writes "Ihe outdoor chess boards are on the grounds of the Universite des Blbliotheque. They are near the left end of the Monument de la Reformation, very close to the intersection of the Rue de la Croix and Platz Neuve. Buses/trams 12 and 23 stop at the Platz, right in front of the gate leading to the grounds of the University and the chess boards. Buses 3 and 5 stop just around the corner on the Rue de la Croix.
• Berne: Renger van Nieuwkoop writes "Here are two sites where you can play chess in the open: Bundeshausplatz (in front of the parliament buildings)
  In front of the Casion. Greetings from Switzerland"
• Zurich: Naouel writes "I was in Zurich two years ago. I found a park on top of a hill where there is outdoor chess on large boards that you can walk on. The pieces are kept in big boxes. I remember that there were several of those chess boards. I can't remember the name of the park but I know that it was mentioned in one of my guidebooks. It was a very nice and peaceful place."
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Tahiti:

• Papeete: Adam Alain writes "hello, Si vous aimez les blitz, il existe un club d'échecs à Papeete, la capitale de l'île de Tahiti (french polynesia) dénommé "mike's chess club". Il est situé dans un parking de la rue des Remparts derrière l'agence aérienne " ZOOLAND".

Thailand:

• Ko Chang: Wodan writes "How about lonely beach? You have to bring your board but the hangout is just marvelous, I've seen it. really."
• Bangkok: Kai Tuorila writes "Bangkok Chess Club will move its Friday evening meetings on January 2001 to new location: O'Reillys Irish Pub (62/1-4 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand). The meeting times are still on Fridays from 7 p.m. until the closing of the restaurant. Our old venue Blue Lakes Restaurant (Sukhumvit Soi 23 (opposite of Tai-Pan Hotel)) will start to host chess evenings on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. onwards. For more info about the chess in Thailand e-mail to: thailandchess@hotmail.com"

Yugoslavia:

• Havar. On the main street on or near a bridge. I know this from before the breakup of Yugoslavia. It could be very different now. Let me know.

Athough some sites have membership fees, I don't list a site if it requires a membership. I do sometimes list sites with one time charges. At this time I have started putting in links. I also put in e-mail addresses if you need more site information so that people. This policy may change. I cannot be very sure that these events are still happening since they are not natural, but instead are sponsored events.

U.S.

Arizona:

• Tucson: anora writes "In Tucson on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 11 am at Borders Bookstore on Oracle Road is a tourney. Games are 30 minutes. No entry fee, just gift certifs as prizes, but a nice place to meet players"

California:

• Arcata (Humbolt County): Riley Hughes writes " Monday 6PM. Conference Room of the Arcata Branch Library, 11th and F Streets, James Bauman 707-822-7619" "UPDATE: Tuesday 6PM Juniors, 7PM Adults at the new Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway James Bauman at 707-822-7619"
• Berkeley: Riley Hughes writes " Fridays, 7:15 p.m.. Berkeley City Club. 2315 Durant. A. Glasscoe 510-652-5324"
• Burlingame: Riley Hughes writes " Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.. Burlingame Lions Club. 990 Burlingame Ave. Scott Wilson 650-355-9402. E-Mail: info@BurlingameChessClub.com. "
• Campbell: Riley Hughes writes " KOLTY CHESS CLUB. Thursdays 7-11:30 p.m.. Campbell Comm Ctr. Winchester/W.Campbell. F. Leffingwell . home:408 732-5188 .. work: 408 526-7090. email: fleffing@cisco.com"
• Carmel: Riley Hughes writes " Randall Swanson 408-626-6113"
• Carmichael: Riley Hughes writes " Monday 6-10 p.m.. Mission Oaks Senior Citizens Ctr.. 4701 Gibbons. For more info: 916-972-0336"
• Chico: Riley Hughes writes " Thursdays 7-11 p.m.. Mtn Mike's Pizza. 1722 Mangrove Avenue. Barry Nelson 916-873-3107"
• Davis: Riley Hughes writes " Thurs 7 p.m.. Hunt Hall UCD, RM 241. Dave Johnson 916-756-2752"
• Fremont/Newark: Riley Hughes writes " Fridays 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.. Newark Coffee Company. 39279 Cedar Blvd. Newark, CA. Hans Poschmann 510-656-8505.
• Fresno: Riley Hughes writes " Mondays 6-11 p.m.. Carls Jr.. 3820 N. Cedar Ave.. D. Wajckus 209-252-4484"
• Livermore: Riley Hughes writes " Fridays 7-12 p.m.. C. Pigg 510-447-5067"
• Madera: Riley Hughes writes " Thursdays 7:00pm. Carls Jr.. Madern Ave & Hwy 99. Bill Hicks 209-675-3094"
• Marysville-Yuba-City: Riley Hughes writes " Wednesday, 6:30-11:00 p.m.. Carl´s Jr, Marysville. Tom Giertych 916-671-1715"
• Merced: Riley Hughes writes " Central Calif CC. Friday 6:30 p.m.. Merced Mall Food Court. Dave Humpal 209-722-0764"
• Modesto: Riley Hughes writes " Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Doctor's Hospital (Cafeteria). 1441 Florida Avenue. John Bernard 209-785-7895"
• Monterey: Riley Hughes writes " Open daily except Mon.. 430 Alvarado St.. Ted Yudacufski 408-646-8730"
• Monterey: Rosemary writes "there is a chess club in Monterey, California, not to far from the famous Cannery
  Row. An older building but some good players there. I believe West Point Navy is located. At least I did have a couple of games with a retired Captain and his friend."
• Mt. Shasta: Riley Hughes writes " Wednesday 7:00 p.m.. George Washington Manor. Dick Bolling 530-926-3608"
• Oroville: Riley Hughes writes " YMCA Chess Club. Bill Bovet 916-533-8432"
• Palo Alto: Riley Hughes writes " Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.. Terman Community Center, Rm 33. Arastradero Road. Richard Koepcke, 650-964-2640"
• Porterville: Riley Hughes writes " Wednesday 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church. Corner of Henderson & Indiana. Hans Borm 209-784-3820"
• Richmond: Riley Hughes writes " Fridays 5 p.m.. Richmond Library. 26th & MacDonald"
• Roseville: Riley Hughes writes " Monday 6-10 p.m.. 1050 Melody Lane #6. Allan Goff 916-723-8073"
• Sacramento: Riley Hughes writes " (River City Chess Club) Wednesdays 6-10 p.m.. Senior Citizens Ctr. 915-27th St.. John McCumisky 916-444-3133. jmc-1mc@pacbell.net. "
• Salinas: Riley Hughes writes " Mondays 5 p.m.. Carl's Jr.. 1061 N. Davis Road. Duncan Oxley. San Anselmo: Tuesday 7 p.m.. Round Table Pizza, Red Hill Shopping Center. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Jim Mickle 415-457-2719"
• Chris Bennett writes "There is also a chessclub at Balboa park. There is a membership fee of 50 cents for the day, or one dollar for a year. The club is in a building near the horseshoe pits and always has players there. Wednesday is Blitz night, but any game can be played at anytime. Bring yourown board, etc.."
• Gotmilk writes "The Mechanics Institute, 57 Post St". Mr Comfortably numb adds "Northern California's most premier chess club. It's open from 10am-11pm everyday except Thanksgiving and Christmas, maybe New Year's too, I'd have to check. Anyway, fifty boards and four computers with the Net await the chess enthusiast on the fourth floor. Members can check out one of the thousands of chess books in the library. Tuesday nights is rated chess, Wednesday nights blitz tourney. Occasional weekend events and International tournies are offered too. Yermolinsky is the house GM. They have a website, http://www.milibrary.org, check it out."
• San Jose: Riley Hughes writes " Tue & Fri, Noon-4 p.m.. Willows Senior Center. 2175 Lincoln Avenue. Jerry Marshall 408-267-1574"
• San Leandro: Riley Hughes writes " Sat, 4-8 PM. Everybody's Bagel Shop. 1099 MacArthur Blvd.. Between Dutton & Estudillo, right next to the 580 Freeway. San Leandro"
• Santa Clara: Riley Hughes writes " 2d Sat. each month. 2:15-6:15 p.m.. Mary Gomez Park. F. Sierra 408-241-1447"
• Santa Cruz: Riley Hughes writes " S. Kangas 408-464-0202"
• Santa Rosa: Riley Hughes writes " Tuesdays 6-10:45 p.m.. Sonoma Coffee Company. 521 4th Street. Keith Halonen 707-578-6125. also. Saturday (first and last of each month) 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Adult and Youth Chess Club of Sonoma County. Rincon Valley Library Conference Room. 6950 Montecito Blvd., Santa Rosa CA. Mike Haun 707- 538-8157, haunmj@aol.com."
• Stockton: Riley Hughes writes " Fridays 7 p.m.. St Andrews Church. 4910 Claremont. Ed Auerbach 209-464-7242"
• Sunnyvale: Riley Hughes writes " LERA. Tuesdays, 8 p.m.. Lockheed Rec Ctr. Ken Stone 408-629-5530"
• Tracy: Riley Hughes writes " Jimmy Plumb 209-832-5151. Tulare. Tuesdays 6:30 pm. A&W Root Beer. 133 North J St.. Ward Forman 209-688-6386"
• Vallejo: Riley Hughes writes " Fridays 7:00 p.m. to 12 a.m.. Senior Citizens Ctr.. 333 Amador St. Frank Harris, 707-644-3004"
• Visalia: Riley Hughes writes " Wednesday 7 p.m.. Carl's Jr-Von's Ctr. Hwy 198 & Chinowth. Allan Fifield 209-734-2784"
• Woodland: Riley Hughes writes " Sundays, 3:30-9:00 pm. Senior Citizens Center. 630 Lincoln Avenue. (Corner of Lincoln and 2nd). Don Copeland, 530-666-0868"

Conneticut:

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Florida:

• St Petersburg: Don Trimble writes "Here is a chess club in Florida for you. It has a long history. The St Petersburg Chess Club 540 4th Ave. North Mon Wed Fri 1-4pm. Fri & Sun 7pm till..." http://www.stpetersburgchessclub.com
• Boca Raton: Frédéric Woodbridge, III writes "On Tuesdays evenings (6pm or so) at Sugar Sands Park, the Boca Raton Chess Club meets. It's mostly scholastic so be prepared fora little noise."
• Pompano Beach: Frédéric Woodbridge, III writes "Fridays at about 6pm or so, the Pompano Beach Chess Club meets in the
  Community Center. Don't remember the address but it's off Federal Highway (NE 6th Street?)"

Georgia:

• Scottsdale: KnightWalker writes "The Atlanta Chess Center on East Ponce de Leon is a good chess center"

Illinois:

• Kankakee: Jean Jaffe of (Kankakee Area Chess Club) writes: "Barnes and Noble book store Sunday afternoons"
• Pekin: Ron Suarez writes "The Pekin Chess Club meets on Tuesday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 at the Miller Senior Center."
• Peoria: Ron Suarez writes "The Greater Peoria Chess Federation meets on Monday nights from 7:00 - ? at the Lakeview Museum."
  

Indiana:

• Terre Haute: Steve Steppe writes "Terre Haute Adult Chess Club (free) meets 6:30-9:00 p.m. every Wednesday in the Deming Center basement, 615 Cherry St., Ssteppe@aol.com for info"

Iowa:

• Burlington: Matt Nemmers writes " In Burlington the Burlington Chess Club meet at the Continental Cafe (1414 Roosevelt Avenue) every Saturday from 2-5pm. More info at http://burlingtonchessclub.home.mchsi.com"
• Davenport: Matt Nemmers writes "the Illowa and St. Ambrose Chess Clubs meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm at St. Ambrose University on the corner of Locust and Gaines in Davenport. Details can be found on our website at http://www.quadcitychess.com We also meet at 6:30pm on Monday nights at Borders Book Store on 53rd Street in Davenport for skittles."
• Dubuque: Matt Nemmers writes "the Dubuque Chess Club meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library on the corner of 11th and Bluff Streets. Additional info can be found at http://www.dubuquechess.com or http://ourworld.cs.com/DubuqueChess. "
• Waterloo: Matt Nemmers writes "the Cedar Valley Chess Club meets at the Waterloo Public Library on Saturday mornings at 10:00am for skittles."
• Iowa City: Tom Rocklin writes "The Hawkeye Chess Club meets on the third floor of the Iowa Memorial Union on the campus of the University of Iowa on Thursday nights starting around 7:30. Informal play; all are welcome. http://www.uiowa.edu/~chess."
  
  

Louisiana

• Slidell: OrleansKnight writes "Slidell Chess Club meets every Friday Night 7 - 11 p.m. at the Slidell Cultural Center on corner of Ehrlanger St. & 4th St."
• Covington: OrleansKnight writes "Covington C.C. meets every Monday night in Mandeville, Louisiana.... I will get you some more info on that one..."
• Mandeville: OrleansKnight writes "Cajun Knights Chess Club is the Mandeville Chess Club's 'real' name. Meets every Monday night at 6 p.m. at Rally's Resturant in Mandeville, Louisiana.. You are welcome."

Maryland:

• Suitland: Derrick Roy writes "Bureua of the Census in Suitland, MD. We meet normally during 12:00 - 1:00 within the complex. We have had people that do not work for the Census Bureau be members. They receive a visitor pass to play."
• Owings Mills: Lloyd Lachow writes " Bill, There's a chess club that meets every Sunday from 3-6 pm at the Owings Mills, MD JCC. Contact me at llachow@yahoo.com for more info.

Massachusetts:

• Waltham: OldPhoenix writes: "Waltham Mass Chess club. 7ish -Midnightish. Waltham Mass IBM headquarters on Wyman Street. I93 South ex 37B 128 South to Trapelo Rd exit. Left on Trapelo first light onto Smith, Smith becomes Wyman. Park in Garage at IBM and sign in at desk. Pres. Michael Gosselin."

Missouri:

• Kansas City: Bryan Scrivener writes "Please drop in on the Westport Chess Club. We meet every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 11ish at Westport Flea Market, 817 Westport Road For more info about the club visit www.westportchessclub.org"
  

Nevada:

• Incline Village: Riley Hughes writes " Lahey Computer Co.. 865 Tahoe Blvd, #2. R. Straver 702-832-0361"
• Reno, NV: Riley Hughes writes " Sun-Thurs 6:30 p.m.. 2850 Wrondel Way, Suite D. Club: 702-827-1405. J. Weikel 702-747-1405"

New Hampshire

• Manchester: OldPhoenix writes "Time to update your Club Info page. Here we go. (Amoskeag Mills) Manchester NH chess club. St. Andrews (?) Church next to West high school off Rt I293 NH. Fridays 7pm until we drop dead from exhaustion. See ( from ICC) Chief-Justice, Frappeboy, OldPhoenix, Sea-Hawk, If, Bug, and Buxx."
• Manchester: OldPhoenix writes "Monday Night Chess at the YMCA Manchester NH ( No formal president) I293 NH to exit 5 right onto Granite, left onto Elm, YMCA on Mechanic Street Mondays 6ish-9:15 sharp. I think I'm the only ICC member"

New Jersey:

• West New York: JEF WC writes "Please add this fun chess club and chess hangout to your list in New Jersey: Capablanca Chess Club, 61st and Polk Street, New Jersey 07093. When you get to the North east corner of 61 street and Polk Street you will see an old brick FireHouse. Inside is the chess club. Every Saturday and Sunday. from 5 P.M-9:30 p.m. (sometimes they open a little later like around 5:40 p.m.) Play speed, slow,or bullet. There is a player for every affinity."

New York:

• Long Island: Joseph Amaral writes "There are 2 organized chess clubs that meet on Long Island. They are the Nassau and Freeport Chess Clubs. Perhaps you may wish to include them. Information : http://www.webcom.com/timm/welcome.html"
• New York: Joseph Amaral writes "Manhattan Chess Club -46th Street between 8th and 9th Marshall Chess Club (founded by Frank Marshall) -10th Street between 5th and 6th Street http://www.nystar.com/marshall. Both clubs allow at least 1 free visit by a non-member. Both wonderful places to visit on a vacation; the walls drip with history. The Manhattan Chess Club also has a well-stocked bookstore." Arthur Berger adds "The Manhattan Chess Club has definitely moved. I think it is now in the Hotel New Yorker at 8th Ave and 34th St." (see next note)
• Manhattan: Arthur Berger writes "The Manhattan Chess Club and its bookstore have gone out of business, but chess is alive in Greenwich Village. Guests are welcome at the Marshall Chess Club (a membership club founded by Frank Marshall), located at 23 West 10th Street, west of 5th Avenue. Public pay-by-the-hour facilities include the Chess Forum at 219 Thompson Street and the Chess Shop at 230 Thompson Street."
• Staten Island: Carmine writes "Every Monday at 7:30 PM Holy Child Corner of Amboy Rd. & Arden Ave."
• Manhatten: TomBrooklyn writes "I belong to Mazerak Chess Club. 75 Columbia Street corner of Rivington, 2 blocks north of Williamsburg Bridge. Thursdays 5-9 PM, in the community room. Membership: $12.00/yr. Drop in for play: free."

North Carolina:

• WFN2 writes "Wednesday nights at Charlotte, Wendy's across from Midtown Square, Charlotte Chess Club"
• Asheville: Chris Holroyd ("isolani" on ICCwrites) "(tourist city in the western mountains) the chess club meets each Wednesday night at the North Asheville branch library. "

Ohio:

• Port Clinton: Dale R. Turner (NOrwalk Chess Enthusiast) writes "The Port Clinton chess Group, East Of Chicago Pizza House, Port Clinton, Ohio, Meets every Wednesday night - 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• Dayton Riley or Sharon Driver of Dayton Chess Club writes "we meet Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 10 p.m and Fridays 7 p.m. to midnight. Rated quads and/or mini-swisses are standard fare. Entree is $2.50/eve ($2.00 jr) or $7.00/month When weather permits we often have a few games going on outside as well."

Oregon:

• Newport: Bob Seltzer writes "Your informative site of clubs and hangouts is very helpful.The Central Coast Chess Club meets every Saturday
  in the Newport Recreation Center, 225 SE Avery from 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Although club dues are $10 per year, membership is NOT required. We also conduct the Newport Open Tournament in June and October. We can be contacted at centralcoastchess@yahoo.com"
• Portland: Marino Duregon writes "not a public place but a chess venue that deserves support is the Portland Chess Club (http://www.aboutchess.org/ )
• Portland Bruce Peterson writes "If you're in Portland on a Thursday night and want to play chess, sign up for the Portland chess club's Thursday night blitz tournament. You get to play evernybody twice (once as black, once as white) and there are usually 2 or 3 masters there. I generally hang out there Thursdays. They have other stuff during the day as well, check out thier web site: http://www.aboutchess.org Thanks for such a great site!"

Pennsylvania:

• Wynnewood: Dan Heisman writes "The Main Line Juniors Club, which currently meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 2-4 PM at the PennWynne Library in Wynnewood, PA "

Rhode Island:

• Providence: Rick Mello writes "The following are chess clubs in my area from largest to smallest:

1. Rhode Island Chees Club 589 Atwells Ave., Providence, R.I. Tues+Thurs 7-11, Sat.1-7 Contact Frank Vogel 401-885-9079

2.Cranston Chess Club 970 Pontiac Ave. Alternate Sats.1-5 Contact David Swanson 401-943-0391 3. North Providence Chess Club, North Providence, R.I. 571 Woonasquatucket Ave., North Providence,R.I. Contact John Conte 401-231-1733"

Tennessee:

• Memphis: Greg Krog, Jr. (MCC President) writes "The Memphis Chess Club meets on Friday nights from 7:15 p.m. till ??? at the University of Memphis School of Law at 3715 Central"
• Columbia: Joseph Crump writes "I just wanted to let you know that there is a chess club which meets at Trinity Lutheran Church at 7pm on Fridays. Will you please add us to your web page? If you would like any additional information about this club please see our web page... Chess Club"
  

Texas:

• San Antonio: BlackNessio writes."Lions Field Clubhouse. Thursday Nights 6-10 PM. Informal, casual games. Official Site of San Antonio Chess Club. Every other thursday there is a blitz tournament. A few masters stroll through there occasionally. Enrique Rios will play anybody money games if they want.Very friendly environment. (210) 695-2324 for more info."
• Dallas: Dabomb11 writes "the dallas chess club" JDoss adds "11836 Judd Court #304-B. A lot of good buggers there." GhostShell adds "lots of weekly tournaments, on Fridays starting at about 11 pm lots of buggers meet to play til 3 to 4 am number {972} 231-2065"
• Austin: Doug Hardesty writes "Greetings... I run the site austinchess.org. It's all about the chess scene in Austin, Texas, USA. Maybe you could add a link to it on your page, under "Texas"? I wrote back. "I don't do links because they are difficult to keep current. But let me include your email": doug@doctawack.com
• Houston: Joseph Amaral writes "I found sites for chess clubs in Houston, Texas for a friend. The
  page is at: http://www.nf3.com/hcm/houston.htm."
• Houston: Mansour "Mick" Bighamian writes "Would you please add the Houston Chess Club under clubs in Houston, Texas, USA? We are Texas's most active chess club and offer a variety of Tournament and casual games, public and private classes. http://www.Houston-Chess.com"
• Wichita Falls: Bahasa writes "Chess club meets every Monday at 7:15pm at the Sam Houston Elementary School on Grant St. turn down Miami and park in the back. Open to adults & children. Currently we have unrated through USCF 1800.

Utah:

• Brian Watkins writes "The University of Utah Chess Club meets in the union building on Thursday and Friday evenings. Ask at the desk which remote room the chessplayers have been banished to by the administration."

Washington D.C.

• strongknight writes "The Arlington chess club"

Washington State

• Seattle: Chris Ashton writes Also check out the Seattle Chess Club: corner of 15th St and 175th Ave NE in Shoreline.

West Virginia:

• Charleston: Robert Bukovac writes "The local club meets at Taylor Books on Capitol Street downtown, Tuesdays at 7pm.

Brazil:

• Ponti Chess Club http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Track/7733/index.html
  Curitiba, Paraná (southern Brazil)

Canada:

• Ontario: Chatham: Jamie Mack writes "CHATHAM Maple City Chess Club Place: St. Clair Estates, Community Building, 675 St. Clair Ave., Every Wednesday night, 7:00 P.M. Contact: Jamie Mack 519-676-3629 e-mail: jamack@stclairc.on.ca"

Denmark:

• Erik Hedegaard writes "Visit the club: AS04 in the central area of Nørrebro in the Culture- & Citizien house, second floor. Contakt: formand@AS04.dk, or look at www.AS04.dk - see you!"

United Kingdom:

• Mayhem writes "In the UK, anyone can go to the local library to find out where and when the local chess club plays."
• Surrey: Scott Freeman writes "We host the top chess club in Surrey every Monday evening (September - April) and run our own summer events on Monday evenings the rest of the year. We hold monthly blitz events on a Wednesday evening and there is an average of just over 1 Saturday tournament every month. In addition, we dabble in international events and are just about to hold our first long play congress. Players phone the centre or drop in at various times of the week - we are looking to develop a 7 day a week chess centre. 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road
  Coulsdon, Surrey. Phone: 0181-645-0302 chess@ccfs.freeserve.co.uk"
• Hastings: Stewart Reuben writes "Hastings Chess Club and Edinburgh Chess Club are both open every day."
• Edinburgh: Stewart Reuben writes "Hastings Chess Club and Edinburgh Chess Club are both open every day."

Germany:

• Robert Miklos writes: "the German chess club Schachgemeinschaft Rochade Kuppenheim, we play on Thursdays. Lots of information about it on our homepage www.RochadeKuppenheim.de, which presents as a highlight several regular chess columns."

Italy:

• Turin: Gabriele Gallareto: "I write you to signal that in Turin there's a chess club here the data Società scacchistica torinese Via Goito 13, Torino - Tel/Fax 011.65.70.72 www.arpnet.it/scacchi and www.scaccomatto.org"
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Luxembourg :

• Jeannot of Luxembourg contributes the following 6 clubs:
• http://www.gambit.lu/ The Club of Luxembourg / Bonnevoie
• http://lecavalier.cjb.net/ The Club of Differdange
• http://www.desprenger-echternach.lu/ The Club of Echternach
• http://www.schachclub-nordstad.lu/ The Club of the Cities of Diekirch and Ettelbruck
• http://users.cybernet.be/matt/ The club of Schifflange
• http://www.philidor.lu/ The Club of Dommeldange
  

Mexico:

• Mexico City: Armando Acevedo writes "National School of Chess It opens every day except Sunday and frequently fast matches gamble at Laurel 33 Col. Santa Maria the Shore. Tel 547 54 03 " Actually he wrote this in Spanish and I used AltaVista to translate

Thailand:

• Bangkok: Kai Tuorila writes "Bangkok Chess Club will move its Friday evening meetings on January 2001 to new location: O'Reillys Irish Pub (62/1-4 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand). The meeting times are still on Fridays from 7 p.m. until the closing of the restaurant. Our old venue Blue Lakes Restaurant (Sukhumvit Soi 23 (opposite of Tai-Pan Hotel)) will start to host chess evenings on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. onwards. For more info about the chess in Thailand e-mail to: thailandchess@hotmail.com"

Let me know what you know and comeback soon, especially if you are thinking of taking a trip. This list is going to get very long, very fast.

P.S. Here is a link to USCF club directories if you would like to find a chess club in your area or an area where you are travelling in the U.S.

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