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casual chess in Houston.

Find out about where to play casual pick up chess games in Houston. OTB, in person games that is. =)
The listings below are organized by various individuals/groups/organizations. Contact them directly for details.

For the latest updates and to connect with other local players, 
join our FACEBOOK Group whic

All Ages, Kids & Adults:

Mondays
​          Friendswood Library, click for details
Tuesdays (every other Tues)
​          630pm - 830pm, in Katy TX, join this Facebook group for info on location, etc.
Saturdays
          almost weekly (depends on if they have special events going on, if so, we cancel), Railway Heights Market, 2pm - 5pm, check FB Group for updates
Sundays
          weekly at 3pm, Woodchase Park, click here for address, click here for calendar update

Mostly Adults:

Mondays
          Senior Citizens group (by default since most work or go to school during the meetup) at Weekley Community Center from 10am - 12 noon.
          Contact Ray for more details as needed, click for email
Wednesdays
          evenings @630pm or so, Cafe Express (River Oaks), click for address, mostly adult men's 40+ group, must buy a meal when attending
          "We are old patzers who play with a clock.  From 10 to 20 minutes per person per game. We typically have about 6 people and play a round robin."
          
​          evenings, Poison Pawns group at Slowpokes bar near Garden Oaks, click for website info
Fridays
          8pm - 2am, Penny Whistle Pub, address link. casual adult meetup, house boards available, contact this email with questions
          6pm - midnight, Brewingz, 8150 Southwest Frwy, casual adult meetup, contact Jimmy for details 713-256-8489

Saturdays
          almost weekly (depends on if they have special events going on, if so, we cancel), Railway Heights Market, 2pm - 5pm, check FB Group for updates
          Railway Heights meetups are organized by The Chess Refinery

Sundays
          afternoons, 430pm+, La Madeleine, address link. strongest attended group of adult blitz players in Houston overall

Other possibilities, check out these links here:
http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Chess/about/
http://www.cypresschess.com/p/map.html?m=1

3rd ward, Houston TX  https://www.facebook.com/3rdWardChessPark/​
Woodlands, TX   http://smcchessclub.yolasite.com/
Clear Lake, TX  ​wheretoplaychess.info/Texas/A6039886

Casual Play for KIDS

The Chessperience: click link for more details, www.facebook.com/groups/490835948422167
​Always check Jim Liptrap's page of "weekly listings" for other sources of OTB (over-the-board) Play.

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Tuesdays (every other Tues)
​          630pm - 830pm, in Katy TX, join this Facebook group for info on location, etc.


<<<<< listings above last updated November 3rd 2022 >>>>>
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  • Home
  • SCSCF
  • Upcoming Events
    • Casual Chess Meetups
    • Easter Saturday >
      • Main Event 3SS
      • Scholastic Event 5SS
    • Adult Group Lessons 3/23/23
    • Blitz at Railway 4/1/23
    • King Registration
    • Liptrap's Page
    • Texas Tournaments
  • Player Info
    • Past Event Videos
    • Tournament History
    • Tournament Guidelines
    • Helpful Resources >
      • Tournament Newbie
      • Parent Guidelines
      • How to get a FIDE ID
      • Match Rules
      • All About Byes
      • Tiebreaks
      • 7th Edition Rules
      • Setting Chess Clocks
      • Rating Classes
      • Join USCF
      • USCF Member Search
  • Contact Us
    • Get Text Updates
  • About TCR
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Tournament Directing
    • Location & Hours
    • Non-Profit Information
    • Donate
    • Info for TDs >
      • Tournament Director Policy