2024 National Chess Day Festivities

Date & Location -- Schedule of Events & Registration links -- Side Activities

Wearing a mask is optional.
Tournament capacity: 80 players.

In 1976, by presidential proclamation, President Gerald Ford declared October 9 (the second Saturday of the month) to be National Chess Day: a day to celebrate the royal game. National Chess Day takes place every second Saturday in October. Mechanics’ Institute will celebrate National Chess Day on Saturday, October 14 with tournaments, casual play, a Kibitz Korner, and more. All are welcome for a fun celebration of chess.
 

1. Date & Location

• Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Location: Mechanics' Institute Chess Room
  57 Post Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104 (click here to map)
   

2. Schedule of Events

Time	Event	Format	Entry Fee	Information	Registration Link
10:00AM - 12:30PM	Scholastic Swiss Tournament	3SS G/25;d5	$20 / $30	More Information	Register here
1:00PM - 3:00PM	Bughouse	4SS G/5+0	$25 / $35	More Information	Register here
3:30PM - 5:30PM	Blitz	7SS G/3+2	$30 / $40	More Information	Register here

Register for at east two of the events and revise a $10 discount!
 

3. Side Activities

• Kibitz Korner with GM Vinay Bayat or GM Patrick Wolff
• Art Corner