Chess in San Jose

San Jose, CA, US

589 members · Public group

Organized by Mike and 1 other

What we’re about

Let's play chess in San Jose! We're a small group of chess enthusiasts, ranging from beginner to advanced, and we're always looking for new members!

Compared to many chess groups the environment here is very relaxed — it's basically half a social group. Hang out, play some chess, make friends, and have fun!

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Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 6:00 PM PDTChess at Panera Bread in San Jose! 6pm
Panera Bread, San Jose, CA
Let's meet at Panera Bread for some friendly chess! Feel free to bring extra boards, timers, pieces, etc. Beginners and experts welcome!

This is the location in North San Jose, close to 237. We meet in the back of the restaurant. Look for people with chess sets. Note that many regulars do not RSVP — we tend to have between 6-12 people recently.

Many of us stay until closing at 9. Feel free to drop in or out at any point between those times.

Members chat and set up meeting through a Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Au8r76PQwz
1 attendee
Sun, May 4, 2025, 12:00 PM PDTSantana Row Chess Plaza! 12pm
Santana Row Chess Plaza, San Jose, CA
Let's play chess at San Jose's beautiful outdoor Chess Plaza! It is between Vintage Wine Bar and El Jardin. Free parking at the Olin Parking garage, right near the chess plaza.

Feel free to come and go at any point between 12 and 2pm. If you are the first to arrive someone should be there soon! Folks tend to leave between 1 to 3pm depending on the day, and you are welcome to join for lunch afterwards.

Players tend to be between 1000-1800 with a few stronger players, but all skill levels are welcome.

Members chat and set up meeting through a Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Au8r76PQwz
3 attendees
Tue, May 6, 2025, 6:00 PM PDTChess at Panera Bread in San Jose! 6pm
Panera Bread, San Jose, CA
Let's meet at Panera Bread for some friendly chess! Feel free to bring extra boards, timers, pieces, etc. Beginners and experts welcome!

This is the location in North San Jose, close to 237. We meet in the back of the restaurant. Look for people with chess sets. Note that many regulars do not RSVP — we tend to have between 6-12 people recently.

Many of us stay until closing at 9. Feel free to drop in or out at any point between those times.

Members chat and set up meeting through a Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Au8r76PQwz
1 attendee
Tue, May 13, 2025, 6:00 PM PDTChess at Panera Bread in San Jose! 6pm
Panera Bread, San Jose, CA
Let's meet at Panera Bread for some friendly chess! Feel free to bring extra boards, timers, pieces, etc. Beginners and experts welcome!

This is the location in North San Jose, close to 237. We meet in the back of the restaurant. Look for people with chess sets. Note that many regulars do not RSVP — we tend to have between 6-12 people recently.

Many of us stay until closing at 9. Feel free to drop in or out at any point between those times.

Members chat and set up meeting through a Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Au8r76PQwz
1 attendee

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Tue, Apr 22, 2025, 6:00 PM PDTChess at Panera Bread in San Jose! 6pm
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