EVERY SUNDAY – 3rd Street Promenade
Make your move! Come and join us for an exhilarating experience at our weekly casual play event on the iconic 3rd Street Promenade! Chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in this extraordinary chess gathering, held every Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. Get ready to showcase your strategic prowess, enjoy the camaraderie, and immerse yourself in the world of chess.
3rd Street Promenade, nestled in the heart of Santa Monica, provides the perfect backdrop for this engaging event. Picture yourself moving chess pieces across the board, surrounded by the vibrant ambiance of this lively outdoor setting. Explore the promenade, relish the energetic atmosphere, and embrace the thrill of chess. With friendly competition, social interaction, and intellectual stimulation, this event promises a delightful experience for everyone.
This exceptional event is made possible through a partnership between the esteemed Santa Monica Chess Club and Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. These organizations are passionate about promoting chess and fostering a strong sense of community. Together, they aim to provide a platform for chess enthusiasts to come together, share their love for the game, and create lasting memories.
ABOUT SANTA MONICA BAY CHESS CLUB
Some early highlights of the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club
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1949: the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club won the annual Los Angeles County team championship.
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1949: the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club won the California Interclub Championship after defeating the Castle Chess Club.
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1965: March, Ed Kennedy and Norman Lessing tied for 1st in the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club Masters & Experts Invitational.
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1968: Peter Rhee won the O.H. Wentcher Memorial, formerly the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club Championship.
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1969: Ken Morrisey won the Otto Wentcher Memorial (Santa Monica Bay Chess Club championship). Art Spiller took 2nd place.
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1977: June, the strongest championship tournament of the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club was held. John Peters, Roy Ervin, Allan Pollard, and Tibor Weinberger all tied for 1st place.
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Hosted the American Open for many years.
ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH HALL, 11555 National Blvd. Los Angeles
Probably the oldest chess club still operating in the Los Angeles area, the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club (SMBCC) has survived the fading of the Bobby Fischer boost (following the 1972 World Championship that had spawned the huge renaissance of American chess), the computer chess boom, the on-line chess revolution that continues, the growth of the region’s traffic that made commutes of any great length impractical, the proliferation of new more localized clubs to compete with, and the real estate boom of the Westside leaving most former venues unaffordable. Beyond surviving, the club has continued to steadily grow over the past couple of decades.
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