This is an informal club. We have no members, dues, or business meetings. We welcome players of all strengths. Some of our experienced players are happy to give informal lessons.
November 15th, 2025 – The Albany Fall Open at Memorial Middle School in Albany. $15 cash entry fee. US Chess Federation Rated. Five Rounds Swiss System. Time control G25+5 (Game in 25 minutes with a 5 second increment per move.) Two Sections: K-12 team tournament with Team Trophies and medals. All-ages open section with cash prizes. 5 rounds US Chess Federation rated. More details and a pre-registration link to follow.
Albany Oregon Chess Club usually meets on the second Saturday of the month from 1-4pm at the Albany Library, 2450 14th Ave SE, Albany, OR 97322. Check with the Albany Public Library. Check the library calendar to be sure. https://library.albanyoregon.gov/about-apl/calendar/
Congratulations to Jim Nelson and Harry Demarest for earning a place on one of the US Chess federation’s (http://www.uschess.org) top 100 lists
Contacts:
- Jim Nelson 425-503-3401 jim@corvallischess.org
- Phil Schapker Mendez 913-314-2460 phil@corvallischess.org
- Harry Demarest (Website) 541-760-9845 harry@corvallischess.org
Best Source for chess sets, chess books, chess clocks …
USChess federation http://new.uschess.org
Harry’s favorite online chess: http://www.chess.com
free online chess: http://www.lichess.org