The Chess Refinery

04/11/2026

New chess player friendly scoresheet that includes a place to note down clock times, and slightly bigger squares than most versions out there. Print in landscape, fold in half, and it will cover up to an 80 move game.

04/09/2026

04/05/2026

Monthly first Saturdays at Qamaria coffee Co on Westheimer.

04/04/2026

Chess at Rice University today!

04/04/2026

Time to get my butt kicked IRL at Rice University today. Unrated speed tourney.

04/02/2026

Gratitude fuels excellence — thank you for helping keep the bar high! ✨♟️
We received so many positive compliments on the Texas Grand Circuit and are excited to build on that momentum for the next one.

03/30/2026

Easter Saturday! John and I will see you there!

03/27/2026

Looking for chess over memorial weekend? I'm headed to VA to work this event. Register soon!

03/25/2026

Photos!!! From the TX Grand Circuit tournament.

https://iamthezizz.dphoto.com/album/j5ziq09l

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03/22/2026

We’re working to raise the bar for high-level competitive chess coverage in Texas. ♟️

Check out the Champions Social Club livestream from the Texas Grand Circuit and help us keep improving by leaving a comment or showing some love on the videos.

Every bit of feedback helps us refine the broadcast experience and better showcase the intensity and beauty of these games.

🎥 Watch here: [https://www.youtube.com/]

We’re committed to producing the best possible overview of highly competitive chess — and this is just the beginning.