Jacksonville Chess Club - NC

10/03/2026

We have BIG THINGS coming up.

Oct 10 - National Night Out / National Chess Day -Celebrate with us during National Night Out. We'll be there with chess tables.

Oct 17 - 2nd USCF Scholastic Tournament - https://chessnut.club/e/oct-17th-scholastic-tournament

Nov 14 - Thankful for Chess, an open USCF Tournament - https://chessnut.club/e/thankful-for-chess

10/01/2026

It’s officially🍂 October 🎃 🍂 And we’re officially enjoying another Thursday night chess club Dairi-O! Come join us, 6-8PM. Meet members, create new friends, and learn some strategic moves with one of our sets or bring your own!

10/01/2026

BIG NEWS: Strategic Moves Chess Center’s First Open USCF Rated Event!

We are incredibly excited to host "Thankful for Chess," our very first US Chess Federation rated tournament! As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to bring high-quality chess events, classes, and camps to Onslow County and our surrounding communities.

Because we operate entirely on community support and the generosity of donors, entry to this tournament is 100% FREE!

Whether you are looking to test your skills in the Open section or compete in the U1300 section, we would love to have you join us for a fantastic day of competitive chess.

📅 When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Where: Kerr St Recreation Center (36 Kerr St, Jacksonville, NC 28540)
💰 Entry Fee: FREE! (Donations are greatly appreciated to help offset rental and non-cash prize costs).
🏆 Prizes: Non-cash chess prizes (sets, books, accessories) awarded based on your individual score! Plus, a special team bonus prize event.

Important Tournament Details:
• Format: 3-Round Swiss system
• Time Control: G/75; d5
• Sections: Open & Under 1300 (U1300)
• Schedule: Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM, Round 2 at 1:00 PM, and Round 3 at 4:00 PM (or ASAP).
• Requirement: Current US Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required to play.

⚠️ SPACE IS LIMITED to 30 players maximum! Registration is online-only and closes on November 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Don't wait until it fills up!
👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW: https://chessnut.club/e/thankful-for-chess
👉 Support our nonprofit efforts with a donation: https://www.strategicmoveschesscenter.org/donate
Let's make our first rated event an unforgettable one. See you at the board!

09/29/2026

It's almost Spooky time. It's also Scholastic Chess Tournament time October 17th.

Tournament Entry Fee: $0
USCF Youth Membership: $24 (once a year)

Register for the Tournament: https://forms.gle/xFQosN3drjcJ7v1E6

Purchase a Membership: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

09/25/2026

We are at the Homeschool resource fair today at Onslow County Public Library. We are here until 2pm!

09/24/2026

Our weekly newsletter is out now. Catch up on everything coming up - outreach, tournaments, chess clubs, and more!

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09/21/2026

It was a privilege to organize and direct this first event for Onslow County students. We look forward to offering these monthly.

09/14/2026

WHAT: 2026-2027 Season of Scholastic Chess - Month 1
DATE: 17 September 2026
WHERE: 200 Broadhurst Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546

*** DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY AT MIDNIGHT ***

** US Chess Membership is a requirement - the tournament itself is free. Join once and play all year long. **

We have partnered with Onslow County Schools Advanced Academics is to launch a year-long series of Saturday chess events. These will be held monthly for the 2026-2027 school year. All school ages are welcome. Also our private, base, charter, and homeschool families are welcome to participate.

Players will need a US Chess Federation membership (uschess.org/join). See the attached flyer for more details.

To register for the first event (you can attend one or multiple throughout the year) visit https://forms.gle/wY5ofBk8R36auwx1A

09/08/2026

We have partnered with Onslow County School to offer monthly rated tournaments during the school year. Mornings are for K-5 students and afternoons are for grades 6-12. These tournaments are open to ALL students in Onslow County, including public, private, home school, and base schools. There is limited space and players must have a current US Chess Federation membership.

We look forward to offering these tournaments to our young players.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/kjyLUvMns3gUbimr5

Thanks to the Strategic Moves Chess Center, Onslow County Schools Advanced Academics is launching a year-long series of Saturday chess events. These will be held monthly for the 2026-2027 school year. All school ages are welcome. Also our private and homeschool families are welcome to participate.

Players will need a US Chess Federation membership (https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/index.php). See the attached flyer for more details.

To register for the first event (you can attend one or multiple throughout the year) visit https://forms.gle/wY5ofBk8R36auwx1A

09/08/2026

We are here at the newly renovated Onslow County Senior Services building playing chess twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-10am. For Ages 55+ .