Toms River Chess Club

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

I found out on Tuesday from former club Secretary Robert Dalton that a water pipe had burst at the Municipal Building on Monday (2-9). It appears the pipe had blundered under pressure.

I have been in contact with the town clerk, and the building will be closed on Thursday (2-12). As a result, the planned bake sale will not take place. However, we will still be meeting.

February 12th we will meet informally at the Ocean County Library (Toms River) from 5:00 to 8:30 PM. Address is 101 Washington Street, Toms River NJ 08753, it is right next door to the municipal building. I am working to see if we can secure a room on such short notice, but even if we cannot, we will gather and play.

With any luck, we will be back in the Municipal Building in two weeks. However, if they find mold or asbestos it could be a longer wait. Regardless, we will find a way forward.

The club has faced challenges before. In the 1960s, we played at High School South on tilted tables, in the refrigerator space of the Toms River Diner, and even in a furniture store. When that store later burned down, the township took pity on us and welcomed us into the Municipal Building.

This club has been adapting to challenges since 1964. We are not going anywhere.

Nick Carlson

Toms River Chess Club President

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08/14/2025

Come play with members of the TRCC tomorrow at our table at Bright Harbor Healthcare's Feel Good Fest- free! You'll even have a chance to dunk the secretary in the dunk tank 🎯 💦

05/13/2025

BHH would like to give a BIG thank you to the Toms River Chess Club who hosted a fundraiser tournament to benefit The Nook Ocean County NJ! ♟️The TRCC shares The Nook's mission of connecting with people to strengthen our community.

05/02/2025

We are happy to help The Nook Ocean County NJ be a gamechanger in our community ♟💙🍽

Making moves that count: 26 members of the Toms River Chess Club came out last night to play in the fundraiser tournament for The Nook and the Bright Harbor Foundation. Players learned how The Nook supports our neighbors, and helped change the game for Ocean County. The TRCC shares The Nook's mission of connecting with people to strengthen our community.

05/01/2025

Calling chess players of all skill levels 📣 Tonight at 6:30pm - the Toms River Chess Club is hosting a fundraiser tournament for The Nook Ocean County NJ, a food pantry in Toms River. Come to 33 Washington St tonight to support your neighbors while enjoying games, snacks, and fellowship ♟️🍪🤝🏽 General play starts at 5, tourney at 6:30.

On May 1st at 6:30 P.M., the TRCC will be hosting a Fundraiser Tournament for the Nook and Bright Harbor Foundation in Toms River. - USCF - 4 Rounds - G10;d0 - Entry Fee Members $10 | Non-members $15 - Winner to Receive $20. In the event of a tie, all winners will receive their entry fees back. The....

04/23/2025

As residents begin returning to their homes and power restoration efforts continue across Ocean County, we extend our deepest gratitude to the first responders whose heroic efforts saved countless homes and communities during last night’s fire.

The situation is improving, but the battle is not over. Over 12,000 acres of Ocean County have burned due to the Jones Road Fire, and thousands more are expected to be impacted before the blaze reaches full containment. First responders will remain on the front lines in the days ahead to ensure public safety and to continue to protect our homes. Miraculously, not a single life or residence has been lost, a testament to the courage and coordination of those on the front lines. Sadly, some local businesses have been affected and our thoughts are with those local business owners and employees.

In response, the Toms River Chess Club will be holding a fundraiser tomorrow from 5-9 P.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at our regular meeting location 33 Washington Street, Toms River NJ, in support of “Hold on I’m Coming” a local disaster relief organization founded by Mark Haug, a Central Regional High School educator and local Ocean County resident. The group has been on the ground in Waretown, feeding both first responders and residents displaced by the fire. We have already donated $250 and hope to donate more with help from the club's membership and our local community.

In times of crisis, community matters. Every organization, even a chess club, can play a part in making a difference.

Learn more about “Hold on I’m Coming” here:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/648116913310878/

Thank you again to our first responders.

Stay safe, and Stay .

Nick Carlson
Toms River Chess Club President

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04/16/2025

On May 1st at 6:30 P.M., the TRCC will be hosting a Fundraiser Tournament for the Nook and Bright Harbor Foundation in Toms River. - USCF - 4 Rounds - G10;d0 - Entry Fee Members $10 | Non-members $15 - Winner to Receive $20. In the event of a tie, all winners will receive their entry fees back. The....

10/28/2024

Free chess tournament Tuesday 10/29!

https://www.tomsriverchess.org/manahawkin-branch-tournament-form

04/15/2024

This Friday at Richard's Subworld in Bayville, NJ, (299 Atlantic City Blvd) you can help a local school get new chess sets! 20% of all proceeds on 4-19 will go to the Central Regional Middle School Chess Club with the presentation of this flyer.

03/19/2024

Hope to see you tonight 😊

03/14/2024

Come join us at the TRCC tonight for pizza pi(e) and chess! :)
5-9PM at the Toms River Municipal building.
For any questions, feel free to comment or message.
FEVOLA'S PIZZA 😋🍕