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Smart Chess Chess Club!


Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at St. Luke Lutheran Church on Stapley & 8th Streets (map) in the Parrish Hall. There is no fee for now. This club is aimed at providing chess players of ALL ages and strengths a place to meet and play other players on a regular basis.

Click here for more details regarding club rules and fees.

Upcoming Tournaments

September 27, 2008
SMART Chess September Tournament - TBA
September Tourney - TBA
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October 25, 2008
SMART Chess October Tournament - TBA
TBD
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Recently Completed

April 25, 2008
2008 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships
2008 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships, April 25 - 27th
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April 12, 2008
Desert Shadows Chess Champs
4 Round, Swiss system, Game in 40. (Each player has 40 minutes), 3 Rated Sections: Championship, K-6, K-3, 2 Non-Rated (beginner) Sections: K-6, Grade 7-Adult. Non-rated sections must NOT have a USCF rating greater than 300 (K-3) or 500 (Grade 4 - Adult)
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About Us

SMARTChess is an organization of chess educators from the east valley of the greater Phoenix area. Our mission is to promote the educational and competitive benefits of chess for both children and adults. We host tournaments, camps and clinics as well as provide information to the chess community.

Mission Statement

I. To be educational and instructional, to broaden and develop chess as art and recreation and as a significant element of culture in Maricopa County, Arizona.

II. To cooperate with schools and other groups and institutions in teaching chess, conducting tournaments and other activities.

 

Upcoming Events
September 27, 2008
  • SMART Chess September Tournament - TBA
  • October 25, 2008
  • SMART Chess October Tournament - TBA
  • Recent Results
    April 25, 2008
  • 2008 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships
  • April 12, 2008
  • Desert Shadows Chess Champs
  • March 15, 2008
  • SMART Chess State Regional Qualifier
  • February 23, 2008
  • The Valentine’s Chess Tournament
  • February 09, 2008
  • 5th Annual Desert Sonoran Women's & Girl's Tournament
  • January 26, 2008
  • The New Year's Festival Chess Tournament
  • December 15, 2007
  • Winter Holiday Chess Tournament
  • November 17, 2007
  • The Turkey Trot Chess Quads