Schedule
Everything happening at the club — after-school classes, Summer Camp, monthly Family Chess Nights, USCF rated tournaments, and the days we're closed. Click any event for details.
Recurring weekly events at Carmel Valley Chess Club. Youth classes follow the Carmel Unified School District calendar.
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Family Chess Nights (all ages) run one Friday a month — see the "Family Chess Nights" panel to the right for dates.
⚠️ Youth Classes Require Pre-Registration
All Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday youth chess classes require pre-registration and written authorization from Coach JB before attending. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Classes are capped at 8 students.
Register for Youth Classes →One unforgettable week — chess, pool days, meals, movie day, and every camper leaves as a rated USCF tournament player.
June 15–19, 2026
✓ SOLD OUT for 2026
Summer Camp 2026 is full. It's $500 per child, all-inclusive — chess, pool days, meals, movie day, and every camper leaves with a USCF rating. We only run one class. Join the email list for first access when 2027 registration opens.
Join the 2027 List →USCF rated chess — rounds, a catered sushi lunch, and a live master lecture. Our June Sushi Slam was postponed; the next date is coming soon.
More Tournaments Coming
We're planning the next rated tournament now — dates to be announced. Join the email list and you'll be the first to know. There's a good story in how our June Saturday turned out, too.
Tournaments & the Story →One Friday a month, 5–9pm — all ages, all levels. 5–6pm beginner instruction with Coach JB, 6–9pm open play. Donation-based, benefiting our youth scholarship fund. First one: Friday, July 17.
Club Closures
Youth classes are closed during the following periods.
July 1–9, 2026
Summer Break — Club Closed
Oct 12–16, 2026
Fall Break — Club Closed
CUSD Calendar
Club follows Carmel Unified School District calendar for all additional closures
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