Schedule
Everything happening at the club — after-school classes, monthly $5 Friday Night Chess, Summer Camp, the upcoming Sushi Slam tournament, 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
$5 Friday Night Chess shifts to monthly starting July 2026 — see the "$5 Fridays" panel to the right for upcoming 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
⚡ Only a Few Spots Left
Summer Camp is $500 per child, all-inclusive — chess, pool days, meals, movie day, and every camper leaves with a USCF rating. We only run one class. Once it's full, that's it.
Register for Summer Camp →Saturday, June 20 — a 3-round USCF rated tournament with sushi lunch and a master lecture all included in your entry.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
⚡ $50 Early Bird Through June 7
Entry includes 3 rated games, a catered sushi lunch delivered to the club (gratuity included), and a live digital lecture from WCM Clara Isabel Peña Gonzalez with Q&A. $65 after June 7. Space is limited.
Register for the Sushi Slam →Adults only. One Friday a month starting July 2026. 5–6pm beginner instruction with Coach JB. 6–9pm open play.
📍 9 Del Fino Place, Suite 201 (Above Mika Sushi) · $5 at the door · Bring a beverage & snacks
Club Closures
Youth classes are closed during the following periods. Monthly $5 Friday Night Chess dates are listed in the panel above — those nights run regardless of school breaks.
July 1–8, 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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