McMinnville Chess Club at Local Flow
McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels, and our members enjoy open play, timed and untimed games, opportunities for chess study and lessons, and the nicest chess players you’ll ever meet in town.
We’re meeting for a special event this August 22, 2025, at Local Flow Health Bar from 3:30 – 5:30pm. There will be club-provided sets and clocks (first-come, first-served) and the McMinnville Chess Library, a curated collection of books, magazines, and equipment available to our members to check out and take home to aid their journey in the game that we love. Guests are welcome to browse the Chess Library, and we welcome donations to the library at our events.
(Check out our calendar of events! We also meet on Wednesday evenings at Mac Market and Saturday afternoons at Harvest Fresh!)
ABOUT OUR VENUE
Local Flow Health Bar is a vibrant, health-focused eatery located on NE Third Street in downtown McMinnville. Committed to wellness and sustainability, Local Flow offers fresh, nutrient-rich meals designed to nourish both body and mind, all in a welcoming and laid-back atmosphere.
Whether you’re seeking a light lunch, a post-hike smoothie, or a nutritious start to your day, Local Flow Health Bar offers a delicious and mindful dining experience right in the heart of Oregon wine country.
Members are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep open containers away from game boards and equipment, bring their own chess clocks and boards (BYOB!), and are expected to agree to our Community Code of Conduct for a fun, supportive space for everyone.
Local Flow Health Bar
575 NE 3rd St
McMinnville, Oregon 97128
Please support our venue by making a purchase. To learn more about Local Flow, check out the coverage at VisitMcMinnville.com! If you have any questions, please call them at (971) 261-2167.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). Mac Market’s game table has 2 chess boards that are first-come, first-served, and there are also other board games available — by all means, however, please bring your own. The more boards there are, the more people can play.
Chess clocks are welcome but not necessary. The “Chess Clock by Chess.com” app is good to use in a pinch.
Thanks so much, and we look forward to seeing you at our event!
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McMinnville Chess Club is an affiliate club registered with the United States Chess Federation (USCF), allowing our members to host and play in our rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official, nationally recognized chess rating. Please use our club code A9540128 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess.
Thank you!