McMinnville Chess Club

McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
2025-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Harvest Fresh, 251 NE 3rd St., McMinnville, OR, 97128, United States
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.
You are invited to join us at 2 special popup events we’re doing with Harvest Fresh! We’ll be meeting in the cafe area in the front and enjoying Harvest Fresh’s atmosphere and stellar views of Downtown Third. Many thanks to Harvest Fresh for hosting us.
McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh March 8th, 2025 @ 2-4pm 251 NE 3rd St. McMinnville, Oregon 98128
Free coffee will be provided. Park in the back parking lot and meet us in the cafe area in the front. Get a bonus raffle ticket by carpooling or arriving by foot or bicycle! Please support our venue by making a purchase.
ABOUT OUR VENUEYou can do all your grocery shopping at Harvest Fresh: you’ll find environmentally friendly cleaning products, herbs, supplements, soups, a wide assortment of deli selections, party trays, organic pet foods and products, many bulk items, and more. Shop local and we all win!

WHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock if you have them (BYOB!). While we have several club sets available on a first-come, first-served basis, 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!

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!

McMinnville Chess Club at The Velvet Monkey
2025-03-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-01 14:00 - 16:00 | The Velvet Monkey, 406 NE 3rd St., McMinnville, OR, 97128, United States
McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels, and we offer free, open play events, rated and unrated tournaments, resources and opportunities for chess study and lessons, and the nicest chess club members you’ll ever meet in town.
We meet on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2-4pm at The Velvet Monkey, McMinnville’s very own tea shop and lounge on Downtown Third at 406 NE 3rd St. Join us!
ABOUT OUR VENUESurrounded by 100+ teas, a wide selection of teaware, chocolates, and medicinal blends, we will be meeting in the Velvet Monkey lounge in the Lower Level of the building. Please support our venue by making a purchase, and call them at (503) 857-0785 with any questions you may have about our venue.
Members are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep food and 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.
The Velvet Monkey 406 NE 3rd St. McMinnville, Oregon 97128
Unfortunately the downstairs area is not ADA-accessible, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs.
WHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The Velvet Monkey has a very nice house chessboard that’s first-come, first-served, and we also have — 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!

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!

McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
2025-03-12 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-05 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-26 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-19 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-01-29 17:30 - 20:30 | Mac Market, 1140 NE Alpine Ave., McMinnville, 97128, United States
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 meet every Wednesday from 5:30 – 8:30pm at Mac Market, a collaborative and community-driven eating, drinking, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville, Oregon.
ABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options, Mac Market is home to Bohdi Bakery Bar, Honey Pie Pizza, Hayward restaurant, Sustainable Rituals, Wellspent Market, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club!
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.
Mac Market 1140 NE Alpine Ave. McMinnville, Oregon 97128
We’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May, 2023!
Please support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Bakery Bar or a slice at Honey Pie, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs.
WHAT TO BRINGPlease 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!

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 A8845093 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!

McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh
2025-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | OR
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.
You are invited to join us at 2 special popup events we’re doing with Harvest Fresh! We’ll be meeting in the cafe area in the front and enjoying Harvest Fresh’s atmosphere and stellar views of Downtown Third. Many thanks to Harvest Fresh for hosting us.
McMinnville Chess Club at Harvest Fresh March 8th, 2025 @ 2-4pm 251 NE 3rd St. McMinnville, Oregon 98128
ABOUT OUR VENUEYou can do all your grocery shopping at Harvest Fresh: you’ll find environmentally friendly cleaning products, herbs, supplements, soups, a wide assortment of deli selections, party trays, organic pet foods and products, many bulk items, and more. Shop local and we all win!
Free coffee will be provided. Park in the back parking lot and meet us in the cafe area in the front. Get a bonus raffle ticket by carpooling or arriving by foot or bicycle! Please support our venue by making a purchase.

WHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock if you have them (BYOB!). While we have several club sets available on a first-come, first-served basis, 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!

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!

McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
2025-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Mac Market, 1140 NE Alpine Ave., McMinnville, 97128, United States
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 meet every Wednesday from 5:30 – 8:30pm at Mac Market, a collaborative and community-driven eating, drinking, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville, Oregon.
ABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options, Mac Market is home to Bohdi Bakery Bar, Honey Pie Pizza, Hayward restaurant, Sustainable Rituals, Wellspent Market, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club!
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.
Mac Market 1140 NE Alpine Ave. McMinnville, Oregon 97128
We’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May, 2023!
Please support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Bakery Bar or a slice at Honey Pie, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs.
WHAT TO BRINGPlease 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!

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 A8845093 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!

McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
2025-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 | OR
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 meet every Wednesday from 5:30 – 8:30pm at Mac Market, a collaborative and community-driven eating, drinking, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville, Oregon.
ABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options, Mac Market is home to Bohdi Bakery Bar, Honey Pie Pizza, Hayward restaurant, Sustainable Rituals, Wellspent Market, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club!
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.
Mac Market 1140 NE Alpine Ave. McMinnville, Oregon 97128
We’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May, 2023!
Please support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Bakery Bar or a slice at Honey Pie, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs.
WHAT TO BRINGPlease 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!

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 A8845093 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!

McMinnville Chess Club at The Velvet Monkey
2025-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 | The Velvet Monkey, 406 NE 3rd St., McMinnville, OR, 97128, United States
McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels, and we offer free, open play events, rated and unrated tournaments, resources and opportunities for chess study and lessons, and the nicest chess club members you’ll ever meet in town.
We meet on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2-4pm at The Velvet Monkey, McMinnville’s very own tea shop and lounge on Downtown Third at 406 NE 3rd St. Join us!
ABOUT OUR VENUESurrounded by 100+ teas, a wide selection of teaware, chocolates, and medicinal blends, we will be meeting in the Velvet Monkey lounge in the Lower Level of the building. Please support our venue by making a purchase, and call them at (503) 857-0785 with any questions you may have about our venue.
Members are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep food and 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.
The Velvet Monkey 406 NE 3rd St. McMinnville, Oregon 97128
Unfortunately the downstairs area is not ADA-accessible, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs.
WHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The Velvet Monkey has a very nice house chessboard that’s first-come, first-served, and we also have — 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!

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 A8845093 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!

McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
2025-01-22 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-01-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Mac Market, 1140 NE Alpine Ave., McMinnville, 97128, United States

McMinnville Chess Club at The Velvet Monkey
2025-01-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-04 14:00 - 16:00 | The Velvet Monkey, 406 NE 3rd St., McMinnville, OR, 97128, United States
McMinnville Chess Club is for all ages and skill levels, and we offer free, open play events, rated and unrated tournaments, resources and opportunities for chess study and lessons, and the nicest chess club members you’ll ever meet in town.
We meet on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2-4pm at The Velvet Monkey, McMinnville’s very own tea shop and lounge on Downtown Third at 406 NE 3rd St. Join us!
ABOUT OUR VENUESurrounded by 100+ teas, a wide selection of teaware, chocolates, and medicinal blends, we will be meeting in the Velvet Monkey lounge in the Lower Level of the building. Please support our venue by making a purchase, and call them at (503) 857-0785 with any questions you may have about our venue.
Members are asked to enjoy responsibly and to keep food and 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.
The Velvet Monkey 406 NE 3rd St. McMinnville, Oregon 97128
Unfortunately the downstairs area is not ADA-accessible, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs.
WHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a chess board and clock (if you have them). The Velvet Monkey has a very nice house chessboard that’s first-come, first-served, and we also have — 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!

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 A8845093 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!

McMinnville Chess Club at Mac Market
2025-01-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Mac Market, 1140 NE Alpine Ave., McMinnville, 97128, United States
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 meet every Wednesday from 5:30 – 8:30pm at Mac Market, a collaborative and community-driven eating, drinking, shopping and gathering place housed in a renovated, historic warehouse in the Granary District in beautiful McMinnville, Oregon. Join us!
ABOUT OUR VENUEOffering several drink and food options, Mac Market is home to Bohdi Bakery Bar, Honey Pie Pizza, Hayward restaurant, Sustainable Rituals, Wellspent Market, plus private and public events — including the McMinnville Chess Club!
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.
Mac Market 1140 NE Alpine Ave. McMinnville, Oregon 97128
We’re meeting upstairs in the Mezzanine where there are plenty of tables to accommodate our club. On evenings that it’s not reserved by other customers, we may use the Ivy Room for future lessons and chess talks. Many thanks to Mac Market for having us since our first regular club meeting in May, 2023!
Please support our venue by making a purchase. Grab a drink at Bakery Bar or a slice at Honey Pie, join us upstairs in the Mezzanine, and sign in at our Welcome table. Unfortunately the upstairs area is not ADA-accessible, so please contact an organizer in advance of this event so that we can work to accommodate your needs.
WHAT TO BRINGPlease 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!

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 A8845093 when signing up or renewing your membership with US Chess. Thank you!
