Thank you for considering membership with McMinnville Chess Club! Our members and guests enjoy 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.
For a limited time, use coupon code LIFTOFF20 to get 20% off an annual or lifetime membership. Code expires February 28th!
Anyone may attend our official club meetings as a member or a guest. Members, however, enjoy additional benefits, including access to our rated tournaments without additional entry fees, a dedicated members-only newsletter, the ability to check books and equipment out of our Chess Library, and our heartfelt thanks for helping keep this club running.
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Annual Membership
$120.00 / 12 months -
Lifetime Membership
$1,200.00 -
Monthly Membership
$12.00 / month
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of a membership?
- Access to our rated tournaments without additional entry fees
- A dedicated members-only newsletter
- The ability to check out books and equipment from our Chess Library
- Our heartfelt thanks for helping keep this club running!
In addition, lifetime members enjoy all the benefits of a membership with no monthly or annual fees.
How can I purchase a membership for someone as a gift?
To gift a membership, please add the person’s full name in the “Note” field during checkout.
How can I register my family?
Add one membership per family member to your cart. For a family of 4, for example, add 4 memberships to your cart.
Please add each family member’s full name to the “Note” field during checkout. You can mix and match monthly, annual, and lifetime memberships in one order.
We do not currently have youth or family rates. Our membership rates are priced at or below those at clubs similar to ours, and we also do not have any membership setup fees.
How can I register by mail or in person?
We welcome payment methods other than credit cards / debit cards so as to keep our membership rates as low as possible and skip any extra payment processing fees. During checkout, select “Pay by check” for more instructions, and then complete your registration. Your membership will be activated after your check clears.
If you pay by check or in cash at one of our events, please be sure to complete your online registration so that you receive an email receipt.
Are payments and donations tax-deductible?
Payments and donations are not tax-deductible. McMinnville Chess Club is currently not yet a nonprofit, and we operate as a volunteer association.
How can I upgrade or convert my membership?
You can upgrade at any time. Contact us, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please note that a donation cannot be converted into a membership.
What is your refund policy?
Please be aware that by purchasing a membership with McMinnville Chess Club, you acknowledge and accept that membership fees are non-refundable. You have the option, however, to cancel future renewals at any time.
We may consider exceptions to this policy if there are exceptional circumstances. Contact us, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Do you have financial assistance or discounts for people with disabilities?
Yes, and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds! Contact us for a coupon code to put toward a discounted monthly membership.
How can I get better at chess?
Our philosophy is that the best way to get better at chess is to play more chess. Members and guests alike have full access to our resources at our club meetings, including browsing the McMinnville Chess Library and free, open play with the nicest chess players you’ll meet in town.
We offer our members and guests opportunities for chess lessons and study, and our members also have access to the McMinnville Chess Library, a curated collection of books and magazines dedicated to the game that we love.