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Weekly Chess Meetup in SF ♟️ | All Levels | Free Entry

Weekly Chess Meetup in SF ♟️ | All Levels | Free Entry

Tue, Aug 11, 2:00 AM
From Chess Meetup in bars of San Francisco

♟️ **ChessBar Tournament – Play Chess, Meet People, Enjoy the Vibe** 🍻 Join us for a **fun and social chess tournament in a bar**! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, **everyone is welcome**. *** ### 🧠 How it works * Multiple rounds against players of your level * Pairings and results managed through the ChessBar app * Friendly, relaxed atmosphere — no pressure *** ### 🍻 What to expect * Great games * Good drinks * A chance to meet fellow chess players *** ### 🏆 Bonus Earn points at every event and climb the rankings. Top players qualify for city, national, and international finals. *** ### 📍 Practical info * Free to join * Just download the ChessBar app and register (**[www.onelink.to/chessbar5](http://www.onelink.to/chessbar5))** * Grab a drink and enjoy the games *** Come for the chess, stay for the vibe ♟️🍻 **See you there!**

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Weekly Chess Meetup in SF ♟️ | All Levels | Free Entry

Weekly Chess Meetup in SF ♟️ | All Levels | Free Entry

Tue, Aug 18, 2:00 AM
From Chess Meetup in bars of San Francisco

♟️ **ChessBar Tournament – Play Chess, Meet People, Enjoy the Vibe** 🍻 Join us for a **fun and social chess tournament in a bar**! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, **everyone is welcome**. *** ### 🧠 How it works * Multiple rounds against players of your level * Pairings and results managed through the ChessBar app * Friendly, relaxed atmosphere — no pressure *** ### 🍻 What to expect * Great games * Good drinks * A chance to meet fellow chess players *** ### 🏆 Bonus Earn points at every event and climb the rankings. Top players qualify for city, national, and international finals. *** ### 📍 Practical info * Free to join * Just download the ChessBar app and register (**[www.onelink.to/chessbar5](http://www.onelink.to/chessbar5))** * Grab a drink and enjoy the games *** Come for the chess, stay for the vibe ♟️🍻 **See you there!**

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Book Club - The Psychology of Money

Book Club - The Psychology of Money

Thu, Aug 6, 12:30 AM
From Cafe Finance

We will kick start the first event with the discussion of the book "The Psychology of Money". It will be at least 8 weeks series. Once we start reading it, we will adjust it depending on everyone's pace and participation. Please read at least two chapters. For the first event, it will be the introduction and chapter 1. We will have wrap party at the last session of this book. Update: Since it is a easy read book, we have decided to read and discuss 4 chapters for each reading. I will update chapters to read at each event. **How to find us** I will be at 2nd floor. Take the escalator up. I will be at your right with a green sign "Cafe Finance" when you stand at the entrance. **Agenda** 5:30 \~ 6:00 pm Sharing and Networking ( You can buy or bring food to eat while we are discussing the book) 6:00 \~ 7:30 pm Book Discussion 7:30 \~ 8:00 pm Conclusion & Final thought **About the book** Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money - investing, personal finance, and business decisions - is typically taught as math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don't make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. In the Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to mkae better sense of one of life's most important topics.

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Chess Sundays

Chess Sundays

Sun, Aug 16, 9:00 PM
From Its Your Move Games Sunday Chess Club Meet Up
4.6

# Chess Sundays at Its Your Move Games **We host a Chess Sundays here at Its Your Move every Sunday from 2-6pm.** It is a casual atmosphere for players of all levels. We play here with and without a clock on tournament style boards. We ask for a $5 table fee which lasts for the whole day, you can pay in [advance](http://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/web-store-1) or at the door. Players are welcome to use our limited boards, (please bring your own clock and board if you have one). Food and drink is allowed. Every Sunday we also host a **Beginning group chess lesson** from noon to 1pm (first one free- after that $10) and an **Intermediate chess group chess lesson** from 1-2pm for $15. You can[ sign up ](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/web-store-1)ahead for this or drop in. All levels of play and all ages are welcomed! Every Wednesday we host a youth drop in chess after school program. Best for ages 6 through 16 for beginning and intermediate players. The class starts at 3:30 with early drop off starting at 1:45 and late pick up until 6pm. The cost is $25 for drop in, (or you can purchase a ten pack for $200 bring the single class down to $20.). [Sign up](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/web-store-1) in advance or drop in! For more info on all of these events and other east bay chess check out our [website](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/clubs) For special event notification for chess check out our chess [meet-up](https://www.meetup.com/its-your-move-games-sunday-chess-club-meet-up/) site or our [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ItsYourMoveGames) events page.

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Chess at Alamo Square Park ♟️☀️

Chess at Alamo Square Park ♟️☀️

Sun, Aug 9, 9:00 PM
From Pawn Shop Chess Club SF
4.7

Friendly, regular chess and exciting Bughouse (2 v 2) chess available. We’ll be at the picnic tables. Please RSVP and bring a board 😎

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Weekly Chess Meetup in SF ♟️ | All Levels | Free Entry

Weekly Chess Meetup in SF ♟️ | All Levels | Free Entry

Tue, Aug 25, 2:00 AM
From Chess Meetup in bars of San Francisco

♟️ **ChessBar Tournament – Play Chess, Meet People, Enjoy the Vibe** 🍻 Join us for a **fun and social chess tournament in a bar**! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, **everyone is welcome**. *** ### 🧠 How it works * Multiple rounds against players of your level * Pairings and results managed through the ChessBar app * Friendly, relaxed atmosphere — no pressure *** ### 🍻 What to expect * Great games * Good drinks * A chance to meet fellow chess players *** ### 🏆 Bonus Earn points at every event and climb the rankings. Top players qualify for city, national, and international finals. *** ### 📍 Practical info * Free to join * Just download the ChessBar app and register (**[www.onelink.to/chessbar5](http://www.onelink.to/chessbar5))** * Grab a drink and enjoy the games *** Come for the chess, stay for the vibe ♟️🍻 **See you there!**

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You can easily find chess clubs in San Francisco by searching on Meetup for events and groups centered around chess. This allows you to connect with local enthusiasts and participate in organized activities.

Absolutely! Many chess clubs in San Francisco welcome players of all levels, including beginners. It's a great way to learn and improve your skills in a friendly environment.

To discover chess events happening this weekend in San Francisco, use Meetup's event calendar. It provides updated listings that you can RSVP to for participation.

Meetup connects you with local chess clubs in San Francisco through which you can join events, meet players, and share strategies. It serves as a gathering point for enthusiasts.

Yes, some chess clubs coordinate online events alongside local gatherings. Check the details on Meetup for options that best suit your availability.

To join a chess meetup, create a Meetup account and browse through San Francisco's chess groups. You can then RSVP to the events you're interested in attending.

Many chess clubs on Meetup offer free or low-cost events, making it accessible for most enthusiasts. Check each event's details to understand any potential fees.

While attendee numbers can vary, joining chess clubs in San Francisco via Meetup often results in engaging with a diverse group of chess players.

If no chess events are available this week, you can join the group to receive notifications on future events or connect with members to create informal games.

No prior experience is necessary to join chess clubs on Meetup, as many groups cater to different skill levels, welcoming everyone from novices to experienced players.

Meetup serves as a platform for local groups to host events. While it doesn’t organize them directly, it connects you to clubs that do.

Chess meetups in San Francisco boast a range of activities, from relaxed games to competitive matches, ensuring an enriching experience for all kinds of players.

Not all chess clubs are in-person; some offer online sessions. Check with each specific group on Meetup for event formats to fit your preference.

While Meetup hosts various chess groups in San Francisco, no specific outcomes are guaranteed. Exploring different clubs increases your chances of finding a suitable match.

While Meetup provides access to chess groups, the quality of matches varies with each organizer's approach. Engaging actively helps foster enjoyable experiences.