Memphis Chess Club

08/27/2026

The Peter P. Lahde Tennessee Open and State Championship is officially just ONE WEEK AWAY! ♟️🏆

We’re hyped to bring the 2026 Championship back to Memphis for the 3rd time in 5 years! Get ready for an epic weekend of competition featuring the biggest prize pool in TN Open history with $10,001 in 100% guaranteed prizes across all sections.

Here is where the moves are happening:

Friday & Monday Rounds: Hosted at Memphis Chess Club

Saturday & Sunday Rounds: Taking place Downtown at the Holiday Inn Memphis-Downtown

Huge shoutout to our presenting partners: Tennessee Chess Association, Promarketing group , and Downtown Memphis for supporting the plaques!

With 4 flexible schedule options available, space is capped at 150 entries. Lock in your spot now before late entry rates kick in:
👉 Register at Memphis Chess Club Tournaments
👉 Check player rosters on ChessRoster

Let’s make history on the board! Us Chess

08/25/2026

TIL the best sandwich in Memphis isn’t from a sandwich shop. It’s right here at Memphis Chess Club. ♟️

Our take on a classic: The Muffuletta 🥪

Warm, crusty homemade bread stacked with layers of mortadella, pepperoni, and ham, smothered in melted mozzarella and parmesan, and finished with just the right amount of tang from our olive and pepper bruschetta. The perfect salty, savory mix in every single bite.

Have you tried this one yet?👇

08/20/2026

Trivia tonight!

🧠 Let Your Brain Play at Memphis Chess Club!

Join us tonight at 6:30 PM for two free-to-play games of Pub Quiz by Sporcle Trivia!

Bring your friends, form a team, and test your general knowledge for a shot at prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

🍕 Excellent snacks, ☕ great drinks, and a perfect midweek brain workout!

📍 Memphis Chess Club – See you there!

08/20/2026

Now that’s what we call a double check… ♟️🥂

Date night comes with a little extra magic here: craft cocktails clinking over chess boards, warm light bouncing off soft leather couches, and just enough enchanted energy to make you forget you’re still in the heart of downtown. ✨

Sink into a pair of armchairs and chat or claim a board at the tables for some friendly competition. Either way, the club is always a winning move.

Who’s your go-to MCC partner? Tag them!👇

(Tip: a double check is when two pieces attack the king at the exact same time. In other words, double trouble.)

08/19/2026

The plaques are in! We're up to 85 players and counting and less than 2 weeks away! Thank you Downtown Memphis commission for funding the plaques with the Downtown Activation and Event Grant! Thank you Promarketing Group for guaranteeing the prize fund! Thank you Holiday Inn Memphis Downtown for hosting us!

08/18/2026

High ceilings, fresh espresso, and the quiet click of wooden chess pieces ♟️✨

Step out of the chaos of downtown and sink into a cozy corner with a great book, surrounded by rich wood and warm leather. Consider this your sign to pause, take a deep breath, and stay a while. MCC is your new favorite downtown refuge.

What’s your go-to way to recharge at the club?

08/16/2026

08/13/2026

Things are heating up in Memphis, but lucky for you, MCC has the coldest cocktails in town. 🥶🍸

🍓 Capablanca Daiquiri (NA) - A strawberry daiquiri with a secret blend of zippy ingredients (including real, fresh muddled strawberry). Named for grandmaster and former World Champion José Capablanca, it’s a zero-proof homage to Cuba’s legendary grandmaster that’s perfect for keeping a clear head at the board.

💾 Floppy Disk - A big flavor, low ABV summer drink. With grapefruit, a small mix of artichoke and orange liqueur, and a touch of cooked mezcal, this drink is sure to hit the perfect balance of bittersweet citrus and earthy smoke.

🍸 Classic Daiquiri - A simple and light drink from Cuba. Made with rum, lime, and sugar, for the perfect refreshing sweet and sour combo!

Try one, try all, and let us know which one beats the heat the best! ♟️

08/12/2026

We're Memphis famous; we're in the The Memphis Flyer!

Crafting, board games, sports, and more — extracurriculars are cool (and good for you).

https://www.memphisflyer.com/hobbies-are-hot/

08/11/2026

Meet Austin, our player of the month! ♟️

While Austin has been playing chess since elementary school, discovering MCC allowed him to find a whole new way to sharpen his game and connect with a local community of players.

Not only that, but MCC is the home of his favorite meal in all of Memphis, the Exclam-burger! 🍔

We love Austin! Help us celebrate him in the comments 👏