The club meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the West Central Abbey’s fellowship hall, 1832 West Dean Avenue, Spokane. There is parking in a lot immediately west of the Abbey, as well as on Dean Avenue. We anticipate having the meeting hall open by 6:30 p.m. each Thursday, with any scheduled event beginning by 7 p.m.
All USCF-rated Thursday night events require club membership. You do not need to be a member to engage in casual play (“free play”) or non-rated events.
Dues are $24 for adult membership. Seniors $12 a year. Juniors (under 18) are free, but a $12 membership fee will be subtracted from any prize winnings.
Rated events Thursday night events require both USCF and Spokane Chess Club Membership. There is always free play every week.
Upcoming Open Weekend Events (see Area Events page for flyers)
Club Events
| March 27 | Unrated Theme Tournament: Reti Opening G15/d3 Non-USCF Players Welcome | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| April 3 | Taxing Quads Rd 1 G90/d5 USCF Membership Required | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
| April 10 | Taxing Quads Rd 2 G90/d5 USCF Membership Required | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
| April 17 | Taxing Quads Rd 3 G90/d5 USCF Membership Required | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
| April 24 | Spring Championships Rd 1 G90/d5 USCF Required | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
| May 1 | Spring Championships Rd 2 G90/d5 USCF Required | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
| May 8 | Spring Championships Rd 3 G90/d5 USCF Required | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
| May 15 | Spring Championships Rd 4 G90/d5 USCF Required | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
| May 17-18 | Inland Empire Open USCF Required | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
| May 22 | Spring Championships Rd 5 G90/d5 USCF Required | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
| May 29 | Blitz/Free Play | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
| June 6 | Annual Club Meeting Play TBD | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| June 26 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| July 3 | Blitz/Free Play | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| July 24 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| July 31 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| September 25 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| September 27-28 | Eastern Washington Open USCF Required | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| October 23 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| October 30 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| November 6 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| November 20 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| November 27 | No Club – Thanksgiving | |
| December 4 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| December 11 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| December 18 | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |
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| December 25 | No Club – Christmas | |
| January 1, 2026 | No Club – New Year’s Day | |
| January 8 | TBD | West Central Abbey 1832 West Dean |