This event is in the past.It took place on April 7, 2026 at Mechanics' Institute.
Test your mettle in San Francisco's longest-running weekly chess tournament. The Tuesday Night Marathon welcomes everyone from nervous beginners to titled masters for slow, thoughtful games in a historic downtown club. Boards, clocks, and score sheets provided: just bring your brain.
Historic chess club
Weekly tournament
All skill levels
Slow-paced competition
Tips
đź’µcash payment accepted at the door
🎟️day pass counts toward membership if bought within a week
2026 Spring Tuesday Night Marathon
Union Square
Test your mettle in San Francisco's longest-running weekly chess tournament. The Tuesday Night Marathon welcomes everyone from nervous beginners to titled masters for slow, thoughtful games in a historic downtown club. Boards, clocks, and score sheets provided: just bring your brain.
Historic chess club
Weekly tournament
All skill levels
Slow-paced competition
Tips
đź’µcash payment accepted at the door
🎟️day pass counts toward membership if bought within a week
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