This event is in the past.It took place on March 21, 2026 at Mechanics' Institute.
Board Games
Board GamesTest your tactics at FIDE-rated speed chess in one of San Francisco's most beautiful historic spaces. The Morning Rapid rewards careful calculation, while the Afternoon Blitz rewards pure instinct: pick your battlefield, or play both.
competitive chess
historic library
speed chess
welcoming community
Tips
đź’µshow up and pay in cash if space is available
♟️15+3 for strategy, 3+2 for adrenaline
Mechanics' Weekend Blitz
Union Square
Board GamesBoard GamesTest your tactics at FIDE-rated speed chess in one of San Francisco's most beautiful historic spaces. The Morning Rapid rewards careful calculation, while the Afternoon Blitz rewards pure instinct: pick your battlefield, or play both.
competitive chess
historic library
speed chess
welcoming community
Tips
đź’µshow up and pay in cash if space is available
♟️15+3 for strategy, 3+2 for adrenaline
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