Bring your own chess set. Our club runs best when everyone contributes a board and pieces.
Use a standard tournament‑size Staunton set. This means regulation‑sized pieces in traditional black/white or natural/ebony colors. It keeps games consistent and easy to play.
Bring a board that matches your set. The squares should be the correct size for your pieces (typically 2″–2.25″ squares for tournament knights). A clean, ‘readable’ board makes games smoother for everyone.
Bring a chess clock if you have one. Especially if you enjoy blitz or rapid. Clocks help keep games fair and flowing.
❌ DON’T
Don’t rely on others to supply equipment. If everyone assumes someone else will bring a set, nobody gets to play.
Don’t bring novelty or non‑Staunton pieces. They may look fun, but they’re hard to use in serious or casual club play.
Don’t bring mismatched or undersized boards. Tiny boards, oversized pieces, or odd color schemes slow down games and cause confusion.
Don’t expect your opponent to always provide a clock. If you want timed games, bring your own so you’re never stuck waiting.
