Adding to the Brahan Spring Recreation Center club meeting location on Fridays, we’ll now be meeting at the South Huntsville Public Library on Tuesdays from 4:30PM to 7PM.
Thanks to Joseph McGow-Russell for the active coordination necessary to make this happen! He was able to reserve the meeting room on Tuesday nights, indefinitely, and gain permission to store our club equipment. Perhaps the best news is that the library’s coffee shop is naming a drink, “The Bean’s Gambit” in honor of our club!
To find the club on Tuesdays, please walk through the doors from the parking lot and make your way allllll the way back to the end of the library. We’ll be in a large room on your left. There are a couple of rows of tables and room for about 40 people to play 20 games simultaneously.
If you haven’t been to the South Huntsville Public Library, you really should check it out soon. The club has been eyeing this building for a possible club location for quite a while since they began construction on it nearly 2 years ago. It’s truly a great spot!
And it’s not just for chess players, either – Amenities include an open/bookstore-style floor plan, Makerspace Studio, a meeting room, children’s puppet theater, teen gaming center, outside vendor coffee shop, and an indoor fireplace for cozy reading.
So please come out next Tuesday afternoon for a few games of chess, to socialize with your fellow chess enthusiast, and to support and enjoy the newest library in Huntsville!
Would you provide the street address and the street access to the parking lot?
Frank
Hi Frank, it’s
South Huntsville Public Library,
7901-L, Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
I’m interested in playing chess, Is this for adults and do you accept walk-ins?
Hi Kris, our club is for all ages and walk-ins are definitely welcome!
Hi Willy – It was great coming out and joining you guys last night, Friday, July 15. The game you selected and your interaction with the group was absolutely fantastic! Good luck to the Huntsville chess club!
Matthew Robertson
Thanks Matthew.
Do you have many youth under 12 that play? My granddaughter is almost 9 and doing pretty well with her online tutoring.
Hi Kim, we are open to all ages. We do have kids who play at the club.
Hi, my step son is just learning to play, but really interested. Is there anyone available for teaching? Or novice players who will exhibit patience with a new player?
Hi Nicole, there are usually plenty of people at our meetings who would be willing to help someone new.