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Want to play chess face-to-face or play opponents online who you've met irl?
Welcome to Lathrop Chess Group, your local active chess club!

  • Meet other chess players in the local area by attending our regular chess meetups.
  • Invite friends who would like to play chess in a group setting.
  • Cross-promote chess meetups.
  • Open to tourists, business travelers, or friendly peeps "stopping through" and looking to play OTB.
  • Join Chess.com hosted watch parties.
  • Benefit from Chess.com's club affiliate perks!

Whether you're a club player, tournament player, chess enthusiast, novice, or beginner - this club is open to all ages and all levels of skill. Family-friendly events will be shared in the Lathrop Chess Group on Facebook.

Check out upcoming events, RSVP, and join us for upcoming events!

♟️Join the Lathrop Chess Group on Chess.com

***If you have a child under 13 years old, I suggest Chesskid.com

♟️Become a member of Chess.com Global Chess Community to connect with other chess enthusiasts all around the world.

♟️Links to chess.com contain an "affiliate link"

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