Beginners through experienced players.
New players are welcome, and we’ll help you get started. Stronger players are just as welcome — as the group grows, everyone finds opponents and formats that fit.
Play chess in Newport
Come play. Two nights a week now.
Monday evenings at the Wayfinder Hotel, and 1st & 3rd Tuesday afternoons at the Newport Public Library.
New meetupWayfinder Hotel
WhenMondays, starting Sept 28
Time6–8 PM
CostFood & drinks available
Ages18 & up
Venue siteCurrent meetupNewport Public Library
When1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Time2:30–4:30 PM
CostFree
Ages18 & up
DirectionsPlay what fits the time.
The two-hour library session leaves room for rapid games and a few longer ones. New venues will open up room for classical, tournaments, and other formats.
What’s next
More places. Better times.
Evenings are covered now. Weekends and pop-up spots are next — local interest tells us where to start.
Weekends
Create room for casual meetups, longer games, and occasional special events.
Pop-ups
Use cafés, lodges, businesses, schools, and community spaces when opportunities appear.