Latest dispatches

Moments worth replaying

We catalog the big swings, subtle tactics, and behind-the-scenes magic that keeps Lowell's chess community buzzing.

Events

Mill District Blitz Night Goes Full Wonderland

Glow-in-the-dark pieces, upside-down clocks, and a rook sacrifice that had the whole bakery cheering. Relive the chaos and download the PGNs.

Lessons

Coach Mira's Knight-Fork Gauntlet

Our Sunday learners cracked six escalating knight puzzles. Coach Mira shares the framework she uses to teach pattern recognition across ages.

Spotlight

Meet the Rivera Siblings

One is chasing a national title. The other designs our trippiest boards. Both agree that snacks are the secret to a 4-hour rapid session.

Play chess near you

Find us in Lowell, Massachusetts

We host in-person sessions for players across Lowell, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, Chelmsford, and the wider Merrimack Valley. Drop-in options mean you can join after work, during school breaks, or whenever you crave a thoughtful game.

Visit & Learn

Pollard Memorial Library • 401 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852

Little Delights Bakery • 14 Jackson St, Lowell, MA 01852

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Service area highlights

  • Family chess nights in Pawtucketville & Back Central
  • Scholastic teams from Lowell High, Greater Lowell Tech, and UMass Lowell
  • Weekend rapid skittles for Chelmsford and Dracut commuters