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About AAH Chess Club

The Austin Area Homeschoolers Chess Club is pretty self-explanatory. It is a weekly chess club for homeschoolers in the Austin area. We meet almost every Wednesday at the Hancock Recreation Center from 11:45 - 2:00 to play chess and have fun!

Chess Club Notes

  • Signing in for Chess Club starts at 11:45. Pairings are done at 12:00. Please be on time :-) Latecomers may not be paired for the first round.

  • The entry fee is $1 per chessplayer. Check in and pay at the rec center desk. Don't forget to also check in at the chess club computer!

  • Chess club has a library! If you want to improve your game, visit the library before the last round!

  • Food is allowed outside on the picnic tables ONLY. This is part of our agreement with the Recreation Center for use of their facility.

  • Please review the Expectations about rules at the Hancock Recreation Center.

Rules for Chess at Chess Club

The following are official rules of the United States Chess Federation.

  • Touch Move: If you touch a piece you have to move it!

  • If you touch an opponent's piece you must capture it, if it is a legal move.

  • If you take your hand off a piece you have just moved It must stay!

  • If you need to adjust an opponent's piece (or your own) say "Adjust" while adjusting the piece.

  • We play QUIET CHESS, i.e. no talking during the games.

  • Please be a good sport! Sportsmanship is very important in chess!