# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Chess Guild at Eldritch Bastion 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Fall Chess Guild & Weekly Chess Club
Wednesday evenings at The Eldritch Bastion, Ashland
Six weeks, Oct 7 – Nov 11

Adventurers of every level, you're invited! Whether you've never touched a chess piece or you're hunting for rated games, there's a seat at the table for you this fall.

The program is led by FIDE Master Carl Boor, a three-time state champion who is among the nation's top 50 blitz players. He's assisted by Kelly Boor, the top-rated female online action player in the United States.

5:00–6:00 PM: The Chess Guild
A friendly class for total beginners and improving players of every age. We'll do lessons and workshops on openings, tactics and endgames, then leave time to play and make friends.

6:00–7:30 PM: Club & Ladder
Open play plus a season-long ladder. You play one rated game each week at Game/30 (30 minutes per player), then we review it and talk chess. Climb the standings, or just drop in when you can.

The Quest Log
Oct 7: Board Basics, Orientation & Meet-and-Greet
Oct 14: Openings & the Center
Oct 21: The Secret to Tactics
Oct 28: The Mind of Morphy
Nov 4: Capablanca Endgames
Nov 11: Magnus Method + Review

Cost
Guild class only: $15
Club & ladder only: $10
The full evening: $20
Full season, prepaid: $100 (one night free)

Discounts are available on a limited basis for students on free or reduced lunch. Just ask!

Prizes
There's a $240 prize fund: $110 for 1st, $70 for 2nd, and $60 for the top unrated player. Prizes go by total ladder points over the six weeks. The fund assumes about 12 players and grows as more people enter. Section winners get trophies and everyone gets an award at the ceremony on the final night, November 11.

The Eldritch Bastion, 16 Hedstrom Dr, Ashland, OH 44805
Hosted and sponsored by The Eldritch Bastion Co. Walk-ins are welcome!

More info: chessbus.org/events · chesscoach@live.com

ChessBus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing chess to North Central Ohio.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashland/the-chess-guild-at-eldritch-bastion/200030745791505
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ashland
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Eldritch Bastion
- **lat**: 40.86881
- **long**: -82.31668
- **full address**: The Eldritch Bastion, 52 W Main St, Ashland, OH 44805-2226, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Chess Guild at Eldritch Bastion  being held?
  - **A:** The Chess Guild at Eldritch Bastion  takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Eldritch Bastion, 52 W Main St, Ashland, OH 44805-2226, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Chess Guild at Eldritch Bastion ?
  - **A:** The Chess Guild at Eldritch Bastion  is organized by Chess Bus.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Chess Guild at Eldritch Bastion  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ashland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Chess Guild at Eldritch Bastion  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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