

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chess Club of Merced Grand Opening 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for the Grand Opening of Chess Club of Merced, a community-led chess gathering created to bring players of all ages and skill levels together in a welcoming, inclusive space.
?️ Sunday, February 15, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
? Joystiq | Merced
♟️ What this event includes:
Open play chess games
Friendly, casual matches
Community connection and social play
Chess lessons when available
A supportive environment for beginners and experienced players
This event marks the start of bi-weekly meetups held every other Sunday at Joystiq. No registration is required, simply come ready to play and participate.
We’re grateful to Joystiq for hosting and collaborating with us to create a consistent community space for chess, and we welcome future collaborations with local organizations, schools, and businesses interested in supporting chess in Merced.
Everyone is welcome. Come play, learn, and be part of a growing chess community. 

Zumbie Allure Xayyaphay 
Club President
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/chess-club-of-merced-grand-opening/200029625890630
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 39

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029625890630?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=merced-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Merced
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Joystiq Merced
- **lat**: 37.300658727702
- **long**: -120.48107287285
- **full address**: Joystiq Merced, 325 W Main St.,Merced, California, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Chess Club of Merced   (https://allevents.in/org/chess-club-of-merced/27440347)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Joystiq Merced, 325 W Main St.,Merced, California, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Chess Club of Merced
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Chess Club of Merced Grand Opening  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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