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Olympia Chess Club
Location Club is inactive, however, the US Chess affiliate is retained for
possible future use. Please attend one of the clubs listed below instead.
Info The club is US Chess affiliate A6042550.
Updated June 21, 2026
 

Eastside Oly Chess Club / Youth Club
Location The Rock Church
Address 1901 7th Ave S.E.
City Olympia, WA
Contact Luis Ayala, (360) 999-2001,
director@eastsideolychessclub.org
Meeting Times Sundays - 4:00 to 6:30 PM.
Website EastsideOlyChessClub.org
Info. All ages welcome.
Updated/Effective May 24, 2026
   

Olympia Blunders ("Oly Blunders") Chess Club
Location Three Magnets Brewing
Address 600 Franklin St SE STE 105
City Olympia, WA
Contact Smashley, ph. 360-545-3849, email Chess@olyblunders.com
Website OlyBlunders.com
Meeting Times Thursdays 5:45-7:30 p.m.
Info All skills and ages. $3 to play. Typically ~30 players. 5 games at G/5; +2.
Updated August 3, 2026.