Im not sure about the specifics, but essentially it has to do with the fact that this is a newer club. That being said we meet every sunday from 10 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon(some of us stay later by an hour or so). And, the club has plans to start hosting tournaments and meeting more often. Also, the other chessclubs in the area have all essentially stopped meeting. We also have a discord where you can chat with some of the members, though that is new too.
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The USchess affiliate search is for registered affiliates who run official rated tournaments. I don't think the club has formally done that yet.
Chesspals no longer works because they closed their doors for good back in March.
Acoustic Java is a very popular independently owned and operated small-batch coffee roasting company and café. , They host Your Move Chess Club on Sundays. https://acousticjava.com/
One side of the 1st floor historic red brick building, is the main entrance. When you enter, you hear soft music, greeted by friendly staff, and many baristas busy at work ready to get your day started. Many small tables and chairs. Coffee and Tea for sale. Nice view of their Coffee roasting business via large plexiglass windows. Customers can watch the coffee roasters working on weekdays. A friendly gathering spot.
When you walk to the back of the shop, go thru connecting door to enter their 2nd room, the Acoustic Java lounge. Several very large antique wooden tables stretch the entire length of the room. with seating for many customers. A wonderful place to relax, have a cup of your favorite coffee, breakfast foods, and talk and laugh with friends. Live acoustic or jazz music on select days, Free reading library, and separate exit to outdoor patio.
Sunday's (10am -2pm), Acoustic Java converts the lounge into a chess club. Up to 18+ chess boards setup, with up to 3 boards per table. Club provides chess boards, chess clocks, or bring your own equipment . Music volume is set very low in the lounge on Sundays.
No USCF rated games! All Chess games are played for fun . This is not a US Chess Federation sanctioned club, it is a for profit Coffee Café.
Players chess rating are from beginner, advanced to experts with highly rated players enjoy Blitz chess every Sunday. Lots of talking, laughing and kibitzing, while players enjoy their favorite beverage.
Sunday player, and Club member
Steven
Is there a reason why this club doesn't appear in the search results of:
https://new.uschess.org/club-search-and-affiliate-directory
This was the first place I went when searching for a local chess club, and the only result in our area is the Worcester State chess club (which I assume is students only).
I only found Your Move by googling "Worcester chess" and finding a Telegram & Gazette article (after being confused why Worcester's other chess club, chesspals.com, is no longer working).