Happy Holidays!

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Post published: December 18, 2025
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3rd Annual Goose Island Gambit (Nov. 1)

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Post published: September 1, 2025
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Mark your calendars! The Third Coast Chess Club is proud to host the 3rd Annual Goose…

🟢 4-H Chess Project is Underway in Aransas County!

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Post published: August 31, 2025
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The Aransas County 4-H Chess Project has officially launched! Our kickoff meeting was a success, with…

Third Coast Chess: Growing Opportunities ♟️

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Post published: August 17, 2025
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Third Coast Chess is alive and well, with a couple of exciting opportunities on the horizon.…

International Chess Day 2025: “Every Move Counts”

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Post published: July 20, 2025
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International Chess Day 2025: “Every Move Counts” Date: July 20, 2025 Each year on July 20,…

Grandma B’s Sweet Treats!

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Post published: April 18, 2025
Post category:Announcements Club Meetings

You'll notice that the calendar has been updated with a new meetup location for our Monday…

Happy New Year! (2025)

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Post published: January 19, 2025
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As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our chess goals…

Winter Chess Tactics Tournament Jan. 11, 2025

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Post published: January 11, 2025
Post category:Tournaments

Results of this open section are available here: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202501112312.1-16680384

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Third Coast Chess Club2 days ago

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day from Third Coast Chess! ♟️

Today, we honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

To all our veterans, thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and your commitment to our country.

And to the veterans in our chess community, we’re grateful to have you at the board!

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

#VeteransDay #ThirdCoastChess #RockportTX

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Third Coast Chess Club4 days ago

♟️ It’s Chess Monday in Rockport! ♟️

Start your week with a little strategy, friendly competition, and some great chess!

Whether you’re brand new to the game or an experienced player, there’s a seat at the board for you. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

📍 Grandma B's Sweet Treats – Rockport, TX
🗓️ Mondays
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM

Bring your thinking cap, make some new friends, and enjoy a few games!

♟️ Good moves. Great people. See you at the board!

#ThirdCoastChess #ChessMonday #RockportTX #ChessForEveryone

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Third Coast Chess Club2 weeks ago

♟️ Monday means chess in Rockport!

Another great evening of chess with Third Coast Chess! Whether you’re just learning the game or have been playing for years, there’s always an opportunity to learn, improve, and enjoy some friendly competition.

Thanks to everyone who came out and joined us!

📍 Grandma B's Sweet Treats - Rockport, TX
🗓️ Mondays | 4:30–6:00 PM

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Come play a game with us next Monday!

#ThirdCoastChess #RockportTX #ChessCommunity #PlayChess

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Third Coast Chess Club2 weeks ago

♟️ Cheating Has No Place in Chess.

Chess is a game of integrity. Every move should reflect your own judgment, preparation, and ability.

When you use an engine to gain an unfair advantage, you’re not demonstrating chess skill. You’re pretending to possess skill you haven’t earned.

There’s no shame in losing. There’s no shame in being a beginner, making mistakes, or having a low rating. That’s how we learn and improve.

But there’s plenty of shame in cheating.

At Third Coast Chess, we believe in honest competition, sportsmanship, and earning your victories over the board.

Play your own moves. Earn your own rating. Respect the game. ♟️

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Third Coast Chess Club2 weeks ago

♟️🍂 Hello, November!

A new month means new opportunities to learn, improve, and enjoy the game we love!

Whether you’re just learning how the pieces move or working toward your next rating milestone, every game is an opportunity to grow.

Here’s to another month of great games, friendly competition, and bringing our chess community together!

Keep learning. Keep playing. Keep growing.

♟️ Third Coast Chess

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Third Coast Chess Club2 weeks ago

♟️ Don’t forget to fall back! ⏰

Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow, Sunday, November 1!

Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour tonight before heading to bed.

An extra hour of sleep… or an extra hour of chess? We know what we’d choose! 😉♟️

— Third Coast Chess

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