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
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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…

Ingleside Renaissance Faire!

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Post published: December 14, 2024
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Third Coast Chess Club is a proud sponsor of the Ingleside Renaissance Faire! You're invited to…

Thank You

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Post published: November 3, 2024
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Thanks for everyone that came out to the 2nd Annual Goose Island Gambit (GIG). It was…

New Year, New Moves: Setting Your Chess Goals for 2024

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Post published: December 28, 2023
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As the New Year approaches, it’s a time of reflection and anticipation. For chess enthusiasts, it’s…

Merry Christmas!

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Post published: December 20, 2023
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Dearest Chess Fans and Enthusiasts, As the frosty winds of December bring us closer to the…

Third Coast Chess Club

Third Coast Chess Club1 day ago

♟️ **2026 Houston Open**

Third Coast Chess has players competing in the Houston Open this weekend. Five rounds of competitive chess against a strong field of players from across the region.

Looking forward to some good games and tough competition.

Good luck to everyone playing! Round 1 starts at 7PM!

#ThirdCoastChess #HoustonOpen #USChess

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Third Coast Chess Club3 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 Club5 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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