The BlacKnight Chess Palace of San Jose!

Young chess enthusiasts are invited for round-robin tournaments every Friday Knight and officially rated United States Chess Federation tournaments every Saturday.

Get our tournament listings here.

Get a description of our computer software here.

Get Contact information and driving directions here.

The BlacKnight Chess Palace is located in the former site of the Blackford High School and features a variety of chess related books, information, and equipment.

Our Chess Computer Center features six, state-of-the-art computers running chess software with a high-speed internet connection linked to several live chess sites on the world wide web.

Bring your own chess clock or buy one here. We have a wide selection of chess equipment including clocks, carry-bags, tournament chess sets, vinyl boards, and chess software available for purchase.

Play on 8' x 8' boards with 3' tall pieces.

Consult with our resident Chess Master and benefit from the guidance and coaching of our well-trained staff of Academic Chess certified instructors. Call for information on group and private lessons. Go to our parents resources page to find other learning materials.

We hope you will join us for chess filled fun every weekend, and for summer camp too.