New Year, New Moves: Kickstart 2026 with Our January Tournament
The holiday decorations are coming down, the resolutions are written, and the chessboard is calling. There is something uniquely refreshing about flipping the calendar page. It’s a blank score sheet, waiting for your next brilliant combination. We are thrilled to have kicked off 2026 with our first major event: the "New Year, New Moves" January Club Tournament . This wasn't just another monthly meet-up. It was a chance to shake off the rust, try out that risky opening you studied over the break, and set the tone for a fantastic year of chess. Whether you’re a seasoned grandmaster in the making or just learned how the knight moves last week, this tournament was built for everyone. Why "New Year, New Moves"? We chose this theme because January is the perfect time for experimentation. Too often, we get stuck in our comfort zones and miss out on growth. With this tournament, we encouraged boldness—whether it was playing more aggressively, finally trying the Sicili...