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Silverdale
Chess Club Your move, Kitsap County.

"Every chess master was once a beginner." — Irving Chernev

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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 — Ruy López ♔ Silverdale Chess Club 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 — Queen's Gambit ♞ Every Saturday 2:30 PM 1. e4 c5 — Sicilian Defense ♜ Moment Brewing, Silverdale WA 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 — King's Indian Attack ♝ All ages welcome 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 — Ruy López ♔ Silverdale Chess Club 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 — Queen's Gambit ♞ Every Saturday 2:30 PM 1. e4 c5 — Sicilian Defense ♜ Moment Brewing, Silverdale WA 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 — King's Indian Attack ♝ All ages welcome
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All Levels Welcome
From first move to master play
SAT
Every Saturday
2:30 – 5:00 PM
OTB
Over the Board
Real chess. Real people.
About the Club

Where Evergreen
Meets Endgame

Born from the historic Bainbridge Chess Club, the Silverdale Chess Club launched in September 2024 and has quickly become the beating heart of Kitsap County chess. We're a USCF-affiliated club where national masters sit across from beginners, and every game is a chance to grow.

Whether you're chasing your first checkmate or preparing for your next rated tournament, you'll find a seat at our table. We provide sets, clocks, and a library of chess books — all you need to bring is your fighting spirit.

Led by National Master Larry Sivitz, our club offers casual play, coaching, mini-tournaments called "Quads," and a welcoming community that proves chess isn't just a game — it's a conversation.

Immortal Game, 1851 — Anderssen vs. Kieseritzky
When We Play

Your Weekly Appointment

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Saturday Open Play

Every Saturday — 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Our flagship weekly meeting. Drop in for casual games, blitz, or longer time controls. All ages, all ratings, all welcome. Sets and clocks provided. NM Larry Sivitz available for tips and analysis.

Moment Brewing
10876 Myhre Pl NW, Suite 112, Silverdale, WA 98383
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Quads Tournaments

Periodic — Check for announcements

Four players of similar strength face off in a three-round mini-tournament. A perfect format for competitive play without the all-day commitment. Friendly, focused, and fierce.

Moment Brewing
10876 Myhre Pl NW, Suite 112, Silverdale, WA 98383
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Lessons & Coaching

By Appointment

Private and group lessons with NM Larry Sivitz. From opening preparation to endgame technique — get personalized instruction from a player who helped edit Yasser Seirawan's best-selling chess series.

Contact
larry@silverdalechess.com
What We Offer

Everything a Chess Player Needs

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Casual Play

Drop-in over-the-board games every Saturday. No membership required. Beginners to experts.

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Blitz & Rapid

Fast-paced games for those who like the clock ticking. Club clocks provided.

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Book Library

Borrow from our curated collection of chess books, from openings to master games.

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Tournaments

Regular Quads and Swiss events. Rated and unrated options for all levels.

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Coaching

Learn from a National Master. Private lessons and group instruction available.

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Lectures

Regular talks on openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames. Large-screen video setup.

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Online Play

Join our club on Chess.com to play and learn with fellow members between Saturdays.

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Family Friendly

Kids and teens welcome. Under-18 players encouraged. Dog-friendly venue too.

National Master Larry Sivitz

Larry Sivitz

National Master · USCF
"Chess is the gymnasium of the mind — and here in Silverdale, everyone's invited to train."

NM Larry Sivitz earned the prestigious National Master title from the US Chess Federation in 1989, joining the elite ranks of players who have achieved a 2200+ rating. With decades of experience as a player, teacher, coach, tournament organizer, and analyst, Larry brings world-class chess knowledge to Kitsap County.

Larry worked alongside Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan — four-time U.S. Champion and World Chess Hall of Fame inductee — contributing to the acclaimed "Play Winning Chess" book series published by Microsoft Press, the best-selling chess instruction series of its era.

As club president and head of curriculum, Larry provides hands-on instruction for players of every level and fosters the kind of thoughtful, inclusive chess culture that makes Silverdale Chess special.

National Master (1989)
USCF Rated 2200+
"Play Winning Chess" Contributor
Tournament Director
Coach & Analyst

Moment Brewing

Primary Meeting Venue

Our home base is a family-friendly craft brewery in the heart of Silverdale. Great beer, great atmosphere, great chess. Situated near REI and Home Depot — easy to find, hard to leave.

Address
10876 Myhre Pl NW
Suite 112, Silverdale 98383
When
Saturdays
2:30 – 5:00 PM
Parking
Free lot — across from the FedEx office
Amenities
Craft beer, food, large-screen display
Family Friendly Dog Friendly Craft Beer Free Parking Accessible
Pacific Northwest Chess

Part of a Thriving Chess Scene

The Pacific Northwest has one of the richest chess traditions in North America. From Yasser Seirawan's legendary career in Seattle to dozens of active clubs across Washington, chess runs deep in these evergreen forests. Silverdale Chess is proud to be part of this legacy.

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Make Your Opening Move

No membership required. No sign-up. No experience necessary. Just show up on Saturday, sit down at a board, and play. The Silverdale Chess Club is your club — all you have to do is arrive.

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