Chess Fest

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• Saturday, Nov 1, 2025  9am - 4pm

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In partnership with the Bentonville Public Library, this free, community event will feature a tournament, beginner Chess 101 lessons, casual games, crafts, puzzles, and MORE. Plus, from 3:45-4:30 there will be blitz games with William Donham, Arkansas' youngest chess state champion.

This event marks the end of our outdoor Chess Club season, so come celebrate the game with us indoors as we wrap up a great year of chess on the Square! Registration will be from 9-11 AM.

For more information, click here! https://downtownbentonville.org/post/what-to-expect-chess-fest