Menlo Park Chess Club meets in Los Angeles for casual play and tournaments.

The Menlo Park Chess Club offers a welcoming space for residents of Menlo Park and the surrounding area to engage in chess activities. The club provides casual instruction, lectures, informal play, as well as both rated and unrated tournaments. In addition to regular club meetings, the organization hosts its fifth annual club championship, which is a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event utilizing the dual-rated G/45;d5 time control over a five-week period. The club's regular weekly meeting occurs on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. These gatherings take place in the Oak or Elm Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. During these sessions, members can enjoy casual, blitz, and ladder chess games, along with occasional lectures. The club aims to foster a community where players of all skill levels can participate in various chess-related events and connect with fellow enthusiasts.