01 / Show up
Come to the mall.
Head to Robinsons Mall La Union on a Saturday between 10 AM and 2 PM. The session runs for four hours.
Weekly chess
Every Saturday.
Your move.
Chess United sets up at Robinsons Mall La Union every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Kids, teens and adults are welcome — bring a board if you have one.
Tournament 1.0 · Rovers Coffee The weekly ritual
One table. All comers.
The Saturday session is the club's front door: a table in the mall, a clock, and whoever wants to play. Some come to prepare for the next tournament; others come to learn the moves. Everyone starts somewhere.
- Kids, teens and adults
- Casual games and competitive games
- A regular place to play, tournament or not
- Same time, same place, every week
Open session Robinsons Mall La Union 10 AM – 2 PM
Your first Saturday
Three moves to start.
Here's a simple way to start.
02 / Say hello
Find the tables.
Look for the chess boards and introduce yourself. Ask for a game and see who's ready to play.
03 / Play
Sit down and start.
Shake hands, set the clock if there is one, and play. New to timed chess? Tell your opponent before the clock starts.
The details
Same time.
Same place.
The weekly session is a standing date at the mall. Bring a friend, bring a board if you have one, or just bring your curiosity.
Weekly chess Open session
- When
- Every Saturday
- Time
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Where
- Robinsons Mall La UnionSan Fernando City, La Union
- Who
- Kids, teens & adultsFirst-timers welcome
The tournament track
When you're ready for the clock.
Saturday chess is the weekly habit. Tournament day is the step up — with divisions, prizes and a tournament hall.
Kiddies division
12& below
Young players, own bracket.
Tournament 2.0 pays ₱3,000 to the kiddies champion, with prizes down to 10th place.
₱300 registration
Open division
13& above
The main board.
Tournament 2.0 pays ₱5,000 to the open champion, with a Top Lady and Top Senior prize.
₱350 registration
Next tournament: Chess United Tournament 2.0 · Saturday, 7 November 2026 · Manna Mall, San Fernando
Event detailsGood to know
Questions, answered.
Still unsure? The community group is the place to ask a real person.
Do I need to sign up for Saturday chess?
The weekly session isn't something you register for on this site. Come to Robinsons Mall La Union on a Saturday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. If you want to check ahead, ask in the club's Messenger group.
Can beginners join?
Yes. The club's tagline is "chess for everyone." The weekly session is for kids, teens and adults, whether you are learning the moves or playing tournament chess.
What ages play?
Kids, teens and adults. Tournament days split into a Kiddies Division (12 and below) and an Open Division (13 and above).
What should I bring?
Just yourself. If you have a chess board or clock, bring it along; if not, come and watch a few games first.
Is there a fee for the weekly session?
The weekly poster does not list a session fee. Tournament registration fees are published on each event — see the Events page for the exact amounts.
How do I ask a question?
Join the CHESS UNITED – REGION 1 NETWORK group on Messenger. It is the club's community channel for schedules, questions and updates.
See you Saturday.
10 AM, Robinsons Mall La Union. Bring a friend.