Strategem Club – A neighbourhood club for people who like a board between them and a good opponent across it. Beginners genuinely welcome.

Chess · Backgammon · Texas 42

Find your next opponent in Old Town Katy.

A club for the slow, satisfying games. Pull up a chair on club night, borrow a set, and play someone new. No rating required, and no membership needed to start.

Texas 42

The state game

Dominoes, Texas-style. Four players, partners across the table, and the best trash-talk in the house.

Chess

The long game

Casual blitz through to rated classical. Clocks, ladders, and a study night for sharpening your openings.

Backgammon

Luck meets nerve

Fast, social, and a little ruthless. We run friendly chouettes and learn-to-play tables most nights.

From the table

Find your next opponent in Old Town Katy.

A club for the slow, satisfying games. Pull up a chair on club night, borrow a set, and play someone new. No rating required, and no membership needed to start.

I walked in not knowing anyone and left two hours later having played three games and exchanged numbers with someone I’ll probably lose to for the next decade. Best Tuesday I’ve had in years.

I walked in not knowing anyone and left two hours later having played three games and exchanged numbers with someone I’ll probably lose to for the next decade. Best Tuesday I’ve had in years.

I walked in not knowing anyone and left two hours later having played three games and exchanged numbers with someone I’ll probably lose to for the next decade. Best Tuesday I’ve had in years.

How a club night works

Show up. Sit down. Play.

Most nights run loose and friendly. There’s always an open board, always someone happy to teach, and never any pressure to be good yet.

Our easy social nights run at Boomerjack’s Katy under the Old Town Game Club banner — grab a drink, grab a seat, and we’ll deal you in. Look for events scheduled at different locations around town!

When you’re ready for something sharper, our rated ladders and seasonal tournaments run under US Chess, USBGF, and 42 association rules.

Walk in

Look for the club banner. Your first night is on us — no membership required.

Grab a board

Sets and clocks are provided. Tell us what you play, or what you’d like to learn.

Get matched

We’ll pair you with someone at your level — total beginner or table shark.

Come back

Like it? Membership unlocks ladders, events, and member pricing.

Tournaments & events

Upcoming events & tournaments.

From casual swiss opens to rated tournaments — here's what's coming up next. Reserve a spot, or just walk in on the day.

Wednesday Weekly Chess Tournament — Boomerjack’s Katy (Wednesdays)

September 16 @ 6:00 pm – September 16 @ 9:00 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

Format: 9-Round Swiss Sections: Open Time Control: G/5; + 3 (5 minutes per player, 3-second increment) Join us every Wednesday night for…

Free

Wednesday Weekly Chess Tournament — Boomerjack’s Katy (Wednesdays)

September 23 @ 6:00 pm – September 23 @ 9:00 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

Format: 9-Round Swiss Sections: Open Time Control: G/5; + 3 (5 minutes per player, 3-second increment) Join us every Wednesday night for…

Free

Wednesday Weekly Chess Tournament — Boomerjack’s Katy (Wednesdays)

September 30 @ 6:00 pm – September 30 @ 9:00 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

Format: 9-Round Swiss Sections: Open Time Control: G/5; + 3 (5 minutes per player, 3-second increment) Join us every Wednesday night for…

Free

Wednesday Weekly Chess Tournament — Boomerjack’s Katy (Wednesdays)

October 7 @ 6:00 pm – October 7 @ 9:00 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

Format: 9-Round Swiss Sections: Open Time Control: G/5; + 3 (5 minutes per player, 3-second increment) Join us every Wednesday night for…

Free

Wednesday Weekly Chess Tournament — Boomerjack’s Katy (Wednesdays)

October 14 @ 6:00 pm – October 14 @ 9:00 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

Format: 9-Round Swiss Sections: Open Time Control: G/5; + 3 (5 minutes per player, 3-second increment) Join us every Wednesday night for…

Free

Wednesday Weekly Chess Tournament — Boomerjack’s Katy (Wednesdays)

October 21 @ 6:00 pm – October 21 @ 9:00 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

Format: 9-Round Swiss Sections: Open Time Control: G/5; + 3 (5 minutes per player, 3-second increment) Join us every Wednesday night for…

Free

Wednesday Weekly Chess Tournament — Boomerjack’s Katy (Wednesdays)

October 28 @ 6:00 pm – October 28 @ 9:00 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

Format: 9-Round Swiss Sections: Open Time Control: G/5; + 3 (5 minutes per player, 3-second increment) Join us every Wednesday night for…

Free

Wednesday Weekly Chess Tournament — Boomerjack’s Katy (Wednesdays)

November 4 @ 6:00 pm – November 4 @ 9:00 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

Format: 9-Round Swiss Sections: Open Time Control: G/5; + 3 (5 minutes per player, 3-second increment) Join us every Wednesday night for…

Free

Tuesday

Open Club Night

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

The flagship night. All three games running simultaneously, open to everyone, free to walk in. A great first visit if you’ve never been.

All welcome · Free entry

Tuesday

Open Club Night

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

The flagship night. All three games running simultaneously, open to everyone, free to walk in. A great first visit if you’ve never been.

All welcome · Free entry

Tuesday

Open Club Night

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

The flagship night. All three games running simultaneously, open to everyone, free to walk in. A great first visit if you’ve never been.

All welcome · Free entry

Tuesday

Open Club Night

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

The flagship night. All three games running simultaneously, open to everyone, free to walk in. A great first visit if you’ve never been.

All welcome · Free entry

Where to find us

We're at Boomerjack's Katy.

Every club night, rated session, and social game happens at Boomerjack’s Katy under the Old Town Game Club banner. Parking is easy, the bar is good, and we always have a table reserved.

Serving the Katy, Richmond, and Sugar Land area — right off the I-10 corridor.

Venue

Boomerjack’s Katy, Old Town Katy area

Parking

Free lot on site — plenty of space on evenings

Look for

Old Town Game Club banner at the door

Area served

Katy · Richmond · Sugar Land · West Houston

Contact

hello@strategem.us

Membership

Five ways to belong.

Start free and stay free if you like. Or step up for ladders, tournament pricing, coaching, and a reserved seat on league nights.

Pawn

Student

Most popular

Player

Family

Best value

Club+

All paid tiers renew yearly · Switch or cancel anytime · Family covers one household

Common questions

Things people wonder before they walk in.

Honest answers. If yours isn’t here, just email us.

Do I need to know how to play already?

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

What does “first night free” actually mean?

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Is it competitive, or just casual?

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

What’s Texas 42 if I’ve never heard of it?

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Can I bring my kids?

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

What if I only play one of the three games?

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

How do I get a USCF or USBGF rating?

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Can I cancel my membership?

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Your move

Your next game is waiting.

Signing up takes about two minutes — and your first club night is free either way. Come find out if the table suits you.

Support Strategem Club

Keep the boards on the table.

This club runs on passion and a little help from friends like you. We're building something genuinely different — a place where anyone can pull up a chair, find a worthy opponent, and leave feeling like they belong. Every contribution keeps that experience alive and growing for the whole community. No membership needed to be part of it.

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