Mayor Ardy Kassakhian Welcomes Chess Enthusiasts to the 2026 Southern California Open

Thank you to Mayor Ardy Kassakhian and the City of Glendale for inviting competitors and chess fans from across the country to join us in Glendale for the 2026 Southern California Open.

Watch the mayor’s message below.

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome the chess community to Glendale from Sept. 4 to 7. You still have time to register to play or plan to join us and watch the competition.

As Mayor Kassakhian says in the video, “It’s your move!”