Hive5, LLC

08/05/2026

♟️ August Hive5 Chess Tournament is Here!

Join us every Wednesday night this August for our monthly tournament.

📍 Location: Fort Collins Bridge Center

(1330 Oakridge Dr., Unit G, Fort Collins, CO 80525)

🕒 Time: Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM

👤 Tournament Director: Emmett Lignell

Entry Fees & Registration
VIP Members: $30 (Full Tournament)

Non-VIP: $35 (Full Tournament)

Single Games: $10 per game (Great option if you can't commit to the full tournament!)

⚠️ Note: There are no group chess lessons scheduled at 5:30 PM for the month of August.

See you at the boards! ♟️🔥

06/27/2026

Hi Chessters!,

Chess tomorrow at Hive5 and....
Want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible players who dominated the board during our June Thursday Night Chess Tournament!

It was an incredibly hard-fought month, and we actually have a four-way tie at the top of the leaderboard! Please join us in congratulating our co-champions, who all finished tied for first place with a fantastic 3 points each:

🏆 June Thursday Co-Champions:

SHUBH MISRA

PATRICK ZIJLSTRA

EMMETT LIGNELL

FELIX MCMILLAN

Incredible performance by all four of you! Your brilliant strategies and consistency truly set the bar high.

♟️ Keep the Momentum Going: Super Fastish Tournament TOMORROW!
Want to test your skills again or just looking for some high-energy, rated chess? Come join us tomorrow for the Saturday Super Fastish at Strategic Minds Chess Academy!

Here is everything you need to know:

Format: 1-Day, 4-Round Tournament | G/35;D5 (35 minutes per game with a 5-second delay).

Requirements: USCF membership is required (you can join or renew onsite!). Please bring your own chess set and clock if you have them, as our equipment is limited.

Prize Fund: 80% of entry fees are returned as prizes!

📅 Tomorrow's Schedule
10:00 – 10:25 AM: Onsite registration (Skip this if you registered online!)

10:30 AM: Round 1 begins (Don't be late! A $5 late fee applies if arriving after 10:25 AM to play Rd 1)

12:00 PM: Round 2

1:30 PM: Lunch / Short Break

3:00 PM: Round 3

4:30 PM: Round 4

6:30 PM: Tournament concludes

💰 Entry Fees
Strategic Minds Club Members: $20

Non-Members: $30

Unrated Players: FREE! (Ineligible for cash prizes, but you get to select a free chess book instead!)

📍 Location & Contact
Venue: Strategic Minds @ Hive5 LLC

8017 1st St. Unit D, Wellington, CO 80549

📞 (970) 825-9796

See you over the board tomorrow morning!

06/19/2026

🎸 The Legend Himself: Doc Tony Takes the Stage! ♟️

​Tomorrow night’s Chess & Chill lineup wouldn't be complete without a true Wellington staple. We are thrilled to announce that the one and only Doc Tony—local guitar hero and certified chess legend—will be performing live!
​Whether he’s maneuvering pieces on the board or shredding on the fretboard, Doc Tony brings unmatched energy and passion to the community. Come out to watch him play, hear some incredible tunes, and maybe even challenge him to a match if you're feeling brave!
​He’ll be sharing the stage with our amazing Hive5 rising stars, Gavin and Atlee, as well as Dmitry and more. You do not want to miss this lineup!

​📅 Catch the Legend Live:
​Event: Chess & Chill
​When: Friday, June 19th | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
​Where: Owl Canyon Coffee, Wellington, CO
​Grab a coffee, claim your board, and get ready for an unforgettable night of music and strategy! ☕✨
​

06/19/2026

🎹 Spotlight on Atlee: Local Talent in the Making! 🎤
​The musical lineup for tomorrow night just keeps getting better! We are incredibly proud to feature Atlee, another amazing young Wellington local who is stepping up to the microphone.
​Atlee just started taking piano lessons at Hive5 Studios two months ago, and tomorrow night, she is taking the stage to both play and sing live! Taking the stage after just a couple of months of dedication is a massive milestone, and we can’t wait for the community to cheer her on.
​Come out and support Atlee alongside tomorrow's fantastic lineup of local performers, including Gavin, Doc Tony, Dmitry, and more!
​📅 Event Details:
​Event: Chess and Chill!
​When: Friday, June 19th | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
​Where: Owl Canyon Coffee, Wellington, CO
​Let’s pack the house and show these students some love! ☕♟️
​

06/19/2026

🎶 Meet Tomorrow Night’s Musical Lineup! ♟️
​We are incredibly excited to showcase some amazing local talent at tomorrow night's Chess & Chill event!

​A huge shoutout to Gavin, a fantastic young Wellington local and talented student of Hive5 Studios, who will be taking the stage to play a special 4 to 5 song set! Come out and support this rising local star.
​Gavin will be sharing the evening's soundtrack alongside an incredible lineup of local musicians, including:
​Atlee D.
​Doc Tony
​Dmitry
​...and more!
​Grab a coffee, listen to some incredible local tunes, and play a few games. Let's show our local musicians some major love!

​📅 Catch Them Live:
​Event: Chess & Chill (Refer to flyer "1254228e-5877-44f2-aed5-f98c5e3d431f" for details)
​When: Tomorrow! Friday, June 19th | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
​Where: Owl Canyon Coffee, Wellington, CO

06/19/2026

♟️ CHESS & CHILL AT OWL CANYON ☕
Tomorrow!

​Looking for the perfect Friday night plans? Whether you’re a Grandmaster in the making or you just want to learn how the pieces move, join us for an evening of strategy, music, and community!

​Presented by Hive5, this event brings together great coffee, local music, and chess players of all backgrounds. Grab a latte, claim your board, and enjoy the music. All skill levels are welcome!

​📅 Event Details
​When: Friday, June 19th, 2026
​Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
​Where: Owl Canyon Coffee (3745 Cleveland Ave., Wellington, Colorado)
Owl Canyon Coffee Wellington

​✨ The Vibe
​Speed Chess: Casual & rated games available for anyone looking to test their skills.
​Live Music: Local tunes to keep the energy high and the creative juices flowing.

​Free Entry: No cover charge—just bring your A-game!
​Learn more at: www.hive5studios.com
​

Hive5 Studios is Wellington’s premier destination for creative and intellectual mastery. We believe that the discipline of Chess and the soul of Music are two sides of the same coin—both requiring focus, practice, and a community to call home.

06/08/2026

Hello everyone,
Thursday (6/5/26) was the first day of another Thursday tournament which will run until June 25th. We currently have 14 players and are hoping to grow this one to at least 20 platers. Call me at 970-825-9796 or email [email protected] for questions and concerns and love or hate mail.

06/06/2026

Today Hive5, LLC

Super Saturday chess

The Super Saturday at Strategic Minds Chess Academy is a special tournment - there is no time increment or delay!

06/03/2026

Upcoming June Chess Events at Hive5! ♟️

Hello Everyone,

Please see the details for our upcoming events below:

Thursday 4-Round Tournament
Our month-long Thursday tournament kicks off tomorrow. This is a great opportunity to play a weekly rated game and improve your skills!

When: Every Thursday in June

Time:

5:30 PM: Chess instruction (1 hour)

6:30 PM: Tournament round begins

G/70 d10)

Entry Fee: $15 total (This covers your entry for all four Thursdays of the month!)

Details: This is a USCF-rated event. Please note that there is no prize fund for this specific tournament.

Register Here: https://www.hive5studios.com/event-details/june-thursdays-g-70-d10-monthly-rated-chess-tournament-with-1-game-happening-every-thursday-of-the-month

Super Saturday Tournament
Join us this Saturday for a full day of competitive chess and great cash prizes!

When: This Saturday, June 6th

Format: 4 USCF-rated games

(G45;D0)

Rd 1 is at 10:30am

Entry Fee: $40 per person ($30 for Hive5 VIPs)

Prizes: 80% of all entry fees will be paid right back out as prizes!

Register Here: https://www.hive5studios.com/event-details/06-06-26-super-saturday-g45-d0-4-games

Save the Date: Friday Night Chess & Music!
Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for the official announcement for this special upcoming event!

When: Friday, June 19th

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Owl Canyon Coffee in Wellington

Details: We will be playing both rated and casual rapid and blitz games. Come hang out, enjoy some live performances from local musicians, and get in on some raffles and handouts. Stay tuned!

We look forward to seeing you at the boards! Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to register in advance.

The Thursday Night tournament at Hive5 is a friendly yet competitive weekly tournament designed for players of all ages and skill levels. This month-long event begins on the first Thursday of each month and concludes on the final Thursday, with one game played each week.

05/24/2026

🏆 May 23rd Slowish: Tournament Recap & Final Standings
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The tournament concluded after three rounds of intense, competitive play, featuring a field of 14 players. While the higher-rated players faced unexpected hurdles, a clear frontrunner emerged alongside several standout performances.

The Podium & Top Prizes
1st Place: Patrick Jan ZIJLSTRA (3.0 / 3.0) — Put on a flawless performance, sweeping the tournament 3-0 with wins over Baird, Kishinevsky, and Cale. His rating climbed from 1970 to 1993.

2nd Place: Anthony R WHITT (2.5 / 3.0) — Finished clear second and undefeated. After an opening win and a Round 2 bye, he capped off the event with a final-round victory over Yen.

Best Under 1700: Maxwell CALE (2.0 / 3.0) — Delivered a fantastic performance to claim the Top U1700 prize, securing critical wins in the first two rounds and gaining valuable rating points.

Key Highlights
Walter BURGER was the tournament's dark horse. Entering unrated, he secured two strong wins against Lopez and Sater to finish at 2.0/3.0, establishing a solid initial rating of 1259.

Sathish Kumar ANNAMALAI also finished strong in the 2.0/3.0 prize bracket after bouncing back with consecutive victories in the final two rounds.

👋 Welcome to Hive5!
A special shoutout to Sathish, Walter, Ying-Te, Marquis, Jason, and Barry! It was absolutely great having you all join us for your first tournament at Hive5 / Strategic Minds Arena. You all brought fantastic energy and great chess to the boards.

We loved having you in the room and can't wait to welcome you back for the next one!