Chess Clubs in Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, WA sits inside one of the country's more usable metro chess markets. The local rhythm usually comes from club nights, private coaching, scholastic families, and weekend Swiss events. In Washington, players usually get the clearest picture when they search across the full metro instead of one neighborhood or suburb.
American chess strength usually comes from metro clusters tied together by state and interstate travel rather than one isolated venue. Bellingham fits that pattern because players usually build their routine from a mix of city clubs, nearby suburb events, and short-drive tournament weekends. Nearby places like Bothell, WA, Seattle, WA, and Bellevue, WA often belong in the same practical search radius when you compare clubs, coaches, or weekend events.
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See More Clubs in BellinghamWelcome to Cascadia Chess club, we are an inclusive club here at Cascadia College prepared to teach you the basics of chess, and critical thinking techniques. This club is not only for beginners but also competitive p...
The club meets Thursday evenings at the West Central Abbey's Fellowship Hall (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years weeks). Doors open between 6:30 and 7:00 pm, with scheduled events beginning as close to 7:00...
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See More Events in BellinghamQuads will be organized and seeded based on age from oldest to youngest! (We need birthdates.) The tournament results will help to determine the truth or falsity of the tournament name claim. One game per week on 7/9,...
Traditional blitz tourney with no delay or increment. 6-Rd Swiss. Not rated. If available, USCF Quick rating will be used for seeding. Rounds will be about every 15-20 minutes. Unhealthy snacks (e.g., cookies, etc.) w...
This is Spokane's Premier Autumn weekend tournament, which has been held annually for more than 20 years! The 2026 edition will again be held at West Central Abbey - a 5-Round Swiss System Tournament, G/90;d5. Registe...
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See More Events in BellinghamSOCIAL CHESS
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
FREE Pizza, Soft Drinks, Casual Chess, Conversation!
Please register one week in advance so supplies can be planned!
2026 July Heat Open
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
The OPEN @ St. John Vianney School welcomes all players, scholastic and adults.&32; ++4-round Swiss++ - and division of sections depends on of players and their ratings Check-in: 9:00-9:30 am. Pay Ad...
The OPEN @ St. John Vianney School welcomes all players, scholastic and adults. ++4-round Swiss++ - and division of sections depends on of players and their ratings Check-in: 9:00-9:30 am. Pay Admission (cash prefer...
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