Chess Clubs in Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, WA is part of the chess community in Washington. This page brings together the clubs, coaches, and tournaments we can verify in and around the city, so local options sit in one place instead of scattered across separate searches.
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- Clubs
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- Upcoming activities
- 2,162
- Washington USCF players
Outside the largest metros, a city's chess activity is easy to underestimate from one search. Bellingham's clubs, coaches, and events are listed together here so you can judge what is actually within reach instead of guessing from a single result. If Bellingham looks quiet, nearby places like Bothell, WA, Seattle, WA, and Bellevue, WA are usually the fastest next step.
- Clubs are the best starting point for regular over-the-board games and a local group to improve with.
- If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.
3 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Bellingham, WA. Next up: Eastern Washington Open - 2026 on September 26, 2026 in Spokane, WA.
Washington has 2,162 USCF-rated players. See full Washington USCF stats
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Chess Clubs Nearby
8 listingsStart with clubs in Bellingham, WA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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This group is for women in the PNW who want to enjoy some social chess with other ladies. Any rating is welcome. The local events will be in Cheney, Spokane, or Spokane Valley. We can all enjoy games on chess.com as w...
Official Chess Club of Washington State University based in Pullman, WA. Join our discord here for announcements: https://discord.gg/FDUvvwVDR
The club meets Thursday (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years weeks) at West Central Abbey Fellowship Hall , 1832 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. Doors open between 6:30 and 7:00 pm, with scheduled events be...
Welcome 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...
Chess Coaches Nearby
Browse coaches in Bellingham, WA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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Upcoming Tournaments
4 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Bellingham, WA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Sunday | Oct 11th | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by J...
The Fall Championship is a 5-Round Swiss System tournament with all players in one section. Players must be Spokane Chess Club members in good standing as of the end of August 2026. Time Control: G/90,d5 Entry Fee:...
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...
October G45;d5
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Open Tournament G/45;d5 Saturday | Oct 17th | 11:30AM - 6:00PM Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and testing your tact...
Upcoming Events
1 listingUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Bellingham, WA and nearby areas.
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October G45;d5
Hosted by Blitz and Blunders
Open/Quad Tournament G/45;d5 Saturday | Oct 17th | 10:30AM - 6:00PM&32; Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and test...
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