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Chess Clubs in Dallas, TX

Dallas is one of the clearest entry points into Texas chess because it sits inside a huge metro area with enough clubs, coaches, and tournament traffic to support every level of player.

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Clubs: 2
Coaches: 6
Upcoming activities: 10,810
Texas USCF players

The local scene

The Dallas-Fort Worth area has long played an organizing role in Texas chess. Even when players travel across the state for major events, the Metroplex remains one of the places where lessons, scholastic ambition, and weekend competition naturally overlap. That makes Dallas a practical city for both regular play and long-term improvement.

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.

Notable names tied to chess in Dallas, TX

Jeffery Xiong

Grandmaster whose rise helped put North Texas junior chess on the national map.

Rated Chess Near Dallas, TX

Texas has 10,810 USCF-rated players. See full Texas USCF stats

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Sixty Four Squares Chess

Sixty Four Squares Chess brings people together through chess, community, and connection in the Dallas area. From casual social chess nights to tournaments, private lessons, school programs, and corporate events, Six...

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Chess Clubs Nearby

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Sixty Four Squares Chess

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Knight Club

We serve the DFW metro area with school chess programs and tournaments

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DNA Chess Club

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Collin College Chess Club

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SHSU Chess Club

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Northstar Community Chess Club

Weekly chess meetups for players of all ages and skill levels.

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Tarleton Texas Knights

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UT Austin Chess Club

Hello! We are UT's casual chess club which meets every Monday from 6-9PM (sometimes even later!) at the Dobie Mall Food Court area. Players of all skill levels are welcome and will always find a game to play. We also...

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Farmers Branch Chess Club

Farmers Branch Chess Club is a Texas based chess community offering US Chess rated tournaments, private lessons, scholastic coaching, and in person group classes for players of all levels. Led by AFM Vinayagaram Vaid...

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Oklahoma Scholastic Chess Organization

The Oklahoma Scholastic Chess Organization helps K through 12 students across Oklahoma compete, improve, and connect through scholastic chess. OSCO runs regular season tournaments, state championship events, team com...

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UT Dallas Chess Club

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Chess Coaches Nearby

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Ty Ramirez

"Where would you like to be?" "Right where I belong."

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Carter Williams

Chess Coach | Founder of C3 Chess | Beginner–Intermediate Specialist

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Upcoming Tournaments

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Semmes Fall Senior Chess Tournament

Hosted by Julia Yates Semmes Chess and More

Sep 26th, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Julia Yates Semmes Library Located in: Comanche Lookout Park 15060 Judson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247 &160; Senior’s Fall Chess Tournament (50 & Older) Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Check-...

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