Chess Clubs in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA is part of the chess community in Iowa. 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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Local chess rarely lives in a single venue. The most reliable way to read Des Moines is to treat the clubs, coaches, and tournaments below as one connected picture: a regular club night to play, a coach when you want to improve, and weekend events when you are ready to compete. If Des Moines looks quiet, nearby places like Urbandale, IA, Ankeny, IA, and Waverly, IA 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.
Iowa has 360 USCF-rated players. See full Iowa USCF stats
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Chess Clubs Nearby
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We meet on Thursday nights from 6pm to 9pm. We have all skill levels and ages showing up.
We hold tournaments on the third Wednesday of each month and everything is free.
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Chess Coaches Nearby
Browse coaches in Des Moines, IA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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Upcoming Tournaments
Upcoming rated and unrated competition in Des Moines, IA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Upcoming Events
10 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Des Moines, IA and nearby areas.
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Regular meeting
Hosted by Des Moines Chess Club
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Club meeting
Hosted by Urbandale Chess Club
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club meeting
Hosted by Ankeny Chess Club
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Club Meeting
Hosted by Cedar Rapids Chess Club
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contact Rich Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com or call 563-940-0179
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