Chess Clubs in Glendale, CA
Looking for chess in Glendale, CA? This guide collects the clubs, coaches, and tournaments listed in and around the city, then points you toward the wider California scene when you want more.
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- Clubs
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- Coaches
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- Upcoming events
- 9,119
- California USCF players
Chess communities hold together when clubs, teachers, and organizers reinforce one another. This page keeps Glendale's options side by side so you can find a place to play, someone to learn from, and the next event without hopping between sites. If Glendale looks quiet, nearby places like Los Angeles, CA, Fullerton, CA, and Orange, CA 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.
1 upcoming USCF-rated tournament in and around Glendale, CA. Next up: C4 x SMC Inaugural Library Quads on September 20, 2026 in Campbell, CA.
California has 9,119 USCF-rated players. See full California USCF stats
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Chess Clubs Nearby
12 resultsStart with clubs in Glendale, CA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
See More Clubs in GlendaleThis is the official UCLA Bruins Chess Club page! Members can play in matches against other schools within the Collegiate Chess League. We also host weekly Arena tournaments on Thursdays at 4PM Pacific.
North County Chess Club meets every Thursday night at 7:00 PM in Oceanside, California. We are a USCF affiliated chess club that hosts rated tournaments with cash prizes and welcomes players of all ages and skill leve...
++Who++: Welcome to C4! 🥳 Founded Apr '26, we're committed to organizing various chess events — Saturday's: casual play / training & Sunday's: paid USCF-rated tourneys (each once or twice a month) ++Where++: Most of...
USCF dual-rated chess tournaments (time control 30+0) on some Sundays from 11:30 am
Chess Coaches Nearby
3 resultsBrowse coaches in Glendale, CA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
See More Coaches in GlendaleUpcoming Tournaments
4 resultsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Glendale, CA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
See More Events in GlendaleAugust Weekend Chess Classic – Irvine August 22 - 23, 2026 August Weekend Chess Classic August 22–23, 2026 Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport Main Event Registration [Register Here](https://www.kingregistrat...
Register above to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular. Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.
++Tournament Forma...
USCF rated Friday night tournament hosted by King's Land Chess.
Format: • 3 Round Swiss • G/30 d5 • US Chess membership required
Sections: • 1000+ • 600 to 999 • 300 to 599 • Under 300
One half point bye available...
USCF rated Friday night tournament hosted by King's Land Chess.
Format: • 3 Round Swiss • G/30 d5 • US Chess membership required
Sections: • 1000+ • 600 to 999 • 300 to 599 • Under 300
One half point bye available...
Upcoming Events
1 resultUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Glendale, CA and nearby areas.
See More Events in GlendaleWe're excited to bring you another event in our \Summer Chess Sesh Series\ (roughly every other Saturday)!
++Event Overview++ Join this free, community-focused chess event designed to accommodate players of all ap...
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