Chess Clubs in Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN is part of the chess community in Tennessee. 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 activity
- 1,158
- Tennessee USCF players
Local chess rarely lives in a single venue. The most reliable way to read Memphis 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 Memphis looks quiet, nearby places like Murfreesboro, TN, Chattanooga, TN, and Crossville, TN 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.
Tennessee has 1,158 USCF-rated players. See full Tennessee USCF stats
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Chess Clubs Nearby
4 listingsStart with clubs in Memphis, TN, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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The Chattanooga Chess Club was founded to provide its members with an opportunity to meet and play chess in an informal and friendly atmosphere, as well as to promote the Royal Game throughout the greater Chattanooga...
Chess Coaches Nearby
Browse coaches in Memphis, TN first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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Upcoming Tournaments
Upcoming rated and unrated competition in Memphis, TN first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Upcoming Events
1 listingUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Memphis, TN and nearby areas.
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Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
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