Chess Clubs in Spokane, WA
Spokane, WA sits within the broader Washington chess community. Below are the clubs, coaches, and events we can verify locally, along with quick links to nearby places worth a look.
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- Clubs
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- Upcoming activities
- 2,117
- Washington USCF players
Outside the largest metros, a city's chess activity is easy to underestimate from one search. Spokane'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 Spokane looks quiet, nearby places like Pullman, WA, Bothell, 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.
6 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Spokane, WA. Next up: 2026 National Chess Day Brown Bag and Swiss @ Spokane on October 10, 2026 in Spokane, WA.
Washington has 2,117 USCF-rated players. See full Washington USCF stats
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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 Clubs Nearby
8 listingsStart with clubs in Spokane, WA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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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 begin...
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...
Nearby — outside Spokane
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...
Official Chess Club of Washington State University based in Pullman, WA. Join our discord here for announcements: https://discord.gg/FDUvvwVDR
Chess Coaches Nearby
Browse coaches in Spokane, WA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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Upcoming Tournaments
7 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Spokane, WA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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4-Round Swiss System. G/40,d5. USCF Dual-Rated. Maximum 16 players. Please register online and pay at check-in. Entry Fee: $20. 90% of fee is returned in cash prizes. Number of sections and amount of cash prizes depen...
October G45;d5
Hosted by Blitz and Blunders
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 tacti...
Traditional quad structure but with each player playing white and black against each opponent. Rounds 1-3 will be paired as a traditional quad. Rounds 4-6 use the same pairings used for Rounds 1-3 but with the colors...
2026 Turkey Quads
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Annual Turkey Quads - one game per week for 3 weeks. G/90, d5. Entry Fee: Please pay TD Korsmo at the Club in cash. $20. Prizes: TBD. Stay tuned. TD: Kevin Korsmo. Please pre-register via email: Please bring a tournam...
4-Round Swiss System. Dual rated. G/45, d5. Two games per night each of 2 weeks. Check-in: 12/3 by 6:45 pm Register online via Chess67. Prepay online or on site. EF - $20. Registration refund available if registration...
Nearby — outside Spokane
Nine Mile Falls 27
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Standard format.
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...
Upcoming Events
4 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Spokane, 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 Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and testing...
Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and testing your tactical skills, calculation, and decision-making in a competitive over-the-board environment. Hosted by Blitz & Blunders, this...
2026 Kings Klash
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Please see the linked flyer for details.
Come and relax with a few or several games. If enough present are interested, a bragging rights blitz tournament may be held. No registration required. No entry fee. No Chess Club on 12/24 or 12/31!
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