Chess Coaches in United States
The United States has one of the broadest chess footprints in the world, with strong scholastic pipelines, deep club culture in a handful of metros, and a tournament calendar that ranges from casual weekend Swiss events to elite invitational play.
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American chess is less about one unified scene than a network of regional power centers. New York remains the country's most recognizable historic chess city, Saint Louis turned Missouri into the institutional capital of modern U.S. chess, and states like California and Texas give the country its real breadth through constant club, coaching, and junior activity. A useful national guide has to connect those regions rather than pretend everything happens in one place.
- US Chess (the U.S. Chess Federation) governs rated play, from local Swiss events up to the U.S. Championship.
- Saint Louis has become the institutional heart of American chess through the Saint Louis Chess Club and World Chess Hall of Fame.
- New York and California remain the deepest year-round scenes, while online play has widened access nationwide.
Bobby Fischer
World champion and the most famous American chess figure in modern history.
Fabiano Caruana
One of the defining stars of contemporary U.S. elite chess.
Hikaru Nakamura
A central figure in the modern American competitive and online chess landscape.
Titled Coaches In This Area
These coaches are verified titled players already registered in this area.
US Chess Federation National Master with almost 20 years of playing experience and a decade of coaching/teaching experience. Best results as a player include tied first in the 2023 North American Open U2300 section, a...
Official USCF rating list · October 1, 2026
- 1Caruana, Fabiano2850
- 2Nakamura, Hikaru2846
- 3So, Wesley2843
- 4Aronian, Levon2796
- 5Dominguez Perez, Leinier2783
16 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments across United States. Next up: October Quads on October 5, 2026 in Nyack, NY.
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Chess Coaches in United States
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My name is Alen Kubati, I am 35 years old and I am currently located in NJ, USA. I started playing chess at the age of 7 and I have been in love with the game ever since. When I was in high school, I was the founder o...
US Chess Federation National Master with almost 20 years of playing experience and a decade of coaching/teaching experience. Best results as a player include tied first in the 2023 North American Open U2300 section, a...
I am a family focused coach located in the Treasure Coast. I specialize in teaching the fundamentals of the game in an easy to understand way. My approach focuses on developing a love of the game that allows for stude...
Over the years, Coach Adnan has led numerous school teams and individual students to victory in National and State chess competitions, cementing his reputation as one of the most successful coaches in the region. He h...
Chess Clubs in United States
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Almaden Chess Club is a chess non-profit dedicated to making the game accessible, engaging, and meaningful for players of all ages and skill levels. Join us to play, learn, compete, and connect with fellow chess enthu...
The Augusta University Chess club is a club to play, learn, and talk all things chess for AU students, faculty, alumni, and really anyone in the Augusta area who are interested in chess. Get more information about us...
The Bloomingdale Chess Club meets every Wednesday night at the Bloomingdale Regional library. The address is 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico. Boards, sets, clocks, and score sheets are provided free of charge. All a...
The Alpharetta Senior Chess Club meets twice a week for friendly chess games and community connection. Players of all experience levels are welcome to stop by, enjoy casual play, and meet other chess enthusiasts in th...
We meet on Thursday nights from 6pm to 9pm. We have all skill levels and ages showing up.
♟️At AllStar Institute, we believe chess is more than just a game—it is a powerful tool for developing valuable life skills. ♟️We provide a supportive and encouraging environment where students grow not only as player...
Drafted welcoming chess club description for local community The Belle Mead Chess Club is a welcoming place for players of every level to meet, play, and improve. Whether it's your first game or your thousandth, you'l...
The Chess Club at Berkeley is the best place to play the game of chess and any of its variants, or learn the game for the first time! We have no membership requirements, welcome players of all skill levels for casual...
Chess Club at ASU (aka Sun Devil Chess) welcomes chess players/enthusiasts of all skill levels and backgrounds. We are a club that is interested in promoting chess in Arizona as well as establishing a fun environment...
The Athens Chess Club meets Friday evenings for casual chess and community play in Athens, Georgia. Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join, whether they are looking for friendly games, practice,...
Aurora Chess Club is one of Colorado’s oldest and most established chess communities. The club hosts regular weekly meetups, tournaments, and open play sessions for players of all levels, from casual enthusiasts to co...
Upcoming Tournaments
18 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition linked to United States.
Nine Mile Falls 27
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Standard format.
Rockland County Chess Club October Quads DATE & TIME Monday, October 5th @ 7pm ++(Check-in starts at 6:45pm)++ ++Games start at 7pm after a short presentation of the rules. Please be on time.++ All Ages, All Skill...
Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082 Date: Mondays Time: Registration at 7:00PM, Rounds start at 7:15PM Style: Swiss System Four-rounds Time-Control: G/10 + 0 Win = 1 point, Draw =...
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Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place Eligibility...
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Mondays at Turtle Bay is Downriver Chess Club of New Orleans’ weekly USCF-rated club night, held at Turtle Bay, 1119 Decatur St in New Orleans. Registration begins at 6:45 PM and the first round starts at 7:00 PM. The...
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Rated Game Every Tuesday Free for Chess Zone Members Time Control: G/60+5 Games Start @ 7:30, USCF Membership Required Please register in advance to guarantee your spot. When registering, choose “Rated Game of the Wee...
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Mohar October Month Long
Hosted by Mohar Chess
Mohar Chess Academy is excited for a 4 week Month long Tournament Series. Join us for the competitive practice in a friendly academy environment.
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Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne. What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay Sections may be spli...
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Time Control: 3SS G/30;d5 - USCF Rated, current unofficial ratings may be used at TD discretion. Five Sections: Elite = Class A and above 1800. Premier = Class B & C 1400 to 1799. Amateur = Class D & E 1000 to 1399. R...
Come join us for our second rated tournament! Expected rounds: Swiss-style pairing, 4 rounds, G/20d5, done by 12 o'clock! This will be an on-going tournament for the Smyrna area! USCF Membership is Required. Georgia C...
Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament Description: • Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated. • New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess....
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ACA Fall Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
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CHESS ZONE OCTOBER ACTION
Hosted by Chess Zone
CHESS ZONE OCTOBER ACTION G/60+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed Three sections: CHAMPIONSHIP (1800+): Open to USCF rated 1800 and above. 1st — $500 2nd — $100 Top Under 1900 — $...
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...
Register here by Oct 8th to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players with an active USCF membership (it's ok if unrated). Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future e...
Team Trophies! Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit; the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only...
CHESS ZONE RATED SCHOLASTIC
Hosted by Chess Zone
CHESS ZONE RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12 Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated SECTIONS: U1200: Open to scholastic players rated between 600 and 1199. U600: Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated. PRIZES: Trophies t...
Upcoming Events
18 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events linked to United States.
Fall break camp for Dekalb County Schools. Fun chess and pickleball camp. We will have 4 hours of chess instruction per day and 4 hours of social fun time such as playing pickleball, soccer, going on a nature walk etc.
WOLF CREEK LIBRARY (near Camp Creek in Fulton County): Every Monday, 5:00-7:00PM, with Coach Lenwood. Contact Coach Rodney at 770-560-1071.
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Suwanee Chess Class
Hosted by Chess4AllAges Atlanta
Suite 301. Call/text coach Manny with any questions. Chess course based on the Dutch Step method taught in European schools. This method can take you from a beginner player to an expert player in around 8 years. Check...
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Every Monday we meet at the Oviedo Mall Food Court from 6-9p for free, open play chess. It is open to all ages and skill levels. No registration required. Come join us!
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NORTHEAST SPRUILL OAKS LIBRARY: Every Monday, 6:00-7:00PM, with Coach Jason Wright. 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022. Contact the Library at 404-613-7300.
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CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER: Every Monday, 6:00-7:30PM, 3025 Betheny Church Rd., Snellville 30039. Contact Coach Rodney at 770-560-1071.
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VCU Monday club meeting
Hosted by VCU chess club
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Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
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Club meeting
Hosted by Dubuque Chess Club
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Weekly meeting
Hosted by Arizona State Sun Devils
Come play some casual games! Beginners welcome!
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The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!
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When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00–4:00 PM Where: Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, GA Contact: Rick Rohdenburg Email: rohdenburgs@gmail.com Phone: 404-786-9492
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Fall chess club for The Stonehaven School (open to Stonehaven students only)
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Chess classes for young players who already know how the pieces move. Lessons include Basic tactics and strategy Opening principles Endgame fundamentals Game analysis and improvement .....and plenty of opportunity to...
An outstanding venue for chess, chocolate and fun. We look forward to seeing you there. Chess Players of all ages and skill levels!
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STONE CREEK PIZZA in LILBURN: EVERY 1ST AND 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6:00-7:30PM at 5330 Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road, #108, Lilburn GA 30047. Contact Coach Chris Suliveres (chess4champscoach@gmail.com).
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Mojo's Pizza in Decatur every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:00-9:00PM, with Coach Lenwood Jackson. For more information: Text Coach Lenwood at 404-581-2561. For directions: https://www.mojopizzanpub.com/ *NOTE:** T...
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