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.
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.
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.
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Chess Coaches in United States
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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...
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...
Chess Clubs in United States
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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 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...
Club de ajedrez oficial de la Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio. Horarios: Campus Villanueva de la Cañada Aula D219 Lunes 17:30-19:30 Viernes 17:30-19:30 Campus Arapiles Sala Roleplay Planta 2 Viernes 12:30-14:30
Coach Carter’s Chess Academy is a San Antonio–based, community-focused chess program dedicated to helping students of all ages build strong fundamentals, confidence, and real game understanding. The academy offers str...
Our mission is to create an environment that enables any Loyola student, no matter their experience level, to play and learn chess. Beginners will be welcome and taught. Those familiar with the game shall be provided...
Upcoming Tournaments
Upcoming rated and unrated competition linked to United States.
Name:Â CHESSTRONICSÂ ALPHARETTAÂ Â K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP&160;
NOTE:  CHESSTRONICS ALPHARETTA - Opening Ceremony  CHESSTRONICS ALPHARETTA 9.15 AM to 10.30 AM (Opening CEREMONY ) Welcoming PLayers & Enrollments!...
Name: NACC Scholastic Tournament(2026) - IX  Desc: G/25 + 5 sec | Swiss | 4 rounds When: Saturday, April 4th , 2026 from 10:00AM – 4:00PM Location: 3140,Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA, 30024 (New Life Atlanta) K–12 | US...
Name:  NACC Saturday Swiss - VIII Date & Time: Saturday, April 04th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 04:30 PM Location: 3140 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024 (New Life Atlanta) Format: G/45 + 5 sec | Swiss | 3 rounds Sections: 10...
Name:Â CHESSTRONICSÂ CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP
Desc:Â Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.
New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership b...
Saturday, April 4th - Melee G/30+5
CHESS ZONE APRIL MELEE G/30+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated
SECTIONS CHAMPIONSHIP:Â 1600+: Open to players rated 1600 or above. 1st Place - $200; 2nd Place - $50; Top U1800...
Sunday, April 5th - Scholastic K-12 G/25d5
CHESS ZONE APRIL RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12 Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated
SECTIONS: 1300+:Â Open to scholastic players rated 1300 and up. U1300:Â Open to scholastic player...
Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082
Date: Mondays
Time: Starts around 7:30PM to 8:00PM
Style: Swiss System Four-rounds
Time-Control: G/10Â + 0
Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss =...
2026 Phillip O’Neal Taylor Georgia State Championship Scholastics
Hosted by Georgia Chess Association
2026 Phillip O’Neal Taylor Georgia State
Championship & Scholastic
April 10 – 12, 2026
New 2-Day Scholastic Tournament&160;&160;
Register at ChessRegister: Â events
$10,000...
Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament  Description:&160;
• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.Â
• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: [https://new.usc...
2026 Spring Intramural Chess Tournament hosted by the UT Dallas Chess Club.
Time Control: 3+2 (3 minutes + 2 second increment)
Format: Single section, 9 rounds
Check-in: 2:00 PM Start Time: 2:15 PM
Eligibility:...
Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082
Date: Mondays
Time: Starts around 7:30PM to 8:00PM
Style: Swiss System Four-rounds
Time-Control: G/10Â + 0
Win = 1 point, Draw = .5, Loss =...
CHESSTRONICS Johns Creek Location–Monthly Girls Only USCF Rated Scholastic Chess Tournament
Hosted by Georgia Chess Association
Name: CHESSTRONICS Johns Creek Location–Monthly Girls Only USCF Rated Scholastic Chess Tournament
Description:&160;
Sections:&160;U400, U800, U1200, U1200 Plus. Sections may be merged to the nearest section, if less...
Name: NACC Scholastic Tournament(2026) - XII  Desc: G/25 + 5 sec | Swiss | 4 rounds When: Saturday, April 18th , 2026 from 10:00AM – 4:00PM Location: 3140,Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA, 30024 (New Life Atlanta) K–12 |...
Name:  NACC Saturday Swiss - IX Date & Time: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 04:30 PM Location: 3140 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024 (New Life Atlanta) Format: G/45 + 5 sec | Swiss | 3 rounds Sections: 1000...
Saturday, April 18th - April Action G/60+5
CHESS ZONE APRIL ACTION G/60+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed
Three sections: CHAMPIONSHIP (1800+):Â Open to USCF rated 1800 and abov...
C2C Spring Club Open
Hosted by Chess2Children
Chess2Children closed tournament, various sections, must be C2C member. Round 1 9:15 AM, Round 2 10:30 AM, Round 3 11:45 AM and Round 4 1:30 PM. Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner sections, sections may be combined....
Sunday, April 19th - April Rapid G/15+10
CHESS ZONE APRIL RAPID Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (quick rated)
Place Prizes:Â 1st Place - $160; 2nd Place - $80; 3rd Place - $40; Class Prizes:Â Class A 1800-1999 -...
Upcoming Events
Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events linked to United States.
Club Meeting
Hosted by Berkeley Chess Club
Come join us at our club meeting for casual chess and coaching on Saturdays from 4:30-6:30!!
Tuesday Chess Meeting
Hosted by CMU Chess Club
All chess players are welcome, you don't have to be a student at CMU
Come stop by for our weekly meeting! Compete in our intraclub ELO Ladder for a chance to win one of our prizes at the end of the semester! Free food as well!
The University of Montana Chess Club exists to connect, improve and challenge chess players of all skill levels. Our primary goal is to improve critical chess skills and learn together. We hope to connect like-minded...
Slamming Weekly Meetup
Hosted by Poison Pawns
Weekly Poison Pawns meetup at Slowpokes.
Open to all ages and skill levels. Casual over the board games with players from across the Houston chess community.
The group typically runs around 15 boards each week, maki...
Join us for our weekly club meeting if you are interested in playing chess! We are casual, beginner friendly, and also occasionally host tournaments. We meet in CUE 407 at 5 pm every Thursday.
Club Meeting
Hosted by Berkeley Chess Club
Come join us at our club meeting for casual chess and coaching on Saturdays from 4:30-6:30!!
Tuesday Chess Meeting
Hosted by CMU Chess Club
All chess players are welcome, you don't have to be a student at CMU
Come stop by for our weekly meeting! Compete in our intraclub ELO Ladder for a chance to win one of our prizes at the end of the semester! Free food as well!
The University of Montana Chess Club exists to connect, improve and challenge chess players of all skill levels. Our primary goal is to improve critical chess skills and learn together. We hope to connect like-minded...
Slamming Weekly Meetup
Hosted by Poison Pawns
Weekly Poison Pawns meetup at Slowpokes.
Open to all ages and skill levels. Casual over the board games with players from across the Houston chess community.
The group typically runs around 15 boards each week, maki...
General Meeting
Hosted by Temple Chess Club
General Meeting on Chess67
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