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Chess Coaches in Cedar Rapids, IA

Looking for chess in Cedar Rapids, IA? This guide collects the clubs, coaches, and tournaments listed in and around the city, then points you toward the wider Iowa scene when you want more.

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Clubs: 11
Upcoming activities: 360
Iowa USCF players

The local scene

Outside the largest metros, a city's chess activity is easy to underestimate from one search. Cedar Rapids'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 Cedar Rapids looks quiet, nearby places like Dubuque, IA, Davenport, IA, and Waverly, IA are usually the fastest next step.

A coach is worth it once you want structured improvement — compare formats, rates, and titles below.
If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.

Rated Chess Near Cedar Rapids, IA

Iowa has 360 USCF-rated players. See full Iowa USCF stats

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Cedar Rapids Chess Club

We hold tournaments on the third Wednesday of each month and everything is free.

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Chess Coaches Nearby

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Chess Clubs Nearby

11 listings

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In Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids Chess Club

We hold tournaments on the third Wednesday of each month and everything is free.

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Nearby — outside Cedar Rapids

Ankeny Chess Club

We meet on Thursday nights from 6pm to 9pm. We have all skill levels and ages showing up.

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Illowa Chess Club

hold monthly USCF-rated tournaments

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Iowa State Chess Association

The Iowa State Chess Association is a nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to promoting chess throughout Iowa. The association supports players, chess clubs, tournament directors, organizers, and scholastic pro...

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Des Moines Chess Center

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Wartburg College Chess Club

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Des Moines Chess Club

Open to anyone wanting to play chess.

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Dubuque Chess Club

Group meets to play chess.

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Burlington Chess Club

meet and play chess

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Des Moines Chess Club

group get together to play chess

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Urbandale Chess Club

get together to play chess

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Upcoming Tournaments

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Cedar Rapids, IA and nearby areas.

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In Cedar Rapids, IA

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Club Meeting

Hosted by Cedar Rapids Chess Club

This Wednesday at 5:30 PM

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Iowa Team Championships

Hosted by Iowa State Chess Association

Sep 27th, 2026 at 1:00 PM

3 round swiss G45; d5 (dual rated, boards set by regular rating rounds 2pm, 3:45pm, 5:30pm 4 person teams 1st board - open 2nd board -U2000 3rd board - U1600 4th board - U1200 USCF and IASCA membership required entry...

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Prairie Chess Series

Hosted by Iowa State Chess Association

Oct 24th, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Scholastic Chess Tournament 5 round swiss G/25; d5 Sections K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12 Team scoring top 4 players from each school make up the school score trophies to top 3 schools in every section - cumulative across both...

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Nearby — outside Cedar Rapids

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October Diversions FIDE Blitz

Hosted by Iowa State Chess Association

Oct 22nd, 2026 at 6:00 PM

US Chess and FIDE rared Five-Double Round Swiss g3+2 rounds 7pm then ASAP You must have US Chess and FIDE ID which can be obtained onsite entry fee $7 contact Eric Vigil (319) 621-3116 or evigil@gmail.com

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