Chess Coaches in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles offers a wide chess ecosystem rather than one single downtown scene, which makes it especially useful for players willing to browse across neighborhoods and nearby cities.
Southern California chess has long depended on a mix of private instruction, scholastic growth, and recurring open events. Los Angeles sits at the center of that network. Players here often piece together their chess life from more than one pocket of the city, so a guide that connects clubs, coaches, and tournaments is usually more useful than a single local listing.
Melik Khachiyan
Grandmaster and one of the strongest long-time coaching names in Los Angeles chess.
Tatev Abrahamyan
Woman Grandmaster and a familiar Southern California tournament presence.
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See More Clubs in Los AngelesThis is the official UCLA Bruins Chess Club page! Members can play in matches against other schools within the Collegiate Chess League. We also host weekly Arena tournaments on Thursdays at 4PM Pacific.
++Who++: Welcome to C4! 🥳 Est. Apr '26, we're committed to organizing various chess events, whether USCF tourneys, casual play / training sessions, etc. ++Where++: Our events are held upstairs above the Blossom Hill...
♟️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 playe...
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...
At SV Chess Community, we host weekly chess events in San Francisco, and Sunnyvale that bring people together over the board. Each event draws 30–50 players of all backgrounds to play blitz, make new friends, and soa...
Upcoming Tournaments
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See More Events in Los AngelesCalifornia Blitz Cup
Hosted by GC Club
California Blitz Cup on Chess67
Registering along with paying the $20 entry fee will officially secure your spot! Here are your options:
- Zelle: (408) 724-0188
- Venmo: @JoshuaYaldaei
- Credit card du...
Upcoming Events
Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Los Angeles, CA and nearby areas.
See More Events in Los AngelesA Chess Camp Day Curriculum Snapshot ♟ 8:30AM – 10:00AM Early Drop-Off & Brain Warm-Up Start the day with chess puzzles and quizzes! Students begin filling their “Money Bags” by earning Tickets and Gold Coins (and ma...
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