Chess Coaches in Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY sits within the broader New York 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
- 12
- Upcoming events
- 9,374
- New York USCF players
Chess communities hold together when clubs, teachers, and organizers reinforce one another. This page keeps Rochester's options side by side so you can find a place to play, someone to learn from, and the next event without hopping between sites. If Rochester looks quiet, nearby places like Putnam County, NY, Rockland County, NY, and Nyack, NY 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.
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Chess Coaches Nearby
Browse coaches in Rochester, NY first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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Chess Clubs Nearby
7 resultsStart with clubs in Rochester, NY, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
See More Clubs in RochesterWe meet every Wednesday from 4-7 PM to play. The Putnam Valley Library provides a spacious room, chess sets, boards and clocks. Players of all skill levels are welcome including beginners. Occasionally some of the str...
Building a welcoming chess community in Rockland County since 2017. rocklandchess.org
Official Chess hosts and promotes competitive, inclusive chess tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels. Based in the New York metro area, Official Chess focuses on well organized USCF rated events, schol...
Upcoming Tournaments
Upcoming rated and unrated competition in Rochester, NY first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Upcoming Events
12 resultsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Rochester, NY and nearby areas.
See More Events in RochesterRegular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Our regular meeting starts at 4 PM. At 5 PM, David Levner (USCF rating 1984) will give an hour-long presentation on pawn breaks in chess. The presentation will include a series of chess puzzles and there will be lots...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
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