Chess Coaches in Roswell, GA
Roswell is part of the north-metro Georgia corridor where scholastic families, private coaching, and steady weekend tournaments make practical improvement realistic.
Roswell benefits from its position inside the broader Atlanta chess ecosystem, where players can move quickly between local club sessions and stronger metro events. That gives juniors a clearer training ladder and gives adult players consistent over-the-board volume without treating every serious game as long-distance travel. Roswell is especially useful as an SEO city because searchers here are often looking for progression: where can a player train weekly, compete locally, and still stay close to Georgia's stronger tournament traffic?
Ben Finegold
Grandmaster and central figure in modern metro Atlanta chess culture, closely tied to the player development model used across north Georgia.
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Roswell sits in the north-metro corridor where strong family demand feeds Georgia's broader chess market.
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Coach access and repeat scholastic competition make Roswell a practical development base, not just a suburban outpost.
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Roswell players usually improve fastest when local routines feed directly into stronger Atlanta-area events.
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See More Coaches in RoswellOver 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 Nearby
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See More Clubs in RoswellRoswell Chess Club is a welcoming community for chess players of all ages and skill levels in and around Roswell, Georgia. We meet regularly to play, learn, and enjoy the game together — from casual games to structure...
Upcoming Tournaments
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See More Events in RoswellSaturday, April 4th - Melee G/30+5
CHESS ZONE APRIL MELEE G/30+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated
SECTIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: 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+: Open to scholastic players rated 1300 and up. U1300: Open to scholastic player...
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+): Open to USCF rated 1800 and abov...
Sunday, April 19th - April Rapid G/15+10
CHESS ZONE APRIL RAPID Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (quick rated)
Place Prizes: 1st Place - $160; 2nd Place - $80; 3rd Place - $40; Class Prizes: Class A 1800-1999 -...
Mohar May Chess Tournament
Best Western
Saturday, May 9, 2026
EVENT OVERVIEW
Team Trophies!
Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper li...
Sunday, May 10th - May Action G/60+5
CHESS ZONE MAY 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 -...
Saturday, May 16th - Melee G/30+5
CHESS ZONE MAY MELEE G/30+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated
SECTIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: 1600+: Open to players rated 1600 or above. 1st Place - $200; 2nd Place - $50; Top U1800 - $...
Saturday, May 23rd - May Rapid G/15+10
CHESS ZONE MAY RAPID Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (quick rated)
Place Prizes: 1st Place - $160; 2nd Place - $80; 3rd Place - $40; Class Prizes: Class A 1800-1999 - $25...
Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th - 2-Day Summer Classic G/90+10
CHESS ZONE 2-DAY SUMMER CLASSIC G/90+10 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $2200 in prizes, 50% guaranteed
Three sections: CHAMPIONSHIP (1900+...
Name: CHESSTRONICS ALPHARETTA 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!...
2026 Thad Rogers Memorial Georgia Class Championships&160;
Grand Prix – points
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
Friday, October 16, 2025 - Sunday, October 18, 2025
A Georgia State Championship Eve...
2026 Thad Rogers Memorial Georgia Class Scholastic Tournament&160;
Date: Sunday October 18, 2026 at 11:00AM
Location: Location DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, G...
Upcoming Events
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See More Events in RoswellMay 2026 Meetup
Hosted by Roswell Chess Club
Join us for a relaxed, friendly chess meetup where players of all skill levels can play games, solve puzzles, and connect with other local chess enthusiasts. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned competitor, there’s...
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