Chess Coaches in Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, CA is part of the chess community in California. This page brings together the clubs, coaches, and tournaments we can verify in and around the city, so local options sit in one place instead of scattered across separate searches.
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- Coaches
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- Upcoming events
- 9,058
- California USCF players
Outside the largest metros, a city's chess activity is easy to underestimate from one search. Walnut Creek'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 Walnut Creek looks quiet, nearby places like Berkeley, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Fremont, CA 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.
1 upcoming USCF-rated tournament in and around Walnut Creek, CA. Next up: August 2026 2-Day Swiss on August 10, 2026 in Campbell, CA.
California has 9,058 USCF-rated players. See full California USCF stats
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Chess Coaches Nearby
3 resultsBrowse coaches in Walnut Creek, CA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
See More Coaches in Walnut CreekChess Clubs Nearby
12 resultsStart with clubs in Walnut Creek, CA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
See More Clubs in Walnut CreekWe are wanting to inspire the local community to play chess! Observe our general data-driven approach to chess learning at https://datadetectiveslearning.com.
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...
Our club offers a safe, friendly environment with unlimited online tournaments, puzzle challenges, zone-level competitions, and expert coaching. Join us to help your child grow intellectually while having fun with pla...
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...
King’s Land Chess is a chess academy and tournament organizer serving the Bay Area. The club hosts regular USCF rated events including the Fremont Friday and Tri Valley Friday tournament series, along with scholastic...
♟️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...
Silicon Valley Chess Academy is a premier youth chess program serving the heart of Silicon Valley — with campuses in Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino. Founded over three years ago, we've grown to 60+ active student...
USCF dual-rated chess tournaments (time control 30+0) on some Sundays from 11:30 am
++Who++: Welcome to C4! 🥳 Founded Apr '26, we're committed to organizing various chess events — Saturday's: casual play / training & Sunday's: paid USCF-rated tourneys (each once or twice a month) ++Where++: Our even...
Upcoming Tournaments
7 resultsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Walnut Creek, CA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
See More Events in Walnut CreekUSCF rated Friday night tournament hosted by King's Land Chess.
Format: • 3 Round Swiss • G/30 d5 • US Chess membership required
Sections: • 1000+ • 600 to 999 • 300 to 599 • Under 300
One half point bye available...
USCF rated Friday night tournament hosted by King's Land Chess.
Format: • 3 Round Swiss • G/30 d5 • US Chess membership required
Sections: • 1000+ • 600 to 999 • 300 to 599 • Under 300
One half point bye available...
USCF rated Friday night tournament hosted by King's Land Chess.
Format: • 3 Round Swiss • G/30 d5 • US Chess membership required
Sections: • 1000+ • 600 to 999 • 300 to 599 • Under 300
One half point bye available...
USCF rated Friday night tournament hosted by King's Land Chess.
Format: • 3 Round Swiss • G/30 d5 • US Chess membership required
Sections: • 1000+ • 600 to 999 • 300 to 599 • Under 300
One half point bye available...
USCF rated Friday night tournament hosted by King's Land Chess.
Format: • 3 Round Swiss • G/30 d5 • US Chess membership required
Sections: • 1000+ • 600 to 999 • 300 to 599 • Under 300
One half point bye available...
This month's tourney will span two Sundays: August 9th and/or 16th (3 rounds each day). When selecting section(s), players may register for (a) either day or (b) both days. Registering along with paying the entry fee...
August Weekend Chess Classic – Irvine August 22 - 23, 2026 August Weekend Chess Classic August 22–23, 2026 Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport Main Event Registration [Register Here](https://www.kingregistrat...
Upcoming Events
2 resultsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Walnut Creek, CA and nearby areas.
See More Events in Walnut CreekWe're excited to bring you another event in our \Summer Chess Sesh Series\ (roughly every other Saturday)!
++Event Overview++ Join this free, community-focused chess event designed to accommodate players of all ap...
We're excited to bring you another event in our \Summer Chess Sesh Series\ (roughly every other Saturday)!
++Event Overview++ Join this free, community-focused chess event designed to accommodate players of all ap...
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