National Master Chess Coaches in Augusta, GA
Augusta represents the regional side of Georgia chess, where sustained local organizing matters more than sheer metro size or statewide headlines. This page keeps the focus on national master coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.
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- Georgia USCF players
For players in eastern Georgia, Augusta is useful because it supports the practical habits that keep chess scenes alive: recurring local play, scholastic involvement, military and university spillover, and drivable access to stronger events elsewhere in the state. That kind of city-level continuity is part of what gives Georgia real depth. Augusta also matters geographically because it keeps the state's eastern side from feeling disconnected from the broader tournament map.
- Augusta is valuable because it gives eastern Georgia players a real local base instead of making Atlanta the only serious reference point.
- Regional scenes survive through recurring local play, not just big annual events, and Augusta fits that pattern.
- The city works best as a connector between local clubs, school programs, and wider statewide travel.
- Augusta helps show that Georgia chess is broader than one metro market.
Ben Finegold
His visibility in Georgia chess makes him a familiar reference point even for players outside Atlanta.
5 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Augusta, GA. Next up: Smyrna October Quick Tournament on October 10, 2026 in Smyrna, GA.
Georgia has 2,015 USCF-rated players. See full Georgia USCF stats
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National Master Coaches
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Chess Clubs Nearby
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The Augusta University Chess club is a club to play, learn, and talk all things chess for AU students, faculty, alumni, and really anyone in the Augusta area who are interested in chess. Get more information about us...
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Championship Chess is a scholastic chess organization offering instruction, curriculum, and club opportunities for students across Georgia and throughout the U.S. Their programs support public, private, and homeschool...
Georgia Chess Club (GCC) is the premier provider of private and group chess lessons in the Atlanta Metro area. GCC also hosts regular United States Chess Federation (USCF) chess tournaments offering a chance to increa...
Welcome to the North Atlanta Chess Club! We are a dedicated community of chess enthusiasts committed to promoting competitive spirit and fostering growth among young players. Our club organizes USCF-rated chess tourna...
The Athens Chess Club meets Friday evenings for casual chess and community play in Athens, Georgia. Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join, whether they are looking for friendly games, practice,...
Middle Georgia Chess Club is a nonprofit community chess club serving players throughout Macon, Warner Robins, Byron, and the surrounding Middle Georgia area. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to enjoy...
Chesstronics offers chess classes, camps, and USCF-rated tournament opportunities for K–12 students in the metro Atlanta area. Their chess program focuses on helping students build focus, strategy, tactics, confidence...
The Georgia Chess Association (GCA) is the official state affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. We serve players of all ages and skill levels from beginners making their first moves to grandmasters competin...
Upcoming Tournaments
12 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Augusta, GA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Event Details • Time Control: G/25 + 5 sec • Format: Quads by skill level | 3 rounds • Round Times: 7:15 PM, 8:15 PM, 9:00 PM. One bye available for 1/2 point. $20 Entry Fee includes (delicious) dinner. Dinner & Check...
Recurring · Next Oct 30th, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Mohar October Month Long
Hosted by Mohar Chess
Mohar Chess Academy is excited for a 4 week Month long Tournament Series. Join us for the competitive practice in a friendly academy environment.
Recurring · Next This Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Team Trophies! Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit; the more players on a team, the higher the chances for a good result, but only...
Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament Description: • Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated. • New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: https://new.uschess....
Recurring · Next This Saturday at 9:15 AM
https://services.chesstronics.com/products/cumming-atl-monthly-scholastic-chess-tournament-uscf-rated-in-person USCF Rated Chess Tournament-USCF Rated (In-Person) (Free Pizza for all the participants) VENUE : 21...
Recurring · Next Oct 17th, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Name: ATLCC MARCH CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1st...
Name: ATLCC JUNE CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1st P...
Name: ATLCC OCTOBER CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 paid entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Open Section 1st place $500+Trophy(trophy only awarded based on tiebreak and mu...
Name: ATLCC NOVEMBER CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 paid entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1st Plac...
Name: ATLCC DECEMBER CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1...
Name: ATLCC JANUARY CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1s...
Name: ATLCC FEBRUARY CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1...
Upcoming Events
12 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Augusta, GA and nearby areas.
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Club Meeting
Hosted by Athens Chess Club
When: Fridays, 6:00–9:00 PM Where: Athens, GA Contact: Tomas Ramirez Email: WintervilleChessClub@gmail.com
Recurring · Next This Friday at 6:00 PM
CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER: Every Monday, 6:00-7:30PM, 3025 Betheny Church Rd., Snellville 30039. Contact Coach Rodney at 770-560-1071.
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5 Day chess camp and pickleball camp for beginners to advanced. Coach Manny and Coach Rodney will teach fundamental strategy, tactics (forks, pins, discovered attacks), checkmate patterns, endgame patterns and more. W...
STONE CREEK PIZZA in LILBURN: EVERY 1ST AND 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6:00-7:30PM at 5330 Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road, #108, Lilburn GA 30047. Contact Coach Chris Suliveres (chess4champscoach@gmail.com).
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STONE CREEK PIZZA in LILBURN: EVERY 1ST AND 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6:00-7:30PM at 5330 Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road, #108, Lilburn GA 30047. Contact Coach Chris Suliveres (chess4champscoach@gmail.com).
Recurring · Next Oct 13th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Recurring · Next This Thursday at 6:00 PM
Suwanee Chess Class
Hosted by Chess4AllAges Atlanta
Suite 301. Call/text coach Manny with any questions. Chess course based on the Dutch Step method taught in European schools. This method can take you from a beginner player to an expert player in around 8 years. Check...
Recurring · Next Today at 5:45 PM
SHARON FORKS LIBRARY CHESS CLUB: Once a month, 7:00-8:00pm at 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA 30041. Upcoming Thursday nights: December 11; January 8; February 12; March 12; April 9 and May 14. Contact the library:...
Recurring · Next This Thursday at 7:00 PM
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NORTHEAST SPRUILL OAKS LIBRARY: Every Monday, 6:00-7:00PM, with Coach Jason Wright. 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022. Contact the Library at 404-613-7300.
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https://services.chesstronics.com/products/bethelview-monthly-open-uscf-rated Monthly Scholastic & OPEN USCF Rated Tournament at Bethelview Location! Free Pizza! 4 sections – An Open section for...
Recurring · Next Oct 24th, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Fall break camp for Dekalb County Schools. Fun chess and pickleball camp. We will have 4 hours of chess instruction per day and 4 hours of social fun time such as playing pickleball, soccer, going on a nature walk etc.
Mojo's Pizza in Decatur every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:00-9:00PM, with Coach Lenwood Jackson. For more information: Text Coach Lenwood at 404-581-2561. For directions: https://www.mojopizzanpub.com/ *NOTE:** T...
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