National Master Chess Coaches in Dallas, TX
Dallas is one of the clearest entry points into Texas chess because it sits inside a huge metro area with enough clubs, coaches, and tournament traffic to support every level of player. This page keeps the focus on national master coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.
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- Texas USCF players
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has long played an organizing role in Texas chess. Even when players travel across the state for major events, the Metroplex remains one of the places where lessons, scholastic ambition, and weekend competition naturally overlap. That makes Dallas a practical city for both regular play and long-term improvement.
- Tournaments are where rated results happen — check the dates and format before you commit to travel.
- If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.
Jeffery Xiong
Grandmaster whose rise helped put North Texas junior chess on the national map.
5 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Dallas, TX. Next up: ACA Fall Scholastic on October 10, 2026 in Arlington, TX.
Texas has 10,510 USCF-rated players. See full Texas USCF stats
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Sixty Four Squares Chess brings people together through chess, community, and connection in the Dallas area. From casual social chess nights to tournaments, private lessons, school programs, and corporate events, Sixt...
National Master Coaches
These coach profiles match the national master title filter for Dallas, TX.
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Chess Clubs Nearby
12 listingsStart with clubs in Dallas, TX, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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Sixty Four Squares Chess brings people together through chess, community, and connection in the Dallas area. From casual social chess nights to tournaments, private lessons, school programs, and corporate events, Sixt...
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Hello! We are UT's casual chess club which meets every Monday from 6-9PM (sometimes even later!) at the Dobie Mall Food Court area. Players of all skill levels are welcome and will always find a game to play. We also...
Farmers Branch Chess Club is a Texas based chess community offering US Chess rated tournaments, private lessons, scholastic coaching, and in person group classes for players of all levels. Led by AFM Vinayagaram Vaidh...
Upcoming Tournaments
12 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Dallas, TX first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Arlington October Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
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Arlington November Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
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Arlington December Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
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Arlington January Scholastic
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Arlington February Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
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Arlington March Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
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Arlington April Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
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Arlington May Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
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Arlington June Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
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ACA Fall Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
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Upcoming Events
2 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Dallas, TX and nearby areas.
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Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
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Slamming Weekly Meetup
Hosted by Poison Pawns
Weekly Poison Pawns meetup at Slowpokes. Open to all ages and skill levels. Casual over the board games with players from across the Houston chess community. The group typically runs around 15 boards each week, making...
Recurring · Next This Wednesday at 6:00 PM
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