Iowa · United States

National Master Chess Coaches in Davenport, IA

Looking for chess in Davenport, IA? This guide collects the clubs, coaches, and tournaments listed in and around the city, then points you toward the wider Iowa scene when you want more. This page keeps the focus on national master coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.

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Clubs: 12
Upcoming activities: 350
Iowa USCF players

The local scene

Outside the largest metros, a city's chess activity is easy to underestimate from one search. Davenport'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 Davenport looks quiet, nearby places like Burlington, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, and Dubuque, IA are usually the fastest next step.

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.

Rated Chess Near Davenport, IA

Iowa has 350 USCF-rated players. See full Iowa USCF stats

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Burlington Chess Club

meet and play chess

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National Master Coaches

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Chess Clubs Nearby

11 listings

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Illowa Chess Club

hold monthly USCF-rated tournaments

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Burlington Chess Club

meet and play chess

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Dubuque Chess Club

Group meets to play chess.

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Des Moines Chess Club

group get together to play chess

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Ankeny Chess Club

We meet on Thursday nights from 6pm to 9pm. We have all skill levels and ages showing up.

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Urbandale Chess Club

get together to play chess

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Cedar Rapids Chess Club

We hold tournaments on the third Wednesday of each month and everything is free.

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Iowa State Chess Association

The Iowa State Chess Association is a nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to promoting chess throughout Iowa. The association supports players, chess clubs, tournament directors, organizers, and scholastic prog...

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Wartburg College Chess Club

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Des Moines Chess Center

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Des Moines Chess Club

Open to anyone wanting to play chess.

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Upcoming Tournaments

1 listing

Upcoming rated and unrated competition in Davenport, IA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.

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In Davenport, IA

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Nearby — outside Davenport

Tournament

Knights of Newton Outset Annual Fall Tournament

Hosted by Newton Chess Club

Nov 7th, 2026 at 8:00 AM

2 sections Open and Scholastic

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Upcoming Events

11 listings

Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Davenport, IA and nearby areas.

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In Davenport, IA

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Monthly USCF rated events

Hosted by Illowa Chess Club

This Wednesday at 7:00 PM

This Wednesday

contact Rich Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com or call 563-940-0179

Recurring · Next This Wednesday at 7:00 PM

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Nearby — outside Davenport

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October Diversions FIDE Blitz

Hosted by Iowa State Chess Association

Oct 22nd, 2026 at 6:00 PM

US Chess and FIDE rared Five-Double Round Swiss g3+2 rounds 7pm then ASAP You must have US Chess and FIDE ID which can be obtained onsite entry fee $7 contact Eric Vigil (319) 621-3116 or evigil@gmail.com

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Club Meeting

Hosted by Burlington Chess Club

Oct 17th, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Prairie Chess Series

Hosted by Iowa State Chess Association

Oct 24th, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Scholastic Chess Tournament 5 round swiss G/25; d5 Sections K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12 Team scoring top 4 players from each school make up the school score trophies to top 3 schools in every section - cumulative across both...

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