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National Master Chess Coaches in Hillcrest, NY

Hillcrest, NY is part of the chess community in New York. 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. This page keeps the focus on national master coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.

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Clubs
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Upcoming activities
9,044
New York USCF players
The local scene

Local chess rarely lives in a single venue. The most reliable way to read Hillcrest is to treat the clubs, coaches, and tournaments below as one connected picture: a regular club night to play, a coach when you want to improve, and weekend events when you are ready to compete. If Hillcrest looks quiet, nearby places like Rockland County, NY, Nyack, NY, and Putnam County, NY 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 Hillcrest, NY

1 upcoming USCF-rated tournament in and around Hillcrest, NY. Next up: October Quads on October 5, 2026 in Nyack, NY.

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TR

Building a welcoming chess community in Rockland County since 2017.

National Master Coaches

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Chess Clubs Nearby

7 listings

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TR

Building a welcoming chess community in Rockland County since 2017.

OC

Official Chess hosts and promotes competitive, inclusive chess tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels. Based in the New York metro area, Official Chess focuses on well organized USCF rated events, schola...

JC

JAko Club on Chess67

RC

A chess league for Rockland County schools.

QC

Queens College Chess on Chess67

PV

We meet every Wednesday from 4-7 PM to play. The Putnam Valley Library provides a spacious room, chess sets, boards and clocks. Players of all skill levels are welcome including beginners. Occasionally some of the str...

UO

The Official Chess Club of the University of Rochester

Upcoming Tournaments

1 listing

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

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In Hillcrest, NY

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Tournament
Today at 7:00 PM
Happening today

Rockland County Chess Club October Quads DATE & TIME Monday, October 5th @ 7pm ++(Check-in starts at 6:45pm)++ ++Games start at 7pm after a short presentation of the rules. Please be on time.++ All Ages, All Skill...

Upcoming Events

5 listings

Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Hillcrest, NY and nearby areas.

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In Hillcrest, NY

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OC
Event
Tomorrow at 4:30 PM
Tomorrow

Chess classes for young players who already know how the pieces move. Lessons include Basic tactics and strategy Opening principles Endgame fundamentals Game analysis and improvement .....and plenty of opportunity to...

OC
Event
This Wednesday at 4:30 PM
This Wednesday

Chess classes for young players new to the game of chess. These sessions will focus on understand piece movement, the rules of chess, and other basics. If you're not sure if this is the right level for your child, ple...

RM
Event
This Wednesday at 4:00 PM
This Wednesday

Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...

WC
Event
Today at 5:00 PM
Happening today

Weekly Chess Club Meeting on Chess67

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