National Master Chess Coaches in Richland, WA
Looking for chess in Richland, WA? This guide collects the clubs, coaches, and tournaments listed in and around the city, then points you toward the wider Washington 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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- Washington USCF players
Outside the largest metros, a city's chess activity is easy to underestimate from one search. Richland'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 Richland looks quiet, nearby places like Pullman, WA, Spokane, WA, and Bellevue, WA 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.
6 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Richland, WA. Next up: 2026 National Chess Day Brown Bag and Swiss @ Spokane on October 10, 2026 in Spokane, WA.
Washington has 2,117 USCF-rated players. See full Washington USCF stats
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Chess Clubs Nearby
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This group is for women in the PNW who want to enjoy some social chess with other ladies. Any rating is welcome. The local events will be in Cheney, Spokane, or Spokane Valley. We can all enjoy games on chess.com as w...
Official Chess Club of Washington State University based in Pullman, WA. Join our discord here for announcements: https://discord.gg/FDUvvwVDR
The club meets Thursday (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years weeks) at West Central Abbey Fellowship Hall , 1832 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. Doors open between 6:30 and 7:00 pm, with scheduled events begin...
Welcome to Cascadia Chess club, we are an inclusive club here at Cascadia College prepared to teach you the basics of chess, and critical thinking techniques. This club is not only for beginners but also competitive p...
Upcoming Tournaments
7 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Richland, WA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Sunday | Oct 11th | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by J...
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October G45;d5
Hosted by Blitz and Blunders
Open Tournament G/45;d5 Saturday | Oct 17th | 11:30AM - 6:00PM Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and testing your tacti...
2026 Turkey Quads
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Annual Turkey Quads - one game per week for 3 weeks. G/90, d5. Entry Fee: Please pay TD Korsmo at the Club in cash. $20. Prizes: TBD. Stay tuned. TD: Kevin Korsmo. Please pre-register via email: Please bring a tournam...
Traditional quad structure but with each player playing white and black against each opponent. Rounds 1-3 will be paired as a traditional quad. Rounds 4-6 use the same pairings used for Rounds 1-3 but with the colors...
4-Round Swiss System. Dual rated. G/45, d5. Two games per night each of 2 weeks. Check-in: 12/3 by 6:45 pm Register online via Chess67. Prepay online or on site. EF - $20. Registration refund available if registration...
4-Round Swiss System. G/40,d5. USCF Dual-Rated. Maximum 16 players. Please register online and pay at check-in. Entry Fee: $20. 90% of fee is returned in cash prizes. Number of sections and amount of cash prizes depen...
Nine Mile Falls 27
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Standard format.
Upcoming Events
4 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Richland, WA and nearby areas.
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October G45;d5
Hosted by Blitz and Blunders
Open/Quad Tournament G/45;d5 Saturday | Oct 17th | 10:30AM - 6:00PM Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and testing...
Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and testing your tactical skills, calculation, and decision-making in a competitive over-the-board environment. Hosted by Blitz & Blunders, this...
Come and relax with a few or several games. If enough present are interested, a bragging rights blitz tournament may be held. No registration required. No entry fee. No Chess Club on 12/24 or 12/31!
2026 Kings Klash
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Please see the linked flyer for details.
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