National Master Chess Coaches in Texas
Texas chess is broad, practical, and metro-driven, with Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio all feeding a large statewide tournament and scholastic base. 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
Because the state is so large, Texas chess works through several regional centers instead of one dominant city. That has given the state a durable mix of scholastic events, adult Swiss tournaments, and coaching markets. Players often travel across metro lines for the right tournament weekend, which helps keep the statewide scene interconnected even when local pockets feel distinct.
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio each anchor their own regional chess scenes.
- Players routinely travel between metros for the right tournament weekend, keeping the state interconnected.
- Texas has a durable mix of scholastic events, adult Swiss tournaments, and coaching markets.
Jeffery Xiong
Grandmaster and one of the strongest modern players to come through Texas chess.
Ruifeng Li
Grandmaster whose growth has been closely tied to the Texas scholastic and tournament scene.
Official USCF rating list · August 1, 2026
- 1Woodward, Andy Austin2733
- 2Xiong, Jeffery2729
- 3Onischuk, Alex2707
- 4Antipov, Mikhail2689
- 5Li, Ruifeng2625
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National Master Coaches
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Chess Clubs in Texas
18 resultsJoin local clubs, scholastic programs, and community organizers tied to Texas.
Coach Carter’s Chess Academy is a San Antonio–based, community-focused chess program dedicated to helping students of all ages build strong fundamentals, confidence, and real game understanding. The academy offers str...
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 Vaid...
We offer weekly tournaments, lectures, and lessons for players of all levels in Fort Bend County. We meet most weeks for rated play on Fridays at 6:30pm at Piada Italian Street Food; 1930 Highway 6, Sugar Land. You...
Chess is a journey one embarks on for a variety of reasons. Some just desire a momentary distraction, others vie for a life-long obsession, but most end up somewhere in-between. The Nexus Chess Centre strives to becom...
The Oklahoma Scholastic Chess Organization helps K through 12 students across Oklahoma compete, improve, and connect through scholastic chess. OSCO runs regular season tournaments, state championship events, team com...
Poison Pawns is one of the most active over the board chess communities in Houston, combining serious rated tournament play with a strong weekly meetup. The club runs USCF rated tournaments throughout the week, offer...
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, Six...
Upcoming Tournaments
1 resultUpcoming rated and unrated competition linked to Texas.
Julia Yates Semmes Library Located in: Comanche Lookout Park 15060 Judson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247 &160; Senior’s Fall Chess Tournament (50 & Older) Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Check-...
Upcoming Events
18 resultsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events linked to Texas.
Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
Weekly Club Meeting on Chess67
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, maki...
Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
Weekly Club Meeting on Chess67
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, maki...
Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
Weekly Club Meeting on Chess67
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, maki...
Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
Weekly Club Meeting on Chess67
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, maki...
Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
Weekly Club Meeting on Chess67
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, maki...
Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
Weekly Club Meeting on Chess67
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, maki...
Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
Weekly Club Meeting on Chess67
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, maki...
Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
Weekly Club Meeting on Chess67
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, maki...
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