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Titled Chess Coaches in United States

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Titled Coaches

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Chess Clubs in United States

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The Alpharetta Senior Chess Club meets twice a week for friendly chess games and community connection. Players of all experience levels are welcome to stop by, enjoy casual play, and meet other chess enthusiasts in th...

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Chess Club at ASU (aka Sun Devil Chess) welcomes chess players/enthusiasts of all skill levels and backgrounds. We are a club that is interested in promoting chess in Arizona as well as establishing a fun environment...

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Atlanta Chess Club on Chess67

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Almaden Chess Club is a chess non-profit dedicated to making the game accessible, engaging, and meaningful for players of all ages and skill levels. Join us to play, learn, compete, and connect with fellow chess enthu...

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My name is Essig Kemp. I am a Chess Coach and Tournament Director with Across the Board Chess. I have been teaching for approximately 15 years. I am affiliated with prominent youth organizations, such as Scouting Amer...

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The Bloomingdale Chess Club meets every Wednesday night at the Bloomingdale Regional library. The address is 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico. Boards, sets, clocks, and score sheets are provided free of charge. All a...

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The Chess Club at Berkeley is the best place to play the game of chess and any of its variants, or learn the game for the first time! We have no membership requirements, welcome players of all skill levels for casual...

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Social Chess Club in Spokane!

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♟️At AllStar Institute, we believe chess is more than just a game—it is a powerful tool for developing valuable life skills. ♟️We provide a supportive and encouraging environment where students grow not only as player...

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A weekly Wednesday evening meeting of adults wishing to play for fun

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Aurora Chess Club is one of Colorado’s oldest and most established chess communities. The club hosts regular weekly meetups, tournaments, and open play sessions for players of all levels, from casual enthusiasts to co...

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The Augusta University Chess club is a club to play, learn, and talk all things chess for AU students, faculty, alumni, and really anyone in the Augusta area who are interested in chess. Get more information about us...

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The Athens Chess Club meets Friday evenings for casual chess and community play in Athens, Georgia. Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join, whether they are looking for friendly games, practice,...

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

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Drafted welcoming chess club description for local community The Belle Mead Chess Club is a welcoming place for players of every level to meet, play, and improve. Whether it's your first game or your thousandth, you'l...

Upcoming Tournaments

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Rated and unrated tournaments in United States.

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Rated Game Every Tuesday Free for Chess Zone Members Time Control: G/60+5 Games Start @ 7:30, USCF Membership Required Please register in advance to guarantee your spot. When registering, choose “Rated Game of the Wee...

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FIT Weekly Meetings on Chess67

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Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne. What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay Sections may be spli...

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Chess Castle of Minnesota's Thursday Knighter is a monthly US Chess-rated Swiss tournament featuring one round every Thursday evening. Format: 5-round Swiss. Time control: G/90+30. Round dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, a...

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Join us each Thursday for some Casual Chess or to play in the Superior Grand Prix Seasonal USCF-Rated Chess Tournament! Casual chess is always FREE! Come to learn or play with family and friends in a fun atmosphe...

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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...

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The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our fifth annual club championship beginning Thursday, November 5th, at 7pm, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/45;d5 time control over five weeks (th...

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Time Control: 3RR G/30;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion. New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership. We will have up to 10 quads (four player sections closest in rati...

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Join us for a US Chess-rated, 4-round tournament at Legacy Plaza in Newton, Iowa! Location: Legacy Plaza — Building 1, 4th Floor Parking: Please park in the east parking lot, then proceed to Building 1, 4th Floor. ++G...

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Marietta Stonehaven Scholastic Chess Tournament The Marietta Stonehaven Chess Club hosts regular USCF-rated scholastic tournaments open to all students in grades K-12. Tournament Format 3-round Swiss Time control: G/2...

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K-12 November Scholastic Chess Tournament Intown Community Church, 2059 Lavista Rd NE, Ga 30329 USCF Dual Rated Format: 4 round Swiss tournament (November supplement regular rating used) Sections: Over 1000 Under 1000...

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Name: CHESSTRONICS ALPHARETTA K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP *\Desc:\* Time Control: 3 RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion. New or first time players must obtain a USCF memb...

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2026 MN Class Championships The Minnesota State Chess Association Class Championships will be held November 7-8, 2026 at the Renaissance Bloomington Hotel in Bloomington. This US Chess-rated event groups players into...

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About This Tournament: Instructions for registering your children: When you press this link, you will have to make a personal account under the ++parent's++ name by entering and confirming your email. Once this is com...

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2026 MN Class Champs Blitz The Minnesota State Chess Association will hold a separate US Chess-rated blitz tournament on Saturday evening, November 7, 2026, as part of the Class Championships weekend. Format US Chess...

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WHERE: 284 SR-314 S SUITE D FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214 (MATHNASIUM TUTORING CENTER) WHEN: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026, TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. WHO: ALL CHESS PLAYERS OF ALL AGES (RATED AND UNRATED) WHY: TO ENCOURAGE ENTH...

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CHESS ZONE RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12 Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated SECTIONS: U1200: Open to scholastic players rated between 600 and 1199. U600: Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated. PRIZES: Trophies t...

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This Sunday at 2:00 PM
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Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar. What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total) Time control Black chooses G5 o...

Upcoming Events

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Club nights, camps, and workshops in United States.

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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...

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KIRKWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY: Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-6:00PM: 11 Kirkwood Road, NE, Atlanta 30317. Contact: 404-613-7200; www.fulcolibrary.org

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

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When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member

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Come stop by for our weekly meeting! Compete in our intraclub ELO Ladder for a chance to win one of our prizes at the end of the semester! Free food as well!

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POST ROAD LIBRARY: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6:00-7:00PM (Arrive at 5:45 to get your pass (30-student limit). 5010 Post Road, Cumming GA 30040. Contact Erin Palmer: 678-965-6330; PalmerE@ForsythPL.org

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POST ROAD LIBRARY: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6:00-7:00PM (Arrive at 5:45 to get your pass (30-student limit). 5010 Post Road, Cumming GA 30040. Contact Erin Palmer: 678-965-6330; PalmerE@ForsythPL.org

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Chess at Chinatown (1st and 3rd Wed) on Chess67

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Ladies Knight: Sip. Strategize. Connect. Hosted at Taste Wine Bar & Market, you’ll have seamless access to Taste’s self-service wine-dispensing system featuring over 50 wines available by the quarter-pour (taste),...

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THE PUB: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6:00-9:00PM: Free All Age Chess. 469 Flat Shoals Ave., SE, Atlanta 30316. Contact: 404-748-1145; www.eavpub.com

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Join Chess Castle of Minnesota every Wednesday for an evening of casual over-the-board chess, friendly games, and unrated blitz! Whether you're new to chess, returning to the game, or an experienced player, everyone i...

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Club Meeting on Chess67

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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...

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

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Welcome to the GMU Chess Club weekly meeting! Players of all skill levels are welcome. Whether you’re looking for casual games, competitive practice, analysis, or just want to meet other chess players on campus, we’d...

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VCU Thursday club meeting on Chess67

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Join us Thursday evenings at Tin & Taco Sodo & Sodough Square's shared restaurant for some great food, friends, and fun. Free open play chess meetup every week. Join us!

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Chess lessons and guided play for ages 5–17, offered by Piece of Life LLC / NextGen Life Skills Academy. Five Thursday sessions: November 5, 12, 19 and December 3, 10, 2026, from 4:00–5:30 pm Arizona time. No meeting...

US Chess players in United States

US Chess rating list · November 1, 2026

83,032
USCF-rated players
850
Median rating
2846
Top rating
Top rated players in United States
  1. 1Nakamura, Hikaru2846
  2. 2Caruana, Fabiano2845
  3. 3So, Wesley2840
  4. 4Aronian, Levon2787
  5. 5Dominguez Perez, Leinier2783

17 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments across United States. Next up: SCC 2026 Fall Superior Grand Prix on November 6, 2026 in Louisville, CO.

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Chess history

New York is home to historic clubs and public park chess. Saint Louis hosts major tournaments at the Saint Louis Chess Club and exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame. California, Texas, and other states have their own clubs, school programs, and tournament calendars. Choose a state or city to find places to play near you.

  • US Chess (the U.S. Chess Federation) governs rated play, from local Swiss events up to the U.S. Championship.
  • Check the Saint Louis Chess Club for major tournaments and local classes.
  • Choose a state or city to find local clubs and events.
Players and organizations

Bobby Fischer

World champion and the most famous American chess figure in modern history.

Fabiano Caruana

American grandmaster and former world championship challenger.

Hikaru Nakamura

American grandmaster, tournament player, and chess streamer.

Coaches with chess titles

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