Titled Chess Coaches in United States
The United States has one of the broadest chess footprints in the world, with strong scholastic pipelines, deep club culture in a handful of metros, and a tournament calendar that ranges from casual weekend Swiss events to elite invitational play. This page keeps the focus on titled coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.
American chess is less about one unified scene than a network of regional power centers. New York remains the country's most recognizable historic chess city, Saint Louis turned Missouri into the institutional capital of modern U.S. chess, and states like California and Texas give the country its real breadth through constant club, coaching, and junior activity. A useful national guide has to connect those regions rather than pretend everything happens in one place.
Bobby Fischer
World champion and the most famous American chess figure in modern history.
Fabiano Caruana
One of the defining stars of contemporary U.S. elite chess.
Hikaru Nakamura
A central figure in the modern American competitive and online chess landscape.
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Welcome to the North Atlanta Chess Club! We are a dedicated community of chess enthusiasts committed to promoting competitive spirit and fostering growth among young players. Our club organizes USCF-rated chess tourn...
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Welcome to the North Atlanta Chess Club! We are a dedicated community of chess enthusiasts committed to promoting competitive spirit and fostering growth among young players. Our club organizes USCF-rated chess tourn...
♟️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 playe...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 c...
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...
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...
++Who++: Welcome to C4! 🥳 Est. Apr '26, we're committed to organizing various chess events, whether USCF tourneys, casual play / training sessions, etc. ++Where++: Our events are held upstairs above the Blossom Hill...
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...
Castle Chess Camp is held annually at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Now in its 24th year, Castle Chess brings together top instructors and aspiring students for a week of intensive training and fun. 2026 Ca...
Central Florida Chess Club is an established nonprofit chess club serving the Orlando and Central Florida chess community. Founded in 1987, CFCC hosts regular US Chess rated tournaments, weekend hotel events, scholast...
The Chattanooga Chess Club was founded to provide its members with an opportunity to meet and play chess in an informal and friendly atmosphere, as well as to promote the Royal Game throughout the greater Chattanooga...
Address: 2500 Old Alabama Rd Suite 11, Roswell, GA 30076 Website: https://www.chess.zone/ Senior Play - Every Wednesday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Free Play - Every Thursday night from 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Upcoming Tournaments
Upcoming rated and unrated competition linked to United States.
Chess Night at Kendra Scott
Join Sixty Four Squares Chess for an elegant evening of chess, community, shopping, and connection at Kendra Scott in Dallas.
This complimentary social chess event will feature casual gam...
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 s...
USCF rated Friday night tournament hosted by King's Land Chess.
Format: • 3 Round Swiss • G/30 d5 • US Chess membership required
Sections: • 1000+ • 600 to 999 • 300 to 599 • Under 300
One half point bye available...
Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament Description:&160; • Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated. • New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: [https://new.usche...
2026 WKU Topper June
Hosted by 2026 WKU Topper June
Join us for the 2026 WKU Topper June tournament at Western Kentucky University.
Format
- One Open Section
- 4 Round Swiss
- G/45 with 5-second increment
- US Chess rated
- US Chess membership required
Schedule
R...
The stage is set. The world is watching. Who will seize the moment & capture the hearts of those watching? Who will etch their name in history? Don't miss out on this World Cup inspired showdown - where Blitz Meets t...
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 G...
Location: Varners Restaurant & Tavern. 725 Concord Rd SE, Smyrna GA 30082 Date: Mondays Time: Registration at 7:00PM, Rounds start at 7:15PM Style: Swiss System Four-rounds Time-Control: G/10 + 0 Win = 1 point, Draw =...
Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad
Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay
Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place
Eligibi...
Mondays at Turtle Bay is Downriver Chess Club of New Orleans’ weekly USCF-rated club night, held at Turtle Bay, 1119 Decatur St in New Orleans. Registration begins at 6:45 PM and the first round starts at 7:00 PM. The...
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 s...
The Central Florida Chess Club presents the 2026 Sunshine Open & Scholastic Tournament.
📅 June 19 to June 21, 2026
🏨 Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Celebration 2900 Parkway Boulevard Kissimmee, Florida 34747
♟️...
Time Control: 3SS G/30;d5 - USCF Rated, current unofficial ratings may be used at TD discretion. Five Sections: Elite = Class A and above 1800. Premier = Class B & C 1400 to 1799. Amateur = Class D & E 1000 to 1399....
USCF rated Friday night tournament hosted by King's Land Chess.
Format: • 3 Round Swiss • G/30 d5 • US Chess membership required
Sections: • 1000+ • 600 to 999 • 300 to 599 • Under 300
One half point bye available...
K-12 Scholastic Quad Tournament hosted by Dragon Knight Chess.
Players are grouped into four-player sections whenever possible and compete for individual and team trophies.
Registration: • $19 online registration by...
SVC-GEN Father's Day Ram Memorial Chess Championship 2026
Celebrate Father's Day weekend with a day of chess, community, and family activities hosted by Silicon Valley Chess & Carom.
Date Saturday, June 20, 2026...
California Blitz Cup
Hosted by GC Club
California Blitz Cup on Chess67
Join Dragon Knight Chess for the 2nd Annual Summer Solstice Grand Prix, a USCF rated tournament held in Morrisville, North Carolina.
Entry Fees
More than 3 weeks before tournament: $30 2 to 3 weeks before tournament...
Upcoming Events
Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events linked to United States.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00–4:00 PM Where: Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, GA Contact: Rick Rohdenburg Email: rohdenburgs@gmail.com Phone: 404-786...
Join us for Tactical Tuesday: Guided Chess Study Night, a relaxed group session focused on learning, improving, and talking through positions together. We’ll study tactics, openings, strategy, and real games in a begi...
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
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
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!
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...
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!
Test your luck against some of Tampa Bay's best chess players! Thursdays the club hosts regular tournaments, open-play, & special events.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00–4:00 PM Where: Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, GA Contact: Rick Rohdenburg Email: rohdenburgs@gmail.com Phone: 404-786...
Club Meeting
Hosted by Athens Chess Club
When: Fridays, 6:00–9:00 PM Where: Athens, GA Contact: Tomas Ramirez Email: WintervilleChessClub@gmail.com
Weekly club meetup open to players of all ages and skill levels.
What to expect Drop in, play games, meet local players, and enjoy a mix of casual and competitive chess
Free to attend
Rated and casual play both ava...
Club Meeting
Hosted by Valdosta Chess Club
Meets every 2nd & 4th Sunday from 2-6pm Where: South GA Regional Library; 300 Woodrow Wilson Dr. Contact: Matt Elder 229-269-7060; jmelder@valdosta.edu
The Knights Class is part of the Tampa Knights group improvement program. Come improve your chess with structured lessons! 3:00 PM - Fundamentals Section 4:00 PM - Advanced Section (recommend for players rated 900 -...
Sunday nights are our Kava Casual Chess&32;♟️✨, alternating between relaxed casual chess nights and structured rapid tournament brackets 🏆⏱️. Come hang out, meet other players, and enjoy casual games during our free...
Every Monday we meet at the Oviedo Mall Food Court from 6-9p for free, open play chess. It is open to all ages and skill levels. No registration required. Come join us!
The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!
When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00–4:00 PM Where: Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, GA Contact: Rick Rohdenburg Email: rohdenburgs@gmail.com Phone: 404-786...
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