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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.

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Chess in United States

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.

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Notable names tied to U.S. chess
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Bobby Fischer

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

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Fabiano Caruana

One of the defining stars of contemporary U.S. elite chess.

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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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Chess Clubs in United States

Chess Clubs in United States

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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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2026 WKU Topper June on Chess67

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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 playe...

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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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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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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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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...

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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...

BC

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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Brevard Chess Club on Chess67

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++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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Chapman Chess Club on Chess67

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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...

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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 Tournaments

Upcoming rated and unrated competition linked to United States.

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Tournament
This Wednesday at 6:00 PM

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...

BW
Tournament
This Thursday at 6:45 PM

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...

2K
Tournament
This Friday at 5:30 PM

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...

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Tournament
This Saturday at 9:15 AM

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...

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Tournament
This Saturday at 10:00 AM

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...

BM
Tournament
This Saturday at 1:00 PM

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...

BW
Tournament
This Sunday at 2:00 PM

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...

MN
Tournament
Jun 15th, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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 =...

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Tournament
Jun 15th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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...

MA
Tournament
Jun 15th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

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...

BW
Tournament
Jun 18th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

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...

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Tournament
Jun 19th, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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

♟️...

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Tournament
Jun 19th, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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....

2K
Tournament
Jun 19th, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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...

DS
Tournament
Jun 20th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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...

SF
Tournament
Jun 20th, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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...

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Tournament
Jun 20th, 2026 at 11:00 AM

California Blitz Cup on Chess67

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Tournament
Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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 Events

Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events linked to United States.

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Event
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM

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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Tomorrow at 6:00 PM

Barkhaven Chess Night is going to continue weekly on Tuesdays. Come join us for some casual chess, great food and drinks, friends, and dogs!

Please note: if you’d like to bring your dog alon...

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Event
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM

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...

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Event
This Wednesday at 5:30 PM

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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Event
This Wednesday at 5:00 PM

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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Event
This Wednesday at 6:00 PM

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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Event
This Thursday at 6:00 PM

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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Event
This Thursday at 8:00 PM

Test your luck against some of Tampa Bay's best chess players! Thursdays the club hosts regular tournaments, open-play, & special events.

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Event
This Friday at 1:00 PM

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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Event
This Friday at 6:00 PM

When: Fridays, 6:00–9:00 PM Where: Athens, GA Contact: Tomas Ramirez Email: WintervilleChessClub@gmail.com

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Event
This Saturday at 12:00 PM

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...

CM
Event
This Sunday at 2:00 PM

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

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Event
This Sunday at 3:00 PM

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 -...

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Event
This Sunday at 8:00 PM

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...

MM
Event
Jun 15th, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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!

TK
Event
Jun 15th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!

TM
Event
Jun 16th, 2026 at 1:00 PM

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...

BC
Event
Jun 16th, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Barkhaven Chess Night is going to continue weekly on Tuesdays. Come join us for some casual chess, great food and drinks, friends, and dogs!

Please note: if you’d like to bring your dog alon...

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