Titled Chess Coaches in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta is the center of Georgia chess, with the state's deepest mix of club play, private coaching, scholastic activity, and serious weekend tournament traffic spread across the metro. This page keeps the focus on titled coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.
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- 2,028
- Georgia USCF players
A lot of Georgia chess runs through Atlanta because the metro has the ingredients that make a scene durable: visible clubs, strong teachers, ambitious juniors, adult regulars, and enough recurring events to keep players in over-the-board form. Atlanta also matters because it is not a single-neighborhood scene. Intown clubs, north-metro scholastic families, and suburban organizers all feed the same competitive market, which is why the city stays relevant for beginners, ambitious juniors, and titled players at the same time.
- Atlanta is still the easiest Georgia city for combining clubs, coaching, and tournament travel in one metro search.
- North-metro suburbs such as Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, and Johns Creek are part of the same practical Atlanta chess ecosystem.
- Adults usually benefit from more continuity here because organizers and players already expect regular rated play.
- If one Atlanta neighborhood looks quiet, widen the search to nearby metro cities before assuming the market is thin.
Ben Finegold
Grandmaster and the most recognizable name tied to Atlanta's modern club and coaching scene.
Boris Kogan
Influential grandmaster and trainer whose coaching legacy is part of the city's serious chess culture.
7 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Atlanta, GA. Next up: ATLANTA CHESS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP on September 20, 2026 in Morrow, GA.
Georgia has 2,028 USCF-rated players. See full Georgia USCF stats
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Titled Coaches
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Chess Clubs Nearby
12 listingsStart with clubs in Atlanta, GA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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National Master Damir Studen organizes scholastic chess tournaments for K–12 players in the Atlanta area. Events may include USCF-rated sections, Swiss-paired rounds, trophies, medals, and opportunities for students a...
North Atlanta Chess Club runs regular scholastic and open tournaments across the Atlanta area. The club hosts a mix of weekend events, championships, and scholastic competitions, serving players of all ages and skill...
Chess Atlanta was founded in 2003 by Carlos Perdomo, International Chess Master. Coach Carlos founded Chess Atlanta to increase the chess presence in the metro Atlanta area, provide more young students the opportunity...
Southeastern Chess is a regional initiative dedicated to growing chess across the Southeastern United States through high quality tournaments and community driven events. Operating under the Parent Teacher Student Or...
test Chess Club, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to foster interest in and appreciation for the game of chess.
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...
Nearby — outside Atlanta
Chess4AllAges hosts several free chess clubs, paid chess clubs as well as bimonthly tournaments. Follow us on Instagram @chess4allages to see the full list of events.
Upcoming Tournaments
12 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Atlanta, GA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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K-12 September Scholastic Chess Tournament Intown Community Church, 2059 Lavista Rd NE, Ga 30329 USCF Dual Rated Format:
- 4 round Swiss tournament (September supplement regular rating used)
- &160;&160;Section...
Nearby — outside Atlanta
Come join us for our second rated tournament! Expected rounds: Swiss-style pairing, 4 rounds, G/20d5, done by 12 o'clock! This will be an on-going tournament for the Smyrna area!
USCF Membership is Required. Georgia...
Come join us for our third rated tournament! Expected rounds: Swiss-style pairing, 4 rounds, G/30d5
USCF Membership is Required. Georgia Chess Association Membership not required but suggested. Please send me a mess...
Come join us for our fourth rated tournament! Swiss-style pairing, 4 rounds, G/30d5
USCF Membership is Required. Georgia Chess Association Membership not required but suggested. Please send me a message if you need...
Name: ATLCC OCTOBER CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500&32;Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Secti...
Name: ATLCC MONTHLY CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section...
Name: ATLCC DECEMBER CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section...
Name: ATLCC JANUARY CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section...
Name: ATLCC FEBRUARY CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section...
Name: ATLCC APRIL CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1s...
Name: ATLCC MAY CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1st...
Name: ATLCC CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 PRIZE FUND FULLY GUARANTEED! 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Open Section 1st place $500+Trophy(trophy only based on tiebreak and MUST BE an ATLANTA CHESS...
Upcoming Events
12 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Atlanta, GA and nearby areas.
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WOLF CREEK LIBRARY (near Camp Creek in Fulton County): Every Monday,&160;5:00-7:00PM, with Coach Lenwood. Contact Coach Rodney at 770-560-1071.
Recurring · Next Tomorrow at 5:00 PM
KIRKWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY: Every 2nd Wednesday,&160;4:00-6:00PM: 11 Kirkwood Road, NE, Atlanta 30317. Contact: 404-613-7200; www.fulcolibrary.org
Recurring · Next This Wednesday at 4:00 PM
THE PUB Meeting
Hosted by Championship Chess
THE PUB: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday,&160;6:00-9:00PM: Free All Age Chess. 469 Flat Shoals Ave., SE, Atlanta 30316. Contact: 404-748-1145; www.eavpub.com
Recurring · Next Oct 7th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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EVELYN G LOWERY LIBRARY: Every 2nd Tuesday,&160;6:00-8:00PM at 3665 Cascade Road, Atlanta, GA 30331. Text Coach Lenwood at 404-581-2561 for more information
Recurring · Next Oct 13th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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THE PUB Meeting
Hosted by Championship Chess
THE PUB: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday,&160;6:00-9:00PM: Free All Age Chess. 469 Flat Shoals Ave., SE, Atlanta 30316. Contact: 404-748-1145; www.eavpub.com
Recurring · Next Oct 21st, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Nearby — outside Atlanta
Mojo's Pizza in Decatur every 1st and 3rd Tuesday,&160;6:00-9:00PM, with Coach Lenwood Jackson. For more information: Text Coach Lenwood at 404-581-2561. For directions: [https://www.mojopizzanpub.com/](https://www.mo...
Recurring · Next Oct 6th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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MOJO FREE CHESS CLUB
Hosted by Championship Chess
Mojo's Pizza in Decatur every 1st and 3rd Tuesday,&160;6:00-9:00PM, with Coach Lenwood Jackson. For more information: Text Coach Lenwood at 404-581-2561. For directions: [https://www.mojopizzanpub.com/](https://www.mo...
Recurring · Next Oct 20th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Join us for a fun and welcoming evening of chess at Chick-fil-A Smyrna. Whether you're learning the basics, sharpening your skills, or simply looking for friendly competition, players of all ages and experience levels...
Recurring · Next This Thursday at 7:00 PM
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Recurring · Next This Thursday at 6:00 PM
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The Stonehaven School's fall chess club (open to Stonehaven students only)
Recurring · Next Sep 29th, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Fall chess club for The Stonehaven School (open to Stonehaven students only)
Recurring · Next Oct 6th, 2026 at 3:30 PM
STONE CREEK PIZZA in LILBURN: EVERY 1ST AND 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH,&160;6:00-7:30PM at 5330 Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road, 108, Lilburn GA 30047. Contact Coach Chris Suliveres ([chess4champscoach@gmail.com](mailto:ch...
Recurring · Next Oct 6th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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