Virginia · United States

Titled Chess Coaches in Fairfax, VA

Looking for chess in Fairfax, VA? This guide collects the clubs, coaches, and tournaments listed in and around the city, then points you toward the wider Virginia scene when you want more. This page keeps the focus on titled coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.

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Clubs: 4
Upcoming activities: 2,595
Virginia USCF players

The local scene

Local chess rarely lives in a single venue. The most reliable way to read Fairfax is to treat the clubs, coaches, and tournaments below as one connected picture: a regular club night to play, a coach when you want to improve, and weekend events when you are ready to compete. If Fairfax looks quiet, nearby places like Charlottesville, VA, Richmond, VA, and Norfolk, VA are usually the fastest next step.

Tournaments are where rated results happen — check the dates and format before you commit to travel.
If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.

Rated Chess Near Fairfax, VA

Virginia has 2,595 USCF-rated players. See full Virginia USCF stats

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GMU Chess Club

The GMU Chess Club is a community for chess players of all skill levels at George Mason University. Whether you’re brand new to chess or a seasoned tournament player, you’re welcome to join us for casual games, analy...

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Titled Coaches

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Chess Clubs Nearby

6 listings

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GMU Chess Club

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VCU chess club

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Hampton Roads Chess Association

Hampton Roads Chess Association (HRCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. HRCA provides chess programs, tournaments, camps, and community events for players of all ages and skill...

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University of Virginia Chess Club

There are three main branches of Virginia Chess Club - Sports, Social, and Service. Please note that you do not need to play chess to join us since many of our players are new to the game. We are happy to help any pla...

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Old Dominion University Monarch Chess Club

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Virginia Tech Chess Club

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Upcoming Tournaments

1 listing

Upcoming rated and unrated competition in Fairfax, VA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.

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Tournament

Biweekly tournament

Hosted by VCU chess club

Oct 1st, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Casual unrated tournament fir the VCU chess club. anyone is welcome!

Recurring · Next Oct 1st, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Fairfax, VA and nearby areas.

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GMU Chess Club Weekly Meeting

Hosted by GMU Chess Club

This Wednesday at 1:00 PM

This Wednesday

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...

Recurring · Next This Wednesday at 1:00 PM

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