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Titled Chess Coaches in Glendale, CA

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

12
Clubs
2
Upcoming activities
9,051
California USCF players
The local scene

Chess communities hold together when clubs, teachers, and organizers reinforce one another. This page keeps Glendale's options side by side so you can find a place to play, someone to learn from, and the next event without hopping between sites. If Glendale looks quiet, nearby places like Los Angeles, CA, Fullerton, CA, and Orange, CA 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 Glendale, CA

1 upcoming USCF-rated tournament in and around Glendale, CA. Next up: C4 x SMC Inaugural Library Quads on September 20, 2026 in Campbell, CA.

California has 9,051 USCF-rated players. See full California USCF stats

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GC

GC CLUB organizes competitive chess tournaments and blitz events in Southern California, including the California Blitz Cup. The club focuses on high energy events with strong prize funds, competitive sections, and a...

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Chess Clubs Nearby

12 listings

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In Glendale, CA

GC

GC CLUB organizes competitive chess tournaments and blitz events in Southern California, including the California Blitz Cup. The club focuses on high energy events with strong prize funds, competitive sections, and a...

Nearby — outside Glendale

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CC

Chapman Chess Club on Chess67

UC

This is the official UCLA Bruins Chess Club page! Members can play in matches against other schools within the Collegiate Chess League. We also host weekly Arena tournaments on Thursdays at 4PM Pacific.

CC

++Who++: Welcome to C4! 🥳 Founded Apr '26, we're committed to organizing various chess events — Saturday's: casual play / training & Sunday's: paid USCF-rated tourneys (each once or twice a month) ++Where++: Most of...

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John167 on Chess67

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Judgement day chess club on Chess67

LC

USCF dual-rated chess tournaments (time control 30+0) on some Sundays from 11:30 am

LM

Loyola Marymount University on Chess67

NC

North County Chess Club meets every Thursday night at 7:00 PM in Oceanside, California. We are a USCF affiliated chess club that hosts rated tournaments with cash prizes and welcomes players of all ages and skill leve...

FC

Fullerton College Chess Club on Chess67

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Upcoming Tournaments

1 listing

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

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Nearby — outside Glendale

CX
Tournament
Today at 10:30 AM
Happening today
Starts in 16m

Register here to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular Supplemental. Please note: (1) no byes are allowed & (2) the withdrawal deadline is Sept 18th. Voluntary...

Upcoming Events

1 listing

Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Glendale, CA and nearby areas.

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In Glendale, CA

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Nearby — outside Glendale

CF
Event
This Saturday at 1:00 PM
This Saturday

We’re excited to kick off a new beginner-friendly chess mini-series for anyone who’s ever wanted to learn how to play (every other Saturday)!

++Event Overview++ Never played chess before, but always been meaning to g...

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