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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
9
Upcoming events
9,058
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: August 2026 2-Day Swiss on August 10, 2026 in Campbell, CA.

California has 9,058 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 results

Start with clubs in Glendale, CA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.

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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...

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.

LM

Loyola Marymount University on Chess67

FC

Fullerton College Chess Club on Chess67

CC

Chapman Chess Club on Chess67

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JD

Judgement day chess club 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...

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++: Our even...

J

John167 on Chess67

LC

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

TC

TR Chess on Chess67

Upcoming Tournaments

7 results

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

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Tournament
Aug 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 AM

August Weekend Chess Classic – Irvine August 22 - 23, 2026    August Weekend Chess Classic August 22–23, 2026 Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport Main Event Registration [Register Here](https://www.kingregistrat...

A2
Tournament
Aug 9th, 2026 at 5:00 PM

This month's tourney will span two Sundays: August 9th and/or 16th (3 rounds each day). When selecting section(s), players may register for (a) either day or (b) both days. Registering along with paying the entry fee...

2K
Tournament
This Friday at 5:30 PM
This Friday

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...

2K
Tournament
Aug 7th, 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...

2K
Tournament
Aug 14th, 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...

2K
Tournament
Aug 21st, 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...

2K
Tournament
Aug 28th, 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...

Upcoming Events

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

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SC
Event
Aug 8th, 2026 at 1:00 PM

We're excited to bring you another event in our \Summer Chess Sesh Series\ (roughly every other Saturday)!

++Event Overview++ Join this free, community-focused chess event designed to accommodate players of all ap...

SC
Event
Aug 22nd, 2026 at 1:00 PM

We're excited to bring you another event in our \Summer Chess Sesh Series\ (roughly every other Saturday)!

++Event Overview++ Join this free, community-focused chess event designed to accommodate players of all ap...

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