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Titled Chess Coaches in North Dakota

North Dakota's chess life runs through a few steady hubs rather than a big-city scene — the North Dakota Chess Association and the Fargo Chess Club carry most of the organized play, built around a state championship and a separate scholastic tournament for K-12 players. This page keeps the focus on titled coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.

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North Dakota USCF players
The state scene

The North Dakota Chess Association (NDCA) is the state's nonprofit USCF affiliate — it recognizes a state champion each year and runs a separate State Scholastic Chess Tournament for grades K-12, held in Bismarck. Fargo has the more visible weekly club scene: the Fargo Chess Club hosts regular rated games and the North Dakota Open. Bismarck and Fargo also support several smaller, informal groups, including library-hosted clubs (the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library and the Downtown Fargo Public Library) and a Bismarck Chess Club that meets at the La Ta Da coffee shop. Recent state champions recognized by the NDCA include Scott Hogfoss of Fargo and Todd Wolf of Bismarck, both repeat winners across the 2010s and 2020s.

  • The North Dakota State Chess Championship, recognized by the NDCA, with a separate State Scholastic Chess Tournament for K-12 players in Bismarck
  • The North Dakota Open, played in Fargo with USCF-rated play through the Fargo Chess Club
  • Casual, walk-in club nights in Bismarck and Fargo — including library and coffee-shop meetups — for players who want regular games without a tournament commitment
Further reading
North Dakota Chess AssociationFargo Chess Club
Notable names tied to North Dakota chess
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Scott Hogfoss

Fargo player and a multiple-time North Dakota state champion, among the most frequent recent winners recognized by the NDCA.

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Todd Wolf

Bismarck player, longtime North Dakota Chess Association leader, and a multiple-time state champion active in running events and youth chess camps.

USCF Chess in North Dakota by the Numbers

Official USCF rating list · July 1, 2026

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USCF-rated players
1149
Median rating
2271
Top rating
Top rated players in North Dakota
  1. 1Truelson, Joseph2271
  2. 2Force, Samuel2055
  3. 3Hulswit, Richard M1944
  4. 4Hogfoss, Scott1918
  5. 5Bukhari, Ibrahim F1901
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