Chess Tournaments in Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta sits inside one of Georgia's strongest scholastic and family chess corridors, where serious juniors and active parents help sustain year-round demand.
Much of suburban north Georgia chess is built on repetition rather than spectacle: lessons after school, weekend rated events, carpools to metro tournaments, and steady movement between clubs across the Atlanta area. Alpharetta is a good example of that structure. It is less about one single landmark venue than about a reliable development routine, and that routine is a major reason Georgia keeps producing improving scholastic players.
Ben Finegold is one of the most visible coaching figures tied to the north-metro Georgia chess pipeline.
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See More Events in AlpharettaSaturday, May 23rd - May Rapid G/15+10
CHESS ZONE MAY RAPID Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (quick rated)
Place Prizes: 1st Place - $160; 2nd Place - $80; 3rd Place - $40; Class Prizes: Class A 1800-1999 - $25...
Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th - 2-Day Summer Classic G/90+10
CHESS ZONE 2-DAY SUMMER CLASSIC G/90+10 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $2200 in prizes, 50% guaranteed
Three sections: CHAMPIONSHIP (1900+...
2026 Georgia Senior Open Chess Championship May 30-31, 2026 Chess Zone 2500 Old Alabama Rd Suite 11, Roswell, GA 30076
- This event honors Senior chess players in Georgia. The top Georgia player will receive a $5...
Mohar June 2026 Tournament Holiday Inn Sunday, June 7, 2026 EVENT OVERVIEW Team Trophies! Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper limit; th...
Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament Description:&160;
• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.
• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: [https://new.usc...
Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament Description:&160;
• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.
• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: [https://new.usc...
Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament Description:&160;
• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.
• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: [https://new.usc...
Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament Description:&160;
• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.
• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: [https://new.usc...
Name: Johns Creek Chesstronics Monthly Scholastic Tournament Description:&160;
• Time Control: 3RR, G/25; d5 — USCF rated.
• New or first-time players are required to secure a USCF membership at: [https://new.usc...
Name: CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP
Desc: Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.
New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership b...
Name: CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP
Desc: Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.
New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership b...
Name: CHESSTRONICS CUMMING K-12 GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP
Desc: Time Control: 4RR G/25;d5 - USCF rated; most current unofficial ratings used at TD discretion.
New or first time players must obtain a USCF membership b...
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Give your child this summer Better Focus and Concentration Strategic and Logical Thinking Problem solving Skills Confidence in Decision Making Ability to Plan Ahead Tournament Exposure
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Summer Camp Registration
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Give your child a summer filled with creativity, confidence, focus, and chess. Mohar Chess Academy is hosting 4 exciting summer camp weeks for ages 7–12, with daily chess training included every day. Each week has a...
June 2026 Meetup
Hosted by Roswell Chess Club
Join us for a relaxed, friendly chess meetup where players of all skill levels can play games, solve puzzles, and connect with other local chess enthusiasts. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned competitor, there’s...
July 2026 Meetup
Hosted by Roswell Chess Club
Join us for a relaxed, friendly chess meetup where players of all skill levels can play games, solve puzzles, and connect with other local chess enthusiasts. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned competitor, there’s...
By popular demand, Chess2Children is offering our first summer Chess camp at St. Joseph’s! Open to SJCS and non-SJCS students. Join us for a week of learning the King’s game while having fun interacting with new and...
Chess Clubs Nearby
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See More Clubs in AlpharettaRoswell Chess Club is a welcoming community for chess players of all ages and skill levels in and around Roswell, Georgia. We meet regularly to play, learn, and enjoy the game together — from casual games to structure...
Unlocking Potential Through Chess Education Who Should Join: •Students seeking to develop strategic thinking and analytical skills •Parents looking for quality chess education for their children •Adults wanting to le...
Stonehaven Chess Club is based in Marietta, Georgia and hosts USCF rated scholastic tournaments for K through 12 students. The club focuses on organized, beginner friendly and competitive events with clear sections an...
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...
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...
The Augusta University Chess club is a club to play, learn, and talk all things chess for AU students, faculty, alumni, and really anyone in the Augusta area who are interested in chess. Get more information about us...
Chess Coaches Nearby
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See More Coaches in AlpharettaOver the years, Coach Adnan has led numerous school teams and individual students to victory in National and State chess competitions, cementing his reputation as one of the most successful coaches in the region. He h...
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