Chess Tournaments in Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, WA is part of the chess community in Washington. This page brings together the clubs, coaches, and tournaments we can verify in and around the city, so local options sit in one place instead of scattered across separate searches.
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- Clubs
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- Upcoming events
- 2,152
- Washington USCF players
Outside the largest metros, a city's chess activity is easy to underestimate from one search. Bellingham's clubs, coaches, and events are listed together here so you can judge what is actually within reach instead of guessing from a single result. If Bellingham looks quiet, nearby places like Bothell, WA, Seattle, WA, and Bellevue, WA 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.
1 upcoming USCF-rated tournament in and around Bellingham, WA. Next up: Eastern Washington Open - 2026 on September 26, 2026 in Spokane, WA.
Washington has 2,152 USCF-rated players. See full Washington USCF stats
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Upcoming Tournaments
1 resultUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Bellingham, WA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
See More Events in BellinghamThis is Spokane's Premier Autumn weekend tournament, which has been held annually for more than 20 years! The 2026 edition will again be held at West Central Abbey - a 5-Round Swiss System Tournament, G/90;d5. Registe...
Upcoming Events
1 resultUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Bellingham, WA and nearby areas.
See More Events in BellinghamSOCIAL CHESS
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
FREE Pizza, Soft Drinks, Casual Chess, Conversation!
Please register one week in advance so supplies can be planned!
Chess Clubs Nearby
8 resultsStart with clubs in Bellingham, WA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
See More Clubs in BellinghamWelcome to Cascadia Chess club, we are an inclusive club here at Cascadia College prepared to teach you the basics of chess, and critical thinking techniques. This club is not only for beginners but also competitive p...
The club meets Thursday (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years weeks) at West Central Abbey Fellowship Hall , 1832 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. Doors open between 6:30 and 7:00 pm, with scheduled events be...
This group is for women in the PNW who want to enjoy some social chess with other ladies. Any rating is welcome. The local events will be in Cheney, Spokane, or Spokane Valley. We can all enjoy games on chess.com as w...
Chess Coaches Nearby
Browse coaches in Bellingham, WA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
See More Coaches in BellinghamNothing listed here yet.
No coach profiles are currently listed for Bellingham, WA.
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