Chess Tournaments in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA sits within the broader California chess community. Below are the clubs, coaches, and events we can verify locally, along with quick links to nearby places worth a look.
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- Clubs
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- Coaches
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- Upcoming activities
- 9,083
- California USCF players
Outside the largest metros, a city's chess activity is easy to underestimate from one search. Berkeley'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 Berkeley looks quiet, nearby places like San Francisco, CA, Walnut Creek, CA, and Fremont, CA are usually the fastest next step.
- Tournaments are where rated results happen โ check the dates and format before you commit to travel.
- If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities โ players often treat the whole area as one scene.
2 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Berkeley, CA. Next up: Oct 2026 Almaden Library Swiss on October 10, 2026 in San Jose, CA.
California has 9,083 USCF-rated players. See full California USCF stats
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The Chess Club at Berkeley is the best place to play the game of chess and any of its variants, or learn the game for the first time! We have no membership requirements, welcome players of all skill levels for casual...
Upcoming Tournaments
2 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Berkeley, CA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Register here to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players with an active USCF membership. Please note: (1) no byes are allowed & (2) the withdrawal deadline is Nov 26th. Voluntary donation...
Register here by Oct 8th to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players with an active USCF membership (it's ok if unrated). Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future e...
Upcoming Events
Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Berkeley, CA and nearby areas.
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Chess Clubs Nearby
12 listingsStart with clubs in Berkeley, CA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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The Chess Club at Berkeley is the best place to play the game of chess and any of its variants, or learn the game for the first time! We have no membership requirements, welcome players of all skill levels for casual...
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At SV Chess Community, we host weekly chess events in San Francisco, and Sunnyvale that bring people together over the board. Each event draws 30โ50 players of all backgrounds to play blitz, make new friends, and soak...
Our club offers a safe, friendly environment with unlimited online tournaments, puzzle challenges, zone-level competitions, and expert coaching. Join us to help your child grow intellectually while having fun with pla...
USCF dual-rated chess tournaments (time control 30+0) on some Sundays from 11:30 am
Almaden Chess Club is a chess non-profit dedicated to making the game accessible, engaging, and meaningful for players of all ages and skill levels. Join us to play, learn, compete, and connect with fellow chess enthu...
We are wanting to inspire the local community to play chess! Observe our general data-driven approach to chess learning at https://datadetectiveslearning.com.
โ๏ธAt AllStar Institute, we believe chess is more than just a gameโit is a powerful tool for developing valuable life skills. โ๏ธWe provide a supportive and encouraging environment where students grow not only as player...
Kingโs Land Chess is a chess academy and tournament organizer serving the Bay Area. The club hosts regular USCF rated events including the Fremont Friday and Tri Valley Friday tournament series, along with scholastic...
Silicon Valley Chess Academy is a premier youth chess program serving the heart of Silicon Valley โ with campuses in Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino. Founded over three years ago, we've grown to 60+ active student...
Chess Coaches Nearby
3 listingsBrowse coaches in Berkeley, CA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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