Chess Tournaments in Bloomington, MN
Looking for chess in Bloomington, MN? This guide collects the clubs, coaches, and tournaments listed in and around the city, then points you toward the wider Minnesota scene when you want more.
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Outside the largest metros, a city's chess activity is easy to underestimate from one search. Bloomington'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 Bloomington looks quiet, nearby places like Rochester, MN, Renaissance Bloomington Hotel 5500 American Blvd West Bloomington, MN, and Chess Castle of Minnesota 10 Southdale Center Suite 910 Edina, MN 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.
Minnesota has 1,009 USCF-rated players. See full Minnesota USCF stats
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Rochester Chess is a nonprofit chess organization serving players in Rochester, Minnesota and the surrounding area. The club organizes one major annual event, the Rochester Chess Festival, along with smaller casual, s...
Upcoming Tournaments
3 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Bloomington, MN first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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2026 MN Class Champs Blitz The Minnesota State Chess Association will hold a separate US Chess-rated blitz tournament on Saturday evening, November 7, 2026, as part of the Class Championships weekend. Format US Chess...
Nearby — outside Bloomington
2026 MN Class Championships The Minnesota State Chess Association Class Championships will be held November 7-8, 2026 at the Renaissance Bloomington Hotel in Bloomington. This US Chess-rated event groups players into...
2026 Minnesota State Senior Championship The 2026 Minnesota State Senior Championship will be held October 23-25 at the Chess Castle of Minnesota in Edina. The event is open to players age 50 or older as of October 25...
Upcoming Events
Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Bloomington, MN and nearby areas.
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No upcoming events are currently listed for Bloomington, MN.
Chess Clubs Nearby
2 listingsStart with clubs in Bloomington, MN, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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Nearby — outside Bloomington
Rochester Chess is a nonprofit chess organization serving players in Rochester, Minnesota and the surrounding area. The club organizes one major annual event, the Rochester Chess Festival, along with smaller casual, s...
The Minnesota State Chess Association (MSCA) supports chess across Minnesota through tournaments, scholastic chess, affiliate clubs, statewide events, and community programs. This Chess67 page is an informational list...
Chess Coaches Nearby
Browse coaches in Bloomington, MN first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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