Chess Tournaments in Chattanooga, TN
Looking for chess in Chattanooga, TN? This guide collects the clubs, coaches, and tournaments listed in and around the city, then points you toward the wider Tennessee scene when you want more.
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- Clubs
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- Upcoming events
- 1,189
- Tennessee USCF players
Chess communities hold together when clubs, teachers, and organizers reinforce one another. This page keeps Chattanooga's options side by side so you can find a place to play, someone to learn from, and the next event without hopping between sites. If Chattanooga looks quiet, nearby places like Crossville, TN, Murfreesboro, TN, and Memphis, TN 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.
Tennessee has 1,189 USCF-rated players. See full Tennessee USCF stats
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The Chattanooga Chess Club was founded to provide its members with an opportunity to meet and play chess in an informal and friendly atmosphere, as well as to promote the Royal Game throughout the greater Chattanooga...
Upcoming Tournaments
1 resultUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Chattanooga, TN first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
See More Events in Chattanooga2026 TN Summer Speed Series
Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Nashville
Quick & Blitz Grand Prix
Entry
- $40 early entry or onsite
- $50 at the door
- Onsite registration begins at 11:00 AM
- Preferred registration...
Upcoming Events
12 resultsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Chattanooga, TN and nearby areas.
See More Events in ChattanoogaClub Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Club Meeting
Hosted by Chattanooga Chess Club
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 PM Where: YMCA, 301 W. 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Contact: Robert Presswood Phone: 423-244-3600 Email: meanbull@gmail.com Member
Chess Clubs Nearby
4 resultsStart with clubs in Chattanooga, TN, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
See More Clubs in ChattanoogaThe Chattanooga Chess Club was founded to provide its members with an opportunity to meet and play chess in an informal and friendly atmosphere, as well as to promote the Royal Game throughout the greater Chattanooga...
Cumberland County Chess Club is a local chess community in Crossville, Tennessee, promoting chess through casual play, rated events, and regional tournament activity. The club helps connect players in the Cumberland C...
Chess Coaches Nearby
Browse coaches in Chattanooga, TN first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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