Chess Tournaments in Glendale, CA
Looking for chess in Glendale, CA? This guide collects the clubs, coaches, and tournaments listed in and around the city, then points you toward the wider California scene when you want more.
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- Clubs
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- Coaches
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- Upcoming activities
- 9,083
- California USCF players
Chess communities hold together when clubs, teachers, and organizers reinforce one another. This page keeps Glendale'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 Glendale looks quiet, nearby places like Los Angeles, CA, Fullerton, CA, and Orange, CA are usually the fastest next step.
- Tournaments are where rated results happen β check the dates and format before you commit to travel.
- If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities β players often treat the whole area as one scene.
2 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Glendale, CA. Next up: Oct 2026 Almaden Library Swiss on October 10, 2026 in San Jose, CA.
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This is the official UCLA Bruins Chess Club page! Members can play in matches against other schools within the Collegiate Chess League. We also host weekly Arena tournaments on Thursdays at 4PM Pacific.
Upcoming Tournaments
2 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Glendale, CA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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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...
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...
Upcoming Events
Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Glendale, CA and nearby areas.
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Chess Clubs Nearby
12 listingsStart with clubs in Glendale, CA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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This is the official UCLA Bruins Chess Club page! Members can play in matches against other schools within the Collegiate Chess League. We also host weekly Arena tournaments on Thursdays at 4PM Pacific.
++Who++: Welcome to C4! π₯³ Founded Apr '26, we're committed to organizing various chess events β Saturday's: casual play / training & Sunday's: paid USCF-rated tourneys (each once or twice a month) ++Where++: Most of...
North County Chess Club meets every Thursday night at 7:00 PM in Oceanside, California. We are a USCF affiliated chess club that hosts rated tournaments with cash prizes and welcomes players of all ages and skill leve...
My name is Jason Michael Garcia: I wanted to start another chess club and use chess to bring the Coachella valley community together I would hope to create a welcoming place for children/adults/families/seniors/player...
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...
Chess Coaches Nearby
3 listingsBrowse coaches in Glendale, CA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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