Chess Tournaments in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA is part of the chess community in California. 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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- Coaches
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- Upcoming activities
- 9,083
- California USCF players
Local chess rarely lives in a single venue. The most reliable way to read San Jose is to treat the clubs, coaches, and tournaments below as one connected picture: a regular club night to play, a coach when you want to improve, and weekend events when you are ready to compete. If San Jose looks quiet, nearby places like Campbell, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, and Fremont, CA 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.
2 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around San Jose, CA. Next up: Oct 2026 Almaden Library Swiss on October 10, 2026 in San Jose, CA.
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Upcoming Tournaments
2 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in San Jose, 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...
Nearby — outside San Jose
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 San Jose, CA and nearby areas.
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No upcoming events are currently listed for San Jose, CA.
Chess Clubs Nearby
12 listingsStart with clubs in San Jose, CA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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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...
Nearby — outside San Jose
Silicon Valley Chess Academy is a premier youth chess program serving the heart of Silicon Valley — with campuses in Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino. Founded over three years ago, we've grown to 60+ active student...
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...
At SV Chess Community, we host weekly chess events in San Francisco, and Sunnyvale that bring people together over the board. Each event draws 30–50 players of all backgrounds to play blitz, make new friends, and soak...
We are wanting to inspire the local community to play chess! Observe our general data-driven approach to chess learning at https://datadetectiveslearning.com.
King’s 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...
++Who++: Welcome to C4! 🥳 Founded Apr '26, we're committed to organizing various chess events — Saturday's: casual play / training & Sunday's: paid USCF-rated tourneys (each once or twice a month) ++Where++: Most of...
♟️At AllStar Institute, we believe chess is more than just a game—it is a powerful tool for developing valuable life skills. ♟️We provide a supportive and encouraging environment where students grow not only as player...
Chess Coaches Nearby
3 listingsBrowse coaches in San Jose, CA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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