Chess Tournaments in Sandy Springs, GA
Sandy Springs, GA sits inside one of the country's more usable metro chess markets. The local rhythm usually comes from club nights, private coaching, scholastic families, and weekend Swiss events. In Georgia, players usually get the clearest picture when they search across the full metro instead of one neighborhood or suburb.
American chess strength usually comes from metro clusters tied together by state and interstate travel rather than one isolated venue. Sandy Springs fits that pattern because players usually build their routine from a mix of city clubs, nearby suburb events, and short-drive tournament weekends. Nearby places like Dunwoody, GA, North Atlanta, GA, and Brookhaven, GA often belong in the same practical search radius when you compare clubs, coaches, or weekend events.
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Upcoming Tournaments
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See More Events in Sandy Springs2026 Thad Rogers Memorial Georgia Class Championships&160;
Grand Prix – points
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
Friday, October 16, 2025 - Sunday, October 18, 2025
A Georgia State Championship Eve...
2026 Thad Rogers Memorial Georgia Class Scholastic Tournament&160;
Date: Sunday October 18, 2026 at 11:00AM
Location: Location DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, G...
2026 Georgia Open & Amateur
Scholastic Tournament
State Championship Event
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
Sunday, November 22, 2026
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2026 Georgia Open & Amateur Scholastic Tourn...
2026 Phillip O’Neal Taylor Georgia State Championship Scholastics
Hosted by Georgia Chess Association
2026 Phillip O’Neal Taylor Georgia State
Championship & Scholastic
April 10 – 12, 2026
New 2-Day Scholastic Tournament&160;&160;
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$10,000...
Mohar May Chess Tournament
Best Western
Saturday, May 9, 2026
EVENT OVERVIEW
Team Trophies!
Three players in the rated sections attending the same school (as of the spring 2026 semester). Teams have no upper li...
C2C Spring Club Open
Hosted by Chess2Children
Chess2Children closed tournament, various sections, must be C2C member. Round 1 9:15 AM, Round 2 10:30 AM, Round 3 11:45 AM and Round 4 1:30 PM. Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner sections, sections may be combined....
Saturday, April 4th - Melee G/30+5
CHESS ZONE APRIL MELEE G/30+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated
SECTIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: 1600+: Open to players rated 1600 or above. 1st Place - $200; 2nd Place - $50; Top U1800...
Sunday, April 5th - Scholastic K-12 G/25d5
CHESS ZONE APRIL RATED SCHOLASTIC K-12 Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated
SECTIONS: 1300+: Open to scholastic players rated 1300 and up. U1300: Open to scholastic player...
Saturday, April 18th - April Action G/60+5
CHESS ZONE APRIL ACTION G/60+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed
Three sections: CHAMPIONSHIP (1800+): Open to USCF rated 1800 and abov...
Sunday, April 19th - April Rapid G/15+10
CHESS ZONE APRIL RAPID Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated (quick rated)
Place Prizes: 1st Place - $160; 2nd Place - $80; 3rd Place - $40; Class Prizes: Class A 1800-1999 -...
Sunday, May 10th - May Action G/60+5
CHESS ZONE MAY ACTION G/60+5 Four rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. $1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed
Three sections: CHAMPIONSHIP (1800+): Open to USCF rated 1800 and above. 1st -...
Upcoming Events
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See More Events in Sandy SpringsMay 2026 Meetup
Hosted by Roswell Chess Club
Join us for a relaxed, friendly chess meetup where players of all skill levels can play games, solve puzzles, and connect with other local chess enthusiasts. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned competitor, there’s...
Chess Clubs Nearby
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See More Clubs in Sandy SpringsRoswell Chess Club is a welcoming community for chess players of all ages and skill levels in and around Roswell, Georgia. We meet regularly to play, learn, and enjoy the game together — from casual games to structure...
At Mohar Chess, we believe chess is more than just a game. It's a powerful tool for developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and building confidence in students of all ages. Experience individualized che...
Chess Coaches Nearby
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See More Coaches in Sandy SpringsOver the years, Coach Adnan has led numerous school teams and individual students to victory in National and State chess competitions, cementing his reputation as one of the most successful coaches in the region. He h...
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