Chess Tournaments in Savannah, GA
Savannah gives coastal Georgia a real chess foothold, with enough local identity to matter beyond the Atlanta orbit.
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- Georgia USCF players
Georgia's chess culture improves when it is geographically broad, and Savannah helps provide that breadth. For players and organizers in the southeast corner of the state, the city offers a practical base for club play and a way to stay connected to the larger Georgia tournament calendar without treating every serious game as an Atlanta-only affair. Coastal cities matter for chess when they create their own local anchor, and Savannah does exactly that by giving southeast Georgia players a recognizable place to start from.
- Savannah is essential to showing that Georgia chess reaches the coast and is not only a north-metro story.
- The city is most useful for players who want a regional base closer than Atlanta for regular play and local organizing.
- Searchers here often care about geography as much as strength: Savannah makes the statewide chess map more accessible.
- A strong Savannah page should emphasize coastal reach, local identity, and practical travel logic.
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5 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Savannah, GA. Next up: Smyrna October Quick Tournament on October 10, 2026 in Smyrna, GA.
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GrayKnight Chess Association hosts chess tournaments for students and adults in the Brunswick / Golden Isles area. Events include sections for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult players, providing oppor...
Upcoming Tournaments
12 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Savannah, GA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Name: ATLCC MARCH CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1st...
Name: ATLCC JUNE CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1st P...
Name: ATLCC OCTOBER CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 paid entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Open Section 1st place $500+Trophy(trophy only awarded based on tiebreak and mu...
Name: ATLCC NOVEMBER CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 paid entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1st Plac...
Name: ATLCC DECEMBER CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1...
Name: ATLCC JANUARY CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1s...
Name: ATLCC FEBRUARY CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1...
Name: ATLCC APRIL CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1st...
Name: ATLCC MAY CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1st Pl...
Name: ATLCC MONTHLY CHAMPIONSHIP - $1500 Prize Fund Based on 40 Entries. 4 Round Swiss 1 day USCF-Rated Chess Tournament G/55 inc 5. Main Event: Open Section 1st place $500, 2nd Place $200. Under 1800 Rated Section 1s...
Event Details • Time Control: G/25 + 5 sec • Format: Quads by skill level | 3 rounds • Round Times: 7:15 PM, 8:15 PM, 9:00 PM. One bye available for 1/2 point. $20 Entry Fee includes (delicious) dinner. Dinner & Check...
Recurring · Next Oct 30th, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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K-12 November Scholastic Chess Tournament Intown Community Church, 2059 Lavista Rd NE, Ga 30329 USCF Dual Rated Format: 4 round Swiss tournament (November supplement regular rating used) Sections: Over 1000 Under 1000...
Upcoming Events
12 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Savannah, GA and nearby areas.
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Club Meeting
Hosted by Valdosta Chess Club
Meets every 2nd & 4th Sunday from 2-6pm Where: South GA Regional Library; 300 Woodrow Wilson Dr. Contact: Matt Elder 229-269-7060; jmelder@valdosta.edu
Recurring · Next Oct 18th, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Club Meeting
Hosted by Athens Chess Club
When: Fridays, 6:00–9:00 PM Where: Athens, GA Contact: Tomas Ramirez Email: WintervilleChessClub@gmail.com
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5 Day chess camp and pickleball camp for beginners to advanced. Coach Manny and Coach Rodney will teach fundamental strategy, tactics (forks, pins, discovered attacks), checkmate patterns, endgame patterns and more. W...
CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER: Every Monday, 6:00-7:30PM, 3025 Betheny Church Rd., Snellville 30039. Contact Coach Rodney at 770-560-1071.
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STONE CREEK PIZZA in LILBURN: EVERY 1ST AND 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6:00-7:30PM at 5330 Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road, #108, Lilburn GA 30047. Contact Coach Chris Suliveres (chess4champscoach@gmail.com).
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STONE CREEK PIZZA in LILBURN: EVERY 1ST AND 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6:00-7:30PM at 5330 Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road, #108, Lilburn GA 30047. Contact Coach Chris Suliveres (chess4champscoach@gmail.com).
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FAYETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY CHESS CLUB: 2nd Saturday of every month, 10:00-11:30AM at the Fayette County Library, 1821 Heritage Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Club for children and adults in the playroom. Hosted by eit...
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Fall break camp for Dekalb County Schools. Fun chess and pickleball camp. We will have 4 hours of chess instruction per day and 4 hours of social fun time such as playing pickleball, soccer, going on a nature walk etc.
Mojo's Pizza in Decatur every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:00-9:00PM, with Coach Lenwood Jackson. For more information: Text Coach Lenwood at 404-581-2561. For directions: https://www.mojopizzanpub.com/ *NOTE:** T...
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MOJO FREE CHESS CLUB
Hosted by Championship Chess
Mojo's Pizza in Decatur every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:00-9:00PM, with Coach Lenwood Jackson. For more information: Text Coach Lenwood at 404-581-2561. For directions: https://www.mojopizzanpub.com/ *NOTE:** T...
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Chess Clubs Nearby
12 listingsStart with clubs in Savannah, GA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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GrayKnight Chess Association hosts chess tournaments for students and adults in the Brunswick / Golden Isles area. Events include sections for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult players, providing oppor...
Championship Chess is a scholastic chess organization offering instruction, curriculum, and club opportunities for students across Georgia and throughout the U.S. Their programs support public, private, and homeschool...
Middle Georgia Chess Club is a nonprofit community chess club serving players throughout Macon, Warner Robins, Byron, and the surrounding Middle Georgia area. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to enjoy...
The Athens Chess Club meets Friday evenings for casual chess and community play in Athens, Georgia. Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join, whether they are looking for friendly games, practice,...
Chess4AllAges hosts several free chess clubs, paid chess clubs as well as bimonthly tournaments. Follow us on Instagram @chess4allages to see the full list of events.
The Valdosta Chess Club meets twice a month for casual chess, practice, and community play. Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome to stop by, play a few games, and connect with other chess enthusiasts...
The Augusta University Chess club is a club to play, learn, and talk all things chess for AU students, faculty, alumni, and really anyone in the Augusta area who are interested in chess. Get more information about us...
The Georgia Chess Association (GCA) is the official state affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. We serve players of all ages and skill levels from beginners making their first moves to grandmasters competin...
Chess Coaches Nearby
9 listingsBrowse coaches in Savannah, GA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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Over 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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