Chess Tournaments in Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, 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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- Upcoming activities
- 9,051
- California USCF players
Outside the largest metros, a city's chess activity is easy to underestimate from one search. Walnut Creek's clubs, coaches, and events are listed together here so you can judge what is actually within reach instead of guessing from a single result. If Walnut Creek looks quiet, nearby places like Berkeley, CA, San Francisco, 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.
1 upcoming USCF-rated tournament in and around Walnut Creek, CA. Next up: C4 x SMC Inaugural Library Quads on September 20, 2026 in Campbell, CA.
California has 9,051 USCF-rated players. See full California USCF stats
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Upcoming Tournaments
1 listingUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Walnut Creek, CA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Register here to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular Supplemental. Please note: (1) no byes are allowed & (2) the withdrawal deadline is Sept 18th. Voluntary...
Upcoming Events
1 listingUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Walnut Creek, CA and nearby areas.
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We’re excited to kick off a new beginner-friendly chess mini-series for anyone who’s ever wanted to learn how to play (every other Saturday)!
++Event Overview++ Never played chess before, but always been meaning to g...
Chess Clubs Nearby
12 listingsStart with clubs in Walnut Creek, 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
♟️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 playe...
++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...
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...
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 soa...
The Chess Club at Berkeley is the best place to play the game of chess and any of its variants, or learn the game for the first time! We have no membership requirements, welcome players of all skill levels for casual...
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...
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...
Chess Coaches Nearby
3 listingsBrowse coaches in Walnut Creek, CA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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