Find Trusted Chess Coaches & Clubs

Asheville Chess Club

Asheville, NC 28801

Community chess club hosting weekly open play, casual games, and USCF-rated events in Western North Carolina.

Bay Area Chess

Coach: Judit Sztaray

San Jose, CA 95131

One of the largest scholastic chess organizers in the United States, operating school clubs, camps, and tournaments in Northern California.

Berkeley Chess School

Coach: Elizabeth Shaughnessy

Berkeley, CA 94705

Historic East Bay non-profit teaching chess to over 7,000 children annually in after-school programs, camps, and clubs.

Boylston Chess Club

Cambridge, MA 02138

Historic New England chess institution offering regular rated tournaments, youth clinics, and weekly club play.

CHESSanity

Jericho, NY 11753

Long Island non-profit chess organization hosting regular scholastic tournaments and youth skill-building events.

Capital Area Chess

Coach: Anand Dommalapati

Centreville, VA 20120

Northern Virginia scholastic chess organization hosting frequent USCF-rated tournaments and youth training events.

Caveman Chess

Coach: Kevin Bachler

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Comprehensive chess camp organizer, tournament host, and coaching enterprise in the Chicago suburban area.

Central Florida Chess Club

Orlando, FL 32801

Long-running chess club hosting regular USCF-rated tournaments and community events in the Orlando metropolitan area.

Championship Chess

Coach: Steve Schneider

Atlanta, GA 30329

Comprehensive chess curriculum provider and after-school coaching organization serving schools throughout Georgia.

Charlotte Chess Center

Coach: Peter Giannatos

Charlotte, NC 28226

Premier scholastic and competitive chess center in the Southeast, offering weekly classes, camps, and USCF tournaments in Charlotte.

Charlotte Chess Lessons

Coach: Bernard Baker

Charlotte, NC 28210

Private and school chess tutoring in the Charlotte area focusing on players rated 400 to 1500.

Chess NYC

New York, NY 10012

Dynamic youth chess provider offering school programs, weekend clubs, and summer camps across New York City.

Chess Stream Coaching

Coach: Chacha Nugroho

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Youth chess coaching and scholastic small-group sessions serving Chapel Hill and the Triangle.

Chess-in-the-Schools

New York, NY 10036

Educational non-profit providing structured chess instruction and tournaments to thousands of NYC public school students.

Chess4Life

Coach: Elliott Neff

Bellevue, WA 98005

Premier Pacific Northwest youth chess academy developing critical life skills through chess in schools, centers, and online.

ChessPalace

Garden Grove, CA 92841

Full-service Southern California chess center offering daily club play, scholastic classes, and weekly tournaments.

Chicago Chess Center

Chicago, IL 60607

Non-profit community chess organization providing weekly rated play, scholastic events, and instruction in Chicago.

Columbus Chess Academy

Columbus, OH 43215

Non-profit scholastic chess academy providing camps, tournament opportunities, and accessible education in Central Ohio.

Continental Chess Association

Pelham, NY 10803

Premier organizer of major open and scholastic chess championships across the United States, including the World Open.

Dallas Chess Club

Coach: Luis Salinas

Richardson, TX 75081

One of the largest and most active tournament chess clubs in the nation, hosting weekly events in North Texas.

Dirigo Chess Club

Falmouth, ME 04105

Active Southern Maine chess club organizing scholastic and open tournaments in the Portland area.

Downriver Chess Club

New Orleans, LA 70002

Greater New Orleans chess club organizing community club nights, scholastic play, and rated events.

Dragon Knight Chess

Coach: Jonathan Schroer

Cary, NC 27519

Master-level chess coaching, camps, and competitive tournament preparation led by International Master Jonathan Schroer.

Florida Scholastic Chess League

Hialeah, FL 33002

Scholastic chess league organizing inter-school team and individual rated tournaments across South Florida.

Hanks Chess Academy

Coach: Tim A. Hanks

Lenoir, NC 28645

National Master instruction and weekly online coaching sessions for scholastic and adult learners.

Kid Chess

Roswell, GA 30076

Premier scholastic chess academy in Greater Atlanta, operating in dozens of elementary schools and hosting camps.

Little House of Chess

New York, NY 10021

Scholastic chess education program providing introductory classes and school enrichment in NYC.

MVP Chess

Alexandria, VA 22304

Youth chess instruction program providing school-based coaching and community chess sessions in Northern Virginia.

Marshall Chess Club

New York, NY 10011

One of the oldest and most prestigious chess clubs in America, hosting daily tournaments, junior classes, and master lectures.

MasterMinds Chess Club

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Philadelphia-based youth chess organization hosting scholastic Swiss-system tournaments and community chess events.

Mechanics' Institute Chess Club

San Francisco, CA 94104

The oldest continuously operating chess club in the United States, hosting premier tournaments and youth clinics in downtown San Francisco.

Miami Chess Academy / 64 Squares

Miami, FL 33131

South Florida chess academy offering professional coaching, after-school programs, and seasonal camps.

Michigan Chess Association

Lansing, MI 48901

Official US Chess state affiliate for Michigan, organizing state championships and youth scholastic events.

Mid-Atlantic Chess Instruction Center

Coach: Russell Potter

Roanoke, VA 24011

Long-running chess instruction and game analysis led by Life Master Russell Potter serving VA and NC.

New York Chess Academy

Forest Hills, NY 11375

Comprehensive chess academy offering structured group classes, camps, and private lessons across NYC and online.

Ocean State Chess Association

Coach: Frank DelBonis

Riverside, RI 02915

Governing and promotional chess organization in Rhode Island organizing scholastic programs and state events.

Over The Chess Board

Coach: Jessica Martin

Charlotte, NC 28202

Student-centered chess instruction for all ages and skill levels, tailored to each student's goals and learning style.

Panda Chess Academy

Coach: Jeffrey Ashton

Houston, TX 77055

Established Houston chess academy founded by National Master Jeffrey Ashton, developing youth champions since 2005.

Play More Chess Academy

Hamden, CT 06517

Dedicated chess academy and club in Hamden, Connecticut offering youth classes, camps, and USCF tournaments.

Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation

Coach: David Heiser

Chicago, IL 60611

Premier Chicago scholastic chess non-profit organizing major city-wide championships and school programs.

Rochester Chess Center

Rochester, NY 14620

Dedicated full-service chess center, equipment provider, and tournament venue serving Western New York since 1989.

Saint Louis Chess Club

Saint Louis, MO 63108

World-renowned chess center and home of the U.S. Chess Championships, offering youth classes, lectures, and camps.

San Diego Chess Club

San Diego, CA 92101

Historic Balboa Park chess club hosting regular rated events, casual play, and scholastic tournaments in San Diego.

Silver Knights Chess

Fairfax, VA 22030

Leading Mid-Atlantic scholastic chess provider teaching over 100,000 children through school clubs, camps, and online academy.

Texas Chess Center

Plano, TX 75024

Leading Texas chess academy with locations in Plano, Carrollton, and Houston, offering daily classes and tournaments.

The Knight School Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 28277

High-energy, party-style after-school chess enrichment designed for preschool and elementary students across Charlotte.

Tri-Bridges Chess Club

Easton, PA 18042

Lehigh Valley chess club hosting weekly gatherings, friendly matches, and rated events for players of all ages.

Triangle Chess

Coach: Mike Zaloznyy

Raleigh, NC 27616

Scholastic chess tournaments, track-out camps, and youth chess instruction serving Raleigh, Durham, and the Triangle.

Twin Cities Chess Club

Coach: Igor Rybakov

Minnetonka, MN 55345

Active Twin Cities youth chess organization providing after-school classes, camps, and scholastic tournaments.

U.S. Chess Center

Coach: David Mehler

Washington, DC 20036

Nationally recognized educational non-profit teaching chess to DC area youth since 1992 to foster critical thinking.