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.
Lesson Rates & Formats
Hourly Rates
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Rates are set directly by the instructor and subject to confirmation.
Teaching Formats
small groupslecturestournaments
Program Specialties
oldest US chess club (1854)Tuesday Night Marathonscholastic camps
About the Program
Founded in 1854, the Mechanics' Institute Chess Club has hosted world champions and legendary tournaments for over 170 years. It offers scholastic coaching, school outreach, weekly marathons, and classes for all skill levels.