59 chess clubs in California. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.
School sections K–5 and K–12 · placement based on November USCF ratingsCal Chess Grade Level Championship[6]Other club programmes may have different minimum ages.
School sections K–5 and K–12 · placement based on November USCF ratingsCal Chess Grade Level Championship[6]Other club programmes may have different minimum ages.
Ages 5–17 · new players through USCF 1100Fremont Drop-In[5]
Playing levels
School sections K–5 and K–12 · placement based on November USCF ratingsCal Chess Grade Level Championship[6]Other club programmes may have different minimum ages.
Ages 5–17 · new players through USCF 1100Fremont Drop-In[5]
Teaching & language
Format
In personSan Jose Drop-In[4]Check before visiting.
Contacts
Unknown details
Sessions: days, times & frequency · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Teaching · Review score
In personLevel 1/2[3]29 August 2026 to 12 December 2026 · Exceptions: Only 29 August · 5, 12, 19, 26 September · 3, 10, 17, 31 October · 21 November · 5, 12 December.
In personLevel 2/3[3]29 August 2026 to 12 December 2026 · Exceptions: Only 29 August · 5, 12, 19, 26 September · 3, 10, 17, 31 October · 21 November · 5, 12 December.
Contacts
Unknown details
Membership · Single visit · Trial visit · Children · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score
Individual sessions have exceptions and their own start times.Dates: 25 September 2026, 2 October 2026, 9 October 2026, 30 October 2026.25 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 · Exceptions: No play on 4 September, 16 October or 23 October 2026.
Tournament hours may differ.Time zone: PT · Exceptions: Major holidays.5 November 2026 to 17 December 2026 · Exceptions: 26 November 2026.First week of the month · Exceptions: 10 July instead of the first Friday.Time zone: PT
Use the city or club search, or choose a place from the Cities list. The club cards show the same details here and in each city directory. There are 59 listings on this page.
What does a club visit cost?
A membership or single-visit amount is available for 0 of the 59 listings here. These are separate fees: read the programme, currency and payment period beside each amount. Ask the club about any price marked Unknown before booking.
Where can I see the meeting days?
Meeting days are recorded for 23 of the 59 listings. Read the session name as well as the time: lessons, casual play and tournaments can use different schedules. Dated events and venue opening hours are labelled separately in the details.
How can I find sessions for children or beginners?
Age-group information is available for 27 of the 59 listings. Check the minimum age and playing level in Details. If age or level is missing, it is not clear whether the club can accept a particular player; ask about the session you want to attend.
Can I try a session or take lessons?
Look for Teaching, Trial lesson and Trial visit in the expanded card. They describe different offers. If an offer is listed, check its programme and fee; if it is unknown, ask the club whether a first visit or lesson needs booking.
Which address should I use?
Read the address label on the card. Playing venues, postal addresses and event venues have different purposes. The map shows recorded locations where usable coordinates are available; confirm the venue for the session if several addresses are listed.
How do I check or correct the information?
Open Sources to see the URL and recorded check date for each available detail. Unknown means no source gives this detail yet. Report a change with the club name and a public source if something has changed.
