Chess clubs in Illinois

16 chess clubs in Illinois. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.

16 clubs

14 cities

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources5
Details

Costs

Trial lesson

New students
Free[3]
Mixed introductory format · the full course is separate.

Who can join

Minimum age
4Caveman Tots[4]Other services may have different eligibility.

Teaching & language

Teaching
Available[3]
Format
In person & online[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Membership · Single visit · Trial visit · Children · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    cavemanchess.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    cavemanchess.com

    Format, Teaching, Trial lessons

  4. 04
    cavemanchess.com

    Age groups

  5. 05
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Wednesday · 15:45–16:45 · WeeklySkinner North Chess-Ed
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Skinner North Chess-Ed

Wednesday · 15:45–16:45 · Weekly[2]

16 sessions for the school's grades 1–8 only.16 September 2026 to 27 January 2027.

Who can join

Age groups
Mainly grades 1–8 · kindergarten when interested and ready[3]
Playing levels
Beginners through tournament players[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Available[2]
Format
In personSkinner North Chess-Ed[2]16 sessions for the school's grades 1–8 only.16 September 2026 to 27 January 2027.
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Club players · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    skinnernorth.org

    Format, Schedule, Teaching

  3. 03
    chess-ed.com

    Age groups, Playing levels

  4. 04
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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ELITE CHESS

Naperville

Sessions
Friday · 18:30–21:00 · WeeklyAdults Only Chess Club
Membership
Price not publishedAdults Only
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Adults Only Chess Club

Friday · 18:30–21:00 · Weekly[2]

Costs

Trial lesson

Naperville junior academy
Free[3]
Does not apply to adult membership.

Trial lesson

Mini-lesson / orientation
Free[3]
Orientation and the free class are two separate steps.

Trial visit

Adults Only
Free[2]

Who can join

Minimum age
18Adults Only[2]
Age groups
Adult club: age 18+ and no longer in high schoolAdults Only[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Available[3]
Format
In personAdults Only Chess Club[2]
Unknown details

Single visit · Children · Teenagers · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    elitechess.net

    Club information, Directory record

  2. 02
    elitechess.net

    Age groups, Format, Membership, Schedule, Trial visits

  3. 03
    elitechess.net

    Teaching, Trial lessons

  4. 04
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Thursday · 18:30–20:30 · WeeklyFox Valley Fall C
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Fox Valley Fall C

Thursday · 18:30–20:30 · Weekly[2]

29 October 2026 to 19 November 2026.

Teaching & language

Format
In personFox Valley Fall C[2]29 October 2026 to 19 November 2026.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    il-chess.net

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    kingregistration.com

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Monday · 19:00 start · WeeklyKingsmen Adult
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Kingsmen Adult

Monday · 19:00 start · Weekly[3]

GPCF Youth K–12

Friday · 19:00 start · Weekly[3]

Who can join

Age groups
Youth: K–12 · Kingsmen: adults[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In personKingsmen Adult[3]
In personGPCF Youth K–12[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    peoriachess.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    peoriachess.com

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    google.com

    Published venue location

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Sessions
Thursday · 18:00 start · WeeklyMCC open play
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

MCC open play

Thursday · 18:00 start · Weekly[3]

Who can join

Minimum age
13[3]
Playing levels
All levels[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In personMCC open play[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Teenagers · Adults · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    mchenryccc.mailchimpsites.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    mchenryccc.mailchimpsites.com

    Address, Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule

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Sessions
Monday · 10:00–13:00 · WeeklyFriendly games
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Friendly games

Monday · 10:00–13:00 · Weekly[2]

Friendly games

Thursday · 17:00–20:00 · Weekly[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    il-chess.net

    Address, Schedule

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Friday · 18:00–20:00 · WeeklyFriday Night Chess Club
Single visit
FreeOpen play
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Friday Night Chess Club

Friday · 18:00–20:00 · Weekly[2]

The October calendar was checked.2 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.

Costs

Single visit

Open play
Free[2]
Friday programme fee · Sunday tournaments have separate prices.Until 30 October 2026

Teaching & language

Format
In personFriday Night Chess Club[2]The October calendar was checked.2 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.

Contacts

Unknown details

Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Photo

Rizal Center, Chicago. Building photograph.
Rizal Center, Chicago. Building photograph.

Photo: PinkSlipper617 · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Taken 8 Aug 2026. Display crop. Licence checked 24 Oct 2026.

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    rizalcenter.org

    Format, Schedule, Single visits

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Wednesday · 17:30–20:00 · WeeklyWeekly meetings
Single visit
FreePublic play
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Weekly meetings

Wednesday · 17:30–20:00 · Weekly[2]

Exceptions: Major holidays or venue closure.

Costs

Single visit

Public play
Free[2]
Tournament entry fees are separate.

Teaching & language

Format
In personWeekly meetings[2]Exceptions: Major holidays or venue closure.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Trial lesson · Trial visit · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Photo

Southeast exterior of White Oaks Mall, Springfield, Illinois. Historical venue photograph.
Southeast exterior of White Oaks Mall, Springfield, Illinois. Historical venue photograph.

Photo: Visviva · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Taken 28 Jan 2020. Display crop. Licence checked 24 Oct 2026.

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    springfieldchessclub.com

    Format, Schedule, Single visits

  3. 03
    springfieldchessclub.com

    Membership

  4. 04
    simon.com

    Published venue location

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Sessions
Thursday · 18:00–22:00 · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club night

Thursday · 18:00–22:00 · Weekly[2]

Exceptions: No Thursday meeting when it falls on Thanksgiving, 4 July, Christmas Eve/Day or New Year’s Eve/Day.

Costs

Trial visit

Guests
Free[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In personClub night[2]Exceptions: No Thursday meeting when it falls on Thanksgiving, 4 July, Christmas Eve/Day or New Year’s Eve/Day.

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    stcharleschessclub.weebly.com

    Directory record

  2. 02
    stcharleschessclub.weebly.com

    Format, Membership, Schedule

  3. 03
    stcharleschessclub.weebly.com

    Membership, Trial visits

  4. 04
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Unknown
Membership
FreeClub
Sources3
Details

Costs

Membership

Club
Free[2]
Some venues require paid membership. Tournaments may charge separate entry fees.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    bloomington-normalchess.club

    Membership

  3. 03
    locations.portillos.com

    Published venue location

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Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources3
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    chess.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Address
Unknown

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Who can join

Age groups
K–8 students, any experience[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    chicagochessfoundation.org

    Age groups

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Questions about visiting a club

How do I find a club that suits me?

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 16 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 0 of the 16 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 9 of the 16 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 6 of the 16 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.

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