Chess clubs in Chicago

3 chess clubs in Chicago. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.

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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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?

This page contains 3 club listings for Chicago. Start with an address you can reach, then check the activity and session time. Open Details to compare the published information and sources.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 0 of the 3 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 1 of the 3 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 1 of the 3 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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