Chess clubs in Massachusetts

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

10 clubs

9 cities

BILLERICA CHESS CLUB

Billerica

Playing address
7 Concord Rd, Billerica, MA 01821, United States
Sessions
Friday · 19:00 start · WeeklyRegular club meeting
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Regular club meeting

Friday · 19:00 start · Weekly[2]

Sources differ. Check with the club.

Teaching & language

Lessons
First Parish Unitarian Church, 7 Concord Rd, Billerica, MA 01821.Sources differ. Check with the club[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    nachesshub.com

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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BOYLSTON CHESS CLUB

Boston

Playing address
35 Kingston Street, Unit 1 Boston 02111, Massachusetts, United States
Sessions
Sunday · 10:00 start · Eight Sunday classesFall Sunday scholastic lessons
Membership
$150 / yearAdult
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Fall Sunday scholastic lessons

Sunday · 10:00 start · Eight Sunday classes[2]

From 11 October 2026. Dates run Oct 11–Dec 13.

Costs

Membership

Adult
$150 / year[3]

Membership

Adult
$84 / month[3]

Membership

Junior
$120 / year[3]

Membership

Junior
$67 / month[3]

Membership

Senior
$120 / year[3]

Membership

Senior
$67 / month[3]

Membership

Family in the same household.
$180 / year[3]

Membership

Family in the same household.
$100 / month[3]

Membership

Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups
Fall group classes for ages 7–12.[4]
Age groups
AdultAdult membership age 18+[3]
Playing levels
Fall group target rating 500–1000 · knowledge of basic rules/piece moves expected.[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Sunday scholastic small-group instructor National Master Ryan Young.[2]
Format
In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Teenagers · Beginners · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    boylstonchess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    boylstonchess.org

    Format, Schedule, Teaching

  3. 03
    boylstonchess.org

    Age groups, Membership

  4. 04
    bostonchessworks.com

    Age groups, Playing levels

  5. 05
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Gateway Chess Club

Leominster

Published address
30 West Street Leominster 01453, Massachusetts, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Who can join

Age groups
Under-18s can take part.Under 18 permitted[2]
Playing levels
Beginners welcome.[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Lessons available.Current timetable/instructor identity absent[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Teaching

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Jamaica Plain Chess Club (JP Chess)

Boston

Playing address
J.P. Licks, 659 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
Sessions
Thursday · 18:00–21:00 · WeeklyCasual chess
Single visit
FreeThursday casual play
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Casual chess

Thursday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[3]

MEMA online blitz arena

Tuesday · 20:00–21:00 · Last Tuesday of each month[3]

Exceptions: May be replaced by announced tournaments.Last week of the month.

Costs

Single visit

Thursday casual play
Free[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person & online[3]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    jpchess.org

    Directory record, Email, Published venue location

  2. 02
    jpchess.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    jpchess.org

    Format, Schedule, Single visits

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METROWEST CHESS CLUB

Framingham

Playing address
24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Sessions
Wednesday · 19:30 start · WeeklyWeekly rated play
Membership
$45 / monthMCC member
Website
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Weekly rated play

Wednesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[3]

19:15 is registration cutoff

Costs

Membership

MCC member
$45 / month[4]

Who can join

Playing levels
Beginners through experts, masters and grandmasters welcomed.[3]

Teaching & language

Lessons
24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA 01701 · club building left of the church.[3]
Unknown details

End time · Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    metrowestchess.org

    Club information, Published venue location

  3. 03
    metrowestchess.org

    Format, Playing levels, Schedule

  4. 04
    nachesshub.com

    Membership

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The South Shore Chess Club

Quincy

Playing address
Bethany Congregational Church, 18 Spear Street, Quincy, MA, United States
Sessions
Wednesday · WeeklyAdult social chess
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Adult social chess

Wednesday · Weekly[2]

Sources differ. Check with the club.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    thelocalseen.media

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    oceanstatechess.com

    Schedule

  3. 03
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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WACHUSETT CHESS CLUB

Fitchburg

Playing address
Classrooms C142 and C143, McKay Campus School, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Sessions
Wednesday · WeeklyRated weekly club games
Membership
$20 / yearIndividual or family
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Rated weekly club games

Wednesday · Weekly[2]

Costs

Membership

Individual or family
$20 / year[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Start time · End time · 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
    chess.com

    Membership, Schedule

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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North Adams Chess Club

North Adams

Address
Unknown

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Who can join

Age groups
Under-18s can take part.Under-18s permitted.[2]
Playing levels
Beginners welcome.[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Age groups, Playing levels

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PLAINVILLE CHESS CLUB

Plainville

Address
Unknown
Sessions
Wednesday · 19:30 start · WeeklyWeekly rated chess
Fees
Unknown
Website
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Weekly rated chess

Wednesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[2]

Sources differ. Check with the club.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    oceanstatechess.com

    Schedule

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Waltham Chess Club

Waltham

Address
Unknown

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources2
Details

Who can join

Playing levels
Beginners through masters welcomed.[2]

Teaching & language

Format
Online[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    walthamchessclub.org

    Format, Playing levels

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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 10 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 3 of the 10 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 7 of the 10 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 3 of the 10 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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