Chess clubs in Maryland

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

11 clubs

10 cities

Big Chair Chess Club

District Heights

Sessions
Thursday · 17:45–19:45 · WeeklyChess at Martha’s Table
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Chess at Martha’s Table

Thursday · 17:45–19:45 · Weekly[3]

Youth Chess League

Tuesday, Thursday · 18:00–19:30 · Weekly[4]

Who can join

Minimum age
6Martha’s Table[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Available[4]
Format
In personChess at Martha’s Table[3]
In personYouth Chess League[4]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    bigchairchessclub.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    bigchairchessclub.org

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    transformersdc.com

    Format, Schedule, Teaching

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Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources3
Details

Teaching & language

Teaching
Available[2]
Lessons
Informal play and teaching[2]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    redemmas.org

    Format, Teaching

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources3
Details

Who can join

Age groups
School grades 3–8 · new learners and students improving chess · mini lessons, training games and practice matches.School grades 3–8 · teaching role[3]
Playing levels
School grades 3–8 · new learners and students improving chess · mini lessons, training games and practice matches.School grades 3–8 · teaching role[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
School grades 3–8 · new learners and students improving chess · mini lessons, training games and practice matches.School grades 3–8 · teaching role[3]
Lessons
Regular club meets at North Harford Middle School.[3]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    northharfordrec.com

    Directory record

  2. 02
    harfordeducation.org

    Approximate address location, Club information

  3. 03
    northharfordrec.com

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Teaching

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Sessions
Monday · 18:30–21:30 · WeeklyCasual play and club meetings
Single visit
FreeCasual play
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Casual play and club meetings

Monday · 18:30–21:30 · Weekly[2]

Sources differ. Check with the club.

Costs

Membership

No club membership fee
Free[2]

Single visit

Casual play
Free[2]
Rated event entry fees separate.

Who can join

Age groups
Players of every age and skill level welcome.[2]
Playing levels
Players of every age and skill level welcome.[2]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Stevenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Ratcliffe Center during school year · Reading Room weekends/summer.Club meetings[2]The room details are inconsistent.

Contacts

Unknown details

Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    owingsmillschess.org

    Age groups, Format, Membership, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Monday · 18:30–21:30 · WeeklyRegular club meeting
Membership
$130 / yearYouth/Senior/Military/Veteran
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Regular club meeting

Monday · 18:30–21:30 · Weekly[2]

Rated Friday tournaments

Friday · 18:30–21:30 · monthly ordinal[2]

Rated Friday tournaments

Friday · 18:30–21:30 · monthly ordinal[2]

Second week of the month.Fourth week of the month.

Costs

Membership

Youth/Senior/Military/Veteran
$130 / year[3]
Until 12 August 2027

Membership

Adult
$180 / year[3]
Until 12 August 2027

Membership

Immediate family parents/guardians and children.
$220 / year[3]
Until 12 August 2027

Membership

Youth/Senior/Military/Veteran
$80[3]

Membership

Adult
$110[3]

Membership

Immediate family parents/guardians and children.
$150[3]

Membership

Youth/Senior/Military/Veteran
$15 / month[3]
Renews monthly.

Membership

Adult
$20 / month[3]
Renews monthly.

Membership

Immediate family parents/guardians and children.
$30 / month[3]
Renews monthly.

Trial visit

Visit
Available[2]

Trial visit

First-time visitor
Free[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Players of all ages and backgrounds welcome.[2]
Playing levels
Beginner fundamentals lectures and intermediate/advanced group lessons advertised.[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Instruction by FIDE Master, Experts and Class A coaches.[4]
Format
In person & onlineOnsite meetings and separate online tournament events[4]

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    rockvillechess.org

    Club information, Directory record

  2. 02
    rockvillechess.org

    Age groups, Schedule, Trial visits

  3. 03
    zeffy.com

    Membership

  4. 04
    rockvillechess.org

    Format, Playing levels, Teaching

  5. 05
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Sunday · 11:00–14:00 · WeeklyTHB Bagelry & Deli
Membership
FreeMembers
Sources5
Details

Schedule

THB Bagelry & Deli

Sunday · 11:00–14:00 · Weekly[2]

Whole Foods Market Cafe

Saturday · 11:00–14:00 · Weekly[2]

Online tournament

Monday · 18:00 start · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

Members
Free[3]
A bagel purchase is requested and charged separately. Some tournaments may have entry fees.

Teaching & language

Teaching
Available[4]
Format
In personTHB Bagelry & Deli[2]
In personWhole Foods Market Cafe[2]
OnlineOnline tournament[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Photo

Rouse Building, Columbia, Maryland, after conversion to Whole Foods Market. Building photograph.
Rouse Building, Columbia, Maryland, after conversion to Whole Foods Market. Building photograph.

Photo: Toohool · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Taken 14 Sep 2024. Display crop. Licence checked 24 Oct 2026.

Sources 5

  1. 01
    charmcitychess.com

    Club information, Directory record

  2. 02
    charmcitychess.com

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    chess.com

    Format, Membership, Schedule

  4. 04
    charmcitychess.com

    Teaching

  5. 05
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Thursday · 19:00–21:00 · Late September to May
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club sessions

Thursday · 19:00–21:00 · Late September to May[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    emmortonrec.com

    Directory record, Email, Published venue location

  2. 02
    emmortonrec.com

    Schedule

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Fees
$75Annual adult membership
Sources3
Details

Costs

Annual adult membership

$75[3]

Annual student membership

$60[3]

Monthly adult membership

$25[3]

Adult day pass

$12[3]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

  3. 03
    waldorfchessclub.org

    Fees

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Address
Unknown
Sessions
Wednesday · 17:30–21:00 · Weekly
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Club sessions

Wednesday · 17:30–21:00 · Weekly[3]

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
    salisburychessclub.blogspot.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    salisburychessclub.blogspot.com

    Schedule

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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 11 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 1 of the 11 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 4 of the 11 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 4 of the 11 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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