Chess clubs in Minnesota

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

5 clubs

5 cities

CHESS CASTLE of MINNESOTA

Edina

Playing address
Lower level, Southdale Mall, 10 Southdale Center, Suite 910, Edina, MN 55435
Sessions
Wednesday · 17:00–18:30 · WeeklyWednesday casual chess · 10 Southdale Center Suite 910
Membership
$30 / monthIndividual recurring
Website
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Wednesday casual chess · 10 Southdale Center Suite 910

Wednesday · 17:00–18:30 · Weekly[2]

Unrated Wednesday blitz · 10 Southdale Center Suite 910

Wednesday · 18:30 start · Weekly[2]

From 3 December 2025Starts around 18:30.

Costs

Membership

$30 / month[3]

Membership

$60 / month[3]

Membership

$100 / month[3]

Membership

$180 / year[3]

Membership

Individual, one-time
$200 / year[3]

Membership

$240 / year[3]

Membership

$80 / year[3]

Trial visit

First timer Wednesday casual
Available[2]

Trial visit

First timer Wednesday casual
Free[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Novice scholastic membership:18 and under, new/unrated/U1000 · includes one-year US Chess membership, coach lesson, Wednesday play and event discounts.Novice scholastic paid bundle with a coaching lesson[3]
Playing levels
Novice scholastic membership:18 and under, new/unrated/U1000 · includes one-year US Chess membership, coach lesson, Wednesday play and event discounts.Novice scholastic paid bundle with a coaching lesson[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Novice scholastic membership:18 and under, new/unrated/U1000 · includes one-year US Chess membership, coach lesson, Wednesday play and event discounts.Novice scholastic paid bundle with a coaching lesson[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Adults · Club players · Tournament players · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    chesscastle.com

    Directory record, Published venue location

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Schedule, Trial visits

  3. 03
    chesscastle.com

    Age groups, Membership, Playing levels, Teaching

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Rochester Chess Club

Rochester

Playing address
Mayo Clinic Harwick Building, South Cafeteria, 205 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN
Sessions
Tuesday · 18:30–21:00 · WeeklyWeekly casual club · Harwick Cafeteria 205 Third Ave SW
Single visit
FreeSecond Monday LTS community chess/poker
Website
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Weekly casual club · Harwick Cafeteria 205 Third Ave SW

Tuesday · 18:30–21:00 · Weekly[3]

Novice/intermediate Lucas class · Mayo Clinic Harwick Building

Tuesday · 17:00–18:00 · Weekly[4]

Kids chess · Mayo Clinic Harwick Building

Tuesday · 18:00–19:30 · Weekly[4]

Community casual chess/poker · LTS Brewery

Monday · 18:00 start · Second Monday[4]

Community free chess tournament · Zen Fusion

Monday · 18:00 start · Fourth Monday[4]

Community casual chess · Novios Cafe

Wednesday · 13:00–15:00 · Weekly[4]

Exceptions: Check alerts for holiday changes.The dated Sep 29 event at 17:30–18:30 was a specific exception.Second week of the month.Separate venue.Fourth week of the month.Separate venue.

Costs

Single visit

Second Monday LTS community chess/poker.
Free[4]
Separate community venue/programme.

Who can join

Age groups
Casual club open for all ages and skill levels · membership not required · sets, pieces and clocks provided.[3]
Playing levels
Casual club open for all ages and skill levels · membership not required · sets, pieces and clocks provided.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Coach Lucas leads free classes for novice and intermediate players.[4]
Format
In person[4]
Unknown details

Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    rochesterchess.com

    Directory record

  2. 02
    rochesterchess.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    rochesterchess.com

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule

  4. 04
    rochesterchess.com

    Format, Schedule, Single visits, Teaching

  5. 05
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Saint Cloud Chess Club

Saint Cloud

Playing address
Calvary Classical Academy / Calvary Community Church, 1200 Roosevelt Rd, Door 2, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Sessions
Saturday · Most weeks, alternating Saturday mornings and eveningsRegular club/mini-lesson · Calvary Classical Academy
Single visit
FreeAll players regular club meeting
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Regular club/mini-lesson · Calvary Classical Academy

Saturday · Most weeks, alternating Saturday mornings and evenings[2]

Costs

Membership

Club membership fee
Free[3]

Single visit

All players regular club meeting.
Free[2]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and skill levels, no experience or fees required · parent/guardian stays with children.[2]
Playing levels
All ages and skill levels, no experience or fees required · parent/guardian stays with children.[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Morning meetup starts with short mini-lesson before open play · private lessons available.Short morning mini-lesson.[2]
Unknown details

Start time · End time · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Format · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Club information, Directory record

  2. 02
    minnesotachess.com

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits, Teaching

  3. 03
    new.uschess.org

    Membership

  4. 04
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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St. Croix Valley Chess Club

Stillwater

Playing address
Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
Sessions
Tuesday · 16:00–17:30 · First and third TuesdayStillwater library club · Stillwater Library, 224 Third Street North
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Stillwater library club · Stillwater Library, 224 Third Street North

Tuesday · 16:00–17:30 · First and third Tuesday[2]

Croixdale club · Croixdale, 750 MN95, Bayport

Saturday · 13:00–17:00 · First Saturday[2]

Chess Club · Stillwater Library

16:00 start[3]

From January 2025 · First week of the month.3 November 2026

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    minnesotachess.com

    Schedule

  3. 03
    library.stillwatermn.gov

    Address, Schedule

  4. 04
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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CHESS CLUB AT THE UM-TC

Minneapolis

Address
Unknown

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website
Sources2
Details

Who can join

Playing levels
Competitive and non-competitive chess opportunities advertised.[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    gopherlink.umn.edu

    Playing levels

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Questions about visiting a club

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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 5 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

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Where can I see the meeting days?

Meeting days are recorded for 4 of the 5 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 5 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?

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Which address should I use?

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