Chess clubs in North Carolina

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

17 clubs

14 cities

Sessions
Tuesday · 18:00–21:00 · WeeklyWeekly library club · Asheboro Library 201 Worth
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Weekly library club · Asheboro Library 201 Worth

Tuesday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[3]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    ncchess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    asheborochess.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    ncchess.org

    Schedule

  4. 04
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Wednesday · 19:00 start · First Wednesday each monthMonthly quick tournament first round · 856 Sweeten Creek Unit J
Fees
Unknown
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Monthly quick tournament first round · 856 Sweeten Creek Unit J

Wednesday · 19:00 start · First Wednesday each month[2]

Kids Night · Asheville Math 856 Sweeten

Weekly from April2,2026[3]

Later rounds 20:00/21:00, onsite registration 18:30.First week of the month.From 2 April 2026

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and experience levels · casual play, rated tournaments and tutoring.[4]
Playing levels
All ages and experience levels · casual play, rated tournaments and tutoring.[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Weekly Kids Night from April 2, 2026 · new and experienced children, coaches guide play, rated/unrated competition.Youth coaches available[3]
Lessons
All ages and experience levels · casual play, rated tournaments and tutoring.[4]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Format · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    ncchess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    ashevillechess.org

    Schedule

  3. 03
    ashevillechess.org

    Schedule, Teaching

  4. 04
    ashevillechess.org

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels

  5. 05
    maps.google.com

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Monday · 18:30 start · WeeklyMonday Adult Casual
Single visit
FreeAdults, Monday Adult Casual
Sources7
Details

Schedule

Monday Adult Casual

Monday · 18:30 start · Weekly[4]

Venue hours

Centre opening hours

Monday, Friday · 17:00 start · Weekly[3]

Centre opening hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday · 17:30 start · Weekly[3]

Centre opening hours

Sunday · 11:30 start · Weekly[3]

Saturdays follow a separate calendar. Sources differ. Check with the club.

Costs

Single visit

Adults, Monday Adult Casual
Free[4]
Social play only · rated tournaments are separate.

Who can join

Minimum age
5Academy[6]Fundamentals: ages 5–12 · Intermediate: 5–15 · higher levels: 5–17.
Age groups
Ages 5–17Academy[6]Fundamentals: ages 5–12 · Intermediate: 5–15 · higher levels: 5–17.
Playing levels
Fundamentals · Intermediate under USCF 600 · Advanced 600–1000 · Master 1000–1500 · Elite by invitation[6]

Teaching & language

Teaching
AvailableElite Team[6]
Format
In personMonday Adult Casual[4]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Children · Adults · Beginners · Review score

Photo

Javokhir Sindarov and Aravindh Chithambaram at the 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid. Photograph of a past event.
Javokhir Sindarov and Aravindh Chithambaram at the 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid. Photograph of a past event.

Photo: Kelly Centrelli / Charlotte Chess Center (Commons: ChessKelly) · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Taken 3 Jul 2026. Display crop. Licence checked 24 Oct 2026.

Sources 7

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    charlottechesscenter.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    charlottechesscenter.org

    Schedule

  4. 04
    charlottechesscenter.org

    Format, Schedule, Single visits

  5. 05
    charlottechesscenter.org

    Membership

  6. 06
    charlottechesscenter.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Teaching

  7. 07
    charlottechesscenter.org

    Published venue location

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Sessions
Wednesday · 18:30 start · WeeklyWeekly adult club meeting · McAlister's 4805 Park
Single visit
$3 / visitReturning nonmember casual player
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Weekly adult club meeting · McAlister's 4805 Park

Wednesday · 18:30 start · Weekly[2]

Weekly rated round · McAlister's 4805 Park

Wednesday · 19:00 start · Weekly[2]

Some arrive at 17:30; 22:00 is the host's closing time.Sources differ. Check with the club.

Costs

Membership

Club annual membership
$30 / year[2]
Sources differ. Check with the club.

Single visit

Returning nonmember casual player
$3 / visit[2]

Trial visit

First casual visit without tournament.
Available[2]

Trial visit

First casual visit without tournament.
Free[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Primarily adult club · casual play and one US Chess rated tournament round each Wednesday.[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
National Master Leland Fuerstman · individual and group chess instruction.[3]
Lessons
Primarily adult club · casual play and one US Chess rated tournament round each Wednesday.[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Trial lesson · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Format · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    charlottechess.com

    Age groups, Format, Membership, Schedule, Single visits, Trial visits

  3. 03
    charlottechess.com

    Teaching

  4. 04
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Saturday, Sunday · 08:30–09:30 · WeeklyMorrisville group lesson · 2000 Bearcat 104
Fees
Unknown
Sources6
Details

Schedule

Morrisville group lesson · 2000 Bearcat 104

Saturday, Sunday · 08:30–09:30 · Weekly[3]

Holly Springs group lesson · New School Montessori, Holly Springs

Sunday · Until 13:00 · Weekly[3]

Saturday scholastic pizza quads · 2000 Bearcat 104

Saturday · 13:30 start · Weekly[4]

In-person registration at 12:30–13 is separate from play.From 28 March 2026

Who can join

Age groups
Kids, teens, adults · beginner fundamentals through advanced tournament preparation.[5]
Playing levels
Kids, teens, adults · beginner fundamentals through advanced tournament preparation.[5]

Teaching & language

Teaching
International Master Jonathan Schroer and Paul Ascolese.[4]
Format
In person[5]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 6

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    dragonknightchess.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    dragonknightchess.com

    Schedule

  4. 04
    new.uschess.org

    Schedule, Teaching

  5. 05
    dragonknightchess.com

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels

  6. 06
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Monday · 18:00–21:00 · WeeklyWeekly meetup with beginner instruction · Blue Ox, 2713 E Tenth
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Weekly meetup with beginner instruction · Blue Ox, 2713 E Tenth

Monday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and skill levels · beginner instruction available, no experience or equipment needed.Beginner instruction available[2]
Playing levels
All ages and skill levels · beginner instruction available, no experience or equipment needed.Beginner instruction available[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
All ages and skill levels · beginner instruction available, no experience or equipment needed.Beginner instruction available[2]
Format
In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    greenvillefamilychess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    greenvillefamilychess.org

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Saturday · 10:00–14:00 · Second Saturday of each monthWestover municipal FCS · Westover 267 Bonanza
Membership
$44 / yearStandard club membership
Sources7
Details

Schedule

Westover municipal FCS · Westover 267 Bonanza

Saturday · 10:00–14:00 · Second Saturday of each month[3]

FCS Classical 17 first round · Green Dragon 6111 B Yadkin

Sunday · 09:45 start · One November8event[4]

Separate free host programme for ages 9+; this does not apply to all weekly sessions.Second week of the month.Expected finish around 18:30. Round 2 starts at 11:55; later rounds start as soon as possible.8 November 2026

Costs

Membership

Standard club membership
$44 / year[5]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and skill levels · casual/classical/rapid/blitz chess.[6]
Minimum age
9Municipal second-Saturday 9+[3]
Playing levels
All ages and skill levels · casual/classical/rapid/blitz chess.[6]

Teaching & language

Lessons
All ages and skill levels · casual/classical/rapid/blitz chess.[6]

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 7

  1. 01
    ncchess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    fayettevillenc.gov

    Club information

  3. 03
    fayettevillenc.gov

    Age groups, Schedule

  4. 04
    ncchess.org

    Schedule

  5. 05
    m.fayettevillechess.org

    Membership

  6. 06
    fayettevillechesssociety.org

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels

  7. 07
    google.com

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Monday · 17:30 start · WeeklyAdult Monday chess · McAlister's 2002 S Glenburnie Suite 140
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Adult Monday chess · McAlister's 2002 S Glenburnie Suite 140

Monday · 17:30 start · Weekly[2]

Adult Tuesday quad chess · McAlister's 2002 S Glenburnie Suite 140

Tuesday · 17:30 start · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Adult players Monday casual play and Tuesday quad chess.[2]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Adult players Monday casual play and Tuesday quad chess.[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    ncchess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    nobleknightschess.club

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Queen Club

Charlotte

Sessions
Sunday · 19:00 start · WeeklyOnline Sunday tournament · Online Lichess
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Online Sunday tournament · Online Lichess

Sunday · 19:00 start · Weekly[2]

Time zone: ET

Teaching & language

Format
Online[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    ncchess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    ncchess.org

    Format, Schedule

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Sessions
Thursday · 13:00 start · WeeklyWeekly play in the fellowship hall · 368 Hazelwood
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Weekly play in the fellowship hall · 368 Hazelwood

Thursday · 13:00 start · Weekly[2]

The end is described only as “until dinnertime”.

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    ncchess.org

    Format, Schedule

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Sessions
Monday · Until 20:00 · WeeklyCoffeehouse chess · 156 South White
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Coffeehouse chess · 156 South White

Monday · Until 20:00 · Weekly[3]

Monthly tournament · Wake Forest Center for Active Aging

Friday · Third Friday of each month[3]

Sources differ. Check with the club.Third week of the month.

Teaching & language

Format
Online[3]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    ncchess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    ncchess.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    ncchess.org

    Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Sunday · 13:20–17:00 · WeeklyWeekly casual play and available instruction · North east Library 1241 Military Cutoff
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Weekly casual play and available instruction · North east Library 1241 Military Cutoff

Sunday · 13:20–17:00 · Weekly[3]

Scholastic November 14 first round · Paynter Room 1241 Military Cutoff

Saturday · 13:00 start · One November14event[3]

Further rounds start at 13:30/14/14:30/15 or as soon as possible. Check-in at 12:15–12:50 is separate.14 November 2026

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and skill levels, including beginners.[3]
Playing levels
All ages and skill levels, including beginners.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Free chess lessons at regular club meetings · boards and sets provided.[3]
Lessons
Free chess lessons at regular club meetings · boards and sets provided.[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Format · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    sites.google.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    sites.google.com

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  4. 04
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Tuesday · 18:00–21:00 · WeeklyTuesday club meeting · Old Town 4550 Shattalon
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Tuesday club meeting · Old Town 4550 Shattalon

Tuesday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[2]

Thursday club meeting · Miller Park 400 Leisure

Thursday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    ncchess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    ncchess.org

    Schedule

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KNIGHTS CHESS CLUB

Jacksonville

Sessions
Thursday · 18:00–21:00Casual club
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Casual club

Thursday · 18:00–21:00[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    strategicmoveschesscenter.org

    Schedule

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Address
Unknown

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources1
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 1

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

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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 17 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 2 of the 17 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 13 of the 17 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 8 of the 17 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?

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