18 chess clubs in New Jersey. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.
Doors open at 18. The usual end of 21:30 or 22 is approximate.Exceptions: Most Mondays; check the current calendar for changes.26 October 2026 to 16 November 2026.30 November 2026 to 21 December 2026.
Teaching & language
Lessons
Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood, NJ · Little Cafeteria/Quimby Hall.Current in-person playing venue[2]
Children/student structured chess lessons all levels · founded 2018 · Do Re Mia current or past client.Structured lessons for students of all levels[3]
Playing levels
Children/student structured chess lessons all levels · founded 2018 · Do Re Mia current or past client.Structured lessons for students of all levels[3]
Teaching & language
Teaching
Children/student structured chess lessons all levels · founded 2018 · Do Re Mia current or past client.Structured lessons for students of all levels[3]
Contacts
Unknown details
Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Adults · Format · Review score
Fall beginner ages 13 and under, rating 200–1000 · intermediate 13–18, rating 1200–1600.Fall beginner/intermediate and advanced pathways.[3]Sources differ. Check with the club.
Playing levels
Fall beginner ages 13 and under, rating 200–1000 · intermediate 13–18, rating 1200–1600.Fall beginner/intermediate and advanced pathways.[3]Sources differ. Check with the club.
Teaching & language
Teaching
William Culbertson Lead Instructor · Tunji Emuleomo Instructor · Saro Khachatouri FIDE Instructor for virtual lessons.[4]
Adult classes all levels · beginner/intermediate/advanced/tournament levels.[4]
Minimum age
5Chess students five plus · adult 18–99 separate[4]
Playing levels
Adult classes all levels · beginner/intermediate/advanced/tournament levels.[4]
Teaching & language
Lessons
Small group weekly classes · general model one-hour and 10 weeks, ability-based placement, makeup options and family discounts.Small in-person group classes.[4]
Tuesday · 17:00–21:00 · Second and fourth Tuesday of each month[3]
Exceptions: Except Holidays.From 12 May 2026 · Second and fourth weeks of the month · Exceptions: Except holidays; tournament nights may run later, to approximately 21:30.
Main branch open for everyone/all levels, casual/rated games and educational lectures by experienced players.Casual/rated play and educational lectures, not guaranteed private coach[2]
Playing levels
Main branch open for everyone/all levels, casual/rated games and educational lectures by experienced players.Casual/rated play and educational lectures, not guaranteed private coach[2]
Teaching & language
Teaching
Main branch open for everyone/all levels, casual/rated games and educational lectures by experienced players.Casual/rated play and educational lectures, not guaranteed private coach[2]
Lessons
Toms River Town Hall, 33 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753.In-person playing venue[2]
Unknown details
Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Format · Review score
Photo
Toms River Town Hall, viewed from Washington Street.
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 18 listings on this page.
What does a club visit cost?
A membership or single-visit amount is available for 3 of the 18 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 11 of the 18 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 10 of the 18 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.
