43 chess clubs in New York. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.
Wednesday · 16:00–17:00 · Four weeks, one hour per week[5]
Time zone: EST29 October 2026 to 10 December 2026 · Exceptions: No class November 26 Thanksgiving · six sessions.Time zone: EST · Exceptions: Runs once 8 participants register.
Grades 2–8 · beginner/intermediate/advanced/continuation groups, 2–8 students, 90 minutes/session, 5 sessions · Zoom+Chess Kid Gold included · independent technology use required.[2]Request a schedule.
Playing levels
Grades 2–8 · beginner/intermediate/advanced/continuation groups, 2–8 students, 90 minutes/session, 5 sessions · Zoom+Chess Kid Gold included · independent technology use required.[2]Request a schedule.
Beginner no prior knowledge · intermediate all basic rules/complete games · advanced formal background/special rules/checkmates · continuation graduates or equivalent.[2]
Teaching & language
Teaching
Grades 2–8 · beginner/intermediate/advanced/continuation groups, 2–8 students, 90 minutes/session, 5 sessions · Zoom+Chess Kid Gold included · independent technology use required.[2]Request a schedule.
Lessons
Grades 2–8 · beginner/intermediate/advanced/continuation groups, 2–8 students, 90 minutes/session, 5 sessions · Zoom+Chess Kid Gold included · independent technology use required.[2]Request a schedule.
Contacts
Unknown details
Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Adults · Tournament players · Format · Review score
One selected weekly class during a 20-week semester; ages are placement guidance.8 September 2026 to 31 January 2027.One selected weekly class during 20 week semester · ages are placement guidance · end held. Sources differ. Check with the club.One selected weekly slot.
Selected dates. Check-in at 08:45; later rounds begin five minutes after the previous round ends.From 22 September 2026 · Exceptions: School calendar changes and specifically listed gaps.
Who can join
Age groups
Elite Quads event K–12 and USCF1500 plus · active US Chess ID, own clock.K12 rated Elite events[2]
Playing levels
School network supports complete beginners through advancing tournament players.[4]
Online Zoom club programmes for kids, teens and adults include chess and cultural/other activities.General online clubs include chess. Sources differ. Check with the club[2]
Teaching & language
Format
OnlineGeneral online clubs include chess. Sources differ. Check with the club[2]
Contacts
Unknown details
Sessions: days, times & frequency · Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score
Friday first game · 26 West 94/4 West 93 by section
Friday · 16:15 start · Dec 4, 2026; Jan 22, Feb 19, Apr 23 and May 21, 2027[2]
Friday K3 advertised window · 26 West 94
Friday · 16:00 start · Dec 4, 2026; Jan 22, Feb 19, Apr 23 and May 21, 2027[3]
Friday upper advertised window · 4 West 93
Friday · 16:00 start · Dec 4, 2026; Jan 22, Feb 19, Apr 23 and May 21, 2027[3]
Arrival at 16; approximate end times of 19:45/20:30.The programme window begins with arrival; the first game is at 16:15.Window start/arrival, first game 16:15. Sources differ. Check with the club.
Who can join
Age groups
Friday tournaments K–12, all ratings divided by school grade/rating.[2]
Playing levels
Personalised in person and online private instruction, beginners through advanced.[4]
Teaching & language
Teaching
Sophia Rohde · National Master/FIDE Trainer John Mac Arthur · Daniel Rohde · Grandmasters John Fedorowicz and Michael Rohde · Matteo Singer.[5]
31 October 2026Sources differ. Check with the club.19 December 2026G3+2 or 4+1 is printed with a question mark; the format is tentative.16 January 2027
Friday · 19:30 start · Oct 30; Nov 6, 13, 20; Dec 4[3]
Fall G40 Dec 11/18 · 57 Spooner
Friday · 19:30 start · Two listed December Fridays[3]
Registration 19–19:15.Exceptions: Some church activities/religious holidays · consult event schedule.Round start.Exceptions: No chess Nov 27.Second round 21:00 or shortly after earlier round: approximate.
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 43 listings on this page.
What does a club visit cost?
A membership or single-visit amount is available for 7 of the 43 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 24 of the 43 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 25 of the 43 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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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.
