Chess clubs in Philadelphia

3 chess clubs in Philadelphia. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.

Sessions
Thursday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly
Membership
Free
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Thursday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[2]

Costs

Membership

Free[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Beginners and under 18 welcome, casual/blitz/lessons/rated and unrated play, equipment available.[3]
Playing levels
Beginners and under 18 welcome, casual/blitz/lessons/rated and unrated play, equipment available.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Beginners and under 18 welcome, casual/blitz/lessons/rated and unrated play, equipment available.[3]
Lessons
Capitolo Recreation Center, 900 Federal Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]The current club host is named.

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    pscfchess.com

    Format, Membership, Schedule

  3. 03
    new.uschess.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Teaching

  4. 04
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Tuesday · 16:00–19:00 · Weekly
Membership
Free
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Tuesday · 16:00–19:00 · Weekly[2]

Costs

Membership

Free[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Everyone welcome, beginner through expert · under 18 permitted, casual/rated play and lessons.[3]
Playing levels
Everyone welcome, beginner through expert · under 18 permitted, casual/rated play and lessons.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Everyone welcome, beginner through expert · under 18 permitted, casual/rated play and lessons.[3]
Lessons
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement, first floor, Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189.[4]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 5

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    pscfchess.com

    Membership, Schedule

  3. 03
    new.uschess.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Teaching

  4. 04
    libwww.freelibrary.org

    Format

  5. 05
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Saturday · 09:30 start · Second Saturday of each month
Membership
Free
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Saturday · 09:30 start · Second Saturday of each month[3]

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

13/16 are later round start times.Later rounds start as soon as possible. Check-in at 08–09 is separate from play.

Costs

Membership

Free[4]
State membership is free; this does not cover the 30 quad entry or 10/25 Swiss entry fees.

Who can join

Age groups
Pre-K pupils through adults, out-of-state players welcome · Quads all players · Swiss K3 U500/K6 U800/K8 U1200/K12 Open.[3]
Playing levels
Pre-K pupils through adults, out-of-state players welcome · Quads all players · Swiss K3 U500/K6 U800/K8 U1200/K12 Open.[3]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Tech Freire Charter School, 2221 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132.[3]
Unknown details

End time · Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Beginners · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    pscfchess.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    mastermindschess.org

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule

  4. 04
    pscfchess.com

    Membership

  5. 05
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Questions about visiting a club

How do I find a club that suits me?

This page contains 3 club listings for Philadelphia. Start with an address you can reach, then check the activity and session time. Open Details to compare the published information and sources.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 0 of the 3 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 3 of the 3 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 3 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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