Chess clubs in Texas

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

47 clubs

36 cities

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources3
Details

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and most levels beginner through USCF1900.[2]
Playing levels
All ages and most levels beginner through USCF1900.[2]

Teaching & language

Lessons
Friendly competition and mentoring.[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    chess.com

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels

  3. 03
    openstreetmap.org

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Tuesday · 19:30 start · WeeklyWeekly club
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Weekly club

Tuesday · 19:30 start · Weekly[3]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and all levels from beginners to experienced players welcome.[3]
Playing levels
All ages and all levels from beginners to experienced players welcome.[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    amarillochessclub.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    amarillochessclub.com

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule

  4. 04
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Monday · 19:00–22:00 · WeeklyMonday J Gilligans
Single visit
FreeOrdinary meetings
Sources7
Details

Schedule

Monday J Gilligans

Monday · 19:00–22:00 · Weekly[3]

Friday Nehemiah

Friday · 19:00–21:00 · Weekly[4]

Lake Arlington children

Monday · 17:00–18:30 · Most Mondays[5]

Hawkes family

Wednesday · 18:00 start · Most Wednesdays[5]

Mansfield family

Thursday · 18:00 start · Most Thursdays[5]

Not every week.

Costs

Membership

No club dues
Free[6]

Single visit

Ordinary meetings
Free[6]
Supporting hosts/tipping 20% is encouraged.

Who can join

Age groups
Adult casual meetings welcome experienced youth · library family/kids groups beginners · Lake Arlington under 16 only.[6]Under 16 is programme ceiling.
Playing levels
Adult casual meetings welcome experienced youth · library family/kids groups beginners · Lake Arlington under 16 only.[6]Under 16 is programme ceiling.

Teaching & language

Format
In person[6]Beginner help.
Unknown details

Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Teenagers · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 7

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Club information

  3. 03
    arlingtonchess.com

    Schedule

  4. 04
    arlingtonchess.com

    Schedule

  5. 05
    arlingtonchess.com

    Schedule

  6. 06
    arlingtonchess.com

    Age groups, Format, Membership, Playing levels, Single visits

  7. 07
    OpenStreetMap geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Saturday · 15:00–21:00 · WeeklyWeekly club
Fees
Unknown
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Weekly club

Saturday · 15:00–21:00 · Weekly[3]

Tournament round

Saturday · 16:00 start · Event calendar[3]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages and skill levels welcome · children under 14 must have parent/guardian.[4]14 is the supervision threshold.
Playing levels
All ages and skill levels welcome · children under 14 must have parent/guardian.[4]14 is the supervision threshold.

Teaching & language

Format
In person[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 5

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    austinchessclub.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    austinchessclub.com

    Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    austinchessclub.com

    Age groups, Playing levels

  5. 05
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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BKMV Chess Club

San Benito

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Who can join

Playing levels
Beginners welcome.[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Playing levels, Teaching

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Sessions
Saturday · 14:00 start · WeeklySaturday Swiss
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Saturday Swiss

Saturday · 14:00 start · Weekly[2]

Round 1 only.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Schedule

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Saturday · 10:30 start · 2026-11-07Veterans 2026
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Veterans 2026

Saturday · 10:30 start · 2026-11-07[3]

Opening at 10:15 is separate from the round start and registration.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    kingregistration.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    kingregistration.com

    Schedule

  4. 04
    google.com

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Wednesday · WeeklyBeginner group
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Beginner group

Wednesday · Weekly[3]

Intermediate group

Friday · Weekly[3]

One-hour duration.

Who can join

Age groups
Beginner US Chess rating 0–600 and intermediate 601–1500 groups.[3]
Playing levels
Beginner US Chess rating 0–600 and intermediate 601–1500 groups.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Vinayagaram Vaidhyanathan (Vinay) teaches children.[3]
Format
In person[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    farmersbranchchessclub.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    farmersbranchchessclub.com

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  4. 04
    google.com

    Approximate address location

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ODA Chess Club

Georgetown

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Who can join

Age groups
High school club · classes and lessons, beginners welcome, U18 permitted.[2]
Playing levels
High school club · classes and lessons, beginners welcome, U18 permitted.[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
High school club · classes and lessons, beginners welcome, U18 permitted.[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Adults · Club players · Tournament players · Format · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    new.uschess.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Teaching

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Sessions
Tuesday · 18:00–21:00 · WeeklyTuesday club
Single visit
FreeTuesday free club
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Tuesday club

Tuesday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[2]

Friday club

Friday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[3]

Costs

Single visit

Tuesday free club
Free[2]

Single visit

Friday free club
Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups
Personalized 1 to 1 chess instruction for all ages and skill levels, beginner intermediate advanced/tournament preparation.[4]
Playing levels
Personalized 1 to 1 chess instruction for all ages and skill levels, beginner intermediate advanced/tournament preparation.[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Personalized 1 to 1 chess instruction for all ages and skill levels, beginner intermediate advanced/tournament preparation.[4]
Format
In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 5

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    regicidechess.com

    Format, Schedule, Single visits

  3. 03
    regicidechess.com

    Schedule, Single visits

  4. 04
    regicidechess.com

    Age groups, Playing levels, Teaching

  5. 05
    google.com

    Approximate address location

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SMTX Chess

San Marcos

Sessions
Wednesday · 18:00–20:45 · WeeklyWeekly club
Single visit
FreeOrdinary club
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Weekly club

Wednesday · 18:00–20:45 · Weekly[2]

Unrated tournament night

Wednesday · Last Wednesday of each month[3]

Costs

Membership

No membership dues
Free[2]

Single visit

Ordinary club
Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups
No age restrictions, all ages and all skill levels novice through master.[3]
Playing levels
No age restrictions, all ages and all skill levels novice through master.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Jeremy Lovelace (chess instructor) and Ben Austin (chess coach).[4]
Format
In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    smtxchess.org

    Format, Membership, Schedule

  3. 03
    smtxchess.org

    Age groups, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits

  4. 04
    smtxchess.org

    Teaching

  5. 05
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Wednesday · 18:00–21:00 · WeeklyWednesday chess
Single visit
FreeOpen meetups
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Wednesday chess

Wednesday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[3]

Open Club Night: mixed games

Tuesday · 18:30–21:30 · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

Pawn
Free[4]

Membership

Student with valid ID
$50 / year[4]

Membership

Player
$75 / year[4]

Membership

Family: up to four household members.
$150 / year[4]

Membership

Club plus
$200 / year[4]

Single visit

Open meetups
Free[3]

Who can join

Playing levels
Beginners welcome · casual and rating/tournament activities.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Family membership youth coaching slots · Club plus coaching credits each season.[4]A benefit.
Format
In person & online[3]
Unknown details

Trial lesson · Trial visit · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Club players · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    nextdoor.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    strategem.us

    Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Single visits

  4. 04
    strategem.us

    Membership, Teaching

  5. 05
    google.com

    Approximate address location

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Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources6
Details

Who can join

Age groups
K12 scholastic instruction/outreach and possible group workshops/camps by availability.[3]
Playing levels
University students from club players through internationally titled players.[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Grandmaster Alex Onischuk is Head Coach and provides regular training to university chess teams.[5]
K12 scholastic instruction/outreach and possible group workshops/camps by availability.[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 6

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    depts.ttu.edu

    Club information

  3. 03
    depts.ttu.edu

    Age groups, Teaching

  4. 04
    depts.ttu.edu

    Playing levels

  5. 05
    depts.ttu.edu

    Teaching

  6. 06
    mapcarta.com

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Wednesday · 18:00–22:00 · WeeklySlowpokes weekly casual play
Single visit
$15 / visitStudio non-member drop-in
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Slowpokes weekly casual play

Wednesday · 18:00–22:00 · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

Studio quarterly membership
$100 / quarter[4]

Membership

Studio annual membership
$300 / year[4]

Single visit

Studio non-member drop-in
$15 / visit[4]

Who can join

Age groups
Any age or skill encouraged · all levels welcome.[3]
Playing levels
Any age or skill encouraged · all levels welcome.[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[3]

Contacts

Reviews

4.5 / 5 Reviews: 33 · Meetup community rating

Read reviewsChecked 22 October 2026
Unknown details

Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Teaching

Sources 5

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    poisonpawns.club

    Approximate address location, Club information

  3. 03
    poisonpawns.club

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule

  4. 04
    poisonpawns.club

    Membership, Single visits

  5. 05
    meetup.com

    Reviews

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Sessions
Tuesday · 18:00–20:00 · weekly from 2026-09-224 H Chess Project
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

4 H Chess Project

Tuesday · 18:00–20:00 · weekly from 2026-09-22[2]

Who can join

Playing levels
Membership open regardless of age/skill level.[3]
Aransas 4-H youth beginner through experienced players · instruction/practice/rated games.[2]
Playing levels
Membership open regardless of age/skill level.[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Aransas 4-H youth beginner through experienced players · instruction/practice/rated games.[2]
Format
In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 4

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    thirdcoastchess.org

    Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  3. 03
    thirdcoastchess.org

    Playing levels

  4. 04
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

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Sessions
Thursday · 19:15–21:00Casual meetup
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Casual meetup

Thursday · 19:15–21:00[2]

Oct 22, 29 · Nov 5, 12, 19 · Dec 3, 10, 17, 31 · Check the calendar for exceptions.

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    wacochess.org

    Schedule

  3. 03
    crestview-church.org

    Published venue location

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64Squares

Frisco

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Contacts

Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record

  2. 02
    google.com

    Approximate address location

Report a change for this club

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources1
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
  • [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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CYGA Academy

Sugar Land

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 2

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    cyga-academy.org

    Published venue location

Report a change for this club

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources1
Details

Contacts

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

Report a change for this club

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources3
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Sources 3

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    camp.chesspanda.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    US Census geocoder

    Approximate address location

Report a change for this club

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources1
Details

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

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

Photo

Stephens Central Library, San Angelo. Historical exterior; club meetings are listed separately in the lobby.
Stephens Central Library, San Angelo. Historical exterior; club meetings are listed separately in the lobby.

Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Taken 7 Sep 2019. Display crop. Licence checked 25 Oct 2026.

Sources 1

  1. 01
    new.uschess.org

    Directory record, Email

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Questions about visiting a club

How do I find a club that suits me?

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 47 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 2 of the 47 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 12 of the 47 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 47 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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