Chess Coaches in Texas
Find chess coaches in Texas and nearby places to play.
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Chess Coaches in Texas
3 listingsFind private lessons and club instructors in Texas.
Chess Clubs in Texas
18 listingsFind local clubs and school chess programs in Texas.
Coach Carter’s Chess Academy is a San Antonio-based chess program focused on helping students of all ages improve their game and enjoy chess along the way. I offer private lessons, group classes, camps, and events bot...
We offer weekly tournaments, lectures, and lessons for players of all levels in Fort Bend County. We meet most weeks for rated play on Fridays at 6:30pm at Piada Italian Street Food; 1930 Highway 6, Sugar Land. You ca...
The Oklahoma Scholastic Chess Organization helps K through 12 students across Oklahoma compete, improve, and connect through scholastic chess. OSCO runs regular season tournaments, state championship events, team comp...
Farmers Branch Chess Club is a Texas based chess community offering US Chess rated tournaments, private lessons, scholastic coaching, and in person group classes for players of all levels. Led by AFM Vinayagaram Vaidh...
Sixty Four Squares Chess brings people together through chess, community, and connection in the Dallas area. From casual social chess nights to tournaments, private lessons, school programs, and corporate events, Sixt...
Poison Pawns is one of the most active over the board chess communities in Houston, combining serious rated tournament play with a strong weekly meetup. The club runs USCF rated tournaments throughout the week, offeri...
Chess is a journey one embarks on for a variety of reasons. Some just desire a momentary distraction, others vie for a life-long obsession, but most end up somewhere in-between. The Nexus Chess Centre strives to becom...
Upcoming Tournaments
14 listingsRated and unrated tournaments in Texas.
About This Tournament: Instructions for registering your children: When you press this link, you will have to make a personal account under the ++parent's++ name by entering and confirming your email. Once this is com...
Arlington November Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Arlington November Scholastic on Chess67
Arlington December Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Arlington December Scholastic on Chess67
Arlington January Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Arlington January Scholastic on Chess67
ACA Winter Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
ACA Winter Scholastic on Chess67
Arlington February Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Arlington February Scholastic on Chess67
Arlington March Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Arlington March Scholastic on Chess67
ACA Early Spring Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
ACA Early Spring Scholastic on Chess67
Arlington April Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Arlington April Scholastic on Chess67
ACA Late Spring Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
ACA Late Spring Scholastic on Chess67
Arlington May Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Arlington May Scholastic on Chess67
Arlington June Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Arlington June Scholastic on Chess67
Upcoming Events
3 listingsClub nights, camps, and workshops in Texas.
Recurring · Next Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Weekly Club Meeting
Hosted by UT Austin Chess Club
Weekly Club Meeting on Chess67
Recurring · Next This Monday at 6:00 PM
Slamming Weekly Meetup
Hosted by Poison Pawns
Weekly Poison Pawns meetup at Slowpokes. Open to all ages and skill levels. Casual over the board games with players from across the Houston chess community. The group typically runs around 15 boards each week, making...
Recurring · Next This Wednesday at 6:00 PM
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US Chess rating list · October 1, 2026
- 1Xiong, Jeffery2729
- 2Onischuk, Alex2706
- 3Woodward, Andy Austin2704
- 4Antipov, Mikhail2692
- 5Li, Ruifeng2625
4 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Texas. Next up: ACA Thanksgiving Classic Scholastic on November 21, 2026 in Arlington, TX.
See full Texas USCF statsState chess association
- Texas Chess Association
Texas state championships, a statewide tournament calendar, membership, and Texas Knights magazine.
Texas chess is spread across several large cities. Players often travel between Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio for tournaments. Compare event locations and travel times as well as school programs, coaches, and local club games.
- Search each metro area for nearby clubs, coaches, and school programs.
- Check tournament venues and travel times before planning a trip across Texas.
Jeffery Xiong
Grandmaster and one of the strongest modern players to come through Texas chess.
Ruifeng Li
Grandmaster whose growth has been closely tied to the Texas scholastic and tournament scene.
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Coach Carter’s Chess Academy is a San Antonio-based chess program focused on helping students of all ages improve their game and enjoy chess along the way. I offer private lessons, group classes, camps, and events bot...