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Chess Tournaments in New York

Find chess tournaments in New York and nearby places to play.

Clubs
7
Upcoming activities
14
New York USCF players
9,044

Upcoming Events

14 listings

Club nights, camps, and workshops in New York.

WC
Event
This Monday at 5:00 PM
This Monday

Weekly Chess Club Meeting on Chess67

NC
Event
This Tuesday at 4:30 PM
This Tuesday

Chess classes for young players who already know how the pieces move. Lessons include Basic tactics and strategy Opening principles Endgame fundamentals Game analysis and improvement .....and plenty of opportunity to...

NC
Event
This Wednesday at 4:30 PM
This Wednesday

Chess classes for young players new to the game of chess. These sessions will focus on understanding piece movement, the rules of chess, and other basics. If you're not sure if this is the right level for your child,...

DC
Event
Dec 1st, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Chess classes for young players who already know how the pieces move. Lessons include: Basic tactics and strategy, Opening principles, Endgame fundamentals, Game analysis and improvement, and plenty of opportunity to...

DC
Event
Dec 2nd, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Chess classes for young players new to the game of chess. These sessions will focus on understanding piece movement, the rules of chess, and other basics. If you're not sure if this is the right level for your child,...

JC
Event
Jan 5th, 2027 at 4:30 PM

Chess classes for young players who already know how the pieces move. Lessons include: Basic tactics and strategy, Opening principles, Endgame fundamentals, Game analysis and improvement, and plenty of opportunity to...

JC
Event
Jan 6th, 2027 at 4:30 PM

Chess classes for young players new to the game of chess. These sessions will focus on understanding piece movement, the rules of chess, and other basics. If you're not sure if this is the right level for your child,...

FC
Event
Feb 2nd, 2027 at 4:30 PM

Chess classes for young players who already know how the pieces move. Lessons include: Basic tactics and strategy, Opening principles, Endgame fundamentals, Game analysis and improvement, and plenty of opportunity to...

FC
Event
Feb 3rd, 2027 at 4:30 PM

Chess classes for young players new to the game of chess. These sessions will focus on understanding piece movement, the rules of chess, and other basics. If you're not sure if this is the right level for your child,...

MC
Event
Mar 2nd, 2027 at 4:30 PM

Chess classes for young players who already know how the pieces move. Lessons include: Basic tactics and strategy, Opening principles, Endgame fundamentals, Game analysis and improvement, and plenty of opportunity to...

MC
Event
Mar 3rd, 2027 at 4:30 PM

Chess classes for young players new to the game of chess. These sessions will focus on understanding piece movement, the rules of chess, and other basics. If you're not sure if this is the right level for your child,...

AC
Event
Mar 30th, 2027 at 4:30 PM

Chess classes for young players who already know how the pieces move. Lessons include: Basic tactics and strategy, Opening principles, Endgame fundamentals, Game analysis and improvement, and plenty of opportunity to...

Chess Clubs in New York

7 listings

Find local clubs and school chess programs in New York.

QC

Queens College Chess on Chess67

UO

The Official Chess Club of the University of Rochester

OC

Official Chess hosts and promotes competitive, inclusive chess tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels. Based in the New York metro area, Official Chess focuses on well organized USCF rated events, schola...

PV

We meet every Wednesday from 4-7 PM to play. The Putnam Valley Library provides a spacious room, chess sets, boards and clocks. Players of all skill levels are welcome including beginners. Occasionally some of the str...

RC

A chess league for Rockland County schools.

JC

JAko Club on Chess67

TR

Building a welcoming chess community in Rockland County since 2017.

US Chess players in New York

US Chess rating list · October 1, 2026

9,044
USCF-rated players
811
Median rating
2846
Top rating
Top rated players in New York
  1. 1Nakamura, Hikaru2846
  2. 2Hess, Robert L2677
  3. 3Gurevich, Ilya2660
  4. 4Brodsky, David2623
  5. 5Alburt, Lev2609
See full New York USCF stats

State chess association

Chess history

New York City is known for park games, the Marshall Chess Club, and school chess programs. Players elsewhere in the state can look for local clubs and tournament organizers. Check whether an event is casual or rated, and what membership it requires.

  • Check the Marshall Chess Club calendar for games in New York City.
  • Look for clubs, school events, and tournaments across the state.
Players and organizations in New York

Bobby Fischer

World champion and the most famous player ever tied to New York chess.

Frank Marshall

U.S. champion whose legacy still runs through one of the city's iconic clubs.

Maurice Ashley

Brooklyn-based trailblazer who helped bring New York chess to a wider audience.

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QC

Queens College Chess on Chess67

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