Chess Tournaments in San Francisco, CA
Find chess tournaments in San Francisco, CA and nearby places to play.
- Clubs
- 12
- Coaches
- 3
- Upcoming activities
- 5
- California USCF players
- 9,083
Upcoming Tournaments
4 listingsRated and unrated tournaments in and around San Francisco, CA.
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The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our fifth annual club championship beginning Thursday, November 5th, at 7pm, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/45;d5 time control over five weeks (th...
Organizer: Los Altos Scholastic Chess Club Location: Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, 13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022 Open to: K-12 students Check-in: 10:00 to 10:15 AM Round 1: 10:25 AM Awards: around 1:50 P...
Register here by Nov 27th to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players with an active USCF membership (it's ok if unrated). Voluntary donations on tourney day are much appreciated, as they...
Registering here along with paying the $10 deposit officially secures your spot! Here are your payment options: Zelle: (408) 724-0188 Venmo: @JoshuaYaldaei This free tourney is open to all active USCF players rated 80...
Upcoming Events
1 listingClub nights, camps, and workshops in and around San Francisco, CA.
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Chess Clubs Nearby
12 listingsFind clubs in San Francisco, CA and nearby towns.
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At SV Chess Community, we host weekly chess events in San Francisco, and Sunnyvale that bring people together over the board. Each event draws 30–50 players of all backgrounds to play blitz, make new friends, and soak...
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USCF dual-rated chess tournaments (time control 30+0) on some Sundays from 11:30 am
The Chess Club at Berkeley is the best place to play the game of chess and any of its variants, or learn the game for the first time! We have no membership requirements, welcome players of all skill levels for casual...
The Menlo Park Chess Club offers casual instruction, lectures, informal play, rated and unrated tournaments and other chess activities to residents of Menlo Park and the surrounding area.
♟️At AllStar Institute, we believe chess is more than just a game—it is a powerful tool for developing valuable life skills. ♟️We provide a supportive and encouraging environment where students grow not only as player...
Almaden Chess Club is a chess non-profit dedicated to making the game accessible, engaging, and meaningful for players of all ages and skill levels. Join us to play, learn, compete, and connect with fellow chess enthu...
We are wanting to inspire the local community to play chess! Observe our general data-driven approach to chess learning at https://datadetectiveslearning.com.
Our club offers a safe, friendly environment with unlimited online tournaments, puzzle challenges, zone-level competitions, and expert coaching. Join us to help your child grow intellectually while having fun with pla...
King’s Land Chess is a chess academy and tournament organizer serving the Bay Area. The club hosts regular USCF rated events including the Fremont Friday and Tri Valley Friday tournament series, along with scholastic...
Silicon Valley Chess Academy is a premier youth chess program serving the heart of Silicon Valley — with campuses in Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino. Founded over three years ago, we've grown to 60+ active student...
Chess Coaches Nearby
3 listingsCompare coaches in San Francisco, CA and nearby towns.
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3 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around San Francisco, CA. Next up: Fifth Menlo Park Chess Club Championship on November 6, 2026 in Menlo Park, CA.
California has 9,083 USCF-rated players. See full California USCF stats
San Francisco's Mechanics' Institute Chess Room is a long-established local chess venue. Players also travel across the Peninsula and East Bay for lessons, club games, and tournaments. Include those areas when comparing places to play.
- Check the Mechanics' Institute for club games and events.
- Include the Peninsula and East Bay for more lessons and tournaments.
- Check addresses and travel times before crossing the Bay Area for an event.
Sam Shankland
Grandmaster and former U.S. champion closely connected to Bay Area chess.
Daniel Naroditsky
Grandmaster whose early rise came through the Northern California scene.
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USCF dual-rated chess tournaments (time control 30+0) on some Sundays from 11:30 am