Places to Play and Learn Chess in Illinois
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Chess in Chicago and all of Illinois

Find clubs, academies, and tutors across the state and the windy city. 

Chicago Chess Center (CCC)

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Find all of the upcoming tournaments and events down below.

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Nexplore Chess

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Nexplore Chess

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Nexplore Chess Academy offers chess lessons, focusing on fundamental skills, strategy, and problem-solving

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Academy

4450 N Central Ave

Chess Wizards

Features:

Engaging chess classes for kids, fostering fun, critical thinking, and sportsmanship

Chess Scholars Club

Club

1292 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove

Chess Scholars Club

Features:

fun, educational program that uses chess to improve kids' grades and social skills

Elite Chess Club

Club

2916 W Ogden Ave Unit 120

Elite Chess Club

Features:

personalized coaching and tournaments for chess players of all levels

Chicago Chess Center - Chess Club

Club

47 West Polk Street

Chicago Chess Center

Features:

Main spot in Chicagoland, weekly tournaments, friendly staff

Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation

Academy

8700 W Bryn Mawr Ave

Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation

Features:

Nonprofit educational organization

Aurora Chess Club

Club

1335 Mitchell Rd, Aurora

Aurora Chess Club

Features:

ommunity for chess enthusiasts in Aurora, offering regular events and opportunities to improve your game

Chicago Chess Foundation

Club

1707 N. Fairfield Ave.

Chicago Chess Foundation

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Free tuition and events, scholastic tournaments, events all over Chicagoland

Chicago Chess Club

Club

412 W Menomonee St

Chicago Chess Club

Features:

Popular spot, easy to join, regular events

St. Charles Chess Club

Club

101 S 2nd St, St. Charles

St. Charles Chess Club

Features:

weekly games, tournaments, and a friendly atmosphere for players of all levels

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Chess Coaches in Chicago

Disclaimer: The coaches shown are recommendations from club members, staff, parents, our team, and based on online reviews. None of the coaches are directly related to MM Chess and its instruction.

Chess has helped me attain personal peace and sense of self. I have been playing for 52 years, teaching chess for 40+ of those years from outright beginners to more seasoned players who have attained 1800 or better under my tutelage.

Title:

  • FIDE Arbitrer.

Top Achievements:

  • 1800-rated over the board.

Rates:

  • $50-75/h

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I want to combine my efforts and dedication with my student's and be successful together without leaving the fun, learning, and excellence in chess.

Title:


Top Achievements:

  • 2100-rated (USCF).

Rates:

  • $50-100/h

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Chicago Chess Center

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Upcoming events.

Friday Blitz

Summary:

Rated Blitz the Chicago Chess Center.

Sections:

Open

Format:

5 double-round (10 games) SS G/3;+2

Location:

47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657

Date and time:

November 22, 2024, 6:30 PM 9:30 PM

Monday Open

Summary:

USCF Rated Classical Chess at the. One game, played every Monday. Allowed up to two half-point byes.

Sections:

Open Section: 1600+, U1600 Section: 1599-1000, U1000 Section: 999-0

Format:

Four games (one per week) of G60+30. Pairings will be designed to minimize rating differences between opponents (Monrad Swiss)

Location:

47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657

Date and time:

Every Monday, 6:30pm

Wednesday Quads

Summary:

Rated Quads at the Chicago Chess Center.

Sections:

Open

Format:

Quad Pairings, 25+5 (Dual Rated)

Location:

47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60605

Date and time:

Round 1 at 6:15 PM, Rounds 2-3 ASAP

A go-to place for chess in Chicago

Operating since 1977, the CCC has become one of the legacy chess clubs of Chicagoland, bringing community and service to thousands of members, from chess masters, to kids.

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Find open plays, rated tournaments, and casual events.

 

Meet the members of the vibrant chess community of Chicago, and share a place to put your passion to the test! ​​

Keep local clubs alive!

Thanks to your support, and the board of directors', the club is turning 47 years old soon! Become a member or join our BOD today.

The CCC and Mindful Masters

We partnered for a joyfull sharing of our communities, organizing events for our Chicago students and friends. 

Implementing is key! That's why we recommend club play to dozens of our students

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