The history of chess in California dates back to the mid-19th century when the game began to gain popularity among the residents of the state. In the late 19th and early 20th century, chess clubs were formed in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. One of the earliest chess clubs in California was the Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, founded in San Francisco in 1855, which is still active today. In the 1920s and 1930s, chess in California saw a surge in popularity, many chess clubs were formed such as the Los Angeles Chess Club, and tournaments were organized regularly in the state.
In the 1940s and 1950s, chess in California was led by a group of strong players, who competed in tournaments and matches both in the state and around the country. The chess community in California continued to grow throughout the years and various chess clubs and organizations were formed to promote the game throughout the state.
In recent years, the chess community in California has continued to grow, and the California Chess Association (CCA) was founded to promote the game throughout the state. The CCA works to promote chess in schools and youth programs, and to foster the development of young chess players in the state by organizing events such as tournaments, teaching programs, and chess clinics.
CalChess in Tracy, CA
- Site: CalChess.org
- USCF ID: T5023769
- Phone: 2096291674
- Email: [email protected]
Southern California Chess Federation in Yorba Linda, CA
- Site: SCChess.com
- USCF ID: T5023319
- Phone: 7738160392
- Email: [email protected]
Arcadia Chess Club in Arcadia, CA
- Site: ArcadiaChessClub.com
- USCF ID: A5012767
- Phone: 6262827412
- Email: [email protected] Mondays 6:30-10:30pm - Senior Citizens Bldg, 405 S Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA
Berkeley Chess School in Berkeley, CA
- Site: BerkeleyChessSchool.org
- USCF ID: H6010320
- Email: [email protected] Mon-Fri, 150 Schools Throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Berkeley, CA
Norcal House of Chess in Fremont, CA
- Site: NorCalHouseOfChess.com
- USCF ID: A6031214
- Phone: 5105731056
- Email: [email protected] Friday’s 6-10pm
Shoreview Chess in Fremont, CA
- Site: ShoreviewChess.com
- USCF ID: A6038580
- Phone: 5102909416
- Email: [email protected]
Fresno Chess Club in Fresno, CA
- Site: FresnoChessClub.org
- USCF ID: A6004470
- Phone: 5593417277
- Email: [email protected] Mon & Fri 6-11pm
Chesspalace in Garden Grove, CA
- Site: ChessPalace.com
- USCF ID: A6010042
- Phone: 7146438828
- Email: [email protected] Wed 7-10 pm Sat 9am-6pm @ 5246 Lampson Ave, Garden Grove, CA
Hanley Chess Academy in Irvine, CA
- Site: HanleyChessAcademy.com
- USCF ID: A6028886
- Phone: 7149253195
- Email: [email protected]
La Palma Chess Club in La Palma, CA
- Site: LaPalmaChess.com
- USCF ID: A5012732
- Phone: 8433779323
- Email: [email protected] Friday 6-11pm @ La Palma Central Park, 7821 Walker St, La Palma, CA
Daily Chess Musings
- Site: DailyChessMusings.com
- USCF ID: H6024663
- Phone: 2093230197
- Email: [email protected] Wednesdays 3pm
1000 GM Chess Charity
- Site: 1000gm.org
- USCF ID: A7649457
- Phone: 3108807642
- Email: [email protected] 1341 Woodruff Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
Alondra Park Chess Club in Los Angeles, CA
- Site: AlondraParkChessClub.com
- USCF ID: A5012619
- Phone: 3102272873
- Email: [email protected] Tues 6:30-9pm @ Alondra Park, 3850 W Manhattan Beach Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Santa Monica Bay Chess Club in Santa Monica, CA
- Site: sites.google.com/site/SantaMonicaBayChessClub
- USCF ID: A5012601
- Phone: 3108272789
- Email: [email protected] Tues 7-11pm @ Nolte Hall St Andrews Church, 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Menlo Park Chess Club in Menlo Park, CA
- Site: MenloParkChess.club
- USCF ID: A7573196
- Phone: 6506708569
- Email: [email protected] Weds 6-9:45pm
Bay Area Chess in Milpitas, CA
- Site: BayAreaChess.com
- USCF ID: A6027746
- Phone: 4084096596
- Email: [email protected]
North County Chess Club in Oceanside, CA
- Site: NorthCountyChess.com
- USCF ID: A6038574
- Email: [email protected] Thurs 7 pm @ King of Kings, 2993 Mac Donald St, Oceanside, CA
Pasadena Chess Club in Pasadena, CA
- Site: tim-thompson.com/pasadena.html
- USCF ID: A5012783
- Email: [email protected] Fri 7-11pm @ 3230 E Del Mar, Pasadena, CA 91107
Sacramento Chess Club in Sacramento, CA
- Site: SacramentoChessClub.org
- USCF ID: A5013852
- Phone: 9165249479
- Email: [email protected] Tues 6-10PM @ Great Escape Games, 1250 Howe Ave Suite 3A, Sacramento, CA
San Diego Chess Club in San Diego, CA
- Site: SanDiegoChessClub.org/
- USCF ID: A5012961
- Phone: 6197524377
- Email: [email protected] Wed 6:30-11:30 @ 2225 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Bright Knights Chess Club in San Francisco, CA
- Site: BKChessClub.org
- USCF ID: A6038030
- Email: [email protected]
Mechanics’ Institute in San Francisco, CA
- Site: MILibrary.org/chess
- USCF ID: A5013488
- Phone: 4153930110
- Email: [email protected] Everyday @ 57 Post Street, San Francisco, CA
King’s Land Chess in San Ramon, CA
- Site: KingsLandChess.com
- USCF ID: A6040416
- Phone: 9259970853
- Email: [email protected]
Cellchess Club in Santa Clara, CA
- Site: XCellChessClub.com
- USCF ID: A6044755
- Phone: 4089155354
- Email: [email protected]
Temecula Chess Club in Temecula, CA
- Site: TemeculaChess.com
- USCF ID: A6039431
- Phone: 9513271000
- Email: [email protected]
Thousand Oaks Chess Club in Thousand Oaks, CA
- Site: TOChessClub.org
- USCF ID: A6045990
- Phone: 8052069215
- Email: [email protected] Mon 6-8:45pm
Fundamental Chess Academy in Tustin, CA
- Site: FundamentalChess.com
- USCF ID: A6039838
- Phone: 7145849408
- Email: [email protected]
Ventura County Chess Club in Ventura, CA
- Site: VenturaChess.org
- USCF ID: A5013208
- Phone: 7472754643
- Email: [email protected] Mon 6:45 pm
Whittier Chess Club in Whittier, CA
- Site: sites.google.com/view/whittier-chess-club
- USCF ID: A6037330
- Phone: 6266642484
- Email: [email protected]
Riverside Youth Chess in Yorba Linda, CA
- Site: rycachess.weebly.com
- USCF ID: H6017840
- Phone: 9515051064
- Email: [email protected]