Chess Clubs in West Virginia

Chess Clubs in West Virginia

One of the earliest known chess clubs in West Virginia was the Wheeling Chess Club, which was founded in 1891.

In the early 20th century, chess in West Virginia began to gain popularity, with several other chess clubs being established in cities such as Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown. The Charleston Chess Club, for example, was founded in 1901, and the Huntington Chess Club was established in 1920.

West Virginia Chess Association in Flemington, WV

WVSCA in St. Albans, WV