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: http://www.calchess.org/
- USCF ID T5023769 http://msa.uschess.org/AffDtlMain.php?T5023769
- Phone: 209-629-1674
- Email: [email protected]
Southern California Chess Federation in Yorba Linda, CA
- Site: http://www.scchess.com
- USCF ID T5023319
- Phone: 773-816-0392
- Email: [email protected]
Arcadia Chess Club in Arcadia, CA
- Site: http://arcadiachessclub.com
- USCF ID A5012767
- Phone: 6262827412
- Email: randallhough@gmail.com
- Mondays 6:30-10:30pm
- Senior Citizens Bldg, 405 S Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia
Berkeley Chess School in Berkeley, CA
- Site: http://www.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: http://www.norcalhouseofchess.com/
- USCF ID A6031214
- Phone: 5105731056
- Email: [email protected]
- Friday’s 6-10pm
Shoreview Chess in Fremont, CA
- Site: https://shoreviewchess.com/
- USCF ID A6038580
- Phone: 5102909416
- Email: [email protected]
Fresno Chess Club in Fresno, CA
- Site: https://www.fresnochessclub.org/
- USCF ID A6004470
- Phone: 559-341-7277
- Email: [email protected]
- Mon & Fri 6-11pm
Chesspalace in Garden Grove, CA
- Site: http://www.chesspalace.com/
- USCF ID A6010042
- Phone: 714-643-8828
- Email: [email protected]
- Wed 7-10 pm Sat 9am-6pm
- 5246 Lampson Ave, Garden Grove
Hanley Chess Academy in Irvine, CA
- Site: https://www.hanleychessacademy.com/
- USCF ID A6028886
- Phone: 7149253195
- Email: [email protected]
La Palma Chess Club in La Palma, CA
- Site: https://www.lapalmachess.com/LPCC/home/index.html
- USCF ID A5012732
- Phone: 843-377-9323
- Email: [email protected]
- Friday 6-11pm
- La Palma Central Park, 7821 Walker St, La Palma, CA
Daily Chess Musings
- Site: https://dailychessmusings.com
- USCF ID H6024663
- Phone: 2093230197
- Email: [email protected]
- Wednesdays 3pm
1000 GM Chess Charity
- Site: https://www.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: http://www.alondraparkchessclub.com/
- USCF ID A5012619
- Phone: 310-227-2873
- 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: https://sites.google.com/site/santamonicabaychessclub/
- USCF ID A5012601
- Phone: 310-827-2789
- 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: https://menloparkchess.club/
- USCF ID A7573196
- Phone: 6506708569
- email: [email protected]
- Weds 6-9:45pm
Bay Area Chess in Milpitas, CA
- Site: https://www.bayareachess.com/index/
- USCF ID A6027746
- Phone: 4084096596
- Email: [email protected]
North County Chess Club in Oceanside, CA
- Site: https://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: https://www.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: https://sacramentochessclub.org/
- USCF ID A5013852
- Phone: 916-524-9479
- 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: https://www.sandiegochessclub.org/
- USCF ID A5012961
- Phone: 619-752-4377
- Email: [email protected]
- Wed 6:30-11:30
- 2225 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Bright Knights Chess Club in San Francisco, CA
- Site: https://www.bkchessclub.org/
- USCF ID A6038030
- Email: [email protected]
Mechanics’ Institute in San Francisco, CA
- Site: https://www.milibrary.org/chess
- USCF ID A5013488
- Phone: 415-393-0110.
- Email: [email protected]
- Everyday @ 57 Post Street, San Francisco, CA
King’s Land Chess in San Ramon, CA
- Site: https://www.kingslandchess.com/
- USCF ID A6040416
- Phone: 9259970853
- Email: kingslandchess@gmail.com
Cellchess Club in Santa Clara, CA
- Site: https://www.xcellchessclub.com/
- USCF ID A6044755
- Phone: 4089155354
- Email: [email protected]
Temecula Chess Club in Temecula, CA
- Site: http://www.temeculachess.com/
- USCF ID A6039431
- Phone: 9513271000
- Email: [email protected]
Thousand Oaks Chess Club in Thousand Oaks, CA
- Site: http://tochessclub.org/
- USCF ID A6045990
- Phone: 8052069215
- Email: [email protected]
- Mon 6-8:45pm
Fundamental Chess Academy in Tustin, CA
- Site: https://www.fundamentalchess.com/
- USCF ID A6039838
- Phone: (714) 584-9408
- Email: [email protected]
Ventura County Chess Club in Ventura, CA
- Site: https://www.venturachess.org/
- USCF ID A5013208
- Phone: 7472754643
- Email: [email protected]
- Mon 6:45 pm
Whittier Chess Club in Whittier, CA
- Site: https://sites.google.com/view/whittier-chess-club
- USCF ID A6037330
- Phone: 626-664-2484
- Email: keleperkins@gmail.com
Riverside Youth Chess in Yorba Linda, CA
- Site: https://rycachess.weebly.com/
- USCF ID H6017840
- Phone: 951-505-1064.
- Email: [email protected]