Chess has a long history in Iowa, dating back to the 19th century. Some of the early chess clubs in Iowa include the Iowa Chess Association, the Des Moines Chess Club and the Cedar Rapids Chess Club.
The Iowa Chess Association, founded in the 1940s, is the oldest chess organization in the state. It promotes chess throughout Iowa and organizes tournaments and events for players of all skill levels. The Des Moines Chess Club, founded in the late 1800s, is one of the oldest chess clubs in Iowa. It holds regular meetings and tournaments for its members. The Cedar Rapids Chess Club, founded in the early 1900s, is another early chess club in Iowa. It also holds regular meetings and tournaments for its members.
Throughout the history, these clubs and many other chess clubs, organizations and schools in Iowa played a significant role in promoting chess in the state and providing opportunities for players to improve their skills and compete.
Iowa State Chess Association in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Site: https://www.iowa-chess.org/
- USCF ID T5008794
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 3194321459
Iowa State Chess Club in Ames, IA
- Site: https://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/iscc
- USCF ID A6050722
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 7124316379