Chess in West Virginia has a long history, with the first chess clubs being established in the late 19th century. 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.
In the post-war period, West Virginia did not produce any famous chess champions. But, chess clubs and tournaments continued to be active in the state, with many local and state-wide tournaments and events being held regularly. The West Virginia Chess Association is the governing body for chess in West Virginia and promotes the game throughout the state.
West Virginia Chess Association in Flemington, WV
- Site: http://wvchess.org
- USCF ID T5005515
- Email: [email protected]
WVSCA in St. Albans, WV
- Site: http://www.wvsca.com
- USCF ID H6043134
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 3044152119