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The Saint Louis Chess Club offers a wide variety of great programming each week, including beginner chess lessons for kids and adults, ladies-only classes, and opportunities to compete in challenging chess tournaments, as well as master-level classes for skilled players. So what are you waiting for? Can you come out and play?
Learn, Compete, Grow. From beginners to seasoned players, our chess lessons and tournaments offer the perfect challenge to sharpen your game. After all, Chess is for Everyone.™
Saint Louis Chess Club Tournaments are open to all players who meet rating requirements or other standard eligibility criteria.
Scratch your chess itch every day of the week. The Saint Louis Chess Club offers classes and lectures every Sunday through Saturday.
From beginners to advanced players, the Saint Louis Chess Club offers a variety of chess lessons, chess training, and other educational events.
The Saint Louis Chess Club hosts a series of Grand Prix Tournaments for students K-12 during each school yar from October to April.
These welcoming gatherings bring together players of all skill levels for friendly games, social interaction, and the pure joy of chess.
From playing a casual game of chess, to taking on a grandmaster, our special events run the gamut of chess fun!
Get personalized instruction from STLCC experts. Whether you're brand new or looking to level up, 1:1 coaching helps you improve faster.
Enjoy, play, and learn chess with a community of women who share a passion for the game. Open to women of all ages and skill levels.
St Louis Chess Pocket Parks are outdoor spaces with permanent chess tables with free weekly chess lessons from April through September.
Big Moments, Bigger Moves. Don’t miss our signature tournaments, grandmaster showdowns, and elite competitions—where chess comes to life.
Participation in a closed chess tournament is by invitation only, which is a mark of recognition for players achievements and standing.
Watch history! Many if not most of our chess events were recorded and available to watch on YouTube, Twitch, or other platforms.
Chess with a Purpose. From fundraising initiatives to unique programs that support our mission, these events make every move count—on and off the board.
The STLCC Corporate Chess League is a great way to engage with your coworkers and network with other professionals through chess.
This Greater St Louis Regional program brings K-12 students and frontline professionals together through playing chess.
Bughouse is a chess variant where two teams of two players compete on separate boards. It's also known as exchange chess or swap chess.
This signature fundraising event brings together chess enthusiasts, business leaders, and community supporters for a day of friendly competition on the greens.
The Saint Louis Chess Club, US Chess Federation, and Kasparov Chess Foundation hosted the first St Louis Chess Conference in 2024.
Proceeds support chess education, cultural exhibitions, and public programming at the Saint Louis Chess Club and World Chess Hall of Fame.
