Learn more about local chess in the Chicago area! Ranging from local chess clubs, tournaments, chess academies, bar/coffee shop chess meetups, and more. 
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Featured Organizer of the week- https://www.chess.com/club/chess-weekend

Upcoming Tournaments (10/17-12/31):
10/21- Bull Blitz #9- Chicago

10/21- South Suburban 2022 Blitz Championship- Oak Lawn
10/22- Dearborn Station Plus-Score #88- Chicago

10/28- Bull Blitz #10- Chicago
11/5- OPRF Fall Quads V- Oak Park

11/13- Kumbaya Chess Tournament #134- Skokie

11/20- 2022 Illinois Class State Championship- Schaumburg
11/20- Berwyn Lodge Tournament- Berwyn
11/25-11/27- 6th Annual Sevan Memorial- Schaumburg

12/4- Elite Chess Challenge 10- Naperville

12/18- Kumbaya Chess Tournament #135- Skokie
1/7- OPRF Winter Quads I- Oak Park

1/6-1/8- Time Just Winter Open- Schaumburg

1/14-1/15- Senior Doubles Open 2023- Downers Grove
1/22- Kumbaya Chess Tournament #136- Skokie
2/17-2/19- 2023 US Amateur Team-North- Schaumburg


Scholastic Tournaments (10/13-12/31):
10/21- Noonan Academy Scholastic Tournament- Mokena
10/22- Chicago Public Schools All-Stars- Chicago

11/05- 2022 Illinois All Grade Championship- Naperville

11/05- Brooks College Prep

11/12- USCF Scholastic Open Tournament- Chicago

11/12- Junior Prep Bowl K-8 Tournament- Chicago
11/25- Black & White Friday Scholastic- Schaumburg
12/6- Cops & Kids Holiday Event- Chicago

12/10- USCF Scholastic Open Tournament- Chicago

1/7- 2023 Winter Open Individual Scholastic- Schaumburg

Classes:

Caveman Chess
Chicago Chess Center
Elite Chess- Naperville

Clubs:

Evanston Chess Club Wednesdays- Evanston
Midway Chess Club Tuesdays- Chicago

Riverside Chess Club
Shattuck Chess

South Suburban Chess Club Fridays- Oak Lawn

Meetups:
Tuesday Chess- River West

Wednesday Chess- College of DuPage

Friday Chess- Lincoln Park
Sunday Chess- Romeoville
Sunday Chess- Old Town

If you know other events not listed please reach out to andrewschley!