Texas Chess Center

Your Chess Journey Starts Here!
Classes and Tournaments. Select a Location from below.

Group
Classes

Chess Academy Education.
Our experienced teachers will guide your child, whether they are just starting out or already familiar with the game. Take advantage of our 10-day trial, allowing your child to attend one class per week and participate in one of our play nights.

Events &
Tournaments

Tournaments for all ages.
We host annual championships, FIDE tournaments, scholastic-only tournaments, and weekly Swiss tournaments at all locations. You do not need to be a member to participate in these tournaments.

Summer
Camps

Summer Camps 2025
Join us for any of our Chess Camps available to kids of all ages. We offer a variety of levels to choose from and different camp topics each day. Full & Half-Day options available.

Member Feedback

  • "First class experience! The staff are all wonderful folks who exhibit top notch customer appreciation. The facility is very nicely appointed, very clean, and well equipped for tournaments."

    Chris O.

  • "Of all the activities I've paid for my child to do various lessons where they only have an uncomfortable bench or no way to watch at all, this lounge beats them all. Highly recommend!"

    Candiace T.

  • "It was great to be able to bring our three kids to their tournament on Saturday. We look forward to come back many more times, very inviting and welcoming place for all of us!"

    Sergio C.

  • "My eldest son signed up through his school. and he absolutely loves it! we are definitely doing camps here too. Thanks guys for all you do!"

    Jason W.

  • "Nice environment, friendly staff, and great chess players and tournaments. My kid’s chess has improved greatly in a short period of time, and his rating is moving up which has made him very happy!"

    Raymond H.

  • "All the families and kids are very friendly also, your kid will not leave without having made a friend. We've done chess camps through zoom and in person tournaments and have had great experiences for both."

    Kim D.

  • "When I first came to the Texas Chess Center, I was rated 700 and with the help from their amazing classes that they provide and the coaches’ help, I was able to improve my understanding and get better at the ancient game."

    Rohan M.

  • "This place is a monument for US chess. It creates opportunities for many players across the state of Texas."

    Advay S.