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Bay Area Chess, the largest non-profit chess provider, hosts over 125 weekly after school programs, drop-in Clubs, weekend Tournaments, Online courses, special Events, State/National Championships, seasonal Camps and much more.. in the Bay Area and Beyond!  
You're in the Right Place.

What's New? 

We welcome New BAC Chess Programs this season at:
Canyon Heights (San Jose)
Grant Elementary (2 days! SJ)
Hammer Montessori (2 days! SJ)
Tom Matsumoto (Evergreen)
Norwood Creek (Evergreen)
Lila Bringhurst Elem (Fremont)
Warwick Elem (Fremont)
Azevada Elem (Fremont)
Forest Park (2 days!  Fremont) 
NorthStar Academy (2 days! RWC)
Are we at YOUR School?

HOT-Links
🔥 Fall/Winter Chess Camps (Nov-Feb!)
🔥 Fall 2025 Online Classes.
🔥 Weekend Clubs all Year (Fremont is reopening!)
🔥 BAC Fall Tournament Team, starting Sept 27
🔥 (New to Tourns) Rising Star Practice Tournament on 9/20
 

We would like to start drop-in weekend Clubs in RWC and Burlingame. Help us find a regular venue! 
 

What is the BAC Tournament Team?
Our Fall/Winter Palo Alto Team this season will be for Players ages 6-15 with USCF 500-1250 ONLY

If players don't meet the minimum or have never competed, join us HERE instead.

Take your game to the Next Level with Lessons catered to Tournament Play and Rating Growth, while also enjoying $200 in BAC Team credits to use toward Camps and large Championships.

Explore the TEAM Now!
 

CLUBS!

Accelerate kids' learning with our weekend drop-in group lessons. Come any weekend, any location, and pay-at-the-door for single or bundled (discounted) weekly sessions!

CAMPS!

Browse our Camp Schedule 
for all levels, 
ages 5-17. 

11/11/25 - 2/20/26!
 

ONLINE CLASSES

BAC has partnered with Chesskid.com and offers online classes, by level, for 1-hour sessions of online learning every week for 7 weeks! Free Gold membership to Chesskid.com.

[Term: 9/10 - 10/24]

RISING STAR

Our monthly practice Tournament for unrated players and new parents. Learn all about rated play with a mock-tournament (with prizes!) and a simultaneous parent seminar.

[Next: 9/20, Palo Alto]