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. You're in the Right Place.
What's New?
TheSanta Clara Clubwill be Open on Monday, 2/16 (President's Day) and will feature a 'Simultaneous Exhibition' with Grandmaster Enrico Sevillano and NM Bengt Largo (no extra fees). Don't miss out!
Mondays: 5:30 - 8pm
As an IM, Enrico won the US Open! He has been with BAC for 9 years and looks forward to playing the
kids tonight (make sure to Notate!).
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!
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.
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.