Chess in Washington DC
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Chess in Washington DC isn't all silent games: rated tournaments, frantic blitz, clubs that welcome beginners and international opens, from the neighbourhood club to the big open. Whether you're rated 2000 Elo or still learning to castle, there's a seat for you.
Events — chess in Washington DC
Mon6
Monday 6 July
1 event
Wed8
Wednesday 8 July
3 events
See also in Washington DC
At 9 AM11.95 €🇬🇧
🎉Club☀️Open air
A.M. FEELS. a.m. R&B → p.m. bounce
BERHTA
At 9 AMFree🇬🇧
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
WELLderness Adult Yoga with Tanya Myers of Our Movement Yoga™ - Saturdays at 9am
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
At 10:45 AMFree🇬🇧
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Yoga With NZINGA
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
At 11 AMFree🇬🇧
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Yoga Classes
Southwest Neighborhood Library
At 11 AMFree🇬🇧
🧘Wellness🌳Outdoors
WELLderness Forest Bathing with Sage Raindancer — Saturdays at 11am
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
At 2 PM19.99 €🇬🇧
☀️Open air🏠House
AZURE DC July 4th @ Hi Lawn Rooftop
Hi-Lawn at Union Market
At 2 PM34.5 €🇬🇧
🎧DJ set☀️Open air
AZURE Day Party DC July 4th W/ WELKER
Ciel Rooftop at Marriott Capitol Hill
At 3 PMFree🇬🇧
🎪Street party
July 4th Cookout Party
DC9
At 4 PM41.83 €🇬🇧
🔊Techno🎧DJ set
Mind Against
BERHTA
At 4 PM22.66 €🇬🇧
🎧DJ set🎉Club
ReSolute: July 4th in Washington D.C.
AutoShop Union Market
At 4 PM🇬🇧
🎉Club🎧DJ set
ReSolute: July 4th in Washington DC
TBA - 416 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002
At 4 PM🇬🇧
🎉Club🎧DJ set
SünDown: Nü Residents Takeover
Tigres de la Noche
Venues — chess in Washington DC
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I play chess in Washington DC?
Between affiliated clubs, chess cafés and one-off tournaments, there's no shortage of chances. The most active spots show up in the list above.
Do I need a rating to play chess in Washington DC?
No — plenty of clubs and amateur tournaments welcome beginners. The level and the entry conditions are spelled out on every event.