Tarrant County Chess Club

Is there a club membership fee?

Not at all! We run a very friendly club which takes care of itself by running tournaments and other chess events. You're a member the minute you walk through the door!

Where in the Barnes & Noble bookstore do we play?

We gather near the Coffee Shop area and play on any of the spare tables. If nobody's arrived yet, wait a while. Most of the crowd tends to show up by 7 p.m.

Do I need to bring my board, set or chess clock?

Only if you want to. We provide all the necessary equipment needed to get you your chess fix for the evening!

Weekly Club Sessions

Meetings shall be held for the purpose of chess competition, study, or other leisure chess activity in an informal, friendly, wholesome and social atmosphere.

What kind of Chess do we play?

Visitors and regulars may participate in chess activities of their choosing including: Skittles, Practice games, Action Chess (G/30), Game study and analysis, Blitz Chess (G/5), Informal instruction, Quick Chess (G/10 to G/29) and Bughouse Chess.The Club is open to all! So bring a board, bring a set, bring a clock or just bring yourself. No matter if your preference is blitz or a nice slow game – you'll always find someone to play with.We hope you visit us soon – we would love to see you!

I/My child would like to learn to play better. Can you guys help?

Absolutely. The TCCC is often frequented by a few good chess coaches as well as some really strong (but) friendly players who offer a lot of good advice.

About Us

The Tarrant County Chess Club meets weekly at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Barnes & Noble Book store located at the North East Mall in Hurst, Texas. Games can continue until 10:30 p.m.

The Club is an affiliate of the U.S. Chess Federation. The Club also holds club membership in the Texas Chess Association (TCA). Tarrant County is located in TCA Region II. Please view our constitution here.

Please see our "Contact Us" page for a map of where we are located. For additional information, contact one of our officers or visit us.

We also sponsor frequent chess tournaments, which you can find listed on our events calendar. These are generally open to all players, regardless of playing strength. You must be a member of the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) to play, but you can join the USCF at the tournament site.