Local clubs on Chess.com
Local Clubs help you find real-world chess clubs near you, making it easier to connect with other players and enjoy chess in person.
If you're a Club Admin or above on Chess.com, you can enable local club features to make your club and its location discoverable to nearby members, helping more players find and connect with your local chess community.
How do I find local clubs near me?
Go to chess.com/clubs and look for 'Clubs Close to You' in the sidebar. For the best results, click 'Use my Location' and allow access on your browser so we can show clubs near you.
You can also visit chess.com/clubs/local to explore Local Clubs anywhere in the world. Use the map to search different areas by zooming in or out, or clicking and dragging to move around.
How do I turn my club into a Local Club?
If you're a Club Owner, Super Admin, or Admin and want nearby members to discover your club, you can enable Local Club by following the steps below:
On your club's homepage, find the Admin Settings section in the right-side menu and select 'Club Settings.'
Find 'Local Club' and enable the option.
Scroll down and enter your club's location information.
Click 'Save Changes' to submit your request.
How do I get my Local Club verified?
Once you've entered your club's Local Club information as described above, you can submit it for verification. As part of the application, you'll need to provide:
Your club's street address, including the suite, floor, or building number if applicable
State or region
City
Postal code
A link to your club's social media profile or website
A photo from a club meeting showing the applicant holding a sign that says 'Chess.com Local Club'
Once you've completed the required information, click 'Save Changes' to submit your application for review. While your application is being reviewed, you'll see 'Verification pending. Support is reviewing your Local Club application' in your Club Settings.
Reviews typically take less than a week. Once your Local Club is verified, it will receive a green check indicating its verified status. You'll also see a 'Verified Local Club' banner in your Club Settings.
If your verification request is rejected, you'll see a banner in your Club Settings letting you know and explaining the reason for the rejection. If the issue can be corrected, you can make the necessary changes and submit a new verification request.
FAQs
How long does it typically take for a local club to be reviewed and verified?
How long does it typically take for a local club to be reviewed and verified?
Reviews typically take less than a week.
How will I know if my verification request was approved or rejected?
How will I know if my verification request was approved or rejected?
After submitting your request, you'll see a 'Verification pending' banner in your club settings while it's being reviewed.
If your club is verified, it will receive a green check, and you'll see a 'Verified Local Club' banner in your club settings.
If your request is rejected, you'll see a banner explaining the reason. If the issue can be corrected, you can make the necessary changes and submit a new verification request.
What if a club has multiple locations?
What if a club has multiple locations?
The club should use its main venue or the location where it meets most often.
If a local club changes locations, does it need to go through the verification process again?
If a local club changes locations, does it need to go through the verification process again?
Yes. Location changes are submitted for review again, but the club will keep its verified local club status while the new location is being reviewed.
How do I find local chess clubs near me?
How do I find local chess clubs near me?
Go to chess.com/clubs and look for 'Clubs Close to You' in the sidebar. For the best results, click 'Use My Location' and allow location access in your browser.
How do I turn my Chess.com club into a local club?
How do I turn my Chess.com club into a local club?
If you're a Club Owner, Super Admin, or Admin, open your club's Club Settings and enable local club. You'll then need to provide your club's location information and submit it for review.
How do I get my local club verified?
How do I get my local club verified?
Enable 'Local Club' in your club settings, provide the required location information, and submit your club for review. Once your club has been reviewed and verified, it will receive a green check indicating its verified status.
Do I need to allow location access to find local clubs?
Do I need to allow location access to find local clubs?
You don't need to allow location access to explore local clubs manually. However, allowing your browser to use your location provides the best results when looking for clubs near you.
Can I search for local clubs in another city or country?
Can I search for local clubs in another city or country?
Yes. Visit chess.com/clubs/local and use the map to explore local clubs in different locations. You can zoom in or out and move around the map to search other cities, regions, or countries.