day & knight chess club

Think. Grow. Achieve.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit developing chess players through academy training, social meet ups, weekly play, and tournaments. Every skill level welcome, from first-time beginner to rated competitor.

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Day & Knight Chess Club
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10k+

Students Served

100+

School Sites

10+

School Districts

4+

Years Teaching

Our mission

Sharper Minds, One Move at a Time

Expert Coaching

Learn from experienced, competitive coaches who play and teach. Whether the goal is sharper openings, a stronger endgame, or a higher rating, classes are built around where each player is and where they want to go.

Classes for Every Level

From first-time beginners to rated competitors, our Academy meets players where they are. In-person classes plus a free online beginner course make it easy to start and keep going.

Events & Tournaments

Play in weekly club nights and monthly rated tournaments with real prize pools. Compete, improve, and build friendships over the board.

Membership Benefits

Members get reduced tournament entry, early event registration, access to weekly casual and rated play, and discounts in our shop.

Find Your Program

Whether your player wants structured coaching, regular games, or year-round club access, there's a path that fits. All ages and skill levels welcome.

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Academy Pass

Structured weekly coaching across four skill divisions. Choose your level & move up as you grow.

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Play Pass

Weekly casual & rated play for players who want regular games without a class commitment.

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Membership

Year-round access with member pricing on tournaments, early registration, & shop discounts.

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Our Events

Join us for casual events to play chess, social gatherings, or our USCF rated tournaments.

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Testimonials
My son loves the Day & Knight Chess Club. He's always excited to go. They have a great team!
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Jesse N.

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The event was well organized and we enjoyed the tournament. Thank you making a wonderful event.
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Renukumari S.

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I’ve been pretty amazed at everything my son has learned through the Day & Knight Chess Club.
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Our Classes

Learn. Improve. Master the Game.

Competitive

Built for students who compete. Rook Division sharpens every aspect of competitive chess — from opening preparation to endgame execution under tournament pressure.

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Advanced

Strong fundamentals, deeper strategy. Bishop Division is where students transition from reacting to planning — learning to control the board and compete with confidence.

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Intermediate

You know the rules. Now it's time to play with purpose. Knight Division builds the tactical habits and pattern recognition that separate casual players from competitive ones.

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