The Greater Knoxville Chess Club

Welcome!

The Greater Knoxville Chess Club -- Founded 1978

The GKCC meets at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church
2931 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 -- Room C

We meet at 7:00 p.m. every Thursday. Closing time varies from 9:30 -11:00 p.m. depending on the event scheduled for that night.

  • Everyone Welcome, regardless of age or level of playing skill

  • East TN's Premier Chess Club

  • Nationally Rated tournaments

  • Speed Chess tournaments

  • Free chess lectures

  • Casual games

  • More


Club Membership

Only members are eligible to play in our Rated club tournaments.

Membership Fees:

Adult — $20 / year

Under 18 — $10 / year


Club Events

Casual Games are always available — regardless of what event is scheduled

USCF Rated Swiss Tournaments begin on the first Thursdays of January, March, May, July, September, and November, and run for four Thursdays.

The Knoxville City Chess Championship and Amateur Championship are held at the club every November, starting on the first Thursday of the month.

USCF Rated Quick-ChessTournaments are held on the second Thursdays of February, April, June, August, October, and December.


For further information about the club, contact Club Secretary Leonard Dickerson.

 

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