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Welcome to the Albany Chess Center! Capital Region’s hub for players of all ages & skill levels.

Join us for tournaments, lessons, and casual play, everyone’s welcome!

10/31/2026

What would you like to see more of at Albany Chess Center in November?

More Quads?
More rated tournaments?
Adult chess?
Online lessons?
Beginner programs?
Chess workshops?
Community chess nights?

We are planning what comes next and would like to hear from the people who play, learn, and follow chess with us.

Tell us what you want to see.

Comment or send Albany Chess Center a message.

10/31/2026

October gave us another month of classes, coaching, rated chess, community events, school programs, and opportunities to keep learning.

As we move into November, Albany Chess Center will continue offering programs for beginners, developing players, competitive players, adults, schools, and families.

If you have been thinking about starting chess lessons, returning to the game, or finding the right program for your child, you do not have to wait for a new year to begin.

Explore programs at albanychesscenter[.]com

10/30/2026

Two levels. One Saturday chess program.

Beginner: 1:00-2:00 PM
Intermediate: 2:00-3:00 PM

Albany Chess Center gives students a place to learn at their current level and continue developing over time.

If you are new to the Center and unsure about placement, an evaluation lesson can help us recommend where to begin.

85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12210. Free parking on site

10/30/2026

No rating pressure. No long tournament day.

Just chess.

Tonight's Chess Social at Honest Weight is a chance to sit down, play a game, meet another chess player, and enjoy the game in a relaxed setting.

Boards are ready from 6:00-8:00 PM.

See you tonight.

Join us at tonight.

10/30/2026

A school chess club does not need every student to start at the same level.

Some children may be learning how the pieces move. Others may already play regularly.

A well-structured program can introduce fundamentals to new players while giving experienced students more challenging work and supervised games.

The program should meet students where they are.

Schools and organizations can contact Albany Chess Center.

10/29/2026

Schools planning winter or spring enrichment programs can begin the conversation now.

Albany Chess Center provides Chess-in-Schools and after-school chess programs for schools and youth organizations.

We can provide instructors, curriculum, chess sets, and structured sessions for students at different experience levels.

If your school is considering a chess program, we are open to discussing what would work for your students and schedule.

10/28/2026

Wednesday U1000 USCF Rated Tournament.

Play one USCF rated game every Wednesday at Albany Chess Center.

When: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Format: One rated game, G/30;d5, open to players under 1000.

Where: 85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12210.

Free parking outside.

Price: $5 entry.

Active USCF membership required.

Please register and pay online before arriving so pairings can be prepared ahead of time.

10/28/2026

Wednesday nights are for the intermediate chess class.

Every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM we go deeper: tactics, strategy, endgames, and tournament preparation.

This class feeds directly into our Wednesday U1000 tournament, so what you learn tonight you can test over the board.

$100/month subscription.

85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12210. Free parking outside.

[email protected] | 518-795-5121

Address

85 Chestnut Street
Albany, NY
12210

Opening Hours

Monday	6pm - 10pm
Tuesday	6pm - 10pm
Wednesday	6pm - 10pm
Thursday	6pm - 10pm
Friday	6pm - 10pm
Saturday	6pm - 10pm
Sunday	6pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.albanychesscenter.com/

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