Oklahoma Chess Association
The official U.S. Chess affiliate for the state of Oklahoma
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"We would also be happy to mentor anyone looking to start a club," said Abel Talamantez, chair of the US Chess Clubs committee. If you have questions about starting a club in your community, church, or school, contact Talamantez at atalamantez2@gmail.com.
CHESS CLUBS IN OKLAHOMA
The clubs listed here are free and open to players of all skill levels. If you know of an Oklahoma chess club or organization that is not listed here, or if you spot any information that needs to be updated, please send an email to rebecca@youthchessok.org.
ARDMORE
Thursdays 6:30pm
Huddle house
2450 Cooper drive
Contact: bruceawells314@gmail.com
LAWTON
Wednesdays 5 to 9 p.m.
White Buffalo Coffee Shop, 2400 NW Cache Rd. contact: Mike Tubbs (580) 713-5020 or amtubbychess@gmail.com
MOORE
The Moore Chess Club is an outstanding twice-weekly club for players of all ages and skill levels.
THURSDAYS 5:30pm–8pm
The Station at Central Park
700 S. Broadway Avenue
SUNDAYS 1:00pm–4pm
Moore Community Center
301 S. Howard Avenue
Contact: Christian Olivo at moorechessclub@gmail.com
NORMAN
Mondays from 6 to 10 p.m.
1203 Elm Avenue
Norman, OK 73072
OU Chess Club
Marshall Berry
(918) 288-3266
Sooner Chess Club
Steve Byas
byassteve@yahoo.com
(405) 366-1125
OKLAHOMA CITY
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. in Bricktown
at All About Cha, 100 E. Main Street
Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.
Hopscotch, 10909 N. May Ave.
Kids welcome until 8 p.m. After 8, 21+ only.
Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m.
Kamp’s 1910 Café, 10 N.E. 10th Street (just north of downtown)
An evening of chess in a relaxed atmosphere where you can have a drink or a bite to eat while meeting some of our community’s top players. Hosted by Challengers Chess Club.
Saturdays, 2-6 p.m.
Full Circle Bookstore, 50 Penn Place, 2 to 6 p.m. The Challengers’ Saturday meetups are held in the café at OKC’s favorite local bookstore. Contact: muzicmann@sbcglobal.net
SHAWNEE
Thursdays 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Shawnee Mall (near the movie theater, right in front of the barbershop). Contact: jamescbrenner@gmail.com
STILLWATER
Mondays, 7 to 10 p.m.
Pizza West, 5601 W. 6th
Contact: Jim Berry
TULSA
Fridays 5:30–9pm
Panera Bread on S. 101st
7110 S. 101st E. Avenue
Contact: Jerry Casteel at
Sundays, 1:30pm
Midtown Chess Club of Tulsa
Harvard Avenue Baptist Church
at 17th and Harvard (Use rear entrance).
Permanent comfortable rooms suitable for rated play, with regular tournaments, lectures, and puzzle days.