♟️ Welcome to Bay Area Chess!
We’re excited to host your next chess event and help players of all levels enjoy a smooth, well-organized tournament experience. Thank you for being part of our chess community.
🪪 USCF Membership Requirement
A US Chess Federation (USCF) membership ID is required for ALL events. If you need to get or renew your membership, you can do so here.
🏷️ Discount and Checkout Notes
BAC Membership discounts | Please log in using the same email address associated with your BAC account. |
Club discounts | Enter your discount code during checkout. |
Play-up discounts | Not automatically applied at checkout; will be issued manually. |
Additional requests | Submit any requests through bayareachess.com/request. |
We truly appreciate your patience and support. We’re working hard to make registration smoother and more convenient for all players, and we look forward to seeing you at the board!
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Upcoming Tournaments
Jun 6, 2026
47000 Lakeview Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
G/25 d5
Jun 6, 2026
47000 Lakeview Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
G/25 d5
Jun 6, 2026
47000 Lakeview Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
G/60 d5
Jun 6, 2026
47000 Lakeview Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
G/25 d5
Jun 7, 2026
2050 Concourse Dr STE 42, San Jose, CA 95131, USA
G/60 d5
Jun 7, 2026
2050 Concourse Dr STE 42, San Jose, CA 95131, USA
G/25 d5
Recently Completed
May 31, 2026
2050 Concourse Dr STE 42, San Jose, CA 95131, USA
G/25 d5
May 31, 2026
2050 Concourse Dr STE 42, San Jose, CA 95131, USA
G/25 d5
May 31, 2026
2050 Concourse Dr STE 42, San Jose, CA 95131, USA
G/60 d5