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New Jersey Chess Clubs
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Below is an alphabetical directory of clubs and organizations listed for New Jersey by US Chess and/or Where to Play Chess. See the “More information” and website links for details and meeting information.
Meeting information reflects directory listings and may be older than this compilation. Confirm with the organizer before attending. A US Chess affiliate ID or past event history does not by itself establish current activity or an upcoming rated tournament.
Alphabetical directory
| Club / organization | Location | Affiliate / play / access | Meeting information and notes | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphaminds Chess AcademyYouth program | Jersey City Area map | H7547937 unrated play Youth only — directory label | Jersey City in state listing; US Chess says Hoboken / Hudson County. Confirm the class location. Sources differ on rated-play labeling. | Website More information US Chess listing US Chess history |
| Bayonne Chess Society and ClubClub | Bayonne Area map | A6049176 unrated play Age access not established | Check Meetup for current venues and dates; also named Bayonne Chess Club in US Chess. | Website More information US Chess listing US Chess history |
| Bergen Chess MatesClub | Ridgewood Area map | A5001684 US Chess rated Age access not established | Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street, is listed in both sources. See organizer for dates. | Website More information US Chess listing US Chess history Email |
| Bergen Community CollegeCampus club | New Jersey; campus to confirm Area map | G9879281 US Chess rated, unrated play Campus; access to confirm | US Chess college affiliate; confirm campus, meeting schedule and visitor eligibility. | US Chess listing US Chess history |
| Cape May County Chess ClubCommunity club | Villas Area map | A9546282ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked unrated play Age access not established | Directory schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 2–5 pm, Lower Township Recreation Center, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas. All ages listed. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Chess at Cumberland County LibraryLibrary group | Bridgeton Area map | Not established unrated play Age access not established | Directory schedule: fourth Wednesday, 5:30–7:30 pm. Ages 12+; registration required. Check the library calendar. | Website More information |
| Chess For CharityClub / program | Sparta Area map | A7970338ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Age access not established | Sparta listing; organizer website is Iyers Chess. Confirm venue and event calendar. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Chess in MillburnYouth program | Millburn Area map | A7518510ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Youth only — directory label | Millburn in state table; affiliate address names Springfield. Confirm venue with organizer. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Chess Kings and Queens AcademyYouth academy | Piscataway, East Windsor Area map | A6042847ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Youth only — directory label | Piscataway and East Windsor programs. Directory lists 1030 Stelton Road and several weekly hours; confirm current class/event schedule. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Chess MatesYouth academy | Rahway Area map | A6049491ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Youth only — directory label | 75 East Cherry Street, suite 11, Rahway, is listed. Check current lesson and tournament schedule. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Chick-fil-AVenue listing | Manahawkin Area map | A9449677ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked unrated play Age access not established | Manahawkin restaurant, 434 NJ 72 West. Listed as a chess affiliate/group; chess meeting schedule not established. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Dean of Chess AcademyYouth academy | Boonton Area map | A6018754ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked unrated play Youth only — directory label | 43 Oak Road is listed; confirm the teaching venue and schedule. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Diplomat ChessYouth program | Belle Mead Area map | A6048868ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated Youth only — directory label | Belle Mead in state listing; affiliate detail also names Chatham. Confirm the program location. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Ewing Chess ClubClub | Ewing Township Area map | A6037318ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Age access not established | Directory schedule: Tuesday, 6:30–11 pm, Ewing Township Community Center. Confirm current hours. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Frank's Chess AcademyChess academy | Leonia Area map | A6037277ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated Age access not established | 271 Fort Lee Road, suites 7–8, Leonia, is listed. Check lessons and tournament calendar. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Freehold Chess ClubClub | Freehold Area map | A9473574ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked unrated play Age access not established | 28 E Main Street is listed. Details link to Monmouth Chess and list rated play despite the unrated state-table label. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Friends Chess ClubLibrary group | Howell Area map | Not established unrated play Age access not established | Directory schedule: Saturday, 10 am–noon, Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road. All ages and levels listed. | Website More information |
| Gloucester County Library Chess ClubsLibrary groups | Glassboro, Greenwich, Logan, Mullica Hill, Swedesboro, Newfield Area map | Not established unrated play Age access not established | Multiple library branches; use the library calendar for branch-specific meeting times. | Website More information |
| Hackettstown Chess ClubClub / possible alias | Hackettstown Area map | A5001846ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked unrated play Age access not established | Directory says Monday meetings except major holidays. Shares contact details with Viking Chess Club; possible overlap. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Hamilton Chess ClubClub | Hamilton Area map | A6007704ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated Age access not established | Directory says quads on one Saturday per month; check the club calendar for dates and venue. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| International Chess AcademyYouth academy | Glen Rock Area map | H6014810ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Youth only — directory label | 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, is listed; Saturday quads are mentioned. Check the current calendar. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Jersey Shore HS Chess LeagueSchool league | Lakewood Area map | H5001781ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated Youth only — directory label | High school league; participation and schedule depend on the member schools. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| The King's Chess ClubYouth / school club | Randolph Area map | H6026345ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Youth only — directory label | Directory schedule: two Saturdays per month, 10:30 am–noon, Bethlehem Church, 758 Route 10. Confirm which Saturdays. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Lumen Strategy ClubCommunity club | Holmdel Area map | A8244900ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked unrated play Age access not established | Directory schedule: Thursday, 5 pm, Holmdel Library. Confirm with organizer. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Neptune Public Library Chess ClubLibrary group | Neptune Area map | Not established unrated play Age access not established | 25 Neptune Boulevard is listed. Under-14s require an accompanying adult; check the library calendar. | Website More information |
| New Jersey Chess CenterChess program | Belle Mead Area map | H7810111ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked unrated play Age access not established | 2311 US-206, suite 300 is listed as the Belle Mead program location. Details include rated activities despite the unrated state-table label. | Website More information US Chess history |
| New Jersey Chess ClubClub | Morristown Area map | A9213586 US Chess rated, unrated play Age access not established | US Chess lists 39 Maple Avenue, Morristown. Check organizer for dates. | Website US Chess listing US Chess history |
| The New Jersey State Chess FederationState organization | New Jersey Area map | T5002125 US Chess rated Age access not established | State federation; see its event calendar. No regular meeting venue established. | Website More information US Chess listing US Chess history |
| New Providence Chess ClubClub | New Providence Area map | A8509471 US Chess rated, unrated play Age access not established | US Chess lists rated and casual activities. Confirm current venue and dates. | Website US Chess listing US Chess history |
| On The Chess BoardYouth program | Princeton Area map | H6029791ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Youth only — directory label | Directory associates it with Princeton Day School. Confirm current location and participation. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Pequannock Chess ClubSchool / youth club | Pompton Plains Area map | H6043615ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked unrated play Youth only — directory label | Directory identifies a school affiliate. Confirm venue and participant eligibility. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Princeton Chess AcademyYouth academy | Princeton Area map | A6043348ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked unrated play Youth only — directory label | Confirm class locations and schedule with organizer. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Princeton School of ChessYouth program | Princeton Area map | H9248210ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked unrated play Youth only — directory label | 303 B Kingston Terrace Drive is a listed address, not a confirmed public meeting venue. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Rowan ChessCampus club | Glassboro Area map | G6050633ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Campus; access to confirm | Glassboro in state listing; affiliate detail says Pitman. Confirm venue and visitor eligibility. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Royal Academy Of Usa LlcAcademy / club | Fair Lawn Area map | A7468008ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Age access not established | 0-42 Hamlin Court is a listed address; meeting venue and dates need confirmation. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Rutgers University Chess ClubCampus club | New Brunswick Area map | G6043401ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated Campus; access to confirm | Use the campus organization page for venue and schedule; confirm eligibility for visitors. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Simply Scholastic Chess ClubYouth club | Livingston Area map | H6040918ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Youth only — directory label | Check organizer for venue, age eligibility and event dates. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| South Jersey ChessCommunity group | South Jersey Area map | Not established unrated play Age access not established | Facebook group listing; current meeting venue and dates need confirmation. | Website More information |
| South Jersey Innovation CenterChess / education center | Cherry Hill Area map | A6023036ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Age access not established | Lessons, camps, casual and rated activities are listed. Check the organizer for its schedule. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Toms River Chess ClubClub | Toms River Area map | A5002109ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Age access not established | Casual and rated activities listed; check club website for venue and dates. | Website More information US Chess history Email |
| Viking Chess ClubClub / possible alias | Hackettstown Area map | A6008536 US Chess rated Age access not established | Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main Street, is listed. Shares contact details with Hackettstown Chess Club; possible overlap. | Website More information US Chess listing US Chess history Email |
| West Orange Chess ClubClub | West Orange Area map | A6002020 US Chess rated Age access not established | Directory schedule: Tuesday from 7 pm at Toby Katz Community Center, 650 Pleasant Valley Way. Confirm closing time with club. | Website More information US Chess listing US Chess history |
| Westfield Chess ClubClub | Westfield Area map | A6010261ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated Age access not established | Directory lists Sunday tournaments, usually 1:15–7:45 pm, Westfield YMCA, 220 Clark Street. Check current event schedule. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Wizards of the MindYouth program | Springfield Area map | A6018570ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Youth only — directory label | Directory mentions Wednesday through Saturday activities; specific times/venues need confirmation. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Woodbury Chess ClubClub | Woodbury Area map | A5001951ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Age access not established | Directory schedule: Tuesday, 7 pm, Presbyterian church, 67 S Broad Street. Confirm venue and schedule. | Website More information US Chess history |
Geography review — NJ presence unconfirmed
These appear in the New Jersey source list, but their affiliate details name New York. They are separate from the main directory pending confirmation.
| Club / organization | Location | Affiliate / play / access | Meeting information and notes | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Kids in New YorkGeography review | Princeton Area map | H6023330ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Youth only — directory label | Listed under Princeton, but affiliate detail describes New York meetings. NJ presence not confirmed. | Website More information US Chess history |
| Chesskiddo Chess LeagueGeography review | Princeton Area map | A8243305ID from source listing; current affiliation not independently checked US Chess rated, unrated play Youth only — directory label | Listed under Princeton, but affiliate detail identifies Bronx, New York. NJ presence not confirmed. | Website More information US Chess history |
More on clubs
- US Chess — Club Search and Affiliate Directory
- Where to Play Chess — New Jersey
- More Chess Clubs — additional resource, not counted as a club.
- New Jersey Events — additional resource, not counted as a club.
- Coming: Screening for kids-only clubs and clubs running sanctioned (USCF-rated) tournaments.
Kids-only tags and rated/unrated labels are source-reported. A blank youth flag does not establish adult access. Conflicting labels are retained with notes. Listed addresses are not automatically confirmed meeting venues.
Where to Play Chess supplied the statewide list and individual detail pages. US Chess directory records were used for additional entries and selected checks. The complete state-filtered US Chess results could not be retrieved; this is a sourced working directory, not a claim of every current affiliate.
Viking and Hackettstown share contact information and may describe the same local group under different affiliate IDs. Both source records are retained and flagged; the entry count is not a count of distinct organizations.