About us
Welcome to the San Fernando Valley Chess Club, a local chess meetup serving Woodland Hills, Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Burbank, Glendale, and surrounding Los Angeles areas.
This group is for anyone who wants to play over-the-board chess in a serious but friendly environment.
What We Offer
Casual OTB (over-the-board) games
Rated-style classical practice
Blitz and rapid sessions
Tournament preparation
Endgame and opening discussions
Competitive improvement environment
Whether you are a beginner learning the basics, a club player building rating, or a tournament competitor chasing USCF or FIDE titles, you’ll find strong games here.
Who Should Join
Players rated 0–2200+
Adults and serious juniors
Competitive players preparing for tournaments
Anyone in the SFV looking for consistent, in-person chess
Why Join
Online chess is easy. Real board chess builds strength.
If you want to improve calculation, positional understanding, and tournament performance, you need regular OTB play against real opponents.
We’re building a strong chess community in the San Fernando Valley focused on improvement, respect, and competitive growth.
All skill levels welcome. Serious attitude encouraged.
See you at the board. ♟️
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