San Fernando Valley Chess Club

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. ♟️