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Spartanburg Chess Club
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We have moved! Henceforth, we will meet in the Student Hub of the Powers Building on the Giles (Main) Campus of Spartanburg Community College. Meetings are held Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to approximately 9:45 p.m. whenever the College is open. (See directions below.) NO MEETINGS UNTIL JANUARY 10 DUE TO HOLIDAYS.
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Directions to Club. From Spartanburg, take California Avenue west to New Cut Road. Continue straight and cross the bridge over Business I-85. After passing the water tower, take the first left onto Community College Dr. Proceed down the hill, follow the curve to the right and turn left into the large parking lot. (If you passed the Library, you went too far.) Park at the end of the lot. You will see the Powers Building. The entrance to the Student Hub is in this building facing you.

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Entrance to Community College Drive
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Dave Williams, Club Champion


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Entrance to Student Hub

Welcome to the Spartanburg Chess Club
Our members are a really friendly bunch who just love to share the fun and challenge of the game of chess.  We are a rather informal group of all ages and from all walks of life; from professionals and professors to students and construction workers. Our membership spans the spectrum in skill level from beginners to masters of the game. We have great championship level players. And, we have some that are still new to the game. Since chess is a game of learning and growth, all are treated with the same respect. Win or lose we just have fun and look forward to the next challenge. Here, we're among friends.

No matter what your skill level our club membership is open to anyone, whether a novice who wishes to learn chess or better understand the intricacies of the game or the chess master looking to hone his skills against other strong players. Visit to watch or sit at an empty chair and start a game. Just shake hands and bring out your best game.

Our club is lucky enough to have an experienced and skilled leadership. Our meetings often vary in activities from open chess nights (just pick someone to play with) to tournaments or other special challenges, solving tough chess puzzles or planning competitions and events.  Come on out and join us!

Spartanburg Chess Club Members Take Part at the
International Festival

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Left is Team Consultation game played September 25, 2018.





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Left is game analyzed at the Club on June, 12, 2018.


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As we learn more about the brain, some are beginning to push for chess to be reintroduced as a tool in the public’s education. With benefits like these, they have a strong case. Read more...


Learn Chess Free!  --    Our members will be happy to teach you!

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Like a good challenge?  Few challenges in the world will offer as much diversity, chances for personal growth, self gratification or sense of achievement than becoming an accomplished chess player.

For beginners, our chess club offers a great, informal environment to learn the basics from like minded and helpful club members.  Our members range from beginners like yourself to masters of the chess board.

Experienced players finally have a place to find enthusiasts like yourselves and the perfect way to step up your game by playing against some of the best masters of the board in the area.

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The Intrinsic Values Of Chess
Chess is an ancient game of mental skills and stamina. It offers a life time of both fun and challenges and enduring friendships for those willing to learn.

But the games true value is manifold. Chess playing has the ability to train the mind in focus, mental endurance, concentration and problem solving; skills that are valuable in all facets of our lives. Chess also teaches patience, gamesmanship and grace in the face of either defeat or victory. Traits that help us to grow in character and personality and which will serve us well throughout our lives.

As individuals, we may differ in our view points on politics, sports or religion but in the chess game hall we leave that all behind and, sitting over the chessboard, we become friendly, like-minded opponents. We become equals on a level playing field, defined only by our skills at the board. And, win or lose, we can part as friends with mutual respect.



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Lee and Bob (who we traded to the Denver CC for a draft pick!)

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Dave at a Downtown Library event.
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