Open Class Schedule

  • Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. FOCUS on Senior Citizens
  • Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuscaloosa Public Library (2nd floor);
    Classes for Beginners, Novice, Intermediated and Advanced players.

Informal Tuscaloosa Chess Play

  • Monday: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Tuscaloosa Public Library (second floor). Competion level: intermediate to advanced. Bring a chess set if you have one. Starting January 23, 2012.
  • Other: Thinking of starting your own chess club in the Tuscaloosa area? Email us about getting your meeting times listed here.

More Chess Teams in Tuscaloosa Schools

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - September 7, 2011 - In the past two years the involvement of chess in schools has grown from zero to seven city schools that now have (or are planning) their own programs. Our University partner's program,Every Move Counts, expands this fall to more grades and more students at the Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools and now Oak Hill's STARS program. Birmingham-based, The Knight School, has announced programs at Holy Spirit, Woodland Forrest, Tuscaloosa Academy, and Verner Elementary. Rock Quarry may also soon join The Knight School program. The Knight School is a for-profit business that has had much success in the Birmingham area and at state competitions. We are pleased to have them in the mix of organizations helping to build promote the merits and fun of chess.

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Black Warrior Chess Challenge Set for Saturday, March 24

Tuscaloosa, Ala. - January 12, 2012 - Freedom Chess Acadamy will host the Black Warrior Chess Challenge on March 24, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Tuscaloosa.

Scholastic chess players and teams from Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and other areas in the region are expected to compete.  This will be an unrated competition with trophies for individuals and teams.

Adult chess players new to the tournament scene are invited to compete in an unrated adult section.

For experienced tournament players, there will be USCF-rated sections with cash prizes.  

Entry fees: Unrated: $10;   Rated: $30

Chess boards and clocks will be provided for unrated players.  Check back here for more details as our tournament plans unfold.

Scholastic Team Tournament

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - December 14, 2011 - Congratulations to Holy Spirit who won the team competition against players from Freedom Chess Academy, Holy Spirit, STARS, and Tuscaloosa Magnet School.

The December 7 tournament was organized and managed by students of the "Every Move Counts" program of the Univerity of Alabama's Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility. Their program provided instruction for the The Tuscaloosa Magnet School and assisted in the Wednesday classes of Freedom Chess Academy.  Thanks to all for participating in the Every Move Counts program.