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.

Daily Chess Problem

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Chess Tournament Announcement

Tuscaloosa, Ala. - February 11, 2012 - Freedom Chess Acadamy will host two chess tournaments on Saturday, 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 in the Tuscaloosa Scholastic Chess Championship.  Students will compete for trophies in both rated and unrated sections for K-3, K-6, and K - 12 grade. Schools may designate 4 player teams to compete for team honors.  

Scholastic Flyer & Entry Form

For adults (and younger players who prefer the tougher competition and cash prizes) the Black Warrior Chess Challenge will be held at the same time in a downstairs room at First Presbyterian.  For those who just want to come for the fun and with a low entry cost, there will be an unrated section.

BWCC Flyer & Entry Form

Click on the above links for details.