A free, welcoming space for all ages to play and enjoy chess.
We meet every Wednesday 6:30 PM–9:00 PM at 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701 (Motorco Music Hall, outdoor seating). It is free, and all are welcome!
We offer both casual and tournament play. Children and adult beginners highly encouraged to come. Free stickers available, come get one! Chess sets and clocks are supplied, but we encourage players to bring their own if possible. Just stop by and play!
Mark your calendars - Sunday December 7th, 2025 is tentatively set for our next Rapid Chess Tournament. Join the mailing list to get updates. ( See past tournaments here )
Our most recent tournament was covered in the 9th Street Journal — read about it here.
Stay informed about events, tournaments, and club updates. Join our email list by sending an email to: durhamcountychessclub@gmail.com
For questions or to get involved, contact Logan, Club Organizer and Tournament Director, at durhamcountychessclub@gmail.com
Durham Chess Club is 100% volunteer-run. Every dollar donated goes directly back into the club: tournament prizes, tournament costs, boards, clocks, books, and making sure chess stays free and accessible for everyone in our community.
You can support the club via Venmo, or cash:
We’re grateful for any amount — it truly helps grow the local chess community. Note: If we use a business Venmo account, then Venmo takes a 2% fee. Using personal Venmo helps us utilize 100% of your donation.
Thank you to the generous individuals who have supported the club.
Bruce Ballard
Cliff Robbins
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Durham Chess Club is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to building a fun, inclusive chess community in the Triangle area. We welcome players of all levels, from beginners to seasoned tournament players.
Our mission is to promote chess in Durham! We host weekly casual meetups, and tournaments. Whether you want to learn the game or compete, you'll find a place here.
Founded in 2025 by local chess coach Logan James, the club continues to grow with the support of local players and volunteers. We’re always looking for new members — come join us!
This tournament was covered in the 9th Street Journal — read about it here.
Durham Main Library • Nov 2, 2025 • G/15 + 10 • 5 rounds
Tournament 1st place finishers - Open Section: David Defazio, U13 Section: Sage Uskowi
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Black to move and win. What move wins for black?
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