Bismarck Chess Club


  • When: Sundays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Who: Open to players of all ages and playing ability. New players are welcome.
  • Fee: Free
  • Notes: Starting February 6, 2022, players will be able to play rated games every Sunday, even when there is not a tournament. Each rated game that is not part of a tournament has a $1 fee attached to it. Even though there are rated games and tournaments going on, players are still welcome to play casual games with no cost.

Downtown Fargo Public Library Chess Club


  • When: Wednesdays from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Tuesdays starting in January)
  • Contact: 701-476-5977

Fargo Chess Club


  • When: Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Location: South Fargo

Grand Forks Chess Club


  • When: Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM while school is in session

Moorhead Public Library Chess Club


  • When: Mondays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Contact: Leslie Johnson

NDSU Chess Club


  • When: Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for Blitz/Bughouse games and on Mondays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for casual games. Club is currently inactive.