Emerald Hills Chess Club and School

Emerald Hills Chess Club and School offers professional chess instruction through after-school clubs, small group tourney training classes, and summer camps. The program also runs monthly rated tournaments and other tournaments, including the Tri-Valley August Open, which are open to both youth and adults. A Tuesday night small group tourney training class is part of the program’s regular activities.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: Tri-Valley August Open offers $1,000 guaranteed in cash, including a $300 first prize; an early bird discount saves $10; monthly tournaments offer $1K+ in cash prizes and trophies

Emerald Hills Chess Club and School is a non-profit that provides professional chess instruction for more than 300 kids in the Tri-Valley. Its popular monthly rated tournaments and the Tri-Valley August Open offer 50+ trophies, with tournaments regularly featuring $1,000 or more in cash prizes and trophies.

Last updated August 8, 2026.