Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know how to play chess to join?
Not at all! Beginners are welcome. We’ll help you learn.
Is there an age limit?
No! Players of all ages are welcome. Minors should be accompanied by an adult.
When & Where
When:
6pm - 8:30 pm every Tuesday
10:00 - 2:00 pm every Sunday
Where:
The Green Dragon
- 6111 B Yakin Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Is the space handicap accessible?
Yes, please text ahead for assistance. Just text to 704-427-1459 when you arrive.
What is the cost?
Our club is free to attend. If you wish to be a paid member, it is currently $39.00 a year. Aside from helping the club with expenses, members get $5.00 towards the renewal or new registration of their USCF membership, $6.00 off of our classically-timed rated tournaments, and are eligible to play in our closed club championships.
What should I bring?
The easy answer is simply yourself and any other chess enthusiasts.
The club provides:
Are children welcome?
Kids are welcome and encouraged to attend as long as their guardian stays with them throughout the duration of their stay.
Over the Board (In-Person) Tournaments & Events?
The Fayetteville Chess Society hosts a popular US Chess rated tournament on at least 2 Sundays out of the month. It is optional, so casual chess can commence across the room simultaneously. We also commit to at least three major one-day Saturday tournaments throughout the year.
Please tell me about chess ratings.
Everyone is encouraged to join US Chess (a.k.a., United States Chess Federation) in order to play in rated events. Players start off with a provisional rating after their first tournament. The rating reflects playing strength as it compares to other rated players, and is based on performance against the rated players from each game played.
Are online competitions available?
We have a club team that will play against a group of other teams in the future Monday Night Team Battles on Lichess and Chess.com.
What is the Community Hub?
The Community Hub is the online discussion space for the Fayetteville Chess Society. It allows members to stay connected outside of in-person meetups and tournaments through organized, topic-based discussions. Members use the Hub to ask questions, discuss games, share resources, coordinate events, and communicate with other members of the Society. Unlike group chats, discussions remain searchable and accessible over time, making the Hub a reliable place for ongoing conversation and shared knowledge.
What is the Chess Library?
The Chess Library is a physical collection of chess books available to members of the Society. The collection includes instructional and reference material covering tactics, strategy, openings, endgames, and annotated games. Members can view the library inventory online and may check out one book at a time. The library is maintained as a shared community resource and is intended to support structured learning and long-term improvement.
Who can access the Community Hub and Chess Library?
Access to the Community Hub and Chess Library is included with membership in the Society. While some information may be visible to non-members, full participation in discussions and borrowing privileges are reserved for members.
Why does the Society offer these resources?
The Community Hub and Chess Library exist to support learning beyond casual play. They are designed to help members stay engaged between events, improve consistently over time, and contribute to a focused and collaborative chess community.
If these answered questions have conjured more questions, where can I ask them?Email: [email protected]
Text: 704-327-8326
Not at all! Beginners are welcome. We’ll help you learn.
Is there an age limit?
No! Players of all ages are welcome. Minors should be accompanied by an adult.
When & Where
When:
6pm - 8:30 pm every Tuesday
10:00 - 2:00 pm every Sunday
Where:
The Green Dragon
- 6111 B Yakin Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Is the space handicap accessible?
Yes, please text ahead for assistance. Just text to 704-427-1459 when you arrive.
What is the cost?
Our club is free to attend. If you wish to be a paid member, it is currently $39.00 a year. Aside from helping the club with expenses, members get $5.00 towards the renewal or new registration of their USCF membership, $6.00 off of our classically-timed rated tournaments, and are eligible to play in our closed club championships.
What should I bring?
The easy answer is simply yourself and any other chess enthusiasts.
The club provides:
- Boards
- Sets
- Clocks
- Scoresheets
- Bottled Water
Are children welcome?
Kids are welcome and encouraged to attend as long as their guardian stays with them throughout the duration of their stay.
Over the Board (In-Person) Tournaments & Events?
The Fayetteville Chess Society hosts a popular US Chess rated tournament on at least 2 Sundays out of the month. It is optional, so casual chess can commence across the room simultaneously. We also commit to at least three major one-day Saturday tournaments throughout the year.
Please tell me about chess ratings.
Everyone is encouraged to join US Chess (a.k.a., United States Chess Federation) in order to play in rated events. Players start off with a provisional rating after their first tournament. The rating reflects playing strength as it compares to other rated players, and is based on performance against the rated players from each game played.
Are online competitions available?
We have a club team that will play against a group of other teams in the future Monday Night Team Battles on Lichess and Chess.com.
What is the Community Hub?
The Community Hub is the online discussion space for the Fayetteville Chess Society. It allows members to stay connected outside of in-person meetups and tournaments through organized, topic-based discussions. Members use the Hub to ask questions, discuss games, share resources, coordinate events, and communicate with other members of the Society. Unlike group chats, discussions remain searchable and accessible over time, making the Hub a reliable place for ongoing conversation and shared knowledge.
What is the Chess Library?
The Chess Library is a physical collection of chess books available to members of the Society. The collection includes instructional and reference material covering tactics, strategy, openings, endgames, and annotated games. Members can view the library inventory online and may check out one book at a time. The library is maintained as a shared community resource and is intended to support structured learning and long-term improvement.
Who can access the Community Hub and Chess Library?
Access to the Community Hub and Chess Library is included with membership in the Society. While some information may be visible to non-members, full participation in discussions and borrowing privileges are reserved for members.
Why does the Society offer these resources?
The Community Hub and Chess Library exist to support learning beyond casual play. They are designed to help members stay engaged between events, improve consistently over time, and contribute to a focused and collaborative chess community.
If these answered questions have conjured more questions, where can I ask them?Email: [email protected]
Text: 704-327-8326