Welcome

This is our story of how we started chess playing and what we're about. 

Check out our Partners and Sponsors and all the people who have contributed and continue to support our mission!

We also have our official credentials with the Mississippi Secretary of State.

You can also find our annual reports here!

It is really easy to join our club and learn chess, just show up to a meeting and play. There are no membership dues.

Our meetings include casual games between those attending for experienced players.

We can also teach newcomers the basics of the game and get you started.

For advanced players interested in rated games, we have a certified TD who can supervise and submit your game to USCF. 

Come join us for regular chess playing, tournaments and programs, and to learn chess.

We usually meet monthly 9-11 a.m. 

usually on the first Saturday 

at the Forest Public Library.

Next Meeting: November 14

Our monthly Chess Journal is here and  emailed to active members and other subscribers. Just provide your email address to sign up.

We host three annual tournaments:  Bienville Chess Classic - spring

Roosevelt Chess Classic - fall 

Both are held at Roosevelt State Park Morton, Miss.

Forest Chess Challenge Quick and Blitz tournament - summer

Location TBA

Next in 2027

Bienville Chess Classic - April  17

ONLINE REGISTRATION is Available!

We are part of a growing family of Chess players in clubs across the Magnolia State. Clubs are forming for chess playing, opportunities to learn chess, tournament and programs are held throughout the year.

We launched our website in 2022 and it is updated each week.  

WE EXCEEDED 5,000 views!!

Thank you for visiting us!!

We have welcomed 151 visitors 

in the past 7 days!

We are steadily adding features and updating information so check back often.

Recent changes include:

-  Added Hispanic section in English and Spanish

- Created new Chess Blog

- Created Hall of Fame

- Updated frequently asked questions

- Added Safe Play policy

We have been blessed with great media coverage of our own activities locally and in statewide media in promotion of chess across Mississippi.

Here are some details about the game - how it works, its history, development, 

and how to get involved.  

Our Randy Richardson Memorial Chess Camp for kids was a tremendous success

in celebration of National Chess Day

If you want to introduce chess in your community, contact us. We can help.

We celebrate Black History Month in February with a tribute to players of African-American descent who contributed to the growth of chess in the U.S.A. and the  world.  

With respect to our Hispanic brothers and sisters in Scott County, we honor Latin American heritage in Chess and welcome them to our events.

 Con respeto a nuestros hermanos y hermanas hispanos en el condado de Scott, honramos la herencia latinoamericana en el ajedrez y les damos la bienvenida a nuestros eventos. 

Occasionally, this space will change to feature a part of our website is included in the "More" tabs at the top of each page. 

Page of the Month: SC Chess Hall of Fame. We honor those who have made great contributions to our club.

We could not host our two major tournaments without the support of Roosevelt State Park in Morton. They provide amazing facilities and staff support each time our events come around.

Special thanks to Park Manager Tyler Hines and his staff.

Additionally, the Friends of Roosevelt State Park group has also been an amazing partner and provided us with great support and resources.