Our #1 Rule of Chess is to HAVE FUN!
Welcome
We strive to promote the game of Chess
in Scott County and Mississippi - providing opportunities for persons of all ages and skill levels to learn and play the game.
What's Inside ...
About Us
This is our story of how we started
and what we're about. Check out our Partners and Sponsors!
Come play with us!
It is really easy to join our club,
just show up to a meeting and play.
There are no membership dues.
Meetings & Events
Come join us for our regular meetings,
special events, and major tournaments.
We meet monthly 9-11 a.m. on the first Saturday at the Forest Public Library.
Next Meeting: June 7
* This meeting will include a general orientation of the club and game. Meetings will resume to casual play in July.
Newsletter and Chess Blog
Our monthly Chess Journal is here and emailed to active members and other subscribers. Just provide your email address to sign up.
Tournaments
We host three annual tournaments: Bienville Chess Classic - spring
Roosevelt Chess Classic - fall
Both are held at Alfreda-Harris Lodge at Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Miss.
Forest Chess Challenge Quick and Blitz tournament - summer
Penn's in Forest
Next: Forest Chess Challenge - August 16
Roosevelt Classic - November 1
ONLINE REGISTRATION is Available!
Chess Across Mississippi
We are part of a growing family of Chess players in clubs across the Magnolia State. Clubs are forming and events are held throughout the year.
Site Updated May 11, 2025
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 5,194 visitors overall
More than 400 visitors in past 30 days!
Recent Updates to Website
We are steadily adding features and updating information so check back often.
Recent Changes
- Created new Chess Blog
- Created Hall of Fame
- Added new annual report
- Updated frequently asked questions
- Added ONLINE REGISTRATION for tournaments
- Added Safe Play policy
Chess Education
Our Randy Richardson Memorial Chess Camp for kids was a tremendous success
in celebration of National Chess Day
Creating Chess Opportunities
If you want to introduce chess in your community, contact us. We can help.
About Chess
Chess is rich in Black History
Here are some details about the game - how it works, its history, development,
and how to get involved.
Chess is rich in Black History
Chess is rich in Black History
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.
United States Chess Federation Affiliation
The Scott County Chess Club is an affiliate of the U.S. Chess Federation which allows the club to host rated tournaments and related activities. The leader and coordinator is a registered club tournament director which requires re-certification every three years to retain the privilege of organizing and supervising tournaments and submitting results.
Click HERE to learn more about the U.S. Chess Federation.
Safe Play
The Scott County Chess Club is committed to providing a safe environment for all chess players. Our club tournament director/coordinator has completed Safesport training.
SC Chess has adopted and follows the U.S. Chess policy regarding Safe Play. Click HERE for more information about our policy on this and other details.
