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CONNECTICUT
The list of clubs in Connecticut is maintained on the Connecticut State Chess Association website.
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
The clubs listed below are in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, or Worcester county.
TOWN/detailsSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
AMHERST....6:30pm-9:30pm..
EAST LONGMEADOW..4:00pm-5:00pm....
FITCHBURG...7:00pm-??:??pm...
LONGMEADOW..2:45pm-3:45pm....
LUDLOW...12:30pm-3:30pm...
NORTH ADAMS....6:00pm-9:30pm..
NORTHAMPTON......Noon-??:??pm
PALMER....6:00pm-9:00pm..
PITTSFIELD.7:00pm-11:00pm.....
SPRINGFIELD..3:00pm-5:00pm3:00pm-8:00pm3:00pm-8:00pm3:00pm-5:00pm.
STURBRIDGE.....7:00pm-11:00pm.
WESTFIELD...6:00pm-9:30pm...
WEST SPRINGFIELD.6:00pm-11:00pm.....
WILBRAHAM..see details....
WORCESTER....6:30pm-??:??pm..


EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
The list of clubs in Eastern Massachusetts is maintained by the MetroWest Chess Club. It lists clubs in Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, or Suffolk county as well as most clubs in Western Massachusetts.
RHODE ISLAND
CRANSTON

MASSACHUSETTS

AMHERST, MA
  • The UMass Chess Club
    University of Massachusetts
    North Pleasant Street
    For their current club meeting time and location go to their Website at - http://www.umass.edu/rso/chess

    EAST LONGMEADOW, MA
  • East Longmeadow Chess Club
    Location: East Longmeadow Public Library Community Room
    60 Center Square
    The Library has Website information at - http://www.eastlongmeadow.org/Library/child.html
    Contact: Cindy MacNaught at the Children's Room, phone# 413-525-5400 extension 156, or e-mail: cmacnaught@eastlongmeadow.org

    FITCHBURG, MA
  • The Wachusett Chess Club
    Meets on Wednesdays beggining at 7pm.
    At Fitchburg State College
    The McKay Campus School, C-Block, Room C179
    The club has a Website at - http://www.wachusettchess.org
    Contact: George Mirijanian, phone# 978-345-5011, or e-mail: miriling@aol.com

    HADLEY, MA
  • The Pioneer Valley Chess Club
    Has moved to Northampton. See the listing under NORTHAMPTON for details.

    LEOMINSTER, MA
  • The Wachusett Chess Club
    Has moved to Fitchburg. See the listing under FITCHBURG for details.

    LONGMEADOW, MA
  • The Center School Chess Club
    They have a Website at - http://www.centerschoolchessclub.org

    LUDLOW, MA
  • The Ludlow Library Chess Club
    Meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at:
    Hubbard Memorial Library
    24 Center Street
    Here is a general area map of the location.
    And a close up map of the location.
    Wednesday session open to ages 15 to 115, and experienced players under age 15.
    Saturday session open to ages 7 and up. Call July Siebecker, phone# 413-583-3408 to register.
    Dues:
    For January 1st thru March 31st $5. Refreshments are served
    For April 1st thru June 30st $5. Refreshments are served
    For July 1st thru August 31st Free.
    For September 1st thru December 31st $5. Refreshments are served
    There will be a luncheon at the end of each session.
    Contact: Melissa Rickson, phone# 413-583-3408 or, e-mail: info@hubbardlibrary.org
    For directions and up to date club information go to the Hubbard Library Website at - http://www.hubbardlibrary.org/events.htm

    NATICK
  • The MetroWest Chess Club (formerly the Framingham Chess Club) has a website at - http://www.MetroWestChess.org

    NORTH ADAMS, MA
  • North Berkshire Chess Club
    Meets on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 9:30pm at:
    The Snack Bar on the second floor in Building 10
    Mass MoCA
    They have a Website at - http://members.tripod.com/gaudette_r/wcc/
    Contact: Ray Gaudette, phone# 413-458-8271 or e-mail: surok@adelphia.net
    Here is an overview map of the location.
    And a close-up map of the location.

    NORTHAMPTON, MA
  • The Pioneer Valley Chess Club
    They have two websites, one at Website at - http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/PVCC/
    and one at Website at - http://www.pvchess.org
    Locations and times for PVCC meetings may change, so for the latest update contact Enrique Mcdonald by e-mail at mcdonal3@gmail.com

    The club meets at two locations on the same day, but at different times.
    On Saturdays from 12:30-4:30pm (Must be out by 4:30pm!) it is at:
    FORBES LIBRARY
    In the Community Room, which is downstairs.
    20 West Street (Route 66)
    Northampton MA 01060
    Library Phone # (413) 587-1011
    Here is a general area map of the location.
    And a close up map of the location.

    And from 6pm till closing it is at:
    The Northampton Burger King
    344 King Street
    Northampton
    Here is a map of the location.

    PALMER, MA
  • The Palmer Chess Club
    Time: Meets THURSDAY, from 6pm to 9pm
    Location: Renaissance Barber Shop,
    1110 Park Street (Rt. 20 & 32)
    Here is a map of the location.
    Contact: Dan Kibbe, phone# 413-283-7089 or e-mail: dan@eruditions.org

    PITTSFIELD, MA
  • The Pittsfield Chess Club
    Meets on Mondays from 7pm to 11pm at:
    Hillcrest Hospital
    Cafeteria area
    165 Tor Court
    They have a Website at - http://www.pittsfieldchessclub.com
    Here is a map of the location.
    Contact: Richard Herdman, phone# 413-448-6165

    SHREWSBURY
  • The Greater Worcester Chess Club
    Has moved to Worcester. See the listing under WORCESTER for details.

    SPRINGFIELD, MA Here is a map of Springfield area Chess Clubs.

  • Forest Park Chess Club
    The club is open to players of all abilities, from beginners to advanced. Newcomers are always welcome and this group includes many adult chess players.
    Time:Meets on Fridays from 3 - 5 p.m. Call or drop by the library to sign up!
    Location:Forest Park Library
    380 Belmont Avenue
    Springfield MA 01108
    Here is a map of the location.
    Contact: Reggie Wilson, phone# 413-263-6843 or e-mail: rwilson@springfieldlibrary.org

  • Pine Point Chess Club
    All are welcome; chess sets are available or bring your own.
    Time:Meets on Tuesdays from 3 - 5 p.m.
    Location:Pine Point Library
    204 Boston Road
    Springfield, MA 01109
    Here is a map of the location.
    Contact: Norma Couture, phone# 413-263-6855 or e-mail: ncouture@springfieldlibrary.org

  • The PROJECT 13 Chess Club
    Time: Meets WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, from 3pm to 8pm
    Location: Project 13, (Next to JC Penney) Eastfield Mall,
    1655 Boston Road (Route 20)
    Here is a map of the location.
    Drive to the left and park just behind J.C. Penny.
    Use the closest mall doors. When you reach the hall PROJECT 13 will be on your right.
    Contact: Edward Kostreba, phone# 413-967-7984 or e-mail: cadcamsv@bellatlantic.net

  • Sixteen Acres Chess Club
    Call or stop by the branch for more details!
    Time:Meets on Thursdays from 3 - 5 p.m.
    Location:Pine Point Library
    1187 Parker Street
    Springfield, MA 01129
    Here is a map of the location.
    Contact: Norma Couture, phone# 413-263-6858 or e-mail: ncouture@springfieldlibrary.org

    STURBRIDGE, MA
  • The Sturbridge Chess Club
    Closed for the summer. Call in advance.
    Meets on Fridays from 7pm to 11pm at:
    Arland Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.
    421 Main Street (Rte 20)
    Here is a map of the location.
    Contact: Bob Gemme, phone# 508-347-3368 or e-mail: bob@arland.com

    WESTFIELD, MA
  • The Westfield Chess Club
    Meets on Wednesdays starting at 6:00 to 9:30 at:
    McDonald's
    299 East Main Street (Rte 20)
    Here is an overview map of the location.
    And a close-up map of the location.
    Contact: Gaetano Bompastore, phone# 413-386-3731 e-mail: iron_knight_1@yahoo.com

    WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
  • The Springfield Chess Club
    For their current club meeting time and location go to the following Webpage at - http://www.wmass-chess.us/SCC Files/index.html
    Here is a general area map of the location.
    Contact: Bob Campbell, President SCC, phone# 413-593-5095 or U.S. Mail to: P.O. Box 953, Chicopee, MA 01021

    WILBRAHAM, MA
  • The Wilbraham Chess Club
    Time: Meets on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
    Dates: 2006 Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12
                2007 Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13
    Membership: $10.00 Individual, $15.00 Family, Free For Seniors
    Location: The Wilbraham Community Center at The Pines. Park in the back and go between two buildings. They meet in the gymnasium in the door on the left.
    88 Stony Hill Road
    Here is a general area map of the location.
    And a close-up map of the location.
    Facilitator: Glenda Gutarra, phone# 413-596-4312 or e-mail: tresreyes@att.net

    WORCESTER
  • The Greater Worcester Chess Club has a website at - http://www.chesspals.com
    Here is a general area map of the location.
    And a close up map of the location.

    RHODE ISLAND

    CRANSTON, RI
  • The Cranston-Warwick Chess Club has a website at - http://www.cranstonchess.org
    Here is a general area map of the location.
    And a close up map of the location.