Collin County Chess Club

Who are we?

The Collin County Chess Club is a recreational club that teaches fundamental chess for beginners to advanced techniques for seasoned players. Whether you are still learning the basic rules or deciding your favorite chess opening, we would love for you to join us.

When does CC Chess Club meet?

M-Th (Lunch) Logic/Rhetoric Chess Club - Room 503 Friday (Lunch) Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric Chess Club - Room 303 Friday Chess (1st-4th Period) - Room 303

Why play chess?

Chess is a classic board game that has its origins in the 15th century. A thinking mans game since the renaissance and a pass time for many great thinkers through the centuries. As a perfect accompaniment to classical curriculum, it challenges each student to use critical thinking and strategy skills that make for a well rounded citizen.

Tournament Schedule

November 8th CDA Fall Chess Tournament (CDA Collin County Gym) November 22nd Turkey Town Classic(Discovery Montessori Plano) November 24th Thanksgiving Scholastic (Plano TCC) December 13th Tinsel Town Classic (Discovery Montessori Plano) December 22nd Dallas Winter Scholastic (Frisco TCC) January 5, 2026 Winter Scholastic (Frisco TCC) January 19, 2026 MLK Scholastic (Plano TCC) February 16, 2026 Presidents Day Scholastic (Plano TCC) March 21, 2026 4th Annual All School Chess Tournament (CDA Collin County Gym) March 23, 2026 Spring Scholastic (Plano TCC) May 25, 2026- Memorial Day Scholastic (Plano TCC) July 3, 2026- Independence Day Scholastic (Plano TCC) September 7, 2026- Labor Day Scholastic (Plano TCC)