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  • "First class experience! The staff are all wonderful folks who exhibit top notch customer appreciation. The facility is very nicely appointed, very clean, and well equipped for tournaments."

    Chris O.

  • "It was great to be able to bring our three kids to their tournament on Saturday. We look forward to come back many more times, very inviting and welcoming place for all of us!"

    Sergio C.

  • "My eldest son signed up through his school. and he absolutely loves it! we are definitely doing camps here too. Thanks guys for all you do!"

    Jason W.

  • "Nice environment, friendly staff, and great chess players and tournaments. My kid’s chess has improved greatly in a short period of time, and his rating is moving up which has made him very happy!"

    Raymond H.

  • "All the families and kids are very friendly also, your kid will not leave without having made a friend. We've done chess camps through zoom and in person tournaments and have had great experiences for both."

    Kim D.

  • "When I first came to the Texas Chess Center, I was rated 700 and with the help from their amazing classes that they provide and the coaches’ help, I was able to improve my understanding and get better at the ancient game."

    Rohan M.

  • "This place is a monument for US chess. It creates opportunities for many players across the state of Texas."

    Advay S.