Memphis Chess Club
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07/14/2026
Some of Memphis’ history was made over a chessboard. ♟️
Founded on June 9, 1877, Memphis Chess Club is the second-oldest chess club in the United States. For nearly 150 years, players have gathered here to compete, learn, and build a community around the game.
Memphis hosted Games 12–14 of the 1907 World Chess Championship between Emanuel Lasker and Frank Marshall. Club leader Bradford B. Jefferson captured the 1914 Western Open, while Rosa Jefferson spent decades growing the game through her chess column in *The Memphis Commercial Appeal*.
The boards may look different today, but the spirit of the club remains the same - a place where strategy, competition, and community come together.
♟️ Visit us at 195 Madison Avenue and become part of the next chapter.
07/03/2026
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195 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN
38103
Opening Hours
| Monday | 1pm - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 9pm |
| Friday | 7am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 7am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 8:30pm |
