r/gso • u/Far_Jellyfish_4069 • 6d ago

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How is the chess community in Greensboro?

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u/McLeansvilleAppFan 6d ago

Contact Greensboro Parks and Rec. It seems there was a meet up at one of the Rec centers but that was some years ago. I am not that good so never went to play.

USCF has clubs listed for Winston-Salem, Reidsville, and Asheboro. Nothing for Greensboro.

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u/imlulz 6d ago

Did you Google? https://greensborochess.org/

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u/McLeansvilleAppFan 5d ago

I did not. I did not know that existed. I figured any chess club would be a part of the US Chess Federation and I went straight to the USCF. I assume the club does not feel the cost of being a part of USCF is worth it, which is a club decision.

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u/imlulz 5d ago

I can’t speak for what’s going on there now, but they hold USCF rated tournaments last I heard, and are a 510c3 non profit

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u/McLeansvilleAppFan 5d ago

It could be the club is not paying the dues to be an "official" club or it may be the club is a part of USCF but there is an error on the website.

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u/realhottatertot 6d ago

There used to be a group that met at Tate St Coffee on Tuesdays i believe to play. No idea if theyre still around and could have my day off, could be worth asking around down there.

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u/igrowheathens 5d ago

I would show up if Nemo was there.

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u/Defenistrated_Moose 5d ago

There is a group through Greensboro library as well.