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Connecting the Bay Area through the beautiful game of chess
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Mission

Through chess, we create friendships, growth, and memories that last

Why you should join

It’s not just chess — it’s the people.
Play. Connect. Belong.
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From the Founder: Why I Started SV Chess Community

I’m Viktor, founder of the Silicon Valley Chess Community.
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I fell in love with chess as a kid, playing from 8 to 14, then drifted away — until I moved to the Bay Area in 2023 and rediscovered my passion for the game.

In February 2024, I started this social chess community to bring people together through the game I love.

We look forward to seeing you in our community.

What the Community Says

"The team led and facilitated conversations that led me from mystery to clarity in a rapid time period. Innovatemap knows how to facilitate a founders’ mindset and take it from a place of ideation to a place of clarity and decision-making, all the while being supportive and acknowledging the challenging parts of the process.”
Alex
New to the Area · Social Player
"The team led and facilitated conversations that led me from mystery to clarity in a rapid time period. Innovatemap knows how to facilitate a founders’ mindset and take it from a place of ideation to a place of clarity and decision-making, all the while being supportive and acknowledging the challenging parts of the process.”
Alex
New to the Area · Social Player
“Every week, new people come in. Just grabbing a beer, playing casual and competitive games—this has become my favorite hobby. I really look forward to chess nights.”
Nick
Social · Competitive & Casual Enthusiast
“I got back into chess during the pandemic, mostly playing on Chess.com. Found this community, showed up for the first time, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made this year.”
Pranav
Returning Player · Online to Offline Journey
“I’d never played in person before and was nervous as a beginner, but everyone was so nice and helpful. Now I’ve joined the community and even invite my friends. There are players of all levels!”
Julia
Beginner · Learner & Growth-Oriented
“I just moved here and saw an Instagram ad—looked fun, and I love chess, so I checked it out. After the first event, I met new people and had a blast playing blitz. If you’re into chess and meeting people, you have to try this!”
Alex
New to the Area · Social Player