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ChessRated play, local clubs, state history, and good games across South Dakota.Enter the adult site →
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JUL 11–122026Teams + State BlitzPierre, SDOCT 16–182026Governor’s CupSioux Falls, SDOCT 172026Big Sioux BlitzSioux Falls, SD

One association. Two ways in.

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Make your move.

The South Dakota Chess Association is the state's official US Chess affiliate—a volunteer-led nonprofit connecting players, schools, clubs, and tournaments from Sioux Falls to Rapid City and everywhere between.

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Find a club

Weekly over-the-board play in four South Dakota communities.

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Join SDCA

Junior, adult, and family memberships for the calendar year.

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Champions

A century of state, team, junior, and scholastic winners.

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Games + photos

Replay memorable games and revisit tournaments past.

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