Rated play / Casual nights / State tradition
Your next
great game
starts here.
Find tournaments, meet your local club, join SDCA, and take your place in South Dakota's chess story.
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Upcoming
events
Over the board
Four cities.
No strangers.
Drop in, bring a board if you have one, and check with the club contact before your first visit.
Membership
Join the association.
SDCA membership is free. Members may serve on the SDCA Board, vote at membership meetings, and receive monetary prizes at SDCA tournaments.
Send us your name and contact information to become part of the statewide chess community.
Adult membershipFreeNo annual cost
Family membershipFreeEveryone is welcome
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