About Emerald Hills Chess Club and School
Our Dublin-Based Non-Profit* is Behind the Most-Popular, Competitive Chess Clubs and Tournaments in the Tri-Valley.
* Federal 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax ID 92-3775945
Fallon Middle School Chess Club
Founded 2015. Most popular after-school club with 80+ members every year
Four nationally-ranked players/alumni, including 2200+rated National Master
Recent team honors:
National K-6 and K-8 Rapid Online Champions 2023
K-8 State Champions/ Co-Champions, 2018 and 2023
US Amateur Team West K-12 Champions/ Co-Champions, 2017, 2018, 2023
San Francisco Scholastic Co-Champions 2023 and 2024
Dublin Scholastic Championships
Annual fall tournament first held 2016, now entering its 8th year
Largest K-12 tournament in Tri-Valley, attracting 150 players every year
Valley View Elementary Club
Weekly before-school club with 60+ members
Wallis Ranch Chess Club
Weekend community club with 40+ K-9 members
Led by adult professional coaches with DHS student volunteers
2024 Pleasanton K-12 Open
Attracted 140+ K-12 players from around the Bay Area
Crowned Hart MS as top school in Pleasanton