NorCal High School Chess Association

Our Mission

We work to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive chess community for high school students across Northern California by organizing engaging tournaments, providing accessible resources, and fostering a passion for the game that transcends boundaries.

Hundreds raised to support chess programs for underserved youth.

As Featured in KTVU FOX 2 Local News:

2024 Bay Area High School Blitz Championships featured on the March episode of KTVU FOX 2 Sports Focus.

Our Organization

Find out more about our organization and members.

Tournaments

See our upcoming tournaments and past events.

Shawnak Shivakumar ‘25, National Master r. 2327, Menlo Atherton High School

“This is what chess is really about. Winning is fun, but it’s awesome to see that we are connecting the chess community together and getting more people to fall in love with the game.”

Ruiyang Yan ‘25, Woman International Master r. 2357, Los Altos High School

“I really enjoy playing in NHSCA tournaments. The organizers here are really welcoming and accommodating.”

Aryan Achuthan ‘25, National Master r. 2215, Monta Vista High School

“Being able to connect with other high school students across the Bay Area is what makes these tournaments so amazing and unique from any other chess tournament.”