How to get a free US Chess membership

Did you know that if you have a free gym membership with your health insurance that you can get a free US Chess membership, as well?

The United States Chess Federation has started reaching out to clubs like ours with a novel way to sign people up for US Chess:

Check out if Grouper at https://www.hellogrouper.com (or call 833-906-1700) is eligible as a “benefit” on your health insurance. If they are, Grouper will fully refund you for the cost of your US Chess membership. Neat!

Registering with the United States Chess Federation (USCF) includes the monthly Chess Life and / or Chess Life Kids magazines, allows you to play in rated tournaments and climb the chess ladder with an official, nationally recognized chess rating — and it’s also one of the ways to get a free square in Chess Bingo!

When starting or renewing your registration, use our club code A9540128 — and thank you for your support!

McMinnville Chess Tournament on May 16, 2026

Join us at our next tournament on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at McMinnville High School. This tournament is open to all ages and skill levels, and we have sections for rated and unrated youth and adult players. Register today!

Family Membership Sale 🎉

It is now possible to get one membership for the whole family! For a limited time, use coupon code PLAYTOGETHERSTAYTOGETHER2026 to get everyone in your household a full membership for 30% off — that’s about one dollar a day.

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