Southern California Chess Federation

The Southern California Chess Federation (SCCF) is the officially recognized affiliate of the United States Chess Federation (USCF) for the southern California area. 

The SCCF publishes the bimonthly magazine Rank & File, which offers games, tournament reports, instructional articles, and much other material of local and regional interest.  For back issues of Rank & File, advertisement rates, and contact information for the Editor, click here.

Recent games in java and pgn format are posted here.

Click here to join or renew your SCCF membership online.


Recession Buster Open: TLA | Online Entry | Advance Entries | Standings | Pairings


2011 American Open

Undefeated GM Akobian wins clear first place in the 2011 American Open by a full point with a score of 7-1.
Undefeated GM Friedel clear second. Complete standings and picutres here.


Our State Champions

SoCal
Open
Champion
SoCal
Invitational
Champion
VA RY
GM Akobian IM-E Yankovsky

1st Metro CC International

GM Adams Wins 1st Metro CC International
Games and videos here, wall charts here.