North American
 Corporate
Chess League

The NACCL is an online recreational chess league created for companies headquartered in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Masters and beginners alike may join the league to represent their companies in friendly competition against companies all over North America.

Represent your company, expand your network, and of course, have fun!

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Current Season

Season 11

May 1-Jun 12, 2025

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Why the NACCL

Inclusive

Teams may have up to 30 players and all players get to participate weekly

Engaging

A weekly improvement seminar for all players in the league

Practical

3 rapid games played in less than 1.5 hours on a weeknight

Effortless

Check in and joining games in just a few clicks

Flexible

Weekly check-in process, no penalty for weeks players can not play

Goals

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Create

a low pressure yet competitive online environment for business professionals throughout North America to meet across the board.

Promote

a social chess community – companies will be encouraged to host "team meetings" online while playing, and games will be broadcasted live with expert commentary and special guests.

Popularize

online chess for working professionals.

Assist

companies in their efforts to create online team building and networking activities for their employees.

Encourage

novice players and chess aficionados alike to compete by using a team scoring system in which everyone can contribute to their company's team, but only the top scorers affect the leaderboard. – that's right, you can't hurt the team!

Represent

your company through friendly and social competition. Awards given to both top companies and individuals. Social media shares and acknowledgments during live broadcasts, to thousands of followers.

Eligibility

  • Any company outside of the chess industry is eligible to register for the league.
  • No official chess memberships or minimum level is required. Only fundamental chess knowledge necessary.
  • Company headquarters must be in the USA, Canada, or Mexico.

Sponsors

Chess.com Charlotte Chess Center Chess.stream