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Kate Degen Posted By Kate Degen —

Kate wants her work to impact the little but important moments in people’s lives—like birthdays, anniversaries, and family celebrations. She loves coming up with witty copy that might inspire someone to create an awesome t-shirt!
Chess 4 Life team name photo

Chess may be a thinking person’s game, but so is coming up with a clever team name! We’ve compiled a list of some funny & creative names we’ve found and a few we’ve come up with on our own. They’re great for your school chess team, local club, or for chess t-shirts to rock at an upcoming chess tournament. If you see a name that moves you, put it on custom t-shirts, hats, and more for your whole group!

Clever & Fun Chess Club Team Names

  1. The Pawn Stars
  2. Knights of the Square Table
  3. Unruly Queens
  4. Diagonally Challenged
  5. No Pawn Intended
  6. Rook & Roll
  7. Team ABC (Always Be Checking)
  8. The Chessmates
  9. War & Piece
  10. Big Bishops
  11. Chess 4 Life
  12. R to D2
  13. Yas Queen
  14. Not Your Pawn
  15. Bishop Brigade
  16. Board Lords
  17. Check Us Out
  18. Chess Nuts
  19. Pawn Shop
  20. Ahoy Mate
  21. Wild Horses
  22. Check, Please
  23. White Knights

How to Design Chess Club Shirts

Chess clubs usually want a tee for tournaments, a hoodie for long matches, and a mug for the club room. The 3 picks below cover all three.

Bayside USA-Made Jersey T-shirt

Bayside USA-Made Jersey T-shirt

  • Made-in-the-USA cotton tee for tournaments
  • Team name on the front
Bayside USA-Made Heavyweight Pullover Hoodie

Bayside USA-Made Heavyweight Pullover Hoodie

  • Heavyweight hoodie for long matches
  • Club name across the back
15 oz. Campfire Ceramic Mug

15 oz. Campfire Ceramic Mug

  • Ceramic mug for the club room
  • Add the club name

Collect sizes with Custom Ink’s Group Order Form. Everyone picks a size from a shared link, and the organizer pays once.

Design Your Own Chess Club Shirts

Chess Club Team Names FAQ

How do we pick a chess club team name?

Chess puns work best, like Rook & Roll or The Pawn Stars. Pick one the whole club will be happy to wear.

Can we add player names to the back?

Yes. Many clubs add each player’s name or rating to the back.

When should we order our shirts?

Order a few weeks before you need them. That leaves time to approve the design, collect sizes, and have the shirts arrive in time.

Can I get help with the design?

Yes. Start in the Design Lab, and Custom Ink’s Inkers can help with fonts, colors, and placement.

More Team Name Ideas

Kate wants her work to impact the little but important moments in people’s lives—like birthdays, anniversaries, and family celebrations. She loves coming up with witty copy that might inspire someone to create an awesome t-shirt!

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