# Chess Merit Badge

- Eagle-required: No
- Category: Hobbies
- Official requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/chess/
- Pamphlet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Chess.pdf
- Last synced from scouting.org: 2026-03-29
- Requirements: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/chess/requirements/index.md
- Digital Resource Guide: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/chess/guide/index.md

Learn chess history, strategy, and tactics. Master piece movements, algebraic notation, openings, and teach others using EDGE method to earn this merit badge.