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Chess Coaches in Florida

Find chess coaches in Florida and nearby places to play.

Clubs
17
Coaches
4
Upcoming activities
19
Florida USCF players
4,341

Chess Coaches in Florida

4 listings

Find private lessons and club instructors in Florida.

JB
Coach
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I am a family focused coach located in the Treasure Coast. I specialize in teaching the fundamentals of the game in an easy to understand way. My approach focuses on developing a love of the game that allows for stude...

MN
Coach
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USCF RATED | Beginner to intermediate

CF
Coach
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Professional Adult & Scholastic Coach Local to Tampa FL

HG
Coach
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♟️ Bradenton Chess Coach | Kava Social Chess Director | Youth Chess Coach 🏆

Chess Clubs in Florida

17 listings

Find local clubs and school chess programs in Florida.

BC

The Bloomingdale Chess Club meets every Wednesday night at the Bloomingdale Regional library. The address is 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico. Boards, sets, clocks, and score sheets are provided free of charge. All a...

CT

More than chess. A transformation. CHESS TEAM FL is dedicated to building stronger players and better people through chess. We provide personalized instruction for children (ages 4+), competitive juniors, ambitious ad...

SM

South Miami Chess Club is dedicated to growing the chess community in South Florida through professionally organized tournaments, engaging lessons, school programs, and family-friendly events. Whether you're learning...

FC

FishHawk Chess Club meets on Monday’s from 6-8 p.m. All ages welcome! See website for info on meeting location, matches, lessons, and tournaments!

CF

Central Florida Chess Club is an established nonprofit chess club serving the Orlando and Central Florida chess community. Founded in 1987, CFCC hosts regular US Chess rated tournaments, weekend hotel events, scholast...

FT

Join us for our weekly Chess Club meetings where students of all skill levels come together to play, learn, and enjoy the game of chess. Whether you’re a beginner looking to pick up the basics or an experienced player...

RK

Helping young minds reach greater possibilities Join the Academy: https://www.risingknightschess.com/

BC

Brevard Chess Club on Chess67

EC

Endgame Chess Academy runs scholastic tournaments and training programs designed to help players improve in a structured, competitive environment. Events include USCF-rated tournaments with multiple sections based on...

PS

Chess club for all ages from beginners to master strength. Two locations. Panera Bread 1707 St Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie, Fl Tues: 12 pm. Thur/Sun : 1pm Barnes and Noble, Jensen Beach FL Sat-12:30 pm

CC

ChessMinds Chess Club is a South Florida chess community founded by Stephen Herreros, offering rated tournaments, lessons, and competitive events for players of different ages and rating levels. The club is especially...

EE

e4Everyone is the chess playing hub of the Treasure Coast.

TC

Tampa Champions Chess hosts regular USCF rated events and training sessions for competitive players in the Tampa area. Weekly quads, tournaments, and structured events designed for serious improvement and consistent c...

OR

https://www.orcachess.com

TK

Where social community meets the love of chess. Tampa Knights organizes meetups, tournaments, & special events all across Tampa Bay! Join the Club & become part of our ever-growing family of chess enjoyers.

KS

Kava Social Chess Club is Bradenton's go to spot for relaxed, social chess. Whether you're just learning the game or a seasoned player, the club welcomes all levels from beginners to masters. The club meets twice a we...

OC

Orlando Chess Club hosts regular rated tournaments and events for players across Central Florida. The club is focused on providing competitive yet welcoming events for players of all ages and skill levels, with a mix...

Upcoming Tournaments

6 listings

Rated and unrated tournaments in Florida.

FW
Tournament
This Wednesday at 6:00 PM
This Wednesday

FIT Weekly Meetings on Chess67

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BW
Tournament
This Thursday at 6:45 PM
This Thursday

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne. What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay Sections may be spli...

EN
Tournament
Nov 14th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Check in between 9:00-9:40 to the school gym at the far right hand side of the parking lot in order to make sure we start on time. Round 1 clocks start at 10:00am

TK
Tournament
Nov 21st, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Compete in Tampa Knight's Monthly Cash Prize Tournament! (Get 50% off your entry with a club membership!) ++Time Schedule: ++ 12:30 PM Check-in (ALL PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN) 1:00 PM Round 1 Start 2:00 PM Round...

Recurring · Next Nov 21st, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Upcoming Events

13 listings

Club nights, camps, and workshops in Florida.

OC
Event
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Tomorrow

Weekly club meetup open to players of all ages and skill levels. What to expect Drop in, play games, meet local players, and enjoy a mix of casual and competitive chess Free to attend Rated and casual play both availa...

CN
Event
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
Tomorrow

Join us at Noble Brew Saturdays (bi-weekly) at 8:00 PM for casual games, good company, and a relaxed atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.

TK
Event
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
Tomorrow

Our Halloween Event!! - Come in a costume

KC
Event
This Sunday at 8:00 PM
This Sunday

Free Play Night is our relaxed, no-pressure chess hangout ♟️✨ Come play casual games, meet new people, learn from others, and enjoy a fun night with the Kava chess crew. Beginners are absolutely welcome 🙌 Whether you...

MM
Event
This Monday at 6:00 PM
This Monday

Every Monday we meet at the Oviedo Mall Food Court from 6-9p for free, open play chess. It is open to all ages and skill levels. No registration required. Come join us!

TK
Event
This Monday at 8:00 PM
This Monday

The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!

BC
Event
This Tuesday at 6:00 PM
This Tuesday

Barkhaven Chess Night is going to continue weekly on Tuesdays. Come join us for some casual chess, great food and drinks, friends, and dogs! Please note: if you’d like to bring your dog along for some chess, you’ll ne...

Recurring · Next This Tuesday at 6:00 PM

TT
Event
This Tuesday at 8:00 PM
This Tuesday

Join us for Tactical Tuesday: Guided Chess Study Night, a relaxed group session focused on learning, improving, and talking through positions together. We’ll study tactics, openings, strategy, and real games in a begi...

CT
Event
This Thursday at 6:00 PM
This Thursday

Join us Thursday evenings at Tin & Taco Sodo & Sodough Square's shared restaurant for some great food, friends, and fun. Free open play chess meetup every week. Join us!

♟K
Event
Nov 8th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Sunday nights at Kava Social Chess Club turn competitive with Bracket League Night ♟️ Rapid time controls, structured brackets, and bragging rights on the line 🏆⏱️. Whether you're chasing the top spot or just want to...

CN
Event
Nov 12th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Settle in for a relaxed night of chess inside the warm, rustic atmosphere of Indica Cafe.

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BF
Event
Nov 15th, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Battle for the Bay is back! Game 2 of our 6-month Battle for the Bay series. Kava Social Chess Club takes on Tampa Knights Chess Club on Sunday night, starting at 7:00 PM at Kava Social in Bradenton. Entry fee: $20 ea...

CT
Event
Nov 19th, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Join us Thursday evenings at Tin & Taco Sodo & Sodough Square's shared restaurant for some great food, friends, and fun. Free open play chess meetup every week. Join us!

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US Chess players in Florida

US Chess rating list · October 1, 2026

4,341
USCF-rated players
823
Median rating
2850
Top rating
Top rated players in Florida
  1. 1Caruana, Fabiano2850
  2. 2Schwartzman, Gabriel2617
  3. 3Yip, Carissa Shiwen2533
  4. 4Becerra, Julio J2494
  5. 5Ngo, Bach2483

1 upcoming USCF-rated tournament in and around Florida. Next up: ECA November Scholastic 2026 on November 14, 2026 in Gainesville, FL.

See full Florida USCF stats

State chess association

Chess history

The Florida Chess Association (FCA), founded in 1939, is the official US Chess state affiliate and organizes the state championship and Florida's scholastic events. St. Petersburg holds one of the state's oldest chess traditions: the St. Pete Chess Club opened in the early 1930s and is often cited as one of the oldest continuously operating chess clubs in the United States, still meeting in its original downtown building. Orlando's Central Florida Chess Club, established in 1987, has organized more than 400 US Chess-rated events and helped make the city a modern hub, one that hosted the U.S. Open in 2011, 2014, and 2019 (with nearby Kissimmee hosting in 1997). The annual state championship, once run in past years as the Arnold Denker Florida State Championship, is today the Harvey Lerman Florida State Chess Championship.

  • Play in or follow the Harvey Lerman Florida State Chess Championship, the FCA's marquee annual event.
  • Central Florida Chess Club in Orlando, running since 1987, is one of the most active US Chess affiliates in the state for regular rated play.
  • St. Petersburg carries the state's deepest chess history, with the St. Pete Chess Club dating to the early 1930s and still meeting in its original building.
Players and organizations

Arnold Denker

Two-time U.S. Chess Champion (1944, defended 1946) who lived in Fort Lauderdale and died there in 2005; the Florida state championship was run in his name for several years.

Ray Robson

Grew up in Largo and Clearwater, Florida, and became a grandmaster in 2010, at the time the youngest American to earn the title.

Julio Becerra Rivero

Grandmaster based in South Miami and a record nine-time Florida state champion, as well as an active coach in the South Florida scene.

Map

BC

The Bloomingdale Chess Club meets every Wednesday night at the Bloomingdale Regional library. The address is 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico. Boards, sets, clocks, and score sheets are provided free of charge. All a...

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