Chess clubs in Florida

31 chess clubs in Florida. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.

31 clubs

26 cities

ALTON ACADEMY 4 CHESS

Tampa

Playing address: 14913 Hutchison Road, Tampa, FL 33625

Sessions: Thursday · 18:30–20:30 · WeeklyThursday Knight's Class
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Thursday Knight's Class

Thursday · 18:30–20:30 · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Playing levels: Beginners and intermediate players in small in-person groups · private lessons in person or on Zoom[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[2]Teaching staff vary by session.
Available[2]
Lessons: Beginners and intermediate players in small in-person groups · private lessons in person or on Zoom[2]

Unknown details

Membership · Single visit · Trial visit · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Tournament players · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
alton4chess.com
Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching, Trial lessons
Checked 2026-10-24
03
nwcctampa.com
Published venue location
Checked 2026-10-21

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Brevard Chess Club

West Melbourne

Playing address: Panera Bread, 245 Palm Bay Road NE, West Melbourne, FL, United States

Sessions: Thursday · 18:45–21:00 · WeeklyQuick tournament
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources6

Details

Schedule

Quick tournament

Thursday · 18:45–21:00 · Weekly[3]

Blitz tournament

Sunday · 14:00–17:00 · Weekly[3]

Who can join

Age groups: All ages and levels[5]

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[4]
Format: In personQuick tournament[3]
In personBlitz tournament[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Membership · Single visit · Trial visit · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 6

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
brevardchess.org
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
brevardchess.org
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
brevardchess.org
Teaching, Trial lessons
Checked 2026-10-24
05
brevardchess.org
Age groups
Checked 2026-10-24
06
fundraising.panerabread.com
Published venue location
Checked 2026-10-21

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CENTRAL FLORIDA CHESS CLUB

Orlando

Published address: Call for information ORLANDO FL 32810 32751, Florida, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Who can join

Age groups: All ages · Scholastic U1200 for under-18 s[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching: AvailableFree lecture[3]24 January 2027

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
centralflchess.org
Age groups
Checked 2026-10-24
03
centralflchess.org
Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24

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Chess Minds Chess Club

Pembroke Pines

Playing address: 7300 Pines Blvd Building 81 Pembroke Pines 33024, Florida, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website

Sources4

Details

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[3]
Available[3]
Lessons: School clubs, group and private lessons, workshops[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Format · Review score

Sources 4

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
chessmindschessclub.com
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
chessmindschessclub.com
Format, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
04
US Census geocoder
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Jacksonville Chess Club

Jacksonville

Playing address: Panera Bread, Shoppes at Bartram Park, 13740 Old St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258, United States

Sessions: Tuesday · 18:00 start · WeeklyTuesday Night Quick
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources4

Details

Schedule

Tuesday Night Quick

Tuesday · 18:00 start · Weekly[2]

Sunday Kids Club

Sunday · 13:30 start · Weekly[2]

Until closing, listed as 21:00. A USCF ID is required.Fall/spring sessions.

Who can join

Playing levels: Beginners through national competitionChildren's playing levels[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[3]
Format: In personTuesday Night Quick[2]Until closing, listed as 21:00. A USCF ID is required.
In personSunday Kids Club[2]Fall/spring sessions.

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Club players · Review score

Sources 4

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
jaxcc.org
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
jaxcc.org
Playing levels, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
04
fundraising.panerabread.com
Published venue location
Checked 2026-10-21

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Kava Social Chess Club

Bradenton

Playing address: Back patio, Kava Social Club, 540 13th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Sessions: Sunday, Tuesday · 20:00–midnight · WeeklySocial / league · study night
Membership: FreeClub meetings

Website

Sources5

Details

Schedule

Social / league · study night

Sunday, Tuesday · 20:00–midnight · Weekly[2]

Ends at midnight the following day. Sundays alternate casual play and an internal league.

Costs

Membership

Club meetings

Free[2]

A required purchase is charged separately.

Who can join

Age groups: In person in Bradenton/Sarasota or online · all ages · beginners and tournament players[3]
Minimum age: 21[2]Private lessons are available to all ages.
Age groups: 21+[2]Private lessons are available to all ages.
In person in Bradenton/Sarasota or online · all ages · beginners and tournament players[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[3]
AvailablePrivate lessons[3]
Available[3]
Format: In person & online[3]
Teaching language: English · SpanishPrivate lessons[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 5

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
kavasocialchessclub.com
Age groups, Membership, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
03
kavasocialchessclub.com
Age groups, Format, Teaching, Teaching language
Checked 2026-10-24
04
google.com
Reviews
Checked date unknown
05
kavasocialchessclub.com
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-10-21

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LAKELAND CHESS CLUB

Lakeland

Playing address: Kelly Recreation Center, 2nd floor, 404 Imperial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803, United States

Sessions: Monday · WeeklyClub meeting
Single visit: Price not publishedMember

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Monday · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In personClub meeting[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
lakelandgov.net
Format, Schedule, Single visits
Checked 2026-10-24
03
lakelandchessclub.weebly.com
Published venue location
Checked 2026-10-21

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Manasota Chess Center

Sarasota

Published address: Manasota Chess Center, 3501 South Tamiami Trail Suite 96 Sarasota 34239, Florida, United States

Sessions: Friday · 15:00–19:00 · WeeklyCasual meetup
Single visit: FreeCasual meetup

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Casual meetup

Friday · 15:00–19:00 · Weekly[2]

Exceptions: Weather permitting

Costs

Single visit

Casual meetup

Free[2]

Bring a chess set. Sessions depend on the weather.

Who can join

Age groups: All ages and levels · casual play in person and private online lessons[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[2]
Format: In person & online[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
manasotachess.org
Age groups, Format, Schedule, Single visits, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
03
US Census geocoder
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Ocala Chess Club

Ocala

Playing address: Marion County Public Library, 2720 Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470, United States

Sessions: Saturday · 11:00–15:00 · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Saturday · 11:00–15:00 · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups: All ages and levels · casual play through tournaments · Certified Chess Coach[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[2]
Format: In personClub meeting[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
chess.com
Age groups, Format, Schedule, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
03
openstreetmap.org
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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PENSACOLA CHESS CLUB

Pensacola

Playing address: BOOKS-A-MILLION, 6235 N Davis Highway PENSACOLA 32504, Florida, United States

Sessions: Sunday · 14:00 start · WeeklyClub meeting
Single visit: FreeVisitor

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Sunday · 14:00 start · Weekly[2]

Club meeting

Thursday · 18:00 start · Weekly[2]

Costs

Single visit

Visitor

Free[2]

Teaching & language

Format: In personClub meeting[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Membership · Trial lesson · Trial visit · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
chess.com
Format, Schedule, Single visits
Checked 2026-10-24
03
US Census geocoder
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Port St Lucie Knights/ Jon's Pawns

Port St. Lucie

Playing address: Panera Bread, 1707 NW St Lucie West Boulevard, Suite 174, Port St Lucie, FL 34986, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

WebsiteAll contacts

Sources3

Details

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email, Phone
Checked 2026-10-21
02
jonspawns.org
Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
03
fundraising.panerabread.com
Published venue location
Checked 2026-10-21

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StrategicMinds Group

Orlando

Published address: 1125 Tucker Ave Orlando 02458, Florida, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website

Sources2

Details

Who can join

Minimum age: 6[2]Junior beginner group: ages 6–12. Other programmes have separate eligibility.
Age groups: Ages 6+ and adults · beginners through advanced[2]Junior beginner group: ages 6–12. Other programmes have separate eligibility.
Playing levels: Ages 6+ and adults · beginners through advanced[2]Junior beginner group: ages 6–12. Other programmes have separate eligibility.

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[2]
Available[2]
Format: Online[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Teenagers · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 2

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
strategicmindschess.org
Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24

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THE 64 SQUARES FOUNDATION

Doral

Event venue: Divine Savior Academy, 10311 NW 58 St, Doral, FL 33178, USA (Grand Prix 2026–27 tournament series; entrance from 104 Ave by the roundabout)

Sessions: SaturdayThe 64 Squares Grand Prix
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources5

Details

Schedule

The 64 Squares Grand Prix

Saturday[3]

Dates: 14 November 2026, 5 December 2026, 9 January 2027, 13 February 2027, 6 March 2027, 10 April 2027.14 November 2026 to 10 April 2027.

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[4]
Format: In personThe 64 Squares Grand Prix[3]Dates: 14 November 2026, 5 December 2026, 9 January 2027, 13 February 2027, 6 March 2027, 10 April 2027.14 November 2026 to 10 April 2027.

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Review score

Sources 5

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
miamichesspro.com
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
miamichesspro.com
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
miamichesspro.com
Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
05
US Census geocoder
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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THE VILLAGES CHESS CLUB

The Villages

Playing address: Captiva Recreation Center, 658 Pinellas Place, The Villages, FL, United States

Sessions: Monday, Wednesday, Friday · 09:00 start · WeeklyCasual play
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources5

Details

Schedule

Casual play

Monday, Wednesday, Friday · 09:00 start · Weekly[3]

Casual play

Monday · 13:00 start · Weekly[3]

Casual play

Tuesday · 08:00 start · Weekly[3]

Casual play

Wednesday · 17:30 start · Monthly[3]

Casual play

Thursday, Friday · 12:00 start · Weekly[3]

Chess for Beginners

Thursday · 09:00 start · Weekly[3]

Casual play

Wednesday · 17:30 start · Monthly[3]

Second week of the month.Fourth week of the month.

Teaching & language

Teaching: AvailableGuest instructor[4]28 November 2026
Format: In personCasual play[3]
In personCasual play[3]Second week of the month.
In personChess for Beginners[3]
In personCasual play[3]Fourth week of the month.

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Review score

Sources 5

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record
Checked 2026-10-21
02
floridachess.org
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
thevillageschessclub.org
Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24
04
thevillageschessclub.org
Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
05
openstreetmap.org
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Vero Beach Chess Club

Vero Beach

Playing address: Indian River County Main Library, 1600 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Teaching & language

Teaching: Available[2]
Lessons: New players of all levels · teaching by experienced club members[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
verobeachchess.com
Format, Teaching
Checked 2026-10-24
03
US Census geocoder
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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CHESS CLUB JOY

St. Petersburg

Published address: Saint Petersburg Chess Club, 540 4th Avenue North St. Pete., FL 33701 SAINT PETERSBURG 33701, Florida, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website

Sources2

Details

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
US Census geocoder
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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CHESS QUEENS CROWN TABLE

Port St. Lucie

Playing address: Starbucks, 920 SW St. Lucie West Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources2

Details

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
openstreetmap.org
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Gainesville Chess Experience

Newberry

Published address: 14260 W Newberry Rd Newberry 32669, Florida, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources1

Details

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 1

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21

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KnightLogic

Saint Augustine

Published address: Jax Sportify, 9790 Historic Kings Rd S, Unit 400, Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA (venue for the KnightLogic Fall Chess Tournament on 17 October 2026; check the venue with the club)

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website

Sources2

Details

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
US Census geocoder
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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La Siciliana Chess Club

Hollywood

Contact address: 4000 Hollywood Blvd, STE 555-S, Hollywood, FL 33021

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website

Sources2

Details

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
linkedin.com
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21

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Nations Scholastic Chess Club

Orlando

Playing address: Nations Church - Oak Ridge, 6177 Lake Ellenor Dr, Orlando, FL 32809

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
nations-church.churchcenter.com
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
US Census geocoder
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Pasco County Chess Club

Dade City

Playing address: Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 4th Street, Dade City, FL 33523, United States

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website

Sources2

Details

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 2

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
OpenStreetMap geocoder
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-10-21

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Women's Chess Club of St Pete

St. Petersburg

Playing address: St. Petersburg Chess Club, 540 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA (monthly Women’s Chess Club of St Pete meeting on 14 October 2026; check the venue with the club)

Schedule & feesUnknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Contacts

Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Format · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
floridachess.org
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
US Census geocoder
Approximate address location
Checked 2026-11-01

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Boca Raton Chess Club

Boca Raton

Address: Unknown

Sessions: SaturdaySouth Florida Grand Prix
Fees: Unknown

Website

Sources3

Details

Schedule

South Florida Grand Prix

Saturday[3]

Future dates may change. Dates: 3 October 2026, 5 December 2026, 6 February 2027, 3 April 2027, 1 May 2027.3 October 2026 to 1 May 2027.

Who can join

Age groups: School students only · K–1, K–3, K–5, K–8 and K–12 sections[3]

Teaching & language

Format: In personSouth Florida Grand Prix[3]Future dates may change. Dates: 3 October 2026, 5 December 2026, 6 February 2027, 3 April 2027, 1 May 2027.3 October 2026 to 1 May 2027.

Contacts

Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

01
new.uschess.org
Directory record, Email
Checked 2026-10-21
02
bocachess.com
Club information
Checked 2026-10-21
03
bocachess.com
Age groups, Format, Schedule
Checked 2026-10-24

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Use the city or club search, or choose a place from the Cities list. The club cards show the same details here and in each city directory. There are 31 listings on this page.

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Where can I see the meeting days?

Meeting days are recorded for 12 of the 31 listings. Read the session name as well as the time: lessons, casual play and tournaments can use different schedules. Dated events and venue opening hours are labelled separately in the details.

How can I find sessions for children or beginners?

Age-group information is available for 8 of the 31 listings. Check the minimum age and playing level in Details. If age or level is missing, it is not clear whether the club can accept a particular player; ask about the session you want to attend.

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