Chess Clubs in Miami, FL
Miami's chess scene is shaped by its international character, which gives the city a different feel from many American markets and often makes it more connected to Latin American and European chess culture.
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- Florida USCF players
Miami benefits from crossover. Players, coaches, and families often arrive with chess backgrounds formed elsewhere, which means the city can feel more international and stylistically varied than a typical single-metro U.S. market. That makes it especially interesting for players who want both local activity and broader cultural reach.
- Clubs are the best starting point for regular over-the-board games and a local group to improve with.
- If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.
International player traffic
Miami often benefits from its role as a bridge city between U.S. and Latin American chess communities.
2 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Miami, FL. Next up: ECA October Scholastic 2026 on October 17, 2026 in Gainesville, FL.
Florida has 4,341 USCF-rated players. See full Florida USCF stats
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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...
Chess Clubs Nearby
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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...
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...
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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...
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
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
Chess Coaches Nearby
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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...
Upcoming Tournaments
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Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar. What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total) Time control Black chooses G5 o...
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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...
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Our Clubs Monthly Cash Prize Tournament! We have both RATED & UNRATED Sections. (All players with a Club Membership receive 50% Off Entry!)
Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place Eligibility...
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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
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
Upcoming Events
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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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.
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Test your luck against some of Tampa Bay's best chess players! Thursdays the club hosts regular tournaments, open-play, & special events. All events offer both a beginner friendly guidance & advanced play sections.
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An outstanding venue for chess, chocolate and fun. We look forward to seeing you there. Chess Players of all ages and skill levels!
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The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!
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Try your luck facing NM Lyubomir in a friendly time-ods match - Winners receive a prize! (Cash Prizes, Drinks, & Physical!) Additionally enjoy a two fold presentation, firstly designed for players rated around 1000 El...
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