Chess Clubs in Palm Bay, FL
Palm Bay, FL sits within the broader Florida chess community. Below are the clubs, coaches, and events we can verify locally, along with quick links to nearby places worth a look.
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- Florida USCF players
Chess communities hold together when clubs, teachers, and organizers reinforce one another. This page keeps Palm Bay's options side by side so you can find a place to play, someone to learn from, and the next event without hopping between sites. If Palm Bay looks quiet, nearby places like Melbourne, FL, Brevard County, FL, and Port St. Lucie, FL are usually the fastest next step.
- 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.
2 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Palm Bay, 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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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...
Chess Clubs Nearby
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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!
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
Where social community meets the love of chess. Tampa Knights organizes social chess meetups, tournaments, & special events all across Tampa Bay! Join the Club & become part of our ever-growing family of chess en...
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...
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...
Helping young minds reach greater possibilities Join the Academy: https://www.risingknightschess.com/
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...
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...
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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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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Our Clubs Monthly Cash Prize Tournament! We have both RATED & UNRATED Sections. (All players with a Club Membership receive 50% Off Entry!)
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
12 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Palm Bay, FL and nearby areas.
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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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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!
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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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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...
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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Settle in for a relaxed night of chess inside the warm, rustic atmosphere of Indica Cafe.
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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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