Chess Coaches in Waldo, FL
Waldo, 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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Local chess rarely lives in a single venue. The most reliable way to read Waldo is to treat the clubs, coaches, and tournaments below as one connected picture: a regular club night to play, a coach when you want to improve, and weekend events when you are ready to compete. If Waldo looks quiet, nearby places like Gainesville, FL, Orlando, FL, and Tampa, FL are usually the fastest next step.
- A coach is worth it once you want structured improvement — compare formats, rates, and titles below.
- If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.
3 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Waldo, FL. Next up: ECA September Scholastic 2026 on September 12, 2026 in Gainesville, FL.
Florida has 4,396 USCF-rated players. See full Florida USCF stats
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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...
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...
Chess Clubs Nearby
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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...
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 w...
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!
Where social community meets the love of chess.&32; 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 enj...
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
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...
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...
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...
Upcoming Tournaments
8 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Waldo, FL first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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30 Awards!
Top 8 individuals in each section + class prize Top team in each section (top 3 scorers)
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...
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
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
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Tampa vs. Bradenton. One Board at a Time.
Battle for the Bay brings Tampa and Bradenton together for a city-versus-city chess showdown between Tampa Knights Chess Club and Kava Social Chess Club. Players will represe...
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
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Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.
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Upcoming Events
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Claro's Coffee House
Hosted by Orlando Chess Club
What could go better than Chess and Coffee? Come join the Orlando Chess Club for an afternoon of great chess fun. Coffeehouse Chess at its finest!
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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
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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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The Knights Class is part of the Tampa Knights group improvement program. Come improve your chess with structured lessons! 3:00 PM - Fundamentals Section 4:00 PM - Advanced Section (recommend for players rated 900 -...
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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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Settle in for a relaxed night of chess inside the warm, rustic atmosphere of Indica Cafe.
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A one of a kind chess experience shaped though curated sound.
Experience Tampa Bay’s largest social chess club at our most immersive event yet. Frequencies Squared brings the energy of chess and music into the same...
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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