Titled Chess Coaches in Florida
Florida chess runs on a strong scholastic pipeline and a handful of long-running clubs, with St. Petersburg's early chess history and Orlando's modern tournament scene anchoring the state. This page keeps the focus on titled coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.
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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.
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.
Official USCF rating list · September 1, 2026
- 1Caruana, Fabiano2863
- 2Schwartzman, Gabriel2617
- 3Yip, Carissa Shiwen2524
- 4Becerra, Julio J2494
- 5Ngo, Bach2483
2 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around Florida. Next up: ECA October Scholastic 2026 on October 17, 2026 in Gainesville, FL.
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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...
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Chess Clubs in Florida
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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)
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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
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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
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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...
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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The Knights Class is part of the Tampa Knights group improvement program. Come improve your chess with structured lessons! 3:30 PM is our Sunday Afternoon Meetup Time for Both Sections. We stay until 5:00 PM. Feel Fr...
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Chess club social night!
Come play some casual games and meet our chess club members! Free play, casual play, minigames
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Sunday nights are our Kava Casual Chess&32;♟️✨, alternating between relaxed casual chess nights and structured rapid tournament brackets 🏆⏱️. Come hang out, meet other players, and enjoy casual games during our free...
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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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The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!
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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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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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Meet up for casual chess, great food and lots of fun. All ages and skill levels.
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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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...
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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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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Meet Up At Claro's
Hosted by Orlando Chess Club
This is a casual meet-up where chess players of all skill levels are welcome; the coffee is good and fun is had by all!
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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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Come hangout with some casual play and socilization! All levels welcome!
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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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