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Chess Tournaments in Hillsborough County, FL

Hillsborough County, FL spreads its chess activity across several nearby towns. This page connects those city listings, clubs, coaches, and events into one regional view. When you want to widen the search, nearby places like Apollo Beach, FL, Balm, FL, and Bloomingdale, FL are the fastest next step.

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Cities in Hillsborough County
The regional scene

Hillsborough County, FL chess is usually spread across a few nearby communities rather than a single club name. This county view groups the city pages, clubs, coaches, and tournament listings so you can scan the whole area without guessing which town to start from.

  • Tournaments are where rated results happen — check the dates and format before you commit to travel.
  • If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.
Rated Chess Near Hillsborough County, 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...

Upcoming Tournaments

16 results

Upcoming rated and unrated competition linked to Hillsborough County, FL.

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Tournament
Today at 7:30 PM
Happening today

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Aug 31st, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Sep 7th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Sep 14th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Sep 21st, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Sep 28th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

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Tournament
Oct 1st, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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...

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Tournament
Oct 5th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Oct 12th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Oct 19th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Oct 26th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Nov 2nd, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Nov 9th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Nov 16th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Nov 23rd, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

TC
Tournament
Nov 30th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

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

Eligibi...

Upcoming Events

18 results

Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events linked to Hillsborough County, FL.

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Event
Today at 8:00 PM
Happening today

The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!

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Event
This Thursday at 8:00 PM
This Thursday

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.

KG
Event
This Sunday at 3:00 PM
This Sunday

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 -...

TK
Event
Aug 31st, 2026 at 8:00 PM

The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!

MB
Event
Sep 3rd, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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.

HL
Event
Sep 4th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Social chess meet

CN
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Sep 5th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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.

KG
Event
Sep 6th, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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 -...

TK
Event
Sep 7th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!

MB
Event
Sep 10th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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.

KG
Event
Sep 13th, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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 -...

TK
Event
Sep 14th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!

MB
Event
Sep 17th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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.

CN
Event
Sep 19th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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.

KG
Event
Sep 20th, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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 -...

TK
Event
Sep 21st, 2026 at 8:00 PM

The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!

FS
Event
Sep 24th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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...

MB
Event
Sep 24th, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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.

Chess Clubs in Hillsborough County, FL

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Join local clubs, scholastic programs, and community organizers tied to Hillsborough County, 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...

FC

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!

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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...

TK

"Make Moves. Meet People." Tampa Bay's Largest Social Chess Club. Meets: Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun

Chess Coaches in Hillsborough County, FL

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Browse private coaches, club instructors, and verified local training options in Hillsborough County, FL.

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Adult & Scholastic Classes | Founder of Rising Knights Chess Academy