Chess Tournaments in South Bradenton, FL
South Bradenton, FL is part of the chess community in Florida. This page brings together the clubs, coaches, and tournaments we can verify in and around the city, so local options sit in one place instead of scattered across separate searches.
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- Florida USCF players
Local chess rarely lives in a single venue. The most reliable way to read South Bradenton 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 South Bradenton looks quiet, nearby places like Bradenton, FL, Fish Hawk, FL, and Tampa, FL are usually the fastest next step.
- 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.
3 upcoming USCF-rated tournaments in and around South Bradenton, FL. Next up: ECA September Scholastic 2026 on September 12, 2026 in Gainesville, FL.
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Upcoming Tournaments
8 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in South Bradenton, FL first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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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...
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
Sections may be s...
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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 G...
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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
Upcoming Events
12 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in South Bradenton, FL and nearby areas.
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Chess club social night!
Come play some casual games and meet our chess club members! Free play, casual play, minigames
Recurring · Next Sep 20th, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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...
Recurring · Next Sep 20th, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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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Come hangout with some casual play and socilization! All 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.
Recurring · Next Sep 24th, 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.
Recurring · Next Sep 19th, 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...
The Knights Social offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy an evening full of chess!
Recurring · Next This Monday at 8:00 PM
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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 - Fundamentals Section 4:00 PM - Advanced Section (recommend for players rated 900 -...
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Settle in for a relaxed night of chess inside the warm, rustic atmosphere of Indica Cafe.
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Chess Clubs Nearby
12 listingsStart with clubs in South Bradenton, FL, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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!
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 Coaches Nearby
4 listingsBrowse coaches in South Bradenton, FL first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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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...
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