🏆 Tournaments & Academic Calendar
Scheduled chess events, rated opens, community challenges, and academic schedules.
Free / Unrated
Free Unrated Tournaments
Dates are tentative. Official tournament registration links will be posted as soon as they become available.
Check back regularly for updates on upcoming scholastic friendly matches, unrated warm-up tournaments, and beginner-friendly events across Broward County schools.
USCF Rated
Rated Tournaments
Official USCF rated tournaments affiliated with the Boca Raton Chess Club & Florida Chess Association. Requires active US Chess Federation membership.
17th South Florida Grand Prix
Oct 3, 2026
📍 Student Scholastic Division • South Florida
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10th Annual Gulf Coast New Year's Open
Jan 8–10, 2027
📍 Fort Myers / Estero, FL
View Details & Registration ↗
12th Annual
Free and friendly meet-ups, spearheaded by Sunrise Mayor Michael J. Ryan in cooperation with Mayors from throughout South Florida, drawing attention to the benefits of chess in academic environments.
Provides an opportunity for players of all ages—novices and experts alike—to join in the fun with elected officials and community leaders. Instructors from the Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess are on hand to assist beginners.
🗓️ Official 2026–2027 Event Schedule 23 Events
City of Sunrise
Sept 19, 2026 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 SAC Multipurpose Center — 11501 NW 44th Street
📞 954-746-3250
Town of Davie
Oct 3, 2026 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Pine Island Multipurpose Center — 3801 South Pine Island Drive
📞 954-797-1181
City of Weston
Oct 10, 2026 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Weston Community Center — 20200 Saddle Club Road
📞 954-389-4321
Town of Southwest Ranches
Oct 17, 2026 • 10 am – 1 pm
📍 Southwest Ranches Town Hall — 13400 Griffin Road
📞 954-343-7452
City of Lighthouse Point
Oct 24, 2026 • 9 am – 11 am
📍 John Trudel Community Center — 4521 NE 22nd Avenue
📞 954-784-3439
City of Tamarac
Oct 31, 2026 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Tamarac Community Center — 8601 West Commercial Blvd.
📞 954-597-3461
City of Delray Beach
Nov 8, 2026 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Delray Beach Community Center — 50 NW 1st Avenue
📞 561-243-7250 opt 3
City of Deerfield Beach
Dec 12, 2026 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Hillsboro Community Center — 50 Hillsboro Technology Drive
📞 954-250-4069
City of Miramar
Jan 16, 2027 • 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Sunset Lakes — 2801 SW 186th Avenue
📞 954-602-3198
City of Plantation
Jan 23, 2027 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Volunteer Park — 12050 W Sunrise Blvd.
📞 954-797-2140
City of Parkland
Jan 30, 2027 • 9 am – 11 am
📍 Recreation and Enrichment Center — 10559 Trails End
📞 954-757-4107 / 954-757-4121
City of Oakland Park
Feb 6, 2027 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 North Andrews Gardens Community Center — 25 NE 56th Court
📞 954-630-4373
City of Pompano Beach
Feb 20, 2027 • 10 am – 1 pm
📍 Sample McDougald House — 450 NE 10th St.
📞 954-786-4148
City of North Lauderdale
Feb 27, 2027 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 North Lauderdale Teen / Recreation Center — 701 SW 71st Avenue
📞 954-724-7061
City of Lauderdale Lakes
Mar 6, 2027 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Hazelle P. Rogers Multipurpose Auditorium — 4340 NW 36th Street
📞 954-535-2788
City of Hollywood
Mar 20, 2027 • 10 am – 1 pm
📍 David Park Community Center — 108 N 33rd Ct.
📞 954-967-4236
City of Boca Raton
Mar 27, 2027 • 10 am – 1 pm
📍 Boca Raton Public Library (Downtown Branch) — 400 NW 2nd Avenue
📞 561-393-7963
City of Coconut Creek
Apr 3, 2027 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Recreation Complex — 4455 Sol Press Blvd.
📞 954-545-6633
City of Lauderhill
Apr 10, 2027 • 11 am – 1 pm
📍 Veterans Park — 7600 NW 50th Street
📞 TBA
City of Coral Springs
Apr 17, 2027 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Kiwanis Park — 500 Ramblewood Drive
📞 954-345-2107
City of Dania Beach
Apr 24, 2027 • 10 am – 12 pm
📍 C.W. Thomas Park — 800 NW 2nd Street
📞 954-924-3884 x3701
City of Fort Lauderdale
May 1, 2027 • 10 am – 1 pm
📍 Riverland Park — 950 SW 27th Avenue
📞 954-828-5320
City of Pembroke Pines
May 8, 2027 • 9 am – 11 am
📍 Club 19 at Pembroke Lakes Golf & Racquet Club — 10500 Taft Street
📞 954-392-2127
External Portal
Other Area & Out of State Tournaments
Find upcoming tournaments in Florida and nationwide on ChessRegister.
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Local Events
954Chess Weekly & Club Matches
Friday weeklies and Saturday club matches across Broward and South Florida.
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♟ Places to Play Chess
Open play locations and local chess club listings.
⭐ Featured Open Play Meetups
Sunrise Open Play
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Community Room at Sunrise Athletic Complex
11501 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33323
Coaches: Coach Robert McKenzie & Coach Amelia Hernandez (alternating weekends)
11501 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33323
Coaches: Coach Robert McKenzie & Coach Amelia Hernandez (alternating weekends)
Miami Beach Saturday Open Play
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
North Shore Park & Youth Center
501 72nd St, Miami Beach, FL
Coach: Coach Georges Saba
501 72nd St, Miami Beach, FL
Coach: Coach Georges Saba
Miami Beach Sunday Open Play
Sundays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Coach: Coach Georges Saba
2700 Sheridan Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Coach: Coach Georges Saba
📍 Weekly Local Chess Clubs Directory
Monday
Wellington Chess Club (Adults)
📍 Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Dr, Wellington • Mondays 6:00–9:00 PM • Basic game knowledge expected • 📞 (561) 235-0648 • Contact: Arnold Banner (561) 714-2562
Monday
Chess for Kids & Teens — Carver Ranches Branch Library
📍 4735 SW 18th St, West Park • First Monday of each month, 6:00–7:00 PM • Ages 6–18, all levels • Registration recommended • 📞 (954) 357-6245
Monday
Twisted Roots Kava Brewery (Hollywood)
📍 2037 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood • Biweekly casual tournament, 7:30–11:30 PM • Please confirm with venue before attending • 📞 (754) 260-5193 • IG: @twistedrootskava
Tuesday
Imperial Point Chess Club
📍 Imperial Point Branch Library, 5985 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale • Tuesdays 4:30–7:45 PM • All ages, beginners welcome, sets available • 📞 (954) 357-6530 • ✉️ fortlauderdalechess@gmail.com
Tuesday
Palm Beach Chess Club
📍 The Habit Burger Grill, 3333 Northlake Blvd Ste 3, Palm Beach Gardens • Tuesdays 5:00–9:00 PM (most arrive closer to 6:00 PM) • Free, casual/unrated, mostly adults but all welcome • 🌐 palmbeachchess.com
Tuesday
Elixir Kava N Smoke (Hollywood)
📍 1820 Harrison St, Hollywood • Biweekly casual tournament, 8:15–11:30 PM • Please confirm with venue before attending • 📞 (305) 337-1501 • IG: @elixirkavabar
Wednesday
Fireman's Cove Chess Club
📍 Starbucks, 2309 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale (across Federal from Dick's) • Wednesdays 4:00 PM to closing • Bring a set and clock if you can • ✉️ fortlauderdalechess@gmail.com
Wednesday
Knights of South Florida Chess Club (USCF-Rated)
📍 Veterans Park Center, 802 NE 1st St, Delray Beach • Wednesdays 6:30–9:00 PM • Rated play, G/90;d5 • Contact: Preston 📞 (561) 853-5713
Wednesday
Miramar Chess Club
📍 Starbucks, 2850 Red Rd Ste 300, Miramar • Wednesdays 7:00–9:00 PM • Free, all levels, no equipment needed • 501(c)(3), USCF affiliate #A7827442 • 🌐 miramarchessclub.com • ✉️ roberto@miramarchessclub.org
Wednesday
Chess Club — Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library
📍 Miami-Dade Public Library, Lakes of the Meadow • Wednesdays 6:00 PM • Ages 6+ • 📞 (305) 222-2149
Wednesday
Chess Club for Tweens & Teens — Miami Beach Regional Library
📍 227 22nd St, Miami Beach • Wednesdays 4:00 PM • Ages 8–18 • 📞 (305) 535-4219
Thursday
Miramar Chess Club
📍 Starbucks, 2850 Red Rd Ste 300, Miramar • Thursdays 7:00–9:00 PM • Free, all levels, no equipment needed • 🌐 miramarchessclub.com • ✉️ roberto@miramarchessclub.org
Thursday
954Chess Club — Davie
📍 6551 Orange Dr, Davie • Thursdays 7:15–9:00 PM • 🌐 954chess.com
Thursday
Panera Bread Chess Meetup — Hallandale Beach
📍 1729 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach • Thursdays 8:00–11:00 PM • Contact: Neryk 📞 (786) 200-0884
Thursday
Checkmates: A Chess Club — Miami-Dade Main Library
📍 101 W Flagler St, Miami (Young Adults Area) • Thursdays 3:00–4:30 PM • Ages 13–18 • 📞 (305) 375-2665
Thursday
Adult Chess Club — Miami Beach Regional Library
📍 227 22nd St, Miami Beach • Thursdays 5:00 PM • Ages 19+ • Moderator on hand for guidance • 📞 (305) 535-4219
Friday
954Chess Club — Coral Springs ("Friday Night Lights")
📍 3701 N University Dr, Coral Springs • Fridays 6:30–10:30 PM • 🌐 954chess.com
Friday
South Miami Chess Club — Westchester Regional Library
📍 9445 Coral Way, Miami • Fridays 4:00–5:30 PM • Contact: Diego Milla 📞 (786) 226-5514 • 🌐 southmiamichessclub.com
Friday
Starbucks Chess Club — Hollywood
📍 3305 Sheridan St, Hollywood • Fridays 6:00–8:30 PM • Contact: Joe Nader 📞 (954) 804-5371
Friday
Bobby Fischer Chess Club — Miami
📍 300 SW 107th Ave, Miami • Fridays • Contact: Arnaldo Ferragut 📞 (786) 857-4738
Saturday
Sunrise Open Play
📍 Sunrise Athletic Complex Multipurpose Center, 11501 NW 44th St, Sunrise • Saturdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • Free, all ages & levels, with free instruction from the Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess • 📞 (954) 747-4604
Saturday
Regal Chess School Miami — West Kendall Regional Library
📍 10201 Hammocks Blvd, Miami • Saturdays 2:00–3:00 PM (3rd Saturday each month is a tournament) • Free master lessons + casual play with FM Alejandro Garcia • 🌐 meetup.com/regal-chess-school-miami
Saturday
Chess Club of Century Plaza
📍 Century Plaza / Leon Slatin Branch Library, 1856A W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach • Saturdays 3:00–5:00 PM • Teens & Adults • 📞 (954) 357-7740
Saturday
Chess Club — Miramar Branch Library
📍 2050 Civic Center Pl, Miramar • 4th Saturday of each month, 12:00 PM • All ages & levels (in partnership with Miramar Chess Club) • Teen volunteer hours available
Saturday
West Palm Beach Street Chess
📍 500 block of Clematis St, West Palm Beach • Saturdays 7:30–10:30 PM • Contact: Joshua Koehler (text) 📞 (561) 568-1117
Saturday
North Shore Park & Youth Center
📍 501 72nd St, Miami Beach • Saturdays 12:00–2:00 PM • All ages
Sunday
Fireman's Cove Chess Club
📍 Starbucks, 2309 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale • Sundays 2:00 PM to closing • ✉️ fortlauderdalechess@gmail.com
Sunday
Boca Raton Chess Club — USCF-Rated Tournaments
📍 Boca Raton Downtown Library (400 NW 2nd Ave) or Spanish River Library • Roughly monthly Sundays, starting 9:30 AM • Online registration • 🌐 bocachess.com • ✉️ jon@bocachess.com
Sunday
West Palm Beach Street Chess
📍 Fern Street Chess Park, 402 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach • Sundays 9:30 AM–12:30 PM • Contact: Joshua Koehler 📞 (561) 568-1117
Sunday
Chess Club — Canyon Branch Library (Palm Beach County)
📍 Canyon Branch Library, Palm Beach County • Sundays 2:00–3:00 PM • All levels • Sets provided or bring your own
Sunday
American Hungarian Club of Lake Worth
📍 1205 Barnett Dr, Lake Worth • Sundays 11:00 AM–3:00 PM • Students ages 5–14 • ✉️ MrKChessInstructor@gmail.com
Sunday
Scott Rakow Youth Center
📍 2700 Sheridan Ave, Miami Beach • Sundays 12:00–2:00 PM • All ages
Sunday
Kavasutra — Cypress Creek
📍 937 NE 62nd St, Fort Lauderdale • Biweekly casual tournament, 6:00–11:00 PM • Please confirm with venue before attending • 📞 (954) 900-5129 • IG: @kavasutra_cypresscreek
Regional Tour
Mayors' Chess Challenge (12th Annual Season)
📍 Rotating South Florida Cities (Sunrise, Davie, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton, etc.) • Free regional meetups with free instruction from NSCF • Open to all ages & levels • 🌐 sunrisefl.gov/chess • 📞 (954) 747-4600
Chess Center
Stormont Kings Chess Program & Center
📍 8353 SW 124th St #201A, Miami (Pinecrest area) • USCF scholastic affiliate since 1991 • Private & group lessons, rated tournaments, family game nights, camps, school programs • 📞 (786) 303-2437 • 🌐 stormontkingschess.com
Club / Events
South Miami Chess Club
📍 Runs monthly Pinecrest Open, Miami Chess Festival, & Pawn Patrol for beginners • Contact: Diego Milla 📞 (786) 226-5514 • 🌐 southmiamichessclub.com
Excellence Center
Sunrise Center for Excellence in Chess
📍 Program of National Scholastic Chess Foundation • Scholastic tournaments, workshops, free training, & Chess Queens initiative • 🌐 sunrisechesscenter.org • fb.com/SunriseChessCenter
Coaching / Camps
Palm Beach Chess (NM Bryan Tillis)
📍 In-school & after-school programs, camps, private lessons, rated tournaments • 🌐 palmbeachchess.com
Club Directory
954Chess (Otis Wilson — Coral Springs)
📍 Clubs, tournaments, coach directory • 🌐 954chess.com
Scholastic League
Florida Scholastic Chess League (Hialeah)
📍 Contact: Elizabeth Tejada • 🌐 facebook.com/FSCLChess.ORG
Fellowship
Christian Chess Fellowship (Coral Gables)
📍 Contact: Jesus Prieto • 🌐 christianchessfellowship.com/inperson.php
Club
ChessMinds Chess Club (Pembroke Pines)
📍 Contact: Stephen Herreros (Facebook group)
State Affiliate
Florida Chess Association (Statewide)
📍 Statewide calendar, affiliate directory, state championships • 🌐 floridachess.org
Online & Library Hubs
Online Meetups & County Library Systems
📍 Meetup Groups: South Florida Chess (~750 members), Hollywood Chess (~200 members), Miramar Chess Club (Meetup), FIU Chess (fb.com/groups/FIUchess)
📍 Library Systems: Broward (broward.libnet.info), Miami-Dade (mdpls.org/events), Palm Beach County (pbclibrary.org/happenings), Mandel Public Library WPB (wpbcitylibrary.libcal.com)
📍 Library Systems: Broward (broward.libnet.info), Miami-Dade (mdpls.org/events), Palm Beach County (pbclibrary.org/happenings), Mandel Public Library WPB (wpbcitylibrary.libcal.com)