🏆 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
5/29–5/31 — 13th Summer Solstice Open
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Official USCF rated tournament requiring active US Chess Federation membership. Multiple sections available for all rating levels and scholastic divisions.
11th Anniversary
Mayor's Chess Challenge
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.
Stay tuned for the official 2026–2027 school year event schedule!
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
ℹ️ Note: Please contact venues in advance to confirm current meeting times. Send an email if any information needs updating.
Monday
Adult Chess Club (Pembroke Pines)
Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheraton St, Pembroke Pines • 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 6:00 PM • (954) 357-6947
Monday
FIU Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) Chess Club
Biscayne Bay Campus • Mondays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
Coral Gables Chess Club (Adults Only)
War Memorial Youth Center • Tuesdays 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM • (305) 401-4231
Tuesday
FIU Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) Chess Club
Modesto Maidique Campus • Tuesdays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
Veterans Park Chess Club (Delray Beach)
802 NE 1st St, Delray Beach • Tuesdays 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM • (561) 243-7350
Tuesday
West Palm Beach Library (Ages 8–12)
West Palm Beach Library • Tuesdays at 7:00 PM • (561) 233-2600
Tuesday
Young Chess Florida (Dania Beach)
After School Program, Dania Beach • Tuesdays 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday
Fireman's Cove Chess Club (Ft. Lauderdale)
Panera Bread, 1762 N Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale • Wednesdays 4:00 PM to closing • Email: fortlauderdalechess@gmail.com
Wednesday
Doral Chess Club
1st & 3rd Wed at Doral Branch Library (10785 NW 58th St), Other Wed at La Pérgola Restaurant • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM • (305) 418-8525
Wednesday
FIU Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) Chess Club
Modesto Maidique Campus • Wednesdays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library (Delray Beach)
14350 Hagen Ranch Rd, Delray Beach • (561) 894-7500
Wednesday
Imperial Point Chess Club (Ft. Lauderdale)
Imperial Pt. Branch Library (Events Room), 5985 N Federal Hwy • All Ages • Wednesdays 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM • (954) 357-6528
Wednesday
Miami Chess Club
IHOP on US 1 & SW 120th St • Wednesdays 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM • (786) 242-4255
Wednesday
Publix Greenwise Market (Palm Beach Gardens)
1157 Legacy Place, 2nd Floor • Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Wednesday
South Florida Chess Club (Margate)
Holiday Springs Clubhouse, 3131 Holiday Springs Blvd, Margate • Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 10:45 PM • (561) 573-3677
Wednesday
Stormont Kings Chess Club (Miami)
11515 South Dixie Highway, Miami • Wednesdays 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM • (786) 303-2437
Wednesday
West Boynton Branch Library (Ages 8–12)
West Boynton Branch Library • Wednesdays at 3:30 PM • (561) 734-5556
Thursday
Bible Emporium Chess Club (Miami)
564 NE 125th St, Miami • Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Thursday
Black Knights Chess Club (Ft. Lauderdale)
Ft. Lauderdale • Thursdays Evening • (954) 296-3296
Thursday
Coral Gables Chess Club (Adults Only)
War Memorial Youth Center • Thursdays 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM • (305) 401-4231
Thursday
FAU Chess Club (Boca Raton)
Boca Raton Campus • Thursdays 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
FIU Engineering Campus (EC) Chess Club
Engineering Campus • Thursdays 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
Pinecrest Gardens Public Library
5835 SW 111th St, Pinecrest • Thursdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
West Palm Beach Chess (McDonald's)
Okeechobee & Congress • Thursdays 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday
Boca Raton Chess Club
Regents Park, Boca Raton • Friday nights at 6:45 PM
Friday
North Miami Beach City Hall Chess
City Hall • Fridays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • (786) 202-2167
Friday
Veterans Park Chess Club (Delray Beach)
802 NE 1st St, Delray Beach • Fridays 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM • (561) 243-7350
Saturday
Black Knights Chess Club (Denny's)
Oakland Park Blvd & Powerline Rd, Ft. Lauderdale • Saturdays from 7:00 PM on
Saturday
City of Boca Raton Library (Students)
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM • (561) 393-7968
Saturday
Coral Reef Library Chess Club (Miami)
9211 SW 152nd St, Miami • Saturdays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM • (305) 233-8324
Saturday
Hollywood Kings Chess Club
Fred Lippman Multipurpose Center, 2030 Polk St, Hollywood • Saturdays 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM • (954) 983-1382
Saturday
Lauderhill Chess Club
1080 NW 47th Ave, Lauderhill • Saturdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM • (954) 709-4749
Saturday
Miami City Chess Club (Univ. of Miami)
University of Miami • Casual and rated chess • Saturdays 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM • (352) 283-2835
Saturday
Palm Beach Gardens Chess Club
Village of North Palm Beach Library, 303 Anchorage Dr, 1st Floor • Every other Saturday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM • Open to all ages • (561) 762-3377
Saturday
Starbucks Boca Raton
9961 Glades Rd, Boca Raton • Saturday Mornings
Saturday
Stormont Kings Chess Club
West Dade Regional Library (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) / Kendall Branch Library (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) • (786) 303-2437
Saturday
Sunrise Athletic Complex Open Play
Multipurpose Center, 11501 NW 44th St, Sunrise • Saturdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • (954) 746-3207
Sunday
Fireman's Cove Chess Club (Ft. Lauderdale)
Panera Bread, 1762 N Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale • Sundays at 2:00 PM • Email: fortlauderdalechess@gmail.com
Sunday
Alphachess Academy Youth Chess Club (Miramar)
Vizcaya Park, 14200 SW 55th St, Miramar • Sundays 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM • (954) 617-5117
Sunday
Panera Bread Boynton Beach Chess
701 Congress Ave, Boynton Beach • Sundays 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM • (561) 287-1439
Sunday
Starbucks Boca Raton
9961 Glades Rd, Boca Raton • Sunday Mornings