We are the Premier Chess Club in South Miami. We have become the best chess facility in Florida by taking a multi-level approach to promoting the game of chess.
We are a chess community where players of all skill levels and abilities, from beginner to expert are welcome to participate in tournaments, attend lectures, private lessons and more.
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South Miami Chess Club is temporarily closed until further notice. All programed tournaments are also cancelled.
We will continue our weekly meetups online via Zoom every Friday at 6:00PM - 7:30PM (Virtual Chess Kidz Meetup)
Our weekly group lessons will also be available online via Skype during this closure. See details here.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
Pinecrest Spring Open
Saturday March 14th
Sections: Open, U1800, U1300, U600
Min. Rating of 1600 for Open
4 Rounds (Dual Rated) - G/40; + 10
5 Rounds (U1300, U600) - G/25 + 10
Sections may be combined,
for pairing purposes only, if necessary
Tournament Fee: $20 - if paid before
Thursday March 12th, $30 after.
Players that register on-site after 9:00am
will get a 1/2 point bye for Round 1.
Open Section Prizes
1st $100 (Trophy), 2nd $75 3rd $50
U1800 Section Prizes
1st Place $75 2nd Place $50 3rd Place $25 (Trophies)
U1300 & U600 Section Prizes
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Location: Evelyn Greer Park, Leslie Bowe Hall
8200 SW 124th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Tournament Schedule
1st Rd: 9:30 AM - 11:10 PM (1st & 2nd Rd for G/25)
Lunch 11:10 PM- 11:45 PM
2nd Rd: 11:45 PM - 1:25 PM 3rd Rd: 1:25 PM - 3:05 PM
4th Rd: 3:05 PM -4:45 PM
For more information visit
Email: or call (786) 226-5514
MEETUPS
CASUAL PLAY
Virtual Chess Kidz Meetup (Zoom)
South Miami Chess Club will host its weekly Meetup virtually via Zoom every
Friday from 6:00PM to 7:30PM.
Players will interact through Zoom, play casual games, online tournaments, tactics training, Kahoot competitions and more!
For Zoom sign-in details email or Call Diego Milla at (786) 226-5514
Marlins Chess Festival
Saturday - April 11th
We are partnering with The Miami Marlins to host our
first Marlins Chess Festival on Saturday April 11th
BLITZ TOURNEY
9 Rounds (Blitz Rated)
3 min w/ 2 sec inc
Tournament Fee: $25
(If paid via Paypal by April 5th, $30 after)
Sections: Open, U1800, U1300, U600 & F&F
Open Section Prizes
1st $100 2nd $75 3rd $50
U1800 Section Prizes
1st $75 2nd $50 3rd $25
U1300 & U600 Section Prizes
Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
SCHEDULE
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
LOCATION
501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125
Current USCF membership is required for players in all sections except Family & Friends. Membership registrations will be available on-site or you can register online by clicking here.
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Tea & Poets Blitz
Saturday March 7th
We are partnering with Tea & Poets to host our
105th Blitz Tournament on Saturday March 7th
BLITZ TOURNEY
7 Rounds (Blitz Rated) - 3 min w/ 2 sec increment
Tournament Fee: $15
Sections: Open (Limited to 20 players)
70% of Entry Fees Paid out in Cash Prizes
1st Prize 40% 2nd Prize 20%
Under 2000 1st Prize 30% 2nd Prize 10%
SCHEDULE
Blitz: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: 5701 Sunset Dr #126, South Miami, FL 33143
Current USCF membership is required for players in all sections. Membership registrations will be available on-site or you can register online by clicking here.
Visit Boca Raton Chess Club for more information regarding upcoming tournaments at the following link:
http://www.bocachess.com/tournaments
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