Great Chess Clubs in Florida

Chess is an incredible game and I wish it were taught in every elementary school in this country. It is closely linked to math skills and would hone those skills with the interesting twist of a game. It teaches strategizing, planning, patience, directed and intense concentration, and so many other disciplines. The game has been around for centuries. It has been played for both entertainment, recreational sport and for its great competitive nature in tournaments all over the country and the world. Some of these competitions are highly lucrative, but many of the players are just hooked on the game and are fiercely competitive by nature. Bobby Fisher's win over Boris Spassky in the 1972 World Chess championship really brought popularity to the game in this country. Fisher was a U.S. citizen. Since that time chess clubs have sprung up all over the country. Florida has more than many states. Why, I don't know, but there are a lot of eager club members from all over the state engaging in matches, refining their skills and competing for prizes and money.

Central Florida Chess Club is doing something really interesting. They are having free programs for children up to the eight grade this year. Their April Children's competition will be scheduled for April 28th. This group's purpose is to get together for competitive chess games and to enter the very lucrative competions around the state. They ask that you join their club and have the newsletter sent each month with timely news about upcoming events. There's an interesting link that features new games sent in by members for others to analyze online. There was, however, no link for joining online. Call them to see about joining if you're in the area.
CFCC
813 Montana Street
Orlando, Florida 32810
407-629-6946

The Clermont Chess Club meets at 466 West Minneola Downtown Clermont Thursday: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.There are only 60 people in the club as of the time of this article, but it only costs $20 to become a member and go to meetings, plus discounts on monthly "Tornados" or tournaments, free chess videos and more good benefits. The club gives online "lesson of the week" links for different type of game plans. The club was founded in 2000 and its goal is to promote, play and help teach all those who appreciate the game of chess. Contact Joe Teri (Primary) at (352) 242 9697 or Joe Sanderlin (Secondary) at (352) 394 6280 for more information. Dues need to be mailed in direct to the Club.
Clermont Chess Club
847 Forestwood Drive
Clermont, Fl 34711

The Coral Springs Chess Club of Broward county is mainly a teaching club and it focuses primarily on children. The environment is friendly and welcoming.They have summer chess camps for children in June, July and August in Palm Beach, broward and Dade Counties--954-652-9049. They offfer both individual and group instruction in different settings. You need to contact them online by email citing which type of instruction is most desired and they'll get back in touch. The youngsters play from 9-3 Mon.-Fri. for the one-week chess camps sessions, so parents can register for all three sessions to get further training. The Club sponsors tournaments every Tues. night and has blitz plays too.