The Manasota Chess Center (MCC) has more than 100 members and is the go-to club for chess in Sarasota and surrounding counties.
 

• Venue: Southwest Florida is the world’s premiere destination for chess. With luxurious beaches and restaurants, this is the perfect area for chess 24/7, 365 days each year. ​

• Chess sets and clocks are provided by the MCC for in-person events so players don’t need to bring their own “gear”.

• Chess Programs: We provide a robust array of programs for learning and competing, as well as simply connecting with other chess players to socialize and have fun.
  Some of our key programs include:

  • Online lessons (private, semi-private or group) taught by a USCF certified coach or Grandmaster.

  • Monthly chess tournaments (USCF-rated Quad and rated and unrated Scholastic Swiss).

  • Member-only Chess Ladder.

  • Casual Chess Connect

  • Just4Seniors Chess Connect, a friendly weekly meet-up on Wednesday afternoons for Seniors to socialize and play casual chess games

  • Just4Kids Chess Connect, a friendly meet-up on (non--tournament) Sundays for kids to socialize and play casual chess games

• Member Savings: Free and/or discounted services and programs for MCC members include:

  • $5 off MCC tournament entry fees.

  • Free access to Chess Ladder, Casual Chess Connect, Just4Kids Chess Connect, and/or Just4Seniors Connect