Our Advantage
The Manasota Chess Center (MCC) is quickly becoming the go-to place for chess in Sarasota and surrounding counties. And there are several reasons why:
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Venue: We do not share our space with any other organizations, allowing us to create a unique, attractive, and modernized environment for chess players.
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Availability: We are open 3 days per week.
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Convenience and Accessibility: At the MCC, parking, accessing, playing, and eating are easy, so you can focus on enjoying chess.
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Our location at the mall provides convenient parking and is accessible for those with disabilities.
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Chess sets and clocks are provided by the MCC – so players don’t need to bring their own “gear”.
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Multiple choices for food and dining are available at or near the mall.
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Chess Programs: We provide a one-stop-shop for chess, with a robust array of programs for learning and competition. Some of our key programs include:
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GM-led online group lessons and on-site group lessons by USCF certified coaches.
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Member-only chess study groups.
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USCF-rated tournaments (Quad, Swiss, and Blitz).
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Member-only chess ladder.
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Member Savings: Free and/or discounted services and programs for MCC members include:
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$5 off MCC tournament fees.
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$5 off USCF memberships submitted by the MCC.
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Free chess study groups.
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Borrow chess books from the MCC library.
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