Boca Raton Chess Club is a US Chess affiliate club based in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. It supports rated play, tournament direction, and a consistent calendar for South Florida players. Moreover, the club welcomes visiting competitors who want serious games in a well-managed setting. Through weekly rated events and larger weekend opens, the organization keeps members active, helps newer players learn tournament routines, and gives experienced competitors a dependable place to test openings, calculate under time pressure, and review games with peers after each round.
The club organizes the 13th Annual Summer Solstice Open in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition, the tournament offers multiple rating sections and a classical schedule across the holiday weekend. The event is part of the US Chess Grand Prix program and typically includes both US Chess-rated sections and FIDE-rated sections, which allows many participants to track progress in their preferred rating system while playing under consistent rules, dedicated tournament direction, and published tie-break procedures. Therefore, players can choose a section that matches their rating, goals, and time commitment.
Boca Raton Chess Club also supports scholastic chess through structured youth tournaments and coaching pathways. Furthermore, its staff emphasizes fair play procedures, punctual round starts, and clear communication. Because most coordination happens in advance by email and phone, participants usually arrive with confirmed registration details, schedule expectations, hotel parking notes, and venue guidance, which reduces last-minute questions, keeps the playing hall focused and quiet once games begin, and supports a smoother awards process at the end of the weekend. Consequently, many competitors return each year for a professional tournament experience in South Florida.
Email: jon@bocachess.com
Phone: 561-302-4377
Website: https://www.bocachess.com/
Main contact: Jon Haskel
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