Palm Beach Chess

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The 2nd John Lebon Classic is underway!

This tournament was created to honor dedicated weekend chess warriors like John Lebon, who for decades have shown up, competed, and supported chess communities across the United States.

We sincerely appreciate everyone who continues to support our events, and we look forward to seeing you at the next one.

For a full list of upcoming tournaments, visit palmbeachchess.com.

2ND JOHN LEBON CLASSIC – May 20 - Tournament Announcement

Join us for an evening of rated chess at the 2ND JOHN LEBON CLASSIC, hosted at the STEM Building of the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach, Florida.

This event features a fast-paced, rated Swiss-style tournament designed for all US Chess–rated players (active membership required).

Main Event: John Lebon Classic
Format: 3 rounds, G/25;d5 (game in 25 minutes, 5-second delay)
Round Times (sharp start):
6:00 PM
7:05 PM
8:10 PM

Secondary Event: LEBON 21+ BLITZ CHESS
A high-energy blitz tournament for adults 21 and over.

Format: 6 rounds, G/5;d0 (5-minute blitz, no increment)
Round Times (sharp start):
6:05 PM
6:20 PM
6:35 PM
6:50 PM
7:05 PM
7:20 PM

Registration for both events is available here:
https://www.palmbeachchess.com/floridachesstournaments

All players must bring their own equipment (chess set and clock). Spots are limited, so early registration is recommended.

Castle Chess Camp: June 21-26, 2026

Grand Prix Tournament: June 26-28, 2026

2026 Instructor Lineup:
GMs Avrukh, Troff, Lenderman, Moradiabadi, Panchanathan, Georgiev, Fedorowicz
IMs Posthuma, Ludwig
WGM Foisor
FM Adamson

Registration for Castle Chess Camp is now full; however, families may still join the waitlist through May 13. If sufficient interest is received from qualified students, we will explore the possibility of opening an additional group.

To join the waitlist or learn more, please visit www.castlechess.org. A website profile is required prior to registration—returning participants should use their existing account. For any technical assistance, please contact [email protected]

Chessable is currently running a Rapid/Blitz sale, and several courses from the Palm Beach Chess catalog are available at a discounted rate:

1…e6 Against Everything
Alekhine Defense – The Dark Knight Rises
Benoni: Simplified
Opening Oddities
The Aggressive Queen’s Gambit Declined

In addition, I will be releasing a new course later this month. For updates, including upcoming video content featuring sample games and key ideas from these courses, please follow the Palm Beach Chess YouTube channel (new content this week).

On April 25, we held the 4th Spring Classic, featuring a full day of competitive play with both scholastic sections and adult quad divisions. The event drew 78 participants and has already been rated by US Chess. Results can be viewed here: https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202604250223?section=0

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Cox Science Center and Aquarium as well as the J.C. Flowers Foundation for their continued support in making this event and our broader chess programming possible. This session has been another strong step in preparing students for more US Chess–rated competition, and we look forward to returning next year.

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We are pleased to highlight one of the most consistent and well-attended chess tournaments in the area, hosted at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium.

Join us next weekend on April 25 for a full day of competitive play, featuring both a scholastic tournament and adult quad sections designed for players of all levels.

For registration details and additional information, please visit:
https://www.palmbeachchess.com/floridachesstournaments

We are proud to support our students from our programs and their efforts to grow chess in the area. This would be a great tournament for those just getting involved in competitive chess.

From the organizer: "Just a reminder that the Free Wellington Chess Tournament is right around the corner! We can’t wait to see you there this Sunday. All the information is on the attached flyer."

Please contact the organizer .opening with any questions.

We had a great turnout (with many high rated players) for our April Wednesday evening tournament at the COX Science Center & Aquarium.

Special shoutout to local legend John Lebon for joining us ♟️

We’ve got plenty of exciting tournaments coming up, so be sure to check out our calendar at palmbeachchess.com and don’t miss your chance to play!