St. Augustine Chess

St. Augustine Chess celebrates the timeless game of chess in America’s oldest city. We blend the strategic beauty of the game with the historic character of St. Augustine — from our signature lighthouse logo to our bold Lions collection — and gather, in one place, the history, guides, and local know-how that make chess in the Ancient City its own small world.

We’re here to support the local chess community — whether you’re a tournament player preparing for your next match, a casual enthusiast looking for a weekend game, or a visitor exploring chess culture in our coastal city. Everything we make and write is meant to honor both the game and the place we call home.

The Cheesy Chess Club — If you want a real, in-person game in St. Augustine, start here. The Cheesy Chess Club has been playing over-the-board chess in the city since 2018, and it’s casual, unrated, and open to every age and skill level. You don’t need to be good, you don’t need to bring anything, and you don’t need to sign up. Sets are provided. You just show up and play.

The club meets every Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 6-ish at 844 Anastasia Boulevard, in the Lighthouse Plaza next to Creative Juices on Anastasia Island. Drop in any time during those hours to play, learn, or just watch a few games. The group is especially welcoming to local seniors and to kids and teens getting into the game, and there’s always someone happy to teach a first-timer.