Our club was voted "The Best Place to Play Chess in the Fort Lauderdale Area" by City Link/Sun-Sentinel Magazine. Join us and see why!
The Sunshine Chess Academy is Broward County’s first and largest center to encourage chess knowledge. It is not only a chess club, but also a place for people to meet, socialize, and learn more about chess.
At the Sunshine Chess Academy you will be guaranteed a warm welcome whether you are a budding Kasparov, experienced player, Grandmaster or just a simple woodpusher. You are also certain to find new friends at our chess club. 
Members are of all experience and ability levels, ranging from 1000-2300 rating???? Experienced players will often be happy to offer advice and assistance to beginners who wish to improve their game.  Juniors are also welcome.
 Parents: Your child is welcome at the Sunshine Chess Academy. Chess is not a game but a mental sport; and as such, it is played at the Olympics. The necessary equipment is inexpensive, and the skills it helps develop are invaluable to any child. Most of the world's greatest Grandmasters learned chess in their youths. As a chess player, your child will learn to concentrate, act less impulsively, and develop tremendous problem solving skills. As players progress, they must tap into higher level thinking skills. Skills which can translate into increased academic performance, concentration, and critical thinking.