LESSONS PROVIDED
As the highest-rated player in the Tampa Bay Area, there is no one better to help you reach your chess goals. Corey has been teaching chess full-time since 2010. Whether you’re looking to practice on your own, or are interested in learning with others, feel free to explore all the lessons that are offered below. Let us know how we can help you.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Corey works one-on-one with students of all ages to help improve their chess skills. He will go over past games, play live games with the student, prepare them for upcoming tournaments and teach them important chess openings and strategies. Private lessons are recommended for students who already have a healthy understanding of the game and have a chess.com or chesskid.com account.
Contact Corey for availability.
727-282-5021
GROUP LESSONS & CLUBS
Corey will be holding 8-week sessions in Largo and Westchase
GROUP LESSONS
Largo Highland Rec Center - YOUTH LESSONS
Session: September 8th - November 3rd, 2025
Time: Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm
Cost per session: $80 member / $120 non-member / $12 per class
Maximum Students: 16
Register HERE or contact the Rec Center directly for registration.
727-518-3016
ADULT CHESS CLUB
(Not run by Chasing Checkmate)
Dunedin House of Beer - Back picnic tables
Sessions: Ongoing
Time: Thursdays 7:00-10:00pm
Cost: Free/Drop-In
YOUTH AND ADULT TOURNAMENTS
Tournaments Held Monthly.
Entry: $30 pre-registration, $40 day of the tournament
Tampa - Westchase
Dates - Sundays:
November 16th - Register HERE Tournament will be held at American Legion Post 152 - 11211 Sheldon Rd.
12:00-5:00 pm (registration begins at 11:30 am)
Sections:
K-5 Unrated Beginner (Scholastic sections end around 3:30 or 4:00PM)
K-12 Rated Open
Adult Open (Cash Prize) (Adult Section will end around 4:30 or 5:00PM)
SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Current Programs:
St. Cecelia's Catholic School
Lutz K-8
Sunlake Academy of Math and Science
Westchase Elementary
Curtis Fundamental
Carrollwood Day School