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 Coach Corey for prices and availability.
727-282-5021
GROUP LESSONS & CLUBS
Corey will be holding 8-week sessions in Largo and Westchase
GROUP LESSONS
None currently but I am open to offers to start a new club.
ADULT CHESS CLUB
(Not organized 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 Bi-Monthly.
2026 New Year Tournament w/Bigger Cash Prizes and More Trophies!
Entry: $40 pre-registration, $50 day of the tournament
Tampa - Westchase/Citrus Park Area
Dates - Sundays:
January 25th - 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)
1st place $250 - 2nd place $125 - 3rd place $60 - Top u1600 $60 - Top u1200 $60 (based on 20 players)
SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Current Programs:
St. Cecelia's Catholic School
Sunlake Academy of Math and Science
Westchase Elementary
Curtis Fundamental