Orlando Chess & Games Center was started by USCF Life Master Alex Zelner in 2002. It has grown to become a very active chess center where people of all ages come to learn and play the wonderful game of chess.

OCGC offers excellent scholastic programs for schools. If you are a teacher or an administrator, and would like to start a chess program for your school, please contact Alex Zelner.

Orlando Chess & Games Center has a complete inventory of chess sets, clocks, books and other game supplies.

Please call 407-248-0818 or 321-297-7087 for more information.

Orlando Chess & Games Center offers a variety of chess activities.

Scholastic USCF rated tournaments that consist of five rated games are scheduled on Saturdays and are usually held once a month. During those tournaments we aword trophies and medals to every participant. The scholastic tournament entry fee is $30.

Quick-rated Open Tournament is a USCF quick-rated open tournament. Scholastic players are welcome to participate in 6 game Swiss system competition. Time control is 29 minutes/game. However there are no trophies or medals presented to the players. We give away up to $650.00 based on number of participants. Registration: 9:30am-9:45am. Game schedule:10-11, 12:30-1:30, 2:30-3:30. Tournament entry fee is $30.

OCG Open Tournament is a USCF rated open tournament geared towards our more serious players. 4 games are played in a Swiss system format. Time control is 75 minutes/game. We give away up to $650.00 based on number of participants. Registration: 9:30am-9:45am. Game schedule: 10am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm. Tournament entry fee is $30.

Simultaneous exhibitions are scheduled several times a year featuring a Grand Master or a Master playing against as many as 30 people at the same time. This is an unique opportunity to meet top players in the World and play games with them. Entry fee is $15.

Private lessons are offered by appointment any day of the week, but Sunday. Please click here for more information.