Lake Nona Chess Club

About

Founded in June 2023 and officially opened in August 2023, Lake Nona Chess club has offered opportunities for chess lovers of all ages to come together as a community and play chess. Founder, Cindy Ransom, was inspired to create the club when her son, Cash, showed an increasing interest in the game. After reaching out to several locations she was finally welcomed by Mathnasium of Lake Nona to host her biweekly club.

Lake Nona Chess club celebrated one year in 2024 and kicked it off with their first tournament. Cindy has greatly enjoyed creating fun chess lessons and games for the kids while seeing people from all over the community bring their children to socialize and improve their chess skills learning from one another. Forming a club that provides a welcoming environment for the parents and for adults to play one another has been something that Cindy is truly passionate and proud about.

In-Person Meetings

Sundays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Mathnasium of Lake Nona.

  • October 11, 2026
  • October 25, 2026 — Spooky Chess Party
  • November 8, 2026 — Friendsgiving
  • November 22, 2026
  • December 6, 2026 — Holiday Party
  • December 20, 2026
Free Chess.com Tournaments

When we do not meet in person, join our free online tournaments for everyone on Sundays at 4:00 PM. Invite your friends to play, too!

  • October 4 and October 18, 2026
  • November 1 and November 15, 2026
  • November 29, 2026 — No meeting
  • December 13, 2026
  • December 27, 2026 — No online meeting
Join the Lake Nona Chess Club on Chess.com

Location

Partners

Team

Cindy Ransom

Cindy Ransom

Founder

Kristi Nave

Kristi Nave

Communication Coordinator

Cash Ransom

Cash Ransom

Co-Club Captain

Eli Nave

Eli Nave

Co-Club Captain