Tournament Guide

Upcoming Chess Tournaments in Bradenton, FL

Use this page to see what tournaments are coming up in Bradenton, FL. Only future events are included here, so the list stays focused on tournaments you can still plan around. Right now there are 36 upcoming tournaments in the main list and 36 future listings across the supporting sections. Each tournament card links to the event details, the hosting club, and the matching city or state page so it is easy to compare your options and register.

On This Page
36

tournaments in the main list

This Weekend
1

tournament coming up

Nearby Area
Palm Bay, FL

plus 3 more nearby places

All Upcoming Tournaments

All Upcoming Tournaments

All future tournaments currently published for Bradenton, FL.

36 results
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Tournament
Tomorrow at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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Tournament
This Sunday at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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Tournament
This Monday at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Jul 2nd, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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Tournament
Jul 5th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Jul 6th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Jul 9th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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Tournament
Jul 12th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Jul 13th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Jul 16th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Jul 19th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Jul 20th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Jul 23rd, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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Tournament
Jul 25th, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Ultimate Gladiator Colosseum

Hosted by ChessMinds Chess Club

Join us for a competitive USCF rated tournament in South Florida. Players will battle through four rounds of classical chess for cash prizes, trophies, and a place in the ChessMinds Hall of Fame.

Schedule

Round 1: 10:30 AM

Round 2: 12:30 PM

Round 3: 2:00 PM

Round 4: 3:30 PM

Prize Fund

U2050 1st Place: $150 + Trophy 2nd Place: $100 + Trophy

U1650 1st Place: $150 + Trophy 2nd Place: $100 + Trophy

U1250 1st Place: $100 + Trophy 2nd Place: $50 + Trophy 3rd Place: Trophy

Best Under 1000 $50 + Trophy

Please bring a chess set, clock, notation sheets, and a pen or pencil.

May the strongest chess gladiator win.

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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Tournament
Jul 26th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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Tournament
Jul 27th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Jul 30th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Aug 2nd, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Aug 3rd, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Aug 6th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Aug 9th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Aug 10th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Aug 13th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Aug 16th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Aug 17th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Aug 20th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Aug 23rd, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Aug 24th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Aug 27th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Aug 30th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Aug 31st, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Sep 3rd, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Sep 6th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Sep 7th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Sep 10th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Sep 13th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Tournaments This Weekend

Tournaments This Weekend

Weekend tournaments currently scheduled for Bradenton, FL.

1 result
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Tournament
This Sunday at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Tournaments This Week

Tournaments This Week

Upcoming tournaments still on the calendar this week in Bradenton, FL.

2 results
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Tournament
Tomorrow at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
This Sunday at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

Tournaments This Month

Tournaments This Month

Tournaments published for the rest of this month in Bradenton, FL.

3 results
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Tournament
Tomorrow at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
This Sunday at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
This Monday at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

Major Upcoming Tournaments

Major Upcoming Tournaments

Featured upcoming tournaments with strong event signals in Bradenton, FL.

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Tournament
Jul 25th, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Ultimate Gladiator Colosseum

Hosted by ChessMinds Chess Club

Join us for a competitive USCF rated tournament in South Florida. Players will battle through four rounds of classical chess for cash prizes, trophies, and a place in the ChessMinds Hall of Fame.

Schedule

Round 1: 10:30 AM

Round 2: 12:30 PM

Round 3: 2:00 PM

Round 4: 3:30 PM

Prize Fund

U2050 1st Place: $150 + Trophy 2nd Place: $100 + Trophy

U1650 1st Place: $150 + Trophy 2nd Place: $100 + Trophy

U1250 1st Place: $100 + Trophy 2nd Place: $50 + Trophy 3rd Place: Trophy

Best Under 1000 $50 + Trophy

Please bring a chess set, clock, notation sheets, and a pen or pencil.

May the strongest chess gladiator win.

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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Tournament
Tomorrow at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
This Sunday at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
This Monday at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

BW
Tournament
Jul 2nd, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Jul 5th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Jul 6th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

BW
Tournament
Jul 9th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Jul 12th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Jul 13th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

BW
Tournament
Jul 16th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Jul 19th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Jul 20th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

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Tournament
Jul 23rd, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Jul 26th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

TC
Tournament
Jul 27th, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tampa Champions Expert and Master Quad

Weekly Monday event from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Format 2 round USCF rated event Time control: 40 minutes with 5 second delay

Entry Fee $15 entry $30 prize to first place

Eligibility Open to players rated 2000+ USCF only

Pairing Structure 4 players: Modified 2 round quad 2 players: Two game match with alternating colors 6 players: One match plus one quad 8 players: Two quads

An alternate player is available to avoid odd numbers

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15

BW
Tournament
Jul 30th, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Weekly rated quick tournament at Panera Bread in West Melbourne.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play 4 rounds, results the same night

Format 4 round Swiss Time control G10 with 2 second delay

Sections may be split into Open and Under sections depending on turnout

Entry fee

Adults 15 early 20 day of 25 on site

Kids 10 early 15 day of 20 on site

Prizes About 50 percent of entries returned as prizes

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

BW
Tournament
Aug 2nd, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Weekly rated blitz tournament at Nocturne Teas Kava Bar.

What to expect Show up, get paired, play multiple blitz games, results the same day

Format 5 round double Swiss (10 games total)

Time control Black chooses G5 or G3 with 2 second delay

Entry fee 10 early 15 day of online 20 on site

Prizes 1st 60 2nd 20 Top U1600 10 Top U1400 10

Requirements US Chess membership required

Format: standard

Entry fee: Free

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