Upcoming Chess Tournaments in Gainesville, FL
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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
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
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
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
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
The Central Florida Chess Club presents the 2026 Sunshine Open & Scholastic Tournament.
📅 June 19 to June 21, 2026
🏨 Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Celebration 2900 Parkway Boulevard Kissimmee, Florida 34747
♟️ 6 Sections ♟️ 5 Rounds ♟️ Top 2 Sections FIDE Rated ♟️ $9,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund ♟️ Enhanced Grand Prix: 40
Time Controls
3 Day Schedule: G/90; d30
2 Day Schedule: Rounds 1 and 2 G/60; d5
Scholastic: G/60; d5
Entry Fees
Early Entry: $120 by June 5
Late Entry: $140
On Site Entry: $150
Scholastic U1200 players receive a $60 discount.
For official registration, schedules, hotel information, and director notes, please visit the Central Florida Chess Club website.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
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
SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST | 1PM
All players who have visited any of our club events or view a direct invitation are eligible (this includes select group posts). If you have concerns on eligibility feel free to contact us.
**Tickets are 50% off with a “Knight Membership”
Details:
- General Entry $30
- “Last Minute” Entry: $35 (Starting 1 PM June 20th)
- 1:00PM Check in - 1:30PM Start
- 3 Sections: U600, U1200, Open
- 4 Rounds of 25d5 Dual Quick & Classic Rated
- Notation is Optional
- Drinks & Food will be Available for Purchase On Site
Included with your entry ticket:
- US Chess Federation Rated Tournament Entry
- Entry for premium chess set giveaway
- Entry to our Knight Membership giveaway • Entry to our Chess Enhancement Program giveaway
- Entry to our 1:1 coaching session giveaway
- Tournament Long Access to Bar (both drinks & food available for purchase)
Prizing:
- Cash Prizes for Top 3 Players of Each Section (Exact amounts depending on headcount | $200 Grand Prize Guarantee in Open Section)
- Trophy Prizes for Top Contenders of each section
- Top 3 Players (of each section) will Receive an Exclusive Invite to our upcoming Invite Only Event
++Important Information: ++ ++All participants MUST have an ACTIVE USCF Membership For memberships visit: USChess.org++
Format: standard
Entry fee: $30
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Weekend tournaments currently scheduled for Gainesville, FL.
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
Upcoming tournaments still on the calendar this week in Gainesville, FL.
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
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
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 published for the rest of this month in Gainesville, FL.
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
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
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
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
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
The Central Florida Chess Club presents the 2026 Sunshine Open & Scholastic Tournament.
📅 June 19 to June 21, 2026
🏨 Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Celebration 2900 Parkway Boulevard Kissimmee, Florida 34747
♟️ 6 Sections ♟️ 5 Rounds ♟️ Top 2 Sections FIDE Rated ♟️ $9,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund ♟️ Enhanced Grand Prix: 40
Time Controls
3 Day Schedule: G/90; d30
2 Day Schedule: Rounds 1 and 2 G/60; d5
Scholastic: G/60; d5
Entry Fees
Early Entry: $120 by June 5
Late Entry: $140
On Site Entry: $150
Scholastic U1200 players receive a $60 discount.
For official registration, schedules, hotel information, and director notes, please visit the Central Florida Chess Club website.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
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
SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST | 1PM
All players who have visited any of our club events or view a direct invitation are eligible (this includes select group posts). If you have concerns on eligibility feel free to contact us.
**Tickets are 50% off with a “Knight Membership”
Details:
- General Entry $30
- “Last Minute” Entry: $35 (Starting 1 PM June 20th)
- 1:00PM Check in - 1:30PM Start
- 3 Sections: U600, U1200, Open
- 4 Rounds of 25d5 Dual Quick & Classic Rated
- Notation is Optional
- Drinks & Food will be Available for Purchase On Site
Included with your entry ticket:
- US Chess Federation Rated Tournament Entry
- Entry for premium chess set giveaway
- Entry to our Knight Membership giveaway • Entry to our Chess Enhancement Program giveaway
- Entry to our 1:1 coaching session giveaway
- Tournament Long Access to Bar (both drinks & food available for purchase)
Prizing:
- Cash Prizes for Top 3 Players of Each Section (Exact amounts depending on headcount | $200 Grand Prize Guarantee in Open Section)
- Trophy Prizes for Top Contenders of each section
- Top 3 Players (of each section) will Receive an Exclusive Invite to our upcoming Invite Only Event
++Important Information: ++ ++All participants MUST have an ACTIVE USCF Membership For memberships visit: USChess.org++
Format: standard
Entry fee: $30
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
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
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
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
Featured upcoming tournaments with strong event signals in Gainesville, FL.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST | 1PM
All players who have visited any of our club events or view a direct invitation are eligible (this includes select group posts). If you have concerns on eligibility feel free to contact us.
**Tickets are 50% off with a “Knight Membership”
Details:
- General Entry $30
- “Last Minute” Entry: $35 (Starting 1 PM June 20th)
- 1:00PM Check in - 1:30PM Start
- 3 Sections: U600, U1200, Open
- 4 Rounds of 25d5 Dual Quick & Classic Rated
- Notation is Optional
- Drinks & Food will be Available for Purchase On Site
Included with your entry ticket:
- US Chess Federation Rated Tournament Entry
- Entry for premium chess set giveaway
- Entry to our Knight Membership giveaway • Entry to our Chess Enhancement Program giveaway
- Entry to our 1:1 coaching session giveaway
- Tournament Long Access to Bar (both drinks & food available for purchase)
Prizing:
- Cash Prizes for Top 3 Players of Each Section (Exact amounts depending on headcount | $200 Grand Prize Guarantee in Open Section)
- Trophy Prizes for Top Contenders of each section
- Top 3 Players (of each section) will Receive an Exclusive Invite to our upcoming Invite Only Event
++Important Information: ++ ++All participants MUST have an ACTIVE USCF Membership For memberships visit: USChess.org++
Format: standard
Entry fee: $30
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Central Florida Chess Club presents the 2026 Sunshine Open & Scholastic Tournament.
📅 June 19 to June 21, 2026
🏨 Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Celebration 2900 Parkway Boulevard Kissimmee, Florida 34747
♟️ 6 Sections ♟️ 5 Rounds ♟️ Top 2 Sections FIDE Rated ♟️ $9,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund ♟️ Enhanced Grand Prix: 40
Time Controls
3 Day Schedule: G/90; d30
2 Day Schedule: Rounds 1 and 2 G/60; d5
Scholastic: G/60; d5
Entry Fees
Early Entry: $120 by June 5
Late Entry: $140
On Site Entry: $150
Scholastic U1200 players receive a $60 discount.
For official registration, schedules, hotel information, and director notes, please visit the Central Florida Chess Club website.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
USCF-Rated Tournaments
Future tournaments in Gainesville, FL that are explicitly marked as USCF-rated.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST | 1PM
All players who have visited any of our club events or view a direct invitation are eligible (this includes select group posts). If you have concerns on eligibility feel free to contact us.
**Tickets are 50% off with a “Knight Membership”
Details:
- General Entry $30
- “Last Minute” Entry: $35 (Starting 1 PM June 20th)
- 1:00PM Check in - 1:30PM Start
- 3 Sections: U600, U1200, Open
- 4 Rounds of 25d5 Dual Quick & Classic Rated
- Notation is Optional
- Drinks & Food will be Available for Purchase On Site
Included with your entry ticket:
- US Chess Federation Rated Tournament Entry
- Entry for premium chess set giveaway
- Entry to our Knight Membership giveaway • Entry to our Chess Enhancement Program giveaway
- Entry to our 1:1 coaching session giveaway
- Tournament Long Access to Bar (both drinks & food available for purchase)
Prizing:
- Cash Prizes for Top 3 Players of Each Section (Exact amounts depending on headcount | $200 Grand Prize Guarantee in Open Section)
- Trophy Prizes for Top Contenders of each section
- Top 3 Players (of each section) will Receive an Exclusive Invite to our upcoming Invite Only Event
++Important Information: ++ ++All participants MUST have an ACTIVE USCF Membership For memberships visit: USChess.org++
Format: standard
Entry fee: $30