Gainesville - GNV Chess Experience

Well, almost, but with 3 days to go I think we're going to hit it! Currently 185. Register now for biggest scholastic tournament in North Florida history. Deep prize levels 10 ind/5 teams and BEST IN JAX for top 3 in every grade level (K-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12). Price increases Thursday at midnight. Registration closes Friday at 6pm. Waitlist begins at 220. players.https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=LB3GMp2zzHfRq5_jkvKANc1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY=

Next Saturday in Jacksonville. Current registration is near 150 players. Deep section prize levels Top 10 individuals / Top 5 teams.Register now at https://www.chessregister.com/register?event_key=LB3GMp2zzHfRq5_jkvKANc1V04Ucuw73-2nkGVypuPY%3D

In my opinion, this is the best chess-themed movie ever made and yes it is family/kid friendly. It is currently free on YouTube.

Searching for Bobby Fischer A father discovers that his seven-year-old son is a chess prodigy.

Thanks Seth Johnson and Coach Tim for telling them about me.

Gainesville’s Pryor enters US Chess presidency through personality, training Pryor combines chess playing with chess doing.

We're having a Tourna-Party tomorrow night. Join us for free slices of Perkins pie, giveaways and more while we play or normal three rounds of Quick Rated chess. Rounds start at 6:45, but come earlier for the eats.

NEXT SATURDAY! 50+ UNRATED EVENT. $10 FOR 5 ROUNDS AND SENIOR GLORY!

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Tomorrow in JAX. Round 1 starts at Noon. Only three rounds of rated chess. Must be US Chess member to participate, but can renew/join within the online registration process.

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Spokane here I go. Anyone else going? Grades nationals is where you compete within your grade. That’s 13 sections of competition yielding a championship each. WOW!

Registration is now open for the 2025 National K-12 Grade Championships, held December 12 through 14 in Spokane, Washington.

Register by October 27 for the lowest rate of $105. Visit our official event hub for more information about section, prizes, travel, and hotel rates.

https://new.uschess.org/k12-2025-championships

Photos of Gainesville players/families from Gainesville at the event.

SWITCH! We will meet on Thursday at Perkins instead of Wednesday for this week only. The room is booked for a party this Wednesday. Clay will be there. Kevin is at SuperNationals this week. Please email with any questions [email protected]

Incredible 25-player turnout last night at Perkins capped a three-week run of record attendance numbers (18, 19 & 25).