Chess Fest 2026
Join us for Tallahassee Chess Fest! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this exciting event has something for everyone.
Friday 4/3
7 PM : Kick off the weekend with a FREE screening of Game Over: Kasparov and The Machine
Saturday 4/4
ALL DAY : Open Play & Activites
10 AM : Meet and Greet with the Grandmasters
10:30 AM - 12 PM : Simul for Registered Players
1 PM - 3:30 PM : Grandmaster Showdown
3:45 - 4:30 PM : Pop-Up Experiences
4:45 - 6:15 PM : Grandmaster Lectures
Sunday 4/5
10 AM : Quick Tournament for Registered Players Begins
3:30 PM : Blitz Tournament for Registered Players Begins
Tallahassee Young Knights Chess Club Simul & Tournament Details
Active USCF membership is required for tournament participation. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own chess sets and clocks (a limited number will be provided by the organizer). For questions about the tournament and registration, please contact tykchess@gmail.com
Simul with GMs (4/4)
Time: 10:30am (one round only)
Registration: $15 online by April 3 ($5 off by 3/1/2026)
Prizes: non-monetary prizes for wins or draws
Main Event - Quick (4/5)
Format: 4-round Swiss, G/20 d5
Round Times: 10 am - 11 am - 1 pm - 2 pm
Registration: $40 by April 4 ($10 off by 3/1/2026)
Sections: Open, U1400, U800
Prizes: Open (1st Place $100 + trophy, 2nd Place $80, 1st U1600 $40), U1400 (1st Place $80 + trophy, 2nd Place $60, 1st U1100 $40), U800 (1st Place $80 + trophy, 2nd Place $60)
Side Event - Blitz (4/5)
Format: 6-round Swiss, G/3 inc2
Round Times: 1st round 3:30 PM, ASAP thereafter
Registration: $25 by April 4 ($10 off by 3/1/2026)
Sections: Open only
Prizes: 1st Place $80 + trophy , 2nd Place $60, 1st U1400 $40, 1st U800 $40
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