Chess Fest 2025

Join us in March 2025 for Tallahassee’s first Chess Fest! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this exciting event has something for everyone.

March 28-30, 2025

Come celelbrate Tallahassee’s first ever Chess Fest!

Event Highlights:

  • Friday Night Movie: Kick off the weekend with a free screening of Searching for Bobby Fischer. Bring your family, grab some popcorn, and be inspired by this chess classic.
  • Interactive Activities: Explore demonstrations and hands-on activities designed to teach, challenge, and entertain chess lovers of all ages and skill levels.
  • Grandmaster Showdown: On Saturday night, watch an epic show down featuring grandmasters Julio Becerra and Nikola Mitkov as they battle it out in an unforgettable match.
  • Community Tournament: On Sunday, Tallahassee Young Knights Chess Club will host a USCF-rated chess tournament. The main event is a 4-round Quick tournament with side-event of a 6-round Blitz. See below for more details.

Tallahassee Young Knights Chess Club Tournament | Sunday, March 30th

Tallahassee Young Knights Chess Club Tournament

Sunday, March 30th

Active USCF membership is required. 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

Main Event – Quick

Format: 4-round Swiss, G/20 d5

Round Times: 10 am – 11 am – 1 pm – 2 pm

Registration: $30 by March 29, $5 additional on-site

Sections: Open, U1400, U800

Prizes: Open (1st Place $100 + trophy , 2nd Place $60, 1st U1600 $40), U1400 (1st Place $80 + trophy, 2nd Place $50, 1st U1100 $40), U800 (1st Place $80 + trophy, 2nd Place $50)

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Side Event – Blitz

Format: 6-round Swiss, G/3 inc2

Round Times: 1st round 3:30 pm, ASAP therafter

Registration: $15 by March 29, $5 additional on-site

Sections: Open only

Prizes: 1st Place $80 + trophy , 2nd Place $60, 1st U1400 $30, 1st U800 $30

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