Gainesville - GNV Chess Experience

02/11/2026

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=

02/07/2026

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

11/15/2025

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.

A father discovers that his seven-year-old son is a chess prodigy.

10/28/2025

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

Pryor combines chess playing with chess doing.

10/14/2025

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.

09/20/2025

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

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09/05/2025

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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08/28/2025

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

05/13/2025

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

05/07/2025

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]

01/23/2025

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