Florida State Women’s Chess Championship
The Florida State Women’s Chess Championship crowns the state champion in a dedicated, women‑only event in Orlando.
A celebration of women’s chess with competitive play and a supportive environment.
Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 18 – 19 April 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Orlando, Florida, USA |
| 🏟️ Venue | Rosen Plaza Hotel |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | US Chess & (Championship) FIDE rated |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss System |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 5 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | G/90 + 30s |
| 💰 Prize Fund | $3,000 guaranteed |
Prize Fund
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st (Champion) | $1,000 + title |
| 2nd | $600 |
| 3rd | $400 |
| U1800 | $300 |
| U1400 | $200 |
| Scholastic Awards | Trophies & certificates |
Time Control & Tournament System
- 5‑round Swiss
- G/90 + 30s
- Tiebreaks: Modified Median → Solkoff → Cumulative
Sections / Groups
- Championship (FIDE)
- Scholastic/U1400
Schedule
| Date | Event / Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 18 | Registration & Rds 1–2 | 10:00 / 15:00 |
| Sun, Apr 19 | Rds 3–5 & Awards | 09:00 / 13:00 / 17:00 |
Registration
$50 before Apr 1; $70 after. US Chess required; FIDE ID for Championship.
Organizer
Florida Chess Association (FCA) — the official US Chess affiliate for Florida.
- Email: info@floridachess.org
- Website: floridachess.org
Venue
Rosen Plaza Hotel — modern conference facilities and on‑site amenities.
Accommodation
Special chess rate at Rosen Plaza; abundant nearby lodging.
How to Get There
- By Air: Orlando (MCO) ~20 min
- By Car: I‑4 & Florida’s Turnpike access
Compete, connect, and inspire — Florida’s showcase for women’s chess.
Organizer
The Florida Chess Association is the official US Chess state affiliate and a statewide chess federation based in Florida, United States. It is administered by an elected board and coordinates championship governance for Florida players. Moreover, it supports a broad network of clubs, scholastic programs, and tournament staff across the state.
FCA sanctions and promotes Florida championship events and other competitive play, including the Florida State Women’s and Girls Championship. In addition, it supports US Chess–rated tournaments across classical chess, rapid chess, and blitz chess time controls through its event calendar and partner organizers. As a result, players can follow a consistent pathway from local events to recognized state titles.
Furthermore, FCA helps grow participation through outreach with clubs and scholastic communities statewide. Consequently, its championship structure remains a key reference point for competitive chess in Florida.
