Each Fall and Spring semester, Gator Chess Club sends its members (traveling members must be a full-time UF student and 18 or older at the time of travel) around the country (and as of Fall 2023, out of the country!) to compete in various chess tournaments. All prizes won by traveling members are their own to keep.

All domestic trips are fully funded!*

These funded items include, but are not limited to, airfare, gas, Uber/Lyft services, tournament entry fees, hotel/Airbnb stays, train tickets, and bus rides.

*Due to funding restrictions, GCC can not pay for USCF/FIDE membership fees or food on these trips. However, we are sometimes able to provide our members with free USCF memberships independent of trips, so be sure to look out for an announcement in our Discord!

Toronto (9/1-9/4)

Members will travel on GCC’s first ever international trip to compete in the Toronto Labor Day Open!

Albany (9/1-9/4)

After flying to and making a quick stop in New York City, members will grab a train to Albany to compete in the New York State Championship!

Charlotte (11/24-11/26)

Members will take a road trip via carpool through three states to compete in the North Carolina Open!

Jacksonville (10/14-10/15)

Members will travel to Jacksonville via carpool to compete in what has become a staple tournament for GCC’s members: the Jacksonville City Championship.