UPDATED: Unadvertised upcoming events, and a couple of very widely advertised upcoming events

Well, some not widely advertised local events, at any rate.

First, next Saturday Orlando Chess & Games is running one of their scholastic/quick chess tournament combinations at UCF. Details can be found here. This event is running opposite the Chess Educators International Open Tournament, so I'm not sure (a) what kind of turn-out they'll get or (b) if they'll cancel. I'd contact Alex Zelner (407-248-0818) or Steven Vigil (chessteacher1977@yahoo.com or 321-297-7087) before heading out. UPDATE: I received an email today from Alex. It states that they need 10 players to hold the Quick tournament. So if you're planning on playing, let them know.

A couple of weeks after that, on July 8th, the Central Florida Chess Club is running a one day 4SS G/75;d5 tournament, also at UCF. Details can be found here.

Just one week later, on the weekend of July 15-16, the Jacksonville Chess Club is holding their annual North Florida Open. I'm not sure why this isn't listed on the FCA website, but it is listed on the USCF website, which is where I found it. It's a two day tournament, with very reasonable pricing: $50 Early bird pricing until 7/1@11pm; $60 7/2 to 7/14; $70 at the door. This tournament is small for a two-day event, but got a reasonably strong field of club players last year. If you've got someone you can stay with, this could be a good option.

The following week (July 21-23), of course, the big, bad Continental Chess Association rolls in to Orlando for the annual Southern Open.

That's five tournaments in a little over a month, and that's all for now.