2026 Prizes

• Two top finishers will win the opportunity to appear at center court before the Magic vs Jazz basketball game and be introduced with the team captains. The Orlando Magic are currently reserving this experience for us and it is subject to their schedule and discretion.

• Cash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in the Open USCF Rated Section and U1600 Rated Section. The prize pool will be 50% of the entry fees for the Open Rated section. 

• Backyard Chess Club has graciously donated an exclusive BYC hoodie and a free class to the top 3 finishers in the Scholastic Open and Scholastic U600 sections.

• Grandmaster Aryam Abreu Delgado has graciously donated one free lesson to the top Scholatic finisher. 

• Top finishers from all sections will win trophies. 

• Exclusive Orlando Magic merchandise will also be awarded.