April 24-26, 2026 By Peter Dyson, Co-Chairman, Space Coast Open Organizing Committee Springtime in Melbourne, Florida, once again brought that quintessential mix of sun, sand, surf, and—most importantly—the most chess you can pack into a single weekend. The 31st edition of the Space Coast Open Chess Festival returned to the Atlantic coast with all the competitive heat we’ve come to expect. While the beachfront resorts of years past have given way to more inland venues, the "