The 2026  Florida “GAYP” State Open 
Saturday & Sunday - January 31st & February 1st, 2026
 Joe Schwartz & Pat Quartucci will Sponsor and Host this Event.
This Tournament will be held at Pat Quartucci's home, 3909 West Park Road, Hollywood, Florida 33021 - 954-961-6031.
Tournament starts at 10:00 AM, Refreshments will be served, and over $1,000 prize money expected.

phone: 964-665-4348  email: Joe Schwartz Joe.Schwartz5555@gmail.com

The 2026 Florida State Checker Tournament will be a two day tournament to be held Saturday January 31 and Sunday February 1, 2026, at Pat Quartucci's home, 3909 West Park Road, Hollywood, Florida, 33021.  Joe Schwartz will provide $1,000 in prize money.  Pat will provide his home and refreshments.  The tourney is open to all players and features Go-as-you-please.  Come to Florida -- enjoy our warm weather, beaches, horse racing, etc.  Call Pat 954-240-4913 or 954-961-6031 or Joe 954-665-4348.

RESULTS:

Reported by Richard Beckwith 2/1/2026

I will do more reports later, but final GAYP standings were
 
  1. Richard Beckwith
  2. Joe Schwartz
  3. Pat Quartucci
  4. Mark Sokolovsky
  5. Yevhen Bohush
  6. Anthony Tramontano (with drew after 3 rounds)
     
We also had 8 in today's youth tournament (Yevhen played in both events).
Andriy has those results.

 

Nice E-Mail letter from ALEXANDER RUDNITSKY <alexrud41948@gmail.com> Sun, Feb 8, 1:04 PM
to Alex, ndfederation.usa, DR-USA-VORONOV, Tigran, USA-Akselrud, Andriy, Richard, me

Dear friends!

You are doing a truly great and noble work. Our children are the future not only of checkers, but also the future of our country. It is precisely at a young age that the qualities are formed which determine a person’s character and the strength of a nation.

Checkers shape thinking and intellect, cultivate strength of character, diligence, and discipline. These qualities are necessary for a person for a successful professional career, and for the state — for leadership and sustainable development.

I sincerely thank you for your dedication to checkers, for your energy, enthusiasm, and selfless work. I count on our united teamwork, mutual support, and the further development of this wonderful and noble cause.

Our organization, The NDF of the USA, will always support and actively participate in the organization of children’s and youth tournaments, considering the development of checkers among children as one of its priority tasks.

On behalf of NDF, I would like to especially express my gratitude to our President A. Shcherbatyuk, who is a recognized leader in the development of children’s checkers in our federation and makes an invaluable contribution to the upbringing of future generations.

Respectfully,
Alexander Rudnitsky
First Vice President of NDF

2026 Tournament Dates