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Chess4Life Bellevue LAST CHANCE State Qualifier Tournament 4/5/25
Availability
Total players registered:
0
Total number of available spots:
30
| Section |
Grades |
Max Rating |
Players |
Spots Remaining |
| K-6 U800 |
K - 6 |
800 |
0 |
30 |
| K-12 Open |
K - 12 |
n/a |
0 |
30 |
Event Date
The event will be held at 2:00 PM
on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Registration Cutoff
Registration cutoff is at
12:00 PM
on Friday, April 4, 2025.
After the cutoff you may register on the wait list (you will not be charged at this time).
Registration Fee (per registrant)
$50.00
Refund Policy
Player refund cutoff is 12:00 PM on
Friday, April 4, 2025.
Refunds are subject to an $5.00 fee per player.
Notes from the Event Director
Five-Round G/30 Swiss Paired Tournament - 2025 WA State Elementary Chess Championship (WSECC) Qualifier Event
If you've registered through the Chess4Life website, you do not need to register through ChessReg! Not all players will be visible on ChessReg tournament rosters as registration is open across multiple sites -- A full roster of players will be available at the start of the tournament.
Chess4Life Tournaments offer players the opportunity to practice their chess skills and sportsmanship, as well as qualify for the Championship sections of the 2025 WA State Elementary Chess Championship!
Players will compete in 5 Rounds (G/30) within their section, and a positive score will result in Qualification (Kindergarten players do not need to qualify to compete in State but it is still great practice).
The tournament begins at 2:00 PM and concludes by 7:00 PM -- Parents can drop off players or remain in the center lobby.
Schedule:
5 rounds, Swiss pairings provided before each round. Players able to play practice games or join parents in lobby in between Rounds. Parents can drop off and pick up players upon tournament completion.
Instructions & Announcements: 1:45 PM
Round 1: 2:00 PM *
Round 2: ASAP ** or by 3:00 PM
Round 3: ASAP or by 4:00 PM
Round 4: ASAP or by 5:00 PM
Round 5: ASAP or by 6:00 PM
Estimated End: 7:00 PM
* Students not present at their boards at 2:00 PM PT will be forfeited from their Round 1 (and possibly subsequent games).
** As soon as all players from a section have finished their previous Round, the Tournament Director will pair and begin the next Round.
More Details:
Players will have access to a center phone to call parents for pick-up when their games are completed.
Tournament open to players grades K - 12th in Sections: K - 6 U800 and K - 12 OPEN. Everyone will play five games (excluding byes due to odd numbers). Players with a positive end score will be qualified for the Championship Section of the 2025 Washington State Scholastic Chess Championship (3 points for 1st - 6th graders. Kindergarten and Middle schoolers do not need to Qualify).
Format - Rated AND Unrated Players Welcome!
Two Sections: K- 6 U800 (Rated Under 800 NWSRS) and K - 12 OPEN
Swiss G/30
5 Rounds (Start time: 2:00 PM PT)
Rated - NWSRS -- Unrated players establish a free, official chess rating
Location
Chess4Life Bellevue at 13219 NE 20th St Suite #203, Bellevue, WA 98005 -- Parents can drop off or wait in Center (limited seating). A phone is available in center for players to call parents when their games have finished.
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