Excel with Chess Redmond Spring State Qualifier Tournament

Name: Excel with Chess Redmond Spring State Qualifier Tournament
Start: 2026-03-21T10:30:00-07:00
Location: Redmond Ridge Community Center

Roster

Availability

Total players registered: 0
Total number of available spots: 95

Section	Grades	Max Rating	Spots Remaining
K-1 U700	K - 1	700	95
2-3 U700	2 - 3	700	95
4-6 U700	4 - 6	700	95
K-8 Open	K - 8	n/a	95

Event Date

The event will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Registration Cutoff

Registration cutoff is at 11:59 PM on Friday, March 20, 2026. 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 AM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Refunds are subject to an $5.00 fee per player.

Contact Information

For registration questions, please email Ben Radin ben@chessreg.com

For all other questions, please email Lane Van Weerdhuizen schools@excelwithchess.com

Notes from the Event Director

Tournament Flyer

Format:
5 Rounds. K-8 G/25;d5, NWSRS rated.
Qualifier for the 2026 WA State Elementary Chess Championship.

Sections:
K-1 U700
2-3 U700
4-6 U700
K-8 Open

U700 sections are ideal for players new to tournaments or casual players!

Qualification:
Players who score 3 points or more are qualified for the 2026 WSECC Championship Section. (Kindergarten players do not need to qualify.)

Schedule:
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, concludes with awards. Round 1 pairings posted at 10:30 AM & round 1 begins at 11 AM. No check in required.

Awards:
Awards will be presented around 4:00 PM. All students who score 3 points or more earn a trophy! Students who score 3.5 or more receive a placement trophy! Team trophies will be awarded. Medals for all first-time tournament players.

Additional Info:
Free concessions included for all students competing in the tournament. We encourage parents to drop of their child as we have staff on site who will supervise students between rounds!

Chess sets and notation sheets will be provided.

Refunds:
All refunds subject to a $5 fee per transaction. There will be no refunds after 3/17/2025.