Lakeridge Chess Tournament 2026

Availability

Total players registered: 0
Total number of available spots: 200

Section	Grades	Max Rating	Spots Remaining
Kindergarten	Kindergarten	n/a	28
1st-3rd Grade RESERVE U700	K - 3	700	200
1st-3rd Grade OPEN	K - 3	n/a	200
4th-6th Grade RESERVE U900	K - 6	900	200
4th-8th Grade OPEN	K - 8	n/a	200

Event Date

The event will be held at 8:30 AM on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Registration Cutoff

Registration cutoff is at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026. After the cutoff you may register on the wait list (you will not be charged at this time).

Registration Fee (per registrant)

$40.00

Changes to:

$45.00 on Sat, February 21 at 12:00 AM

Refund Policy

Player refund cutoff is 11:59 PM on Saturday, March 7, 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 Shelly Hirschowitz 5he11y@comcast.net

Notes from the Event Director

No check in required. Pairings for round 1 will be posted at 8:30am, all players must be in their seats by 8:45am for announcements. First round will start promptly at 9am. Players who are late for round 1 will be withdrawn from the tournament and will need to check in with a Judge or the TD upon arrival in order to be re-entered for the remaining rounds.

K-8 G/25;d5, NWSRS rated tournament. Qualifier for Washington State Elementary Chess Championship.

Reserve sections are ideal for first time players or casual tournament players.

Open sections are for advanced players or those looking for more challenging competition.

Reserve sections will be based on final rating the week of the event. Tournament organizers may adjust the ratings cutoff for the reserve sections at any time.

Players are welcome to compete in higher grade or open sections for added challenge.

Generous number of trophies to top finishers. Team trophies will be awarded. All Kindergarten players receive a trophy.

Pizza and other concessions available on site. Proceeds help support the Lakeridge Chess Club

Chess sets provided. REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD'S SPOT!