2026 Olympic Regional High School Chess Championships
Availability
Total players registered: 1| Section | Grades | Max Rating | Players | Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th - 8th Grade | 6 - 8 | n/a | 1 | No size limit |
| 9th - 12th Grade | 9 - 12 | n/a | 0 | No size limit |
Event Info
Date: the event will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2026.Contact Information
Justin Johnson: jjohnson@nkschools.org
Notes from the Event Director
Middle school event details: http://northwestchess.info/olympicms2026.html
High school event details: http://northwestchess.info/olympic2026.html
Who Can Play: Limited to students who attend school (or home school) in Kitsap County, Clallam County, or Jefferson County. Beginners welcome.
Format: One section, five rounds, no elimination, so all players play all five rounds. Swiss pairings are used, so players of similar score face off each round. One point is awarded for a win, zero for a loss, a half point for a draw.
Schedule:
Check-in: 9:00 to 9:25am. Be prompt - late arrivals might not be paired for Round 1.
Player's Meeting: 9:30am
Round 1: 10:10
Round 2: 11:15
Lunch Gap
Round 3: 12:30
Round 4: 1:35
Round 5: 2:40
Awards ceremony 3:50pm or asap.
Tournament Rules: NWSRS scholastic tournament rules are in effect. Those are clarified in the FAQ below, but the main ones are:
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If you touch a piece, you must move it. (Accidental bumps don't count.) -
Clocks will be used. 25 minutes per player, plus a five second time delay, so games will not last over an hour. -
Both players must record the moves, until one player has 5 minutes or less on the clock. Then both players may cease recording if desired.
Bring: Directions to the site. Pen or pencil. Sack lunch and snacks, as food vendors are not confirmed yet. Boards, sets, clocks and scoresheets are provided, but bring a set if you want to play games between rounds in the skittles (leisure) area.
Questions: Start with the FAQ on the websites linked above. If further questions, email Tournament Director Randy Kaech at whsca.chess@gmail.com. Tournament hosted by the North Kitsap High School Chess Club, Justin Johnson advisor.
The Washington High School Chess Association is a volunteer run, non-profit organization, responsible for guiding high school chess leagues throughout Washington, and directing the annual Washington State High School Chess Team Championships.