Registration Cutoff
Registration cutoff is at
5:00 PM
on Friday, March 28, 2025.
After the cutoff you may register on the wait list (you will not be charged at this time).
Notes from the Event Director
No check-in required. Please arrive by 8:45 and be ready for round 1 at 9am.
Rating: NWSRS rated. Open sections will also be US Chess rated; US Chess membership required only for Open sections. Highest of current NWSRS and US Chess regular rating will be used to determine section and pairings. It is limited to 150 players.
Eligibility: Open to all students in grades K-8 as of the 2024-25 school year. Out-of-state players are welcome!
It is a WA State Qualifier!
All refunds are subject to a $5 fee. No refunds given after March 28th.
Awards: Trophies awarded to the top-scoring players in each section. Trophies awarded to the top 5 finishing teams (top 4 scores from same school comprise team score) across all sections. Medals for first-time tournament players who do not earn a trophy.
Concessions: Pizza lunch available for pre-order when registering. Other concessions will be available for purchase on site.
Clocks: Chess clocks will be used from the beginning in the Open sections. Clocks are not required for the other sections, until a judge places one into unfinished games after 40 minutes of play. All equipment is provided courtesy of Open Window School.
Rapid Sections: A 5-Round G/25; +5 Swiss in four sections:
K-1 U800
2-3 U800
K-3 Open
4-8 U1000
Schedule:
Rd. 1 - 9:00am
Rd. 2 - 10:30am
Lunch Break
Rd. 3 - 12:30pm
Rd. 4 - 2:00pm
Rd. 5 - 3:30pm
Awards Ceremony ~ 5pm
Classical Section: A 4-Round G/45; +5 Swiss in one section:
K-8 Open
Schedule:
Rd. 1 - 9:00am
Rd. 2 - 11:00am
Lunch Break
Rd. 3 - 1:00pm
Rd. 4 - 3:00pm
Awards Ceremony ~ 5pm
K-3 Open and K-8 Open:
These sections requires a USCF membership separate from the tournament registration fee. They maybe purchased online at
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
