National Chess Day Student Tournament
Availability
Total players registered: 0| Section | Grades | Max Rating | Players | Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd - 5th Grade | 3 - 5 | n/a | 0 | 60 |
| 6th - 8th Grade | 6 - 8 | n/a | 0 | 60 |
| 9th - 12th Grade | 9 - 12 | n/a | 0 | 60 |
Event Info
Date: the event will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2026.Contact Information
For registration questions, email Ben Radin ben@chessreg.com - for all other questions please email David Kerr porttownsendchess@gmail.com
Notes from the Event Director
NATIONAL CHESS DAY STUDENT TOURNAMENT
Held in the historic Commons at Fort Warden State Park. Restaurants, the beach, hiking trails, historical sites all within easy walking distance. This is a Whole Family Event with plenty to do while games are being played.
DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 10, 2026. Check-in: 9:00am - 9:30am. Tournament: 10:00am to ~3:30pm.
LOCATION: The historic Commons at Fort Warden State Park, 200 Battery Way E, Port Townsend, WA. https://tours.waparks.org/fort-worden-210/index.htm.
PARKING: State Parks require a Discovery Pass for parking. Day passes available at the kiosk at the park entrance.
PARTICIPATION: All ages / Skill levels.
SECTIONS: Elem 3-5; MS 6-8; HS 9-12 Sections may be divided into smaller sections based on rating if there is enough turnout.
ENTRY FEE: General = $30. Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more players. Generous scholarships available upon request, just contact the Tournament Organizer.
FORMAT/ROUNDS: Swiss pairing. NWSRS rated. G25 / +0. 5 Rounds. First round starts 10:00 am with second round ASAP after. Third round starts 1:00 pm with fourth and fifth rounds ASAP after. Awards immediately after last round.
NOTE: Depending on the number of players in each section, sections may be combined, divided, or players moved between sections to ensure 5 rounds.
AWARDS: Trophies for top 3 in each section and top schools awards presented immediately after last round completed. Other prizes and awards throughout the day.
SCHOOL TEAMS: If three or more players from the same school are registered it will be a "school team". The school team will be eligible for the Top School Team Tournament Trophy. The highest total points for the top three players from the same school combined (+ tiebreakers) will determine the school team winner.
Port Townsend Chess is a state registered non-profit charitable association that is sponsored and supported by Skillmation https://skillmation.org/
Contact Tournament Organizer @ 206-234-5819 or porttownsendchess@gmail.com