National Chess Day Student Tournament
Availability
Total players registered: 37| Section | Grades | Max Rating | Players | Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd - 5th Grade | 3 - 5 | n/a | 5 | Wait List Only |
| 6th - 8th Grade | 6 - 8 | n/a | 14 | Wait List Only |
| 9th - 12th Grade | 9 - 12 | n/a | 18 | Wait List Only |
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 Worden 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 Worden State Park, 202 Eisenhower Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368. https://tours.waparks.org/fort-worden-210/index.htm.
PARKING: Lots of parking and its free. No Discovery Pass requied on the day of this event.
PARTICIPATION: All ages / Skill levels.
SECTIONS: 3rd - 5th Grade; 6th - 8th Grade; 9th - 12th Grade.
Depending on the number of players in each section, sections may be combined, divided, or players moved between sections to ensure blanced sections over 5 rounds.
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: NWSRS rated. Swiss pairing. No player will receive more than one pairing bye, we will instead allow a repeat opponent or color imbalance. Pairing players from the same school will be avoided if possile but might happen.
ROUNDS: 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.
TIME/NOTATION: G25 / d/5. Clocks will not be required in the 3rd - 5th Grade section to for new and younger players. Notation optional for 3rd - 5th Grade players.
Notion requied for upper grade sections until one player has <5 min on the clock, then both may stop.
AWARDS: Trophies for top 3 in each section. Other prizes throughout the day.
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