21st Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Girls & Boys (1-Day Scholastic Sections - Saturday Only)

Availability

Total players registered: 1
Total number of available spots: 329
Section Grades Max Rating Players Spots Remaining
K-1 U700: NWSRS K - 1 n/a 0 329
2-3 U700: NWSRS 2 - 3 n/a 0 329
4-6 U700: NWSRS 4 - 6 n/a 0 329
K-3 Open: Dual NWSRS + USCF K - 3 n/a 0 329
4-6 Open: Dual NWSRS + USCF 4 - 6 n/a 1 329
7-12 Open: Dual NWSRS + USCF 7 - 12 n/a 0 329

Event Info

Date: the event will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Registration Cutoff: 9:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026. After the cutoff you may register on the wait list (you will not be charged at this time).
Registration Fee: $65.00
Changes to:
$80.00 at 12:00 AM on Thursday, October 8, 2026
$105.00 at 12:00 AM on Sunday, November 1, 2026
Player Refund Cutoff: 5:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Refunds are subject to an $5.00 fee per player.

GM Susan Polgar Simul refund cutoff is 5:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Refunds are subject to an $5.00 fee per item.

Puzzle Competition refund cutoff is 5:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Refunds are subject to an $3.00 fee per item.

Contact Information

Notes from the Event Director

Find the latest event info at https://www.spfno.com/

Scholarships available for those in need, to request a scholarship, email Washington Chess Federation WashingtonChessFederation@gmail.com

Format: A 5-Round, G/25+5 Swiss. NWSRS rated. Open sections also USCF rated.

Rounds: Sat: 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM. Awards ~ 4:30 PM.

WA State Scholastic Chess Championships Qualifier!

All Sections: Trophies awarded to top-scoring individuals and teams. Medals for first-time players who do not earn a trophy.

Higher of November 2025 US Chess or current NWSRS rating will be used to determine section and pairings.

Hotel Rates: Hilton Bellevue for $179 (1 King/2 Queen) per night, address above. Complimentary guest room Wi-Fi and event day parking. Many restaurants within 1–2 miles from hotel. Phone: 425.455.1300, request SPFNO room block. Group
Code: CHESCI. Booking link for online hotel reservations. Cut–off date for discounted hotel reservations is October 14, 2026.

Location