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20th Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Girls & Boys (1-Day Scholastic Sections - Saturday Only)

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Roster

Availability

Total players registered: 198
Total number of available spots: 132
Section Grades Max Rating Players Spots Remaining
K-1 U700: NWSRS K - 1 700 23 132
2-3 U700: NWSRS 2 - 3 700 30 132
4-6 U700: NWSRS 4 - 6 700 41 132
K-3 Open: Dual NWSRS + USCF K - 3 n/a 19 132
4-6 Open: Dual NWSRS + USCF 4 - 6 n/a 46 132
7-12 Open: Dual NWSRS + USCF 7 - 12 n/a 39 132

Event Info

Date: the event will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Registration Cutoff: 9:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025. After the cutoff you may register on the wait list (you will not be charged at this time).
Registration Fee: $70.00
Changes to:
$90.00 on Sat, November 15 at 12:00 AM
Player Refund Cutoff: 5:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025. Refunds are subject to an $5.00 fee per player.

Puzzle Competition refund cutoff is 5:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025. Refunds are subject to an $3.00 fee per item.

GM Susan Polgar Simul refund cutoff is 5:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025. Refunds are subject to an $5.00 fee per item.

Contact Information

Washington Chess Federation WashingtonChessFederation@gmail.com or call (206)769-3757

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 Information: Hilton Bellevue for $159 (1 King/2 Queen) per night, address above. Complimentary guest room Wi-Fi and event day parking. Many restaurants are within 1–2 miles from hotel. Phone: 425.455.1300, request SPFNO room block. Group Code: WACFCI. Booking link for online hotel reservations. Cut–off date for discounted hotel reservations is October 30, 2025.

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