Washington State Elementary Chess Championships 2025

Availability

Total players registered: 1,471

Section	Grades	Max Rating	Players	Spots Remaining
Kindergarten	Kindergarten	n/a	76	Wait List Only
1st Grade - Premier U800	1	800	82	No size limit
1st Grade - Championship	1	n/a	50	No size limit
2nd Grade - Premier U800	2	800	124	No size limit
2nd Grade - Championship	2	n/a	79	No size limit
3rd Grade - Premier U800	3	800	131	No size limit
3rd Grade - Championship	3	n/a	75	No size limit
4th Grade - Premier U1000	4	1000	165	No size limit
4th Grade - Championship	4	n/a	72	No size limit
5th Grade - Premier U1000	5	1000	164	No size limit
5th Grade - Championship	5	n/a	80	No size limit
6th Grade - Premier U1000	6	1000	89	No size limit
6th Grade - Championship	6	n/a	66	No size limit
Middle School Rapid Chess Championship U1100	6 - 8	1100	110	No size limit
Middle School Rapid Chess Championship Open	6 - 8	n/a	48	No size limit
High School Rapid Chess Championship U1100	9 - 12	1100	21	No size limit
High School Rapid Chess Championship Open	9 - 12	n/a	28	No size limit
Adult U1500	K - Adult	1500	11	No size limit

Event Date

The event will be held at 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Registration Cutoff

Registration cutoff is at 11:00 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2025. After the cutoff you may register on the wait list (you will not be charged at this time).

Registration Fee (per registrant)

$90.00

Refund Policy

Player refund cutoff is 11:00 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Refunds are subject to an $5.00 fee per player.

Contact Information

For registration questions, email Ben Radin ben@chessreg.com - for all other questions please email the Tournament Director, Jacob Mayer jacob.mayerchess@gmail.com

Notes from the Event Director

Find the most up to date event details, schedule, hotel recommendations, food options and more on the event website: https://wsecc.squarespace.com/

Championship sections require qualification at a state qualifier tournament during the school year. Premier sections are open to all students under the ratings threshold, regardless of qualification. This includes players who qualified for the Championship section but are below the ratings cutoff. All sections will be NWSRS Rated. Championship sections and MS/HS Open sections will be dual rated NWSRS/USCF. Participants in those sections will need a current US Chess Membership. Financial assistance for USCF Membership is available upon request. No qualification required for Kindergarten students.

For a list of qualified students and a more detailed breakdown of the qualification requirements, please visit: http://ratingsnw.com/qualifiers.html

Players can register at any time, regardless of qualification. Players who qualify after registering can switch to the Championship section at any time prior to the registration cutoff.

Take advantage of the early bird registration price!

Team tables will be assigned based on the registration list as of 4/16/2025. Players may still register after that date but they will not be accounted for in the team table assignments.

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