Washington State Scholastic Chess Championships 2026

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!

The Middle School Open (2 Day) event will be held at the Courtyard Marriott across the street from the convention center.

Team tables will be assigned based on the registration list as of 4/15/2026. Players may still register after that date but they will not be accounted for in the team table assignments.

Friday night bughouse registration here: chessreg.com/bughouse