Rose City Chess invites you to the special Summer Edition of Swisslandia on August 27, 2022. Swisslandia is a beginner-friendly series of chess tournaments for players of all ages, with special emphasis on making sure scholastic players have fun. Players are divided into sections based on strength.
- Winners receive generous prizes and award letters.
- Chalk Art, Four-Square, and other games outside on the patio between rounds
- Popsicle and/or Ice Cream for every in-person participant
Registration: Register at this link. 100% preregistered by 5:00pm the day before the event. No on-site registration.
Entry: $20
Ratings: USCF rated (discounted memberships available during checkout)
Equipment: Chess sets, clocks, notation sheets, and pencils all provided.
Format: Players are grouped in sections according to playing strength. Tournament Director may make slight adjustments to separate siblings, etc. Each person plays four rounds of G/25 +5 (each player gets 25 minutes of thinking time, plus a 5 second bonus after every move).
- 1st = Choice of Reykjavik World Championship Chess Pieces (with board and bag) or Rose City Chess Hoodie (up to $34.95 value)
- 2nd = Rose City Chess T-Shirt ($19.95 value)
- 3rd = Rose City Chess Mug or Water Bottle ($9.95 value)
- Plus Score = Notation Book ($2.95 value)