End of Summer II Chess Tournament by Puddletown
Welcome to the End of Summer II Chess Tournament, where the days may be getting shorter, but the excitement is only growing longer! As we bid farewell to the warmest season, we invite you to join us in a celebration of strategy, skill, and the timeless allure of chess. Whether you’re a seasoned player or an enthusiastic novice, this tournament promises to be the perfect arena to showcase your talent, learn from fellow chess lovers, and engage in the noble battle of minds. Prepare your best moves and get ready to make this end of summer truly unforgettable on the chessboard!
Committed to fostering inclusive, enjoyable, and well-organized chess competitions, Puddletown Chess is dedicated to nurturing a vibrant chess community. We invite you to join us for a memorable day of spirited competition and enjoyable moments in the captivating world of chess.
2025 OSCF State Championship qualifier.
Date: August 3rd, 2024 (Saturday), 10:00am – 3:30pm PDT (actual times may be slightly different):
Check in: 10am-10:20am
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 11:30am
Round 3: 1:00pm
Round 4: 2:00pm
Awards: 3:15pm
Place: Village Church Gym (330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005).
Format: 4 round Swiss, G25+5 (each player has 25 minutes with 5-second increment after each move). Four sections (Novice, U600, U900, and Open). Section cutoffs may change based on average player strength, and sections may be merged. Adult players are permitted.
Prize: Trophies & medals. (1st-3rd Trophies, best female trophy, even and plus medals)
Entry fee: $30 (female/non-binary/low income/Rural-area players: Free), Zelle/Venmo/Paypal: puddletownchess@gmail.com . Please put the player’s FULL name and USCF ID (if any) in the Zelle/Venmo/Paypal note. We prefer Zelle
Free game analysis with Puddletown co-founders: FM Zoey Tang, Ishaan Kodarapu, CM Austin Tang & Neev Kodarapu
Lunch: Free Pizza for the players.
USCF-rated chess tournament. US Chess membership is required, which can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org) or during registration: US Chess membership rates/information/benefits
Pre-registration only; no on-site registration.
Click here to register and learn more: https://puddletownchess.org/event/end-of-summer-ii-chess-tournament/