National Chess Golden Autumn Chess Tournament by Puddletown
As the leaves turn golden, and the air becomes crisp, join us for an enchanting Golden Autumn Chess Tournament! 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 golden autumn truly spectacular 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: October 5th, 2024 (Saturday), 10:00am – 3:30pm PDT (actual times may be slightly different):
Check in: 9:45am-10:15am
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 can play in the open section only.
Prize: Trophies for the top 5 finishers in the other sections. Medals for players with plus or even scores.
Entry fee: $30 before 10/2. $35 after (female/non-binary/low income/Rural-area players: Free).
Zelle/Venmo/Paypal: puddletownchess@gmail.com. (Zelle is preferred)
Please put the player’s FULL name and USCF ID (if any) in the Zelle/Venmo/PayPal note.
Free game analysis with Puddletown co-founders: FM Zoey Tang, Ishaan Kodarapu, CM Austin Tang & Neev Kodarapu, and other Puddletown volunteer coaches.
Lunch: Free Pizza for the players.
US Chess membership: US Chess membership is required and can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org), where you can find membership rates, information, and benefits. Alternatively, we can purchase it for you for $17.
Pre-registration only; no on-site registration.
Click here to register and learn more: https://puddletownchess.org/event/golden-autumn-chess-tournament/