May Flowers Open Tournament by Puddletown
Welcome to the vibrant world of chess, where strategy meets creativity. As the spring season blooms, so does the spirit of competition at Puddletown Chess. Join our May Flowers Open Tournament to engage in a battle of wits and skill. Come meet other chess enthusiasts who share your curiosity and passion and enjoy the perfect blend of challenge and learning.
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: May 4, 2024 (Saturday), 10:00am - 3:30pm PDT
Check in: 10am - 10:20am
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 11:30am
Round 3: 1:00pm
Round 4: 2:00pm
Awards: 3:15pm (Actual times may be slightly different)
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). Three sections (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, Ishaan, Austin & Neev
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/may-flowers-open-tournament/