Spring Symphony Chess Tournament by Puddletown
Are you ready to shake off the winter blues and unleash your inner chess master? Do you want to test your skills against other players in a friendly and competitive environment? Do you love the sound of chess pieces moving in harmony with the music of spring? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you don’t want to miss the Spring Symphony Chess Tournament! This is not your ordinary chess tournament. It’s a celebration of the game, the season, and the community. You will have the opportunity to play and enjoy the company of other chess lovers, who share your passion and enthusiasm. This event offers an exceptional opportunity for scholastic chess aficionados across all grades and skill levels to showcase their talents, acquire new skills, and connect with like-minded peers.
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.
2024 OSCF State Championship qualifier.
Date: February 3, 2024 (Saturday), 10:00am – 3:30pm PST
Schedule (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
Award ceremony: 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). Three sections (U600, U900, and Open). Section cutoffs may change based on average player strength, and sections may be merged.
Prize: Trophies & medals. (1st-3rd Trophies, best female trophy, even and plus medals)
Entry fee: $30 (female players/low income/Rural area: 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: Candidate Master 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/spring-symphony-chess-tournament/