2-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP SECTIONS

K-5 Girls, K-5 Open, K-8 Girls, K-8 Open, K-12 Girls, K-12 Open

FORMAT: A six-round Swiss in six sections, as shown above.
TIME CONTROL: G/60; d5.  Game in 60 minutes with a 5-second delay.
RATING: Dual NWSRS and US Chess Rated.
ROUND TIMES: Saturday 10/2 & Sunday 10/3 @ 9:30AM, 12PM, 2:30PM.
PRIZES: Trophies awarded to the top-scoring individuals in each section.  Prizes include $100,000 in Scholarships to Webster University!
Entry Fee: $70 by 9/17, +$15 9/18-9/29, +$30 9/30 or after.

1-DAY SECTIONS (Saturday-only)

K-1 U800, 2-3 U800, K-3 Open, 4-8 U900, 4-8 Open, 9-12 Open

FORMAT: A five-round Swiss in six sections, as shown above.
TIME CONTROL: G/30; d5. Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay.
RATING: Dual NWSRS and US Chess rated Open sections, NWSRS rated Reserve sections.
ROUND TIMES: Saturday 10/2 @ 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM.
PRIZES: Trophies awarded to the top-scoring individuals in each section.  Medals for first-timers who do not earn a trophy.
WA State Elementary Qualifier.
ENTRY FEE: $50 by 9/17, +$15 9/18-9/29, +$30 9/30 or after.

ALL SECTIONS

Open to all students registered in grades K-12.  Grade is based on 2021-2022 school year.  Registration deadline Friday Oct 1 @ 5pm.  Unpaid players not checked in by 8:45am will receive a zero-point bye for any missed rounds.  Trophies for top-scoring individuals and teams.  Higher of October 1st US Chess or NWSRS rating will be used to determine section and pairings.

US Chess Membership

US Chess membership required for the 2-day Championship sections, the 1-day Open sections, and for the Blitz Championship.
Join or renew your US Chess membership here.

Parents & Coaches Seminar

Saturday, 10/2: 11 AM-12 PM.
Led by GM Susan Polgar.
Entry Fee: Free!

Girls Workshop

Saturday, 10/2: 2-3 PM.
Hosted by GM Susan Polgar with special guest WIM Megan Lee, 2020 WA State Champion.
Entry Fee: Free!

Simul and Q&A

Saturday, 10/2: 5:30 – 8 PM.
Play against GM Susan Polgar, 20 boards Max.  GM Polgar plays white on all boards.
Entry Fee: $50 by 9/29, $70 by 9/30 or after.

Breakfast with Susan

Sunday, 10/3: 8:30 – 9:30 AM.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast with GM Susan Polgar!
Entry Fee: $50 by 9/29, $70 by 9/30 or after.

Polgar Chess Camp

Sunday, 10/3: 10 AM – 4 PM.
Led by GM Susan Polgar and FM Paul Truong.  A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn strategies and tactics from a former World Champion!
Entry Fee: $120 by 9/29, $140 by 9/30 or after.

Puzzle Solving Competition

Sunday, 10/3: 5-5:30 PM.
One section.  Trophies to Top 5 1000+ and Top 5 u1000 contestants.
Entry Fee: $25 by 9/29, $45 9/30 or after

Blitz Championship

Sunday, 10/3: 5:30-7:00 PM.
A 2-section, 8-round, G/5; d0 Swiss in two sections: K-5 & 6-12.
Trophies to Top 5 players in each section.
Entry Fee: $25 by 9/29, $45 by 9/30 or after

Special Discounts & Package Deals

• Stay 2+ nights at the Bellevue Hyatt to receive Free entry into the Simul and Breakfast,
  50% off Polgar Chess Camp, and a complimentary “Breaking Through” chess book ($190 value).
• Bundle Breakfast, Puzzle, and Blitz side events to receive a 25% discount ($25 value).

2020 SPFNO

• Final Standings, Games, and Prize Winners
• SPFNO Article