Upcoming Chess Tournaments in Bellingham, WA
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This is Spokane's Premier Autumn weekend tournament, which has been held annually for more than 20 years! The 2026 edition will again be held at West Central Abbey - a 5-Round Swiss System Tournament, G/90;d5. Register & pay online; check-in before 9:40 am. Players not checked in by 9:40 will not be paired in Round 1. Rounds on 9/26 at 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm. Rounds on 9/27 at 8:30 am and 12 noon. Based on 30 players: Overall Prizes of 1st - $200, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100; Class Prize pool of up to $450; 2 Upset Prizes of $30 each (in addition to other cash prize the upset winner may receive). Class prizes will be announced before Round 2.
Admission discount for paid Spokane Chess Club Members if registered before 9/25/2026 at 9 am PT.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
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This is Spokane's Premier Autumn weekend tournament, which has been held annually for more than 20 years! The 2026 edition will again be held at West Central Abbey - a 5-Round Swiss System Tournament, G/90;d5. Register & pay online; check-in before 9:40 am. Players not checked in by 9:40 will not be paired in Round 1. Rounds on 9/26 at 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm. Rounds on 9/27 at 8:30 am and 12 noon. Based on 30 players: Overall Prizes of 1st - $200, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100; Class Prize pool of up to $450; 2 Upset Prizes of $30 each (in addition to other cash prize the upset winner may receive). Class prizes will be announced before Round 2.
Admission discount for paid Spokane Chess Club Members if registered before 9/25/2026 at 9 am PT.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
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This is Spokane's Premier Autumn weekend tournament, which has been held annually for more than 20 years! The 2026 edition will again be held at West Central Abbey - a 5-Round Swiss System Tournament, G/90;d5. Register & pay online; check-in before 9:40 am. Players not checked in by 9:40 will not be paired in Round 1. Rounds on 9/26 at 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm. Rounds on 9/27 at 8:30 am and 12 noon. Based on 30 players: Overall Prizes of 1st - $200, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100; Class Prize pool of up to $450; 2 Upset Prizes of $30 each (in addition to other cash prize the upset winner may receive). Class prizes will be announced before Round 2.
Admission discount for paid Spokane Chess Club Members if registered before 9/25/2026 at 9 am PT.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free