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October G45;d5
Hosted by Blitz and Blunders
Open Tournament G/45;d5
Saturday | Oct 17th | 11:30AM - 6:00PM Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Spend an afternoon competing against local players and testing your tactical skills, calculation, and decision-making in a competitive over-the-board environment. Hosted by Blitz & Blunders, this rated tournament is open to players of all ages and experience levels. The longer time control allows for deeper strategic play while remaining approachable for newer tournament players. Whether you're looking to earn a rating, gain tournament experience, or challenge yourself against strong local competition, this event offers a welcoming and competitive tournament experience. ⏱️ Schedule Check-in: 11:30 AM Round 1: 11:45 AM Sharp. Round 2: 1:45 PM Round 3: 3:45 PM 10 minute breaks between rounds. Rounds 2 and 3 can start earlier if all players agreed. ♟️ Tournament Details Format: Swiss Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: G/45; d5 Entry Fee: $25 Prize: $60 1st place!** Free Tournament entry **2nd place! Requirements: Current USCF membership required. Please bring a chess set and clock if you have one. 🍔 Additional Information Outside food and drinks are permitted in accordance with library policies. **** By entering the tournament, you grant permission for event photos to be used for publicity. Participants assume all risks associated with over-the-board play ****
Format: standard
Entry fee: $25
Traditional quad structure but with each player playing white and black against each opponent. Rounds 1-3 will be paired as a traditional quad. Rounds 4-6 use the same pairings used for Rounds 1-3 but with the colors reversed. Time Control: G/25, d3. Entry Fee: $20. Refund available only if registration is withdrawn before Round 1 begins. Cash prizes: For each quad 1st - $50 and 2nd - $25. Prize amount for mini-Swiss, if needed, may be increased.
Tournament Director: Wes Marburger
Format: standard
Entry fee: $20
2026 Turkey Quads
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Annual Turkey Quads - one game per week for 3 weeks. G/90, d5. Entry Fee: Please pay TD Korsmo at the Club in cash. $20. Prizes: TBD. Stay tuned. TD: Kevin Korsmo. Please pre-register via email:
Please bring a tournament chess set and clock if possible. Tournament participation includes consent to photos for club news and its promotion.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
4-Round Swiss System. Dual rated. G/45, d5. Two games per night each of 2 weeks. Check-in: 12/3 by 6:45 pm Register online via Chess67. Prepay online or on site. EF - $20. Registration refund available if registration is withdrawn before first paired game is started. One section with prizes based on number of entries. Prizes will be announced before Round 2. Please bring tournament chess set and clock if p[ossible. Tournament participation includes consent to photos for club news or promotion.
TD: Craig Moore - craig.moore04@gmail.com or 509-991-4064.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $20