Upcoming Chess Tournaments in Pullman, WA
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Nine Mile Falls 27
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Standard format.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
4-Round Swiss System. G/40,d5. USCF Dual-Rated. Maximum 16 players. Please register online and pay at check-in. Entry Fee: $20. 90% of fee is returned in cash prizes. Number of sections and amount of cash prizes depends on number of entrants and rating distribution. Number of sections will be determined and announced after check-in closes. Prizes will be announced before Round 2. Check-in between 9 am and 9:20 am. One half-point bye is available if requested BEFORE check-in ends; it may be requested during online registration. Any bye requests made after check-in ends will be honored for zero-points. Round times: 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The tournament should end by about 3:30 pm.
Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages are permitted and recommended, but please be careful! We are responsible for clean-up and may be charged if the rooms are not returned in the same condition as when access is first given.
Entry Fee refund available if withdrawal occurs after payment and before player's first game has started.
Tournament Director: Craig Moore - craig.moore04@gmail.com or (509) 991-4064.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $20
Sunday | Oct 11th | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by Jim Diamond as part of Blitz and Blunders. Put your tactical skills, quick thinking, and decision-making to the test in a FREE dual-rated chess format open to players of all ages and experience levels. The fast-paced time control keeps games engaging without being overwhelming, making this event an ideal entry point for beginners playing their first rated or unrated tournament, as well as a refreshing, competitive challenge for more experienced players.. ⏱️ Schedule Check-in: 10:45AM Round 1: 11AM sharp 10-15 minute breaks between rounds.
♟️ Tournament Details Format: Swiss Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: G/30; d5
Requirements: Current USCF membership required for rated tournament. 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: Free
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
Tournaments This Weekend
Weekend tournaments currently scheduled for Pullman, WA.
4-Round Swiss System. G/40,d5. USCF Dual-Rated. Maximum 16 players. Please register online and pay at check-in. Entry Fee: $20. 90% of fee is returned in cash prizes. Number of sections and amount of cash prizes depends on number of entrants and rating distribution. Number of sections will be determined and announced after check-in closes. Prizes will be announced before Round 2. Check-in between 9 am and 9:20 am. One half-point bye is available if requested BEFORE check-in ends; it may be requested during online registration. Any bye requests made after check-in ends will be honored for zero-points. Round times: 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The tournament should end by about 3:30 pm.
Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages are permitted and recommended, but please be careful! We are responsible for clean-up and may be charged if the rooms are not returned in the same condition as when access is first given.
Entry Fee refund available if withdrawal occurs after payment and before player's first game has started.
Tournament Director: Craig Moore - craig.moore04@gmail.com or (509) 991-4064.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $20
Sunday | Oct 11th | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by Jim Diamond as part of Blitz and Blunders. Put your tactical skills, quick thinking, and decision-making to the test in a FREE dual-rated chess format open to players of all ages and experience levels. The fast-paced time control keeps games engaging without being overwhelming, making this event an ideal entry point for beginners playing their first rated or unrated tournament, as well as a refreshing, competitive challenge for more experienced players.. ⏱️ Schedule Check-in: 10:45AM Round 1: 11AM sharp 10-15 minute breaks between rounds.
♟️ Tournament Details Format: Swiss Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: G/30; d5
Requirements: Current USCF membership required for rated tournament. 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: Free
Tournaments This Week
Upcoming tournaments still on the calendar this week in Pullman, WA.
Nine Mile Falls 27
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Standard format.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
4-Round Swiss System. G/40,d5. USCF Dual-Rated. Maximum 16 players. Please register online and pay at check-in. Entry Fee: $20. 90% of fee is returned in cash prizes. Number of sections and amount of cash prizes depends on number of entrants and rating distribution. Number of sections will be determined and announced after check-in closes. Prizes will be announced before Round 2. Check-in between 9 am and 9:20 am. One half-point bye is available if requested BEFORE check-in ends; it may be requested during online registration. Any bye requests made after check-in ends will be honored for zero-points. Round times: 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The tournament should end by about 3:30 pm.
Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages are permitted and recommended, but please be careful! We are responsible for clean-up and may be charged if the rooms are not returned in the same condition as when access is first given.
Entry Fee refund available if withdrawal occurs after payment and before player's first game has started.
Tournament Director: Craig Moore - craig.moore04@gmail.com or (509) 991-4064.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $20
Sunday | Oct 11th | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by Jim Diamond as part of Blitz and Blunders. Put your tactical skills, quick thinking, and decision-making to the test in a FREE dual-rated chess format open to players of all ages and experience levels. The fast-paced time control keeps games engaging without being overwhelming, making this event an ideal entry point for beginners playing their first rated or unrated tournament, as well as a refreshing, competitive challenge for more experienced players.. ⏱️ Schedule Check-in: 10:45AM Round 1: 11AM sharp 10-15 minute breaks between rounds.
♟️ Tournament Details Format: Swiss Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: G/30; d5
Requirements: Current USCF membership required for rated tournament. 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: Free
Tournaments This Month
Tournaments published for the rest of this month in Pullman, WA.
Nine Mile Falls 27
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Standard format.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
4-Round Swiss System. G/40,d5. USCF Dual-Rated. Maximum 16 players. Please register online and pay at check-in. Entry Fee: $20. 90% of fee is returned in cash prizes. Number of sections and amount of cash prizes depends on number of entrants and rating distribution. Number of sections will be determined and announced after check-in closes. Prizes will be announced before Round 2. Check-in between 9 am and 9:20 am. One half-point bye is available if requested BEFORE check-in ends; it may be requested during online registration. Any bye requests made after check-in ends will be honored for zero-points. Round times: 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The tournament should end by about 3:30 pm.
Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages are permitted and recommended, but please be careful! We are responsible for clean-up and may be charged if the rooms are not returned in the same condition as when access is first given.
Entry Fee refund available if withdrawal occurs after payment and before player's first game has started.
Tournament Director: Craig Moore - craig.moore04@gmail.com or (509) 991-4064.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $20
Sunday | Oct 11th | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by Jim Diamond as part of Blitz and Blunders. Put your tactical skills, quick thinking, and decision-making to the test in a FREE dual-rated chess format open to players of all ages and experience levels. The fast-paced time control keeps games engaging without being overwhelming, making this event an ideal entry point for beginners playing their first rated or unrated tournament, as well as a refreshing, competitive challenge for more experienced players.. ⏱️ Schedule Check-in: 10:45AM Round 1: 11AM sharp 10-15 minute breaks between rounds.
♟️ Tournament Details Format: Swiss Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: G/30; d5
Requirements: Current USCF membership required for rated tournament. 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: Free
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
Major Upcoming Tournaments
Featured upcoming tournaments with strong event signals in Pullman, WA.
4-Round Swiss System. G/40,d5. USCF Dual-Rated. Maximum 16 players. Please register online and pay at check-in. Entry Fee: $20. 90% of fee is returned in cash prizes. Number of sections and amount of cash prizes depends on number of entrants and rating distribution. Number of sections will be determined and announced after check-in closes. Prizes will be announced before Round 2. Check-in between 9 am and 9:20 am. One half-point bye is available if requested BEFORE check-in ends; it may be requested during online registration. Any bye requests made after check-in ends will be honored for zero-points. Round times: 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The tournament should end by about 3:30 pm.
Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages are permitted and recommended, but please be careful! We are responsible for clean-up and may be charged if the rooms are not returned in the same condition as when access is first given.
Entry Fee refund available if withdrawal occurs after payment and before player's first game has started.
Tournament Director: Craig Moore - craig.moore04@gmail.com or (509) 991-4064.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $20
Sunday | Oct 11th | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by Jim Diamond as part of Blitz and Blunders. Put your tactical skills, quick thinking, and decision-making to the test in a FREE dual-rated chess format open to players of all ages and experience levels. The fast-paced time control keeps games engaging without being overwhelming, making this event an ideal entry point for beginners playing their first rated or unrated tournament, as well as a refreshing, competitive challenge for more experienced players.. ⏱️ Schedule Check-in: 10:45AM Round 1: 11AM sharp 10-15 minute breaks between rounds.
♟️ Tournament Details Format: Swiss Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: G/30; d5
Requirements: Current USCF membership required for rated tournament. 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: Free
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
Nine Mile Falls 27
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Standard format.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
USCF-Rated Tournaments
Future tournaments in Pullman, WA that are explicitly marked as USCF-rated.
4-Round Swiss System. G/40,d5. USCF Dual-Rated. Maximum 16 players. Please register online and pay at check-in. Entry Fee: $20. 90% of fee is returned in cash prizes. Number of sections and amount of cash prizes depends on number of entrants and rating distribution. Number of sections will be determined and announced after check-in closes. Prizes will be announced before Round 2. Check-in between 9 am and 9:20 am. One half-point bye is available if requested BEFORE check-in ends; it may be requested during online registration. Any bye requests made after check-in ends will be honored for zero-points. Round times: 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The tournament should end by about 3:30 pm.
Food and (non-alcoholic) beverages are permitted and recommended, but please be careful! We are responsible for clean-up and may be charged if the rooms are not returned in the same condition as when access is first given.
Entry Fee refund available if withdrawal occurs after payment and before player's first game has started.
Tournament Director: Craig Moore - craig.moore04@gmail.com or (509) 991-4064.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $20
Sunday | Oct 11th | 10:45AM - 3PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 ⏱️ Why Play This Event? Join us to connect with the Tri-Cities chess community and enjoy friendly competition, hosted by Jim Diamond as part of Blitz and Blunders. Put your tactical skills, quick thinking, and decision-making to the test in a FREE dual-rated chess format open to players of all ages and experience levels. The fast-paced time control keeps games engaging without being overwhelming, making this event an ideal entry point for beginners playing their first rated or unrated tournament, as well as a refreshing, competitive challenge for more experienced players.. ⏱️ Schedule Check-in: 10:45AM Round 1: 11AM sharp 10-15 minute breaks between rounds.
♟️ Tournament Details Format: Swiss Rounds: 3 Rounds Time Control: G/30; d5
Requirements: Current USCF membership required for rated tournament. 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: Free
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