Upcoming Chess Tournaments in Seattle, WA
Use this page to see what tournaments are coming up in Seattle, WA. Only future events are included here, so the list stays focused on tournaments you can still plan around. Right now there are 3 upcoming tournaments in the main list and 3 future listings across the supporting sections. Each tournament card links to the event details, the hosting club, and the matching city or state page so it is easy to compare your options and register.
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All Upcoming Tournaments
All future tournaments currently published for Seattle, WA.
Traditional blitz tourney with no delay or increment. 6-Rd Swiss. Not rated. If available, USCF Quick rating will be used for seeding. Rounds will be about every 15-20 minutes. Unhealthy snacks (e.g., cookies, etc.) will be available while they last for between-rounds while quick-socializing.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals. In the event of tie for any of these places, a playoff shall determine the winner; best 2 out of 3 games; if tied players met during the tournament, the tournament game result counts as one of the playoff games. Ties will be determined from top to bottom.
Entry fee: $2. Please register in advance on chess67.com, but due to the low fee, please pay at check-in.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
2026 Ajeeb Quads
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Annual August quads - one round each week. Time control: G/90;d5. EF: $15. Prizes per quad: 1st - $40; 2nd - $15.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $15
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: $30
Tournaments This Weekend
Weekend tournaments currently scheduled for Seattle, WA.
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Tournaments This Week
Upcoming tournaments still on the calendar this week in Seattle, WA.
Traditional blitz tourney with no delay or increment. 6-Rd Swiss. Not rated. If available, USCF Quick rating will be used for seeding. Rounds will be about every 15-20 minutes. Unhealthy snacks (e.g., cookies, etc.) will be available while they last for between-rounds while quick-socializing.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals. In the event of tie for any of these places, a playoff shall determine the winner; best 2 out of 3 games; if tied players met during the tournament, the tournament game result counts as one of the playoff games. Ties will be determined from top to bottom.
Entry fee: $2. Please register in advance on chess67.com, but due to the low fee, please pay at check-in.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Tournaments This Month
Tournaments published for the rest of this month in Seattle, WA.
Traditional blitz tourney with no delay or increment. 6-Rd Swiss. Not rated. If available, USCF Quick rating will be used for seeding. Rounds will be about every 15-20 minutes. Unhealthy snacks (e.g., cookies, etc.) will be available while they last for between-rounds while quick-socializing.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals. In the event of tie for any of these places, a playoff shall determine the winner; best 2 out of 3 games; if tied players met during the tournament, the tournament game result counts as one of the playoff games. Ties will be determined from top to bottom.
Entry fee: $2. Please register in advance on chess67.com, but due to the low fee, please pay at check-in.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Major Upcoming Tournaments
Featured upcoming tournaments with strong event signals in Seattle, WA.
2026 Ajeeb Quads
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Annual August quads - one round each week. Time control: G/90;d5. EF: $15. Prizes per quad: 1st - $40; 2nd - $15.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $15
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: $30
Traditional blitz tourney with no delay or increment. 6-Rd Swiss. Not rated. If available, USCF Quick rating will be used for seeding. Rounds will be about every 15-20 minutes. Unhealthy snacks (e.g., cookies, etc.) will be available while they last for between-rounds while quick-socializing.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place medals. In the event of tie for any of these places, a playoff shall determine the winner; best 2 out of 3 games; if tied players met during the tournament, the tournament game result counts as one of the playoff games. Ties will be determined from top to bottom.
Entry fee: $2. Please register in advance on chess67.com, but due to the low fee, please pay at check-in.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
USCF-Rated Tournaments
Future tournaments in Seattle, WA that are explicitly marked as USCF-rated.
2026 Ajeeb Quads
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
Annual August quads - one round each week. Time control: G/90;d5. EF: $15. Prizes per quad: 1st - $40; 2nd - $15.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $15
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: $30