Upcoming Chess Tournaments in Spokane, WA
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Quads will be organized and seeded based on age from oldest to youngest! (We need birthdates.) The tournament results will help to determine the truth or falsity of the tournament name claim. One game per week on 7/9, 7/16 and 7/23. Time control: G/70;d5. Entry fee: $15. Prizes per quad: 1st - $40, 2nd - $15. Please register in advance on chess67.com. Payment may be made online or when you check in on 7/9/2026. USCF rated.
Bye requests must be made before registration ends. All will be zero-point byes, unless a make-up game is played and reported by both players before the end of play on 7/23/2026. Makeup games may be coordinated with the scheduled opponent. Opponents are asked to make reasonable efforts to play a makeup game. Nevertheless, if the opponent is not available, the game will be scored as a zero-point bye for the person who requested it and as a bye win for the opponent.
G/70 avoids quick rating yet is long enough for games to be over in time for the old men to get a good night's rest.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $15
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
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 9:30 am. 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 awarded, if any).
Admission discount for paid Spokane Chess Club Members.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
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Quads will be organized and seeded based on age from oldest to youngest! (We need birthdates.) The tournament results will help to determine the truth or falsity of the tournament name claim. One game per week on 7/9, 7/16 and 7/23. Time control: G/70;d5. Entry fee: $15. Prizes per quad: 1st - $40, 2nd - $15. Please register in advance on chess67.com. Payment may be made online or when you check in on 7/9/2026. USCF rated.
Bye requests must be made before registration ends. All will be zero-point byes, unless a make-up game is played and reported by both players before the end of play on 7/23/2026. Makeup games may be coordinated with the scheduled opponent. Opponents are asked to make reasonable efforts to play a makeup game. Nevertheless, if the opponent is not available, the game will be scored as a zero-point bye for the person who requested it and as a bye win for the opponent.
G/70 avoids quick rating yet is long enough for games to be over in time for the old men to get a good night's rest.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $15
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
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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 9:30 am. 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 awarded, if any).
Admission discount for paid Spokane Chess Club Members.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Quads will be organized and seeded based on age from oldest to youngest! (We need birthdates.) The tournament results will help to determine the truth or falsity of the tournament name claim. One game per week on 7/9, 7/16 and 7/23. Time control: G/70;d5. Entry fee: $15. Prizes per quad: 1st - $40, 2nd - $15. Please register in advance on chess67.com. Payment may be made online or when you check in on 7/9/2026. USCF rated.
Bye requests must be made before registration ends. All will be zero-point byes, unless a make-up game is played and reported by both players before the end of play on 7/23/2026. Makeup games may be coordinated with the scheduled opponent. Opponents are asked to make reasonable efforts to play a makeup game. Nevertheless, if the opponent is not available, the game will be scored as a zero-point bye for the person who requested it and as a bye win for the opponent.
G/70 avoids quick rating yet is long enough for games to be over in time for the old men to get a good night's rest.
Format: standard
Entry fee: $15
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
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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 9:30 am. 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 awarded, if any).
Admission discount for paid Spokane Chess Club Members.
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free