17th Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Girls and Boys

17th Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Girls and Boys

October 22-23, 2022

Seattle Marriott Bellevue: 200 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Prizes include $100,000 in Scholarships to Webster University!

Hosted by Washington Chess Federation & Susan Polgar Foundation.

Info: spfno.com, Register: chessreg.com

Email: WashingtonChessFederation@gmail.com, Call: 206.769.3757

2-day Championship Sections

K-5 Open      K-5 Girls

K-8 Open      K-8 Girls

K-12 Open     K-12 Girls

Format: 6SS, G/60; d5. Dual NWSRS and US Chess rated.

Rounds: Sat/Sun @ 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:30 PM. Awards ~ Sun. 5:30 PM.

1-day Scholastic Sections (Sat-only)

K-3 U800      K-3 Open

4-8 U900      4-12 Open

Format: 5SS, G/25; d5. NWSRS rated. Open sections also US Chess rated.

Rounds: Sat @ 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM. Awards ~ 4:30 PM.

WA State Elementary Qualifier!

All Sections: Trophies awarded to top-scoring individuals and teams. Medals for first-time players who do not earn a trophy. Higher of current US Chess or NWSRS rating will be used to determine section and pairings.

Hotel Information: Seattle Marriott Bellevue for $149/night, address above. Phone: 425.214.7600, request the Susan Polgar Chess Tournament Room Block. For online hotel reservations: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1660333466648& key=GRP Cut-off date for discounted hotel reservations is 9/12/2022.

Entry Fees: (by Sept. 30 / Oct. 1 - 14 / Oct. 15 or after)

• 2-Day Championship Sections EF $80 / $95 / $110

• 1-Day Scholastic Sections (Sat-only) EF $50 / $65 / $80

Registration & Payment: Registration and payment deadline Fri 10/21 @ 5:00 PM at chessreg.com (pay by credit/debit/PayPal).

Health/Safety Protocols: All players (including in the side events) are required to sign the WCF Health/Safety Protocols & Waiver of Liability form prior to the start of the events.

Fun Side Events!

Parents and Coaches Seminar: Sat 10/22 @ 10:30-11:30 AM.

SPFNO Puzzle Solving Competition: Sat 10/22 @ 5:30-6:00 PM. EF: $30 by 10/14, $50 after.

SPFNO Blitz Championship: Sat 10/22 @ 6:30-9:00 PM. EF: $30 by 10/14, $50 after.

Susan Polgar Book Signing: Sun 10/23 @ 10:00-11:00 AM.

SPFNO Girls Workshop: Sun 10/23 @ 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.

Susan Polgar Simul: Sun 10/23 @ 1:00-4:00 PM. EF: $60 by 10/14, $80 after.

Special Discount: Bundle Puzzle and Blitz side events to receive a $10 discount.