18th Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Girls and Boys

18th Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Girls and Boys

November 24-25, 2023

Hyatt Regency Bellevue: 900 Bellevue Way 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: 5SS, G/75; +10. Dual NWSRS and US Chess rated.

Rounds: Friday 11/24 @ 10AM & 1:30PM.  Saturday 11/25 @ 10AM, 1:30PM, 5PM.  Awards ~ Sat. 8:30PM.

1-day Scholastic Sections (Fri-only)

K-1 U800      K-3 Open

2-3 U800      4-6 Open

4-6 U900      7-12 Open

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

Rounds: Friday 11/24 @ 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM, 1:30PM, 2:45PM.  Awards ~ 4:30PM.

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 November US Chess or current NWSRS rating will be used to determine section and pairings.

Hotel Information: Hyatt Regency Bellevue for $189/night, address above. Phone: 425.462.1234, request the Washington Chess Federation Room Block. Group Code: G-WACH. Booking link online hotel reservations: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/BELLE/G-WACH. Cut-off date for discounted hotel reservations is November 10, 2023.

Entry Fees: (by Oct. 31 | Nov. 1 - 16 | Nov. 17 or after)

• 2-Day Championship Sections EF $80 / $95 / $115

• 1-Day Scholastic Sections (Fri-only) EF $45 / $60 / $80

Registration & Payment: Registration and payment deadline Thu 11/23 @ 5 PM at chessreg.com (pay by credit/debit/PayPal).

Procedure & Protocols: Pairings will be posted online and near the playing hall before each round. Face masks are optional. If interested, please bring your own mask.

Fun Side Events!

Parents and Coaches Seminar: Fri 11/24 @ 10:30-11:30 AM.

SPFNO Girls Workshop: Fri 11/24 @ 2:00-3:00 PM.

SPFNO Puzzle Solving Competition: Fri 11/24 @ 5:30-6:00 PM. EF: $25 by 11/16, $40 after.

SPFNO Blitz Championship: Fri 11/24 @ 6:30-9:00 PM. EF: $25 by 11/16, $40 after.

GM Liem Le Lecture + Q&A: Sat 11/25 @ 10:30-11:30 AM.

GM Liem Le Simul: Sat 11/25 @ 1:00-4:00 PM. EF: $60 by 11/16, $80 after. Max 30 players.

All-Comers Blitz with GM Le + other chess masters: Sat 11/25 @ 5:00-7:00 PM.

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

Scholarships Available: Scholarships available for the main competition and side events. Contact WCF for info. Seminar, Workshop, Lecture, and All-Comers Blitz are free.