19th Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Girls and Boys

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

Info: spfno.com Register: chessreg.com Flyer: https://www.spfno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SPFNO_2024.pdf

Email: WashingtonChessFederation@gmail.com Phone: 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: A 5-Round, G/60; +30 Swiss. Dual NWSRS + US Chess rated.  K-12 sections also FIDE rated.

Rounds: Sat: 10am, 1:30pm. Sun: 10am, 1:30pm, 5pm.  Awards ~ Sun 8:30pm.

 

1-day Scholastic Sections (Sat-only)

K-1 U700                    K-3 Open

2-3 U700                    4-6 Open

4-6 U700                    7-12 Open

Format: A 5-Round, G/25; +5 Swiss.  NWSRS rated.  Open sections also US Chess rated.

 

Rounds: Sat: 9am, 10:45am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm.  Awards ~ 4:30pm.

 

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

Hotel Information:  Hilton Bellevue for $179/$199 (1 King/2 Queen) per night, address above. Phone: 425.455.1300, request WA Chess Federation room block.  Group Code: 905.

Booking link for online hotel reservations.  Cut-off date for discounted hotel reservations is October 4, 2024.

WA State Elementary Qualifier!

Entry Fees: (by Oct. 3 | Oct. 4 - 18 | Oct. 19 or after)

• 2-Day Championship Sections EF: $85 | $100 | $120
• 1-Day Scholastic Sections (Sat-only) EF: $50 | $65 | $85

Registration & Payment:  Registration and payment deadline Fri 10/25 @ 5pm at chessreg.com (pay by credit/debit/PayPal).

 

Fun Side Events!

SPFNO Puzzle Solving Competition: Sat @ 5:30-6pm. EF: $25 by 10/18, $40 after.

SPFNO Blitz Championship: Sat @ 6:30-9pm. EF: $25 by 10/18, $40 after.

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

Grandmaster Simul: Sun @ 1-4pm. EF: $60 by 10/18, $80 after.  Max 20 players.

Parents and Coaches Seminar: Sat @ 9:30-10:30am.

SPFNO Girls Workshop: Sat @ 11:30-12:30pm.

GM Susan Polgar Book Sale: Sat @ 1:30-2:30pm.

FM Megan Lee Game Analysis: Sat @ 2:30-3:30pm.

All-Comers Blitz with FM Megan Lee: Sat @ 3:30-4:30pm.

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