The 2025 Presidential Pawn Storm

Solon Community Center

Event Overview

The Presidential Pawn Storm, a tournament for K-12 scholastic players of all levels. Chess sets will be provided for all and clocks for the top two sections.

Site:  Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon, OH 44139 Great playing conditions! Snack bar and WiFi available on site.
Free pizza lunch offered for family members and players, two slices, drink.

Format:   4 Rounds paired ASAP, lunch break after round two. USCF Rated.
Sections:   Five sections to accommodate players of all levels: Championship, Under 1400, Under 1000, Under 700, Under 400/unrated.
February supplement ratings will be used to determine sections. Sections with a low number of participants may be combined.
Time Limit: G/30; d5.

Entry Fee:  $35 by 9 PM 2/16; No on-site entries!
Free USCF membership included (for new or expired memberships only).
Schedule:  Doors open at 8:30AM. Round 1: 9:30 AM sharp! Estimated Completion: U400, U700, U1000: 2PM. U1400, Championship: 3PM.
Registration:     Register online at progresswithchess.org/presidential


Prizes:    Trophies to all players scoring 3 or higher, medals to all participants.

Contacts:  Stacia Pugh, Click here to show mail address, 216-346-9643
Eliot Sernau, Click here to show mail address 914-434-2557

Address:

35000 Portz Parkway
Solon, OH 44139
United States

Sections: 5
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Progress With Chess
Email: eliot@progresswithchess.org
Phone: (914) 434-2557