21st Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Girls and Boys

Info: spfno.com  Register: chessreg.com  Event Flyer

Email: [email protected]  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 + USCF rated.  K-12 sections are 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 are also USCF 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 November USCF or current NWSRS rating will be used to determine section and pairings.

Hotel Information:  Hilton Bellevue for $179 (1 King/2 Queen) per night, address above. Complimentary guest room Wi-Fi and event day parking. Many restaurants are within 1–2 miles from hotel.  Phone: 425.455.1300, request SPFNO room block.  Group Code: CHESCI.

Booking Link for online hotel reservations.  Cut–off date for discounted hotel reservations is October 14, 2026.

WA State Scholastic Chess Championships Qualifier!

Entry Fees: (by Oct. 7 | Oct. 8-31 | Nov. 1 or after)

• 2-Day Championship Sections EF: $99 | $129 | $159
• 1-Day Scholastic Sections (Sat-only) EF: $65 | $80 | $105

Registration & Payment:  Registration and payment deadline Fri 11/6 @ 5pm at chessreg.com (pay by credit/debit/PayPal).

Fun Side Events!

Parents and Coaches Seminar:  Sat @ 10:15-11:15am.

SPFNO Girls Workshop:  Sat @ 11:30-12:00pm.

GM Susan Polgar Book Sale & Signing:  Sat @ 2-3pm & Sun @ 11am-12pm.

All-Comers Blitz with FM Megan Lee:  Sat @ 3:15- 4:30pm.

SPFNO Puzzle Solving Competition:  Sat @ 5:30-6pm.  EF: $35 by 11/1, $50 after.

SPFNO Blitz Championship:  Sat @ 6:30-9pm.  EF: $35 by 11/1, $50 after.

GM Susan Polgar Simul:  Sun @ 1-4pm.  EF: $75 by 11/1, $100 after.  Max 20 players.

Special Offer:  Stay two nights or more in the Hilton Bellevue and receive one free entry into the main tournament!

Scholarships:  Scholarships available for the main tournament and side events.  Contact WCF for info.

Seminar, Workshop, and All-Comers Blitz are free.