The Inland Classic III

Registration:  via telephone or email only; CLOSES 12:00 noon February 20, 2026.

Rounds:  10-2:30-7; 9-1:30 or ASAP.  Time control: G/115, d5. 

Entry fee: $30 adults, $25 under 19. Telephone and email entries accepted (pay at door – cash or check preferred).  All registrants must check in by 9:40 unless a first-round bye was granted. 

$1750 GUARANTEED prize fund.  Class prizes based on at least 5 per class; classes may be reconfigured if less than five class entries.  Only one prize per player (excluding biggest upset). NS, NC, W.  One ½-point bye available if requested by end of round 3. Director reserves the right to use class pairings in final round. 

                                     PRIZES

                  FIRST --      $400

                  SECOND -- $270

                  THIRD --     $150

                  Class Prizes: Top Expert $100

$100 first, $70 second: A; B; C; D & under/unrated.

Biggest Upset prizes: $100 & $50 (non-provisional ratings).

Entries:  Spokane CC, c/o Kevin Korsmo, N. 9923 Moore, Spokane, WA 99208-9339.

For information or to enter please call or text (509) 270-1772 or write [email protected]

Check website for updates: www.spokanechessclub.org

John Donaldson lecture and simul February 20, 2026