It was another amazing turnout for the Puddletown May tournament! Of the 86 players, 4 were adults, 23 were girls, and 2 were rural players. As you know Puddletown proudly offers FREE tournament entries for the following categories of players: Girl players Non-binary players Rural area players Low-income family players Section…
Hello, Puddletown chess enthusiasts! In today's discussion, we're diving into a crucial aspect of Swiss system tournaments: the tie-breaking methods. Ever find yourself tied with others at the end of a tournament, puzzled over why someone else claimed the top prize? That's where tie-breaks come into play, helping determine who stands…
113 players joined us in our April Oceanic Chess Gala tournament, our largest turnout ever! For the first time, we had to bring in more tables to fit everyone. Of these players, 20 were playing their first-ever USCF-rated tournament, 33 received free entries as female players, and 12 others received free…