November is that time of year when the leaves fall and the air gets a bit chilly, but it’s also the time when chess starts to heat up our beloved city of Portland! On November 11th, we’re hosting a chess tournament, and you’re all invited to join the fun.
In November, the world outside changes, just like the chessboard. The wind might try to play with your chess pieces a little, but that makes the game even more cool. We want you to be a part of it!
Portland looks beautiful in the fall, and our chess tournament is like a big chess party. Whether you’re new to chess or already a chess pro, come make new friends, have some hot pizza, and a whole lot more, and enjoy the fun of chess in November. See you there!
- USCF-rated chess tournament, 2024 OSCF State Championship qualifier.
- Format: 4 round Swiss, G25+5 (each player has 25 minutes with 5-second increment after each move). Three sections (U600, U900, and Open). Section cutoffs may change based on average player strength, and sections may be merged.
- Date: November 11, 2023 (Saturday) 10:00am – 3:30pm. (Check in: 10am-10:20am, Round1: 10:30am, Round 2: 11:30am, R3: 1:00pm, R4: 2:00pm, Award: 3:15pm. The actual time may be slightly different)
- Place: Village Church – Fellowship Hall (330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005).
- Prize: Trophies & medals. (1st-3rd Trophies, best female trophy, even and plus medals)
- Entry fee: $30 (female players/low income: Free), Zelle/Venmo/Paypal: puddletownchess@gmail.com . Please put the player’s FULL name and USCF ID (if any) in the Zelle/Venmo/Paypal note. We prefer Zelle
- Pre-registration only, no on-site registration.
- Free game analysis with Puddletown co-founders: FM Zoey, Ishaan, Austin & Neev
- Free Pizza for the players.
- US Chess membership is required, which can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org) or during registration: US Chess membership rates/information/benefits
- Cancelation & refund policy: As a nonprofit organization, we make every effort to support our community by offering complimentary access to female players, underprivileged families, and players from rural areas. At the same time, we have to manage expenses such as venue rental, food costs, and prize fees. In order to sustain this initiative, we have established the following cancellation and refund policy:
- Cancellations made on the day of the tournament are not eligible for refunds. Any cancellations made before the tournament day will be converted into credit for future participation in Puddletown events.
- We retain the right to deny future entry to any individuals who misuse our complimentary entry policy.
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