Spring Symphony II Chess Tournament

Ready to shake off the winter blues and unleash your inner chess master? Want to test your skills against other players in a friendly and competitive environment? Love the sound of chess pieces moving in harmony with the music of spring? If you answered yes to any of these, you don’t want to miss the Spring Symphony II Chess Tournament! This isn’t just any chess tournament; it’s a celebration of the game, the season, and the community. You’ll have the chance to play and enjoy the company of fellow chess lovers who share your passion and enthusiasm. This event is a fantastic opportunity for scholastic chess aficionados of all grades and skill levels to showcase their talents, learn new strategies, and connect with like-minded peers.

Committed to fostering inclusive, enjoyable, and well-organized chess competitions, Puddletown Chess is dedicated to nurturing a vibrant chess community. We invite you to join us for a memorable day of spirited competition and enjoyable moments in the captivating world of chess.

• 2025 OSCF State Championship qualifier
• Date: March 15th, 2025 (Saturday)
• Check-In Time (check-in is mandatory; players who miss the check-in window will not be paired for the first round)

  • Open section: 9:30am-9:45am
  • All other sections: 9:45am – 10:15am

Schedule (Actual round & award times may vary slightly)

• Open section (3 rounds): 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
• All other sections (4 rounds): 10:30am, 11:40am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm
• Awards: 3:15pm

Venue: Village Church (330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005)

• Open Section: Umpqua Room 
• All other sections: Gym

Open section: 3 round Swiss, G/45; d5

All other sections: 4 round Swiss, G/25; +5

Adult players can play in the open section only

Prize:

• Open section: cash prize for top 3 finishers. (1st place: $70, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $30). Medals for players with plus or even scores. Adult players will win cash prizes only.  
• All other sections: Trophies for the top 5 finishers. Medals for players with plus or even scores.

Free game analysis with Puddletown co-founders: FM Zoey Tang, Ishaan Kodarapu, CM Austin Tang & Neev Kodarapu, and other Puddletown volunteer coaches.

Lunch: Free Pizza for the players.

US Chess membership: US Chess membership is required and can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org), where you can find membership rates, information, and benefits. If this is your first USCF rated tournament, we can buy it for you free of charge.

Pre-registration only; no on-site registration.

Photo Release: By registering for this event, you hereby give permission for your child to be photographed during the tournaments. We might also reproduce these pictures to be used in educational and/or promotional materials produced by Puddletown Chess. Further, we want to clarify that neither you nor your child will receive any compensation for the use of these photographs. If for any reason you cannot agree with any part of this photo release, please find any photos of you or your player from this event online and share the links with us, we will make every attempt to remove them.

See you at the board!

Map and directions to Village Church – Gym and Umpqua Room

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