National Chess Day: Rapid, Blitz & Simul
Celebrate National Chess Day with a full day of chess at Grand Knights Chess Academy! Join us for a USCF-rated Rapid or Blitz tournament, or challenge 2025 Washington State Champion FM Ryan Porter in a simultaneous exhibition.
Rapid
9:00 AM · $40 · USCF Quick Rated
5-round Swiss with Premier (1600+) and Reserve (U1600) sections.
60 player maximum. Rated USCF Quick. Current USCF membership required. October Quick ratings used for determining pairings and prizes.
Time Control: G/15; +1 0 sec
Entry Fee: $40 ($25 play up fee for 1400+ playing in Premier)
One Half-Point Bye available. Request at registration or to TD by end of Round 1.
Prize Fund: $1,000 (based on 50 paid entries)
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6:30 PM · $20 · USCF Blitz Rated
A seven-round Swiss in one sections.
60 player maximum. Rated USCF Blitz. October Blitz ratings used for determining pairings and prizes. Current USCF membership required.
Time Control: G/3; +2 sec
Entry Fee: $20
Two Half-Point Byes available. Request at registration or to TD by end of Round 1.
Prize Fund: $500 (based on 50 paid entries).
Register For BlitzSimul: FM Ryan Porter
3:30 PM · $20 · Not Rated
A simultaneous exhibition with FM RYAN PORTER.
Exhibitor plays the white pieces on all boards. 20 player maximum.
Not Rated. Open to all levels of player.
Entry Fee: $20
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