2nd ANNUAL PIPER MEMORIAL ADULT SWISS

This is a USCF-rated tournament for players 18+. Held in conjunction with the WA Class Championships in Lynnwood and co-hosted with the WA Chess Federation.

• Format: 4-round Swiss in two sections: Botvinnik (Open) and Korchnoi (U1500); may be merged based on entries.
• Time control: Game/120 + 30 sec. increment. Rounds: 11am & 4:30pm both days.
• Prize fund: $1,000 guaranteed
• Prizes: Botvinnik (Open): 1st $240; 2nd $150; 3rd $120; U1650 1st $80
  Korchnoi (U1500): 1st $120; 2nd $100; 3rd $80; U1300 1st $60; Unrated 1st $50
• Entry fee: $60 online by Friday 11/29, $70 onsite; $20 discount for SCC members. EF waived for unrated players who purchase memberships. US Chess and WCF/OCF/ICA memberships required.
• Register: https://nwchess.com/OnlineRegistration/. Deadline Friday 11/28, 5pm. 30 players max.
• Venue: Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave West, Lynnwood, WA 98036
• Age: Must be 18+ at time of tournament.
• Byes: 1 half-point bye available via registration site.

In memory of Dr. August Piper (1944-2024), long time SCC President. Generously sponsored by Gerald Larson & Henry Yan.