Carol Kleist Memorial Adult Swiss
This tournament is being held in conjunction with the Washington Open at the Redmond Marriott. It’s the 3rd annual memorial tournament honoring the late Carol Kleist, longtime Secretary of the Seattle Chess Club and casual-night “den mother.”
- A 4-round Swiss in 2 sections: Botvinnik (1500+) and Korchnoi (U1500); may be merged if small.
- Time control: Game/120 + 30 second increment.
- Rounds: Sun.-Mon. 5/25-26, 11am & 4:30pm both days.
- Entry fee: Online by Sat., 5/24 at 5 PM – $40 SCC members, $50 others. Onsite add $10. EF waived for unrated players who purchase memberships. US Chess and WCF/OCF/ICA memberships required.
- Register at NW Chess Online System: https://nwchess.com/OnlineRegistration/
- Registration: 5/25 @ 10-10:30 AM (unless starting with a half-point bye).
- Guaranteed prize fund: $1,000.
- Botvinnik: 1st $240, 2nd $150, 3rd $120, 1st U1650 $80.
- Korchnoi: 1st $120, 2nd $100, 3rd $80, 1st U1300 $60, 1st Unrated $50.
- 1 half-point bye available.
~ generously supported by Gerald Larson and Henry Yan ~