Chessplayers from 2nd-12th grades, of all abilities, are invited to play in the ....

Chess Grand Prix Tournament Series

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Register for Tuesday August 19 here -- pre-registration required

Dog Days Grand Prix standings, tourney results here

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Play in one, some, or all five:
Dog Days Chess I -- Wednesday, July 30
Dog Days Chess II -- Wednesday, August 6
Dog Days Chess III -- Wednesday, August 13
Dog Days Chess IV -- Tuesday, August 19

Where:
Ferndale Public Library -- 2125 Main Street, Ferndale -- map here

Check-in: From 3:50 - 4:00pm sharp, at each tourney.
All Grand Prix players must have pre-registered for each Quad individually, and must check-in before 4:00pm in order to play. Due to pairing restrictions, late arrivals cannot be accommodated, sorry. Get there early!

Entry fee: Free! But, pre-registration is required for each Quad. Sign up by midnight the day before.

Energy fee: Everyone, help set up tables, chairs, boards, sets, clocks and posters. Thanks!

Grand Prix Prizes:

• Trophies to 1st-3rd place, medals 4th-5th place, king keychain 6th-7th place, Chess Life 8th-9th place, three chess stickers to 10th place
• At each Grand Prix, perfect scores (3.0) earn Northwest Chess magazine and two Chess Stickers, 2.5 scorers earn two Chess Stickers

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The 2025 Dog Days Chess Grand Prix rated tournaments are open to any 2nd-12th grade players that desire to play competitive NWSRS rated tournament games. Beginner players are welcome! You need to learn the rules of chess before you arrive. Learn or review the rules of chess here (web page) or here (video) if you wish. Freshly graduated H.S. seniors are welcome to play also.

Players will be placed in different playing groups of between four to eight players, of approximately equal playing ability based on the latest NWSRS ratings. These feature three games, no elimination, with a time control of Game/25 minutes with five second delay per player. The tournaments are rated by the NW Scholastic Ratings System, so tournament rules are in effect: if you touch a piece, you must move it.

Experienced players in the top sections will be required to record their moves, so bring a pen or pencil. Score sheets and sets/boards will be provided, but bring a clock if you have one. It's a no elimination tournament, each player can expect to play three rated games each evening.

Schedule for each Dog Days Chess Grand Prix tourney:
Check-in opens at 3:50pm and please help with the setup, thank you! Check-in closes at 4:00pm sharp. Don't be late! The quad format doesn't allow for late entries.
Round 1 - 4:10pm or asap
Round 2 - 5:10pm or asap
Round 3 - 6:15pm or asap
Library Meeting Room closes at 7:30pm.

The above is a rough guide, there is no set round start time. As soon as all players in a section have finished their first round games, they refer to the pairing chart, identify their opponent and board numbers for Round 2, and may begin their next games as soon as they're ready.
After the event, please assist with setting the room back to its original layout. Thanks!

The Grand Prix formula favors players who play each week, and who are improving, so you could win if you put your mind to it! The current, updated NWSRS ratings will be used in each Grand Prix Quad. (If the NWSRS ratings haven't been updated since the last tourney, SwissSys estimated ratings may be used.)

The Dog Days Chess Grand Prix chess tournaments are directed by Randy Kaech, with assistance from All Of You.