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Chessplayers from 2nd-12th grades, of all abilities, are invited to play in the....
2025 Grand Prix Chess Tournaments
Pre-registration required -- sign up for Tuesday July 15 hereGrand Prix standings, tourney results here
Play in one, some, or all four:
Hot Summer Chess I --- Wednesday June 25, 4:20pm
Hot Summer Chess II -- Tuesday, July 1, 3:50pm
Hot Summer Chess III - Monday, July 7, 9:50am
Hot Summer Chess IV - Tuesday, July 15, 3:50pm
Where:
Ferndale Public Library --- 2125 Main Street, Ferndale -- map hereCheck-in: Begins at the times given, and ends ten minutes after that. So for example, at Hot Summer Chess I, the room opens at 4:00pm, check-in begins at 4:20pm, and closes at 4:30pm sharp. Due to pairing restrictions, late arrivals cannot be accommodated, sorry. Get there early!
Entry fee: Free! But, pre-registration is required for each tourney. Sign up by 10pm the day before.
Energy fee: Everyone, help set up tables, chairs, boards, sets, clocks and posters. Thanks!
Grand Prix Scoring:
One point for a win, zero for a loss, half point for a draw. Whoever scores the most points over all four tournaments, wins the Grand Prix! You can play in one, some, or all four.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
The 2025 Hot Summer 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, boards, sets and clocks will be provided. It's a no elimination tournament, each player can expect to play three rated games at each Grand Prix.
Schedule for each Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix tourney:
Check-in begins at the times given, and ends ten minutes after that. So for example, at Hot Summer Chess I, the room opens at 4:00pm (come early to help set up if you'd like), check-in begins at 4:20pm, and closes at 4:30pm sharp. (Don't be late!) It takes about ten minutes to get the pairings posted. Once pairings are posted, the players find their seats, we have opening announcements, tournament rules are reviewed, and the first round of games begin. Each round takes about 45 minutes. As soon as all players in a section have finished their first round games, the pairings for Round Two are posted, and players can begin their second round game right away. When all Round Two games are finished, Round Three can begin. Once your third game is over, players are free to depart. Just make sure to mark your results on the pairing sheet after each round!Near the end, if you're still around and have time and energy, assistance with with putting away the boards, sets, clocks, chairs and tables is appreciated. 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 tourney. (If the NWSRS ratings haven't been updated since the last tourney, SwissSys estimated ratings may be used.)
The Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix chess tournaments are directed by Randy Kaech, with assistance from All Of You.
Send comments/questions/suggestions for this site to Randy Kaech
Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess
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