Valleyfest Chess Tournament

Saturday, September 26, 2026
CenterPlace Regional Event Center Room 109 — 2426 N Discovery Pl, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Presented by Inland Chess Academy, the Valleyfest Chess Tournament welcomes players of all ages and skill levels. The Scholastic division (K-12) includes a beginner’s section, and the USCF Open is open to scholastic and adult players alike. This tournament is a WA State qualifier and a 2X Inland Chess Grand Prix event.

Registration

Register by email, phone, or text — payment is due at the tournament. Include the player’s name, school, and grade.

Fees:

  • Early registration: $25 (by 6:00 pm, Friday, September 25)
  • Late/walk-in registration: $30
  • $1 of every registration fee supports the scholarship fund

Scholastic Division (K-12)

  • Check-in: 9:00 – 9:30 am
  • Format: Five-round Swiss, G/30 — first round begins at 10:00 am
  • Players arriving after 9:40 am will not be paired for round one and will receive a half-point bye
  • All students play all five games; later rounds begin as soon as the prior round finishes
  • Includes a beginner’s section plus one or two additional sections, based on registration
  • Raffle and awards ceremony follow the final round, typically wrapping by 4:00 pm

USCF Open (Scholastic & Adult)

  • Check-in: 9:00 – 9:30 am
  • Format: Four-round Swiss, G/40 d/5
  • Game times: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm
  • Cash awards based on number of players
  • USCF membership required; memberships can be processed on-site

Good to Know

  • Byes may be requested
  • Please notify the registration desk of any medical concerns
  • Tournament policies and the complaint procedure are posted at the director’s table and on the Inland Chess Academy website

Tournament Directors: John Dill II and Craig Moore

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