Events Page

Remember, for all events that have a Rating of USCF, you need a valid and current USCF membership. It is not always possible to process membership at the South Sound Chess Club, so please ensure you have this taken care of before showing up!

If the Rating is “None,” then feel free to show up and play! No USCF membership required.

What’s the difference between regular, quick, and blitz ratings? This reddit post has a simple explanation.

April 2023

Thursday, April 13th

  • Event: Unrated Open Blitz Tournament
  • Location: Des Moines Gospel Chapel, 21914 7th Ave S
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Rating: None
  • Max # Players: 24, 4-5 games per player
  • Time Control: G/5+5, 5 minutes + 5 second increment
  • Signup Form: Click Here to Register for April 13th

Thursday, April 20th

  • Event: Rapid Quads Tournament
  • Location: Des Moines Gospel Chapel, 21914 7th Ave S
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Rating: USCF, Quick Only (USCF TLA)
  • Max # Players: 24 (six quads), 3 games per player
  • Time Control: G/15+8, 15 minutes + 8 second increment
  • Signup Form: Click Here to Register for April 20th

Thursday, April 27th

  • Event: Hybrid Mini-Swiss Two Round Tournament
  • Location: Des Moines Gospel Chapel, 21914 7th Ave S
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Rating: USCF, Regular and Quick (dual-rated)
  • Max # Players: 24, 2 games per player
  • Time Control: G/40; d15, 40 minutes + 15 second delay