Be a Trailblazer.
This is the very first BellDale Chess tournament. Everyone who sits down at a board on opening night helps write page one of a new chess community in Bellingham. Come make your opening move with us.
Entry Fees paid by 11:59 PM, Tue 11/10
| Standard | $25 |
| Senior (55+) | $20 |
| Titled — CM, FM, IM, GM, USCF or CFC NM | Free |
| Late entry (after 11/10) — Standard & Senior | $30 |
| Late entry (after 11/10) — Titled players | $20 |
Refunds: full refund, less a $4 processing fee, until 11:59 PM on 11/10; no refunds after that.
Prize Fund 40% of entry fees
| 1st place (40%) | $56 |
| 2nd place (25%) | $35 |
| 3rd place (20%) | $28 |
| 4th place (15%) | $21 |
Amounts shown are based on 14 paid $25 entries; actual prizes scale with entries.
Special Prizes $10 each
- Best Senior (55+) — requires at least three qualifying entries.
- Best Dressed — bring your sharpest look.
- Best Etiquette — shake hands after the game, resign when you're down three queens, and so on. Must help clean up after the tournament to be eligible.
Special prizes may not be awarded if there are fewer than 10 standard paid entries.
Register 20 spots only
Sign up online at https://forms.gle/CubpDwitrDCcwz9q8. Register early to guarantee your spot!
Good to Know
- REQUIRED: a paid USCF membership in good standing. Please make sure yours is current.
- Byes: one half-point bye available if requested before Round 1 is paired.
- Coming up: 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 & 12/18 (dates subject to change).
- Ideas welcome: suggestions for how we can improve in any way are gladly appreciated.
Young players: keep the momentum going
The Coding and Robotics Club inspires kids to “Think like a scientist, play like a kid!” through hands-on coding, robotics, engineering and STEM adventures. Their Mastering Chess class (Thursdays 4:45 PM, with Whatcom Chess Academy) helps experienced elementary and middle school players sharpen tactics, openings, endgames and strategy through coached matches. codingandroboticsclub.com/advancedcessclub