Note: See calendar and TA pages for more info about upcoming chess events.
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- If you are a resident of Washington State, your
Northwest Chess subscription includes a state chess
membership. For WCF (Washington) membership options, please continue to use this website.
All WCF memberships are considered "Premium," and include
benefits such as free registration to certain seminars.
- If you are a resident of Oregon, your Northwest Chess
subscription to paper copies includes a "Premium" OCF state
membership. You can also choose a "Basic" OCF membership with
online-only access to NWC magazine. For now, you should contact
OCF directly if you want this option. Also see the
OCF website.
- For Idaho (ICA) membership options, please visit the
ICA website.
These options include a "Premium" membership with a NWC subscription.
- For new subscriptions and renewals,
NWC no longer guarantees that there will continue to be 12
printed magazines each year. There could be
fewer editions, and/or publication could be in an online format.
At present, we expect that printed magazines will continue to be available
for all 2022-dated editions.
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- In 2018, the NWC board decided to add "Foundation" to its corporate
name, becoming the Northwest Chess Foundation. We will completely update the
website once this name is officially registered with the State of Washington
and the IRS. This does not affect the name of the magazine - it's still Northwest Chess!
- The Northwest Chess Forum
(bulletin board for chess-related discussions) has fallen into disuse, and has been disabled.
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Wanted: Adult roommate for hotel stays at Western States Open in
Reno (Oct. 14-16) and/or at Los Angeles Open in Irvine, CA. See calendar
for details.
August - NWC Grand Prix events!
- See calendar and TA pages for more info about upcoming chess events.
- The NWC Grand Prix
is being conducted in three sections - Washington, Idaho and all others.
See the GP page or the current magazine for standings.
The 2022 GP is named in honor of Ignacio Perez.
August - Other (non-GP) events!
- Aug 12, 19, 26 Seattle CC Dog Days (Rds 2-4), Seattle, WA
- Aug 27 Seattle CC Novice, Seattle, WA
August - Scholastic Events
Important notes: Beginning with the January 2022 issue of
Northwest Chess, all extra copies will be received and handled by
Josh Sinanan. If you would like to request an extra copy or didn't receive
your copy in the mail, please contact Josh, joshsinanan@gmail.com.
Also effective immediately, Eric Holcomb is no longer the Business Manager.
Please mail all checks and other written items to the Orlov Chess Academy
address at the top of this page.
Carlsen Won't Defend!
As reported in John Henderson's blog post,
"The Day the King Abdicated" (July 20) Norwegian world chess champion Magnus Carlsen
announced that he won't defend his title again against Ian Nepomniachtchi (see below).
As a result, "Nepo" will play runner-up Ding Liren of China.
August magazine!
The August 2022 issue of Northwest Chess
was mailed on 7/29. It's a 32-page issue with
"So What Really Are Deadlines Anyway?" by Jeffrey Roland, "2022 WA vs BC
Challenge Match" by Josh Sinanan, a "Letter To The Editor" by Brian Berger,
"WIM Megan Lee Simul" by Josh Sinanan, "Reflection On My Nationals" by IM
Anthony He, "Carol Kleist Feisty In Chess And Life" by John Selsky, "In
Memory Of Carol Kleist" by Karen Schmidt, "North Idaho Championship" by Adam
Porth, "The Longest Day Fundraiser" by Scotty Hohman, "2022 Rusty Miller
Memorial" by Josh Sinanan, "Chesstoon (the first-ever in the Brian Berger
series!) (originally published in October 2013)," "2022 Washington Open
Puzzle Solving Solutions" by Valentin Razmov, "Mid-Year Scholastic Cup" by
Josh Sinanan, and a back cover photo of "Team WA at the 2022 BC vs WA Match" by Haiyong Wang.
Cover: Team BC at the 2022 BC vs WA Match by Haiyong Wang.
See the teaser edition (selected pages with color).
Nepomniachtchi Wins FIDE Candidates Tournament!
As reported in John Henderson's blog post, "Refinding Nepo,"
Ian Nepomniachtchi has "cruised to victory" in the FIDE Candidates Tournament.
The 31-year-old Russian "sealed the deal to secure his second (back-to-back)
Candidates title with a round to spare, with his reward being the right to
once again challenge Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the next
World Championship match," although it was uncertain if Carlsen would defend
his title again against Nepomniachtchi. The tournament featured eight candidates
including two Americans (Caruana and Nakamura) and ran from June 16 to July 5 in Madrid, Spain.
July magazine!
The July 2022 issue of Northwest Chess
was mailed on 7/1. It's a
48-page issue with "Carol Kleist (August 18, 1929-May 30, 2022)" by John Selsky,
"2022 Washington Open plus various side events," "2022 Washington Barber + Rockefeller Qualifier,"
"Northwest Regional Scholastics Championship" and "Washington Players Shine at Elementary Nationals" by Josh Sinanan,
"Oregon Senior Open" by Wilson Gibbins,
"Planting A "S.E.E.D." (Detective Cookie's Story)" by Karen Schmidt,
and a back-cover photo of "Medina Elementary K-3 Team with Josh Sinanan" by Rongzhi Lu.
Cover: Ananth Gottumukkala (left) and Josh Sinanan, by Chad Lykins.
See the teaser edition (selected pages with color).
Detective Cookie Chess Park ground
breaking ceremony! This event took place Sunday June 12 at the site
of the future Detective Cookie Chess Park on Rainier Ave. S in Seattle.
Several chess players and supporters of the park gathered to celebrate the
milestone ground breaking. The event featured free food, good company, and
of course chess. In attendance were Detective Denise "Cookie" Bouldin,
Seattle Chief of Police Adrian Diaz, former Seattle Seahawks player K.J.
Wright, WCF Women's and Girls Director Chouchan Airapetian, and WCF
President Josh Sinanan. Many thanks to the City of Seattle, 4 Culture, and
Seattle Parks Foundation for their support.
| Photo Album (courtesy of Meiling Cheng)
| South Seattle Emerald article
| Kiro 7 News Video
In Memoriam - Carol Kleist - As reported by Seattle
Chess Club President John Selsky, “The Seattle Chess Club mourns the passing
of Carol Kleist, long-time club Secretary, club Life Member and devoted wife
of Fred, our Tournament Director. Carol died peacefully over Memorial Day
weekend.” We're expecting an article for the August edition of NWC.
June magazine!
The June 2022 issue of Northwest Chess
was mailed on 5/31. It's a 32-page issue with
"Idaho Open" by Jay Simonson,
"29th Dave Collyer Memorial" by Kevin Korsmo,
"Crash And Burn In Salt Lake City" by Nobel Ang,
"Inland Empire Open" by Kevin Korsmo,
"En Masse (Stanchions Buckled)" by Karen Schmidt,
"Intermat," "2022 Washington Senior Championship" and "Lakeside Team Shines at High School Nationals" by Josh Sinanan,
"Washington State Elementary Chess Championships" by WSECC Organizers,
and a back-cover photo of Nolan Zhou by Meiling Cheng.
Cover: Shrey Talathi by Meiling Cheng.
See the teaser edition (selected pages with color).
May magazine!
The May 2022 issue of Northwest Chess
was mailed by the new printer serving NWC on 5/4. All current subscribers with an email
on file also received an invitation to view this edition via Google Drive. It's a
32-page issue with "Games Of Megan Lee (from WA State Championship)" by Megan Lee,
"Oregon Girls Championship" by Wilson Gibbins,
"The Zen Priest and The Chess Samurai" by Nobel Ang,
"Idaho State Scholastic Championship" by Jeffrey Roland,
"Trying Not To Live For My US Chess Rating But..." by Karen Schmidt,
"Montana Open" by Mike Murray,
"Intermat Candidates," "Cascadia Dragon’s Lair," "St. Anne Celtic Challenge Spring 2022,"
"Open Window School Spring Tornado," "All Girls Chess Tournament," "Harmon Memorial" and
"Medina All-City Chess Tournament" by Josh Sinanan,
and a back-cover photo of Bryce Leifeste by Jef Leifeste.
Cover: Megan Lee by Josh Sinanan.
See the teaser edition (selected pages with color).
See old news previously appearing on this page.
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Some local tournament reports were previously posted to the
Northwest Chess (NWC) blog, found at http://www.nwchess.com/blog/.
Links are to NWC blog post or other report, usually US Chess or scholastic rating report.
However, blogging activity has stopped. If you are interesting in blogging
for your club's events, please let us know.
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Scholastic Events (July-August):
- Aug 6 Summer Grand Prix III, Ferndale, WA
- Aug 6 WA Summer Rapid Championships, online via Chess.com
| Flyer
| Results, Standings, and Prizes
| Games
| Photo Album
| US Chess Rating Report (Open sections only)
- Jul 29-31 Seattle Kings vs Princes Match VIII, OCA Seattle, WA
- Jul 16 Summer Grand Prix II, Ferndale, WA
- Jul 16 Washington Summer Sizzler (scholastic), online via Chess.com
| Flyer
| Results, Standings, and Prizes
| Games
| Photo Album
| NWSRS Rating Report
| US Chess Rating Report
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Open or Invitational Events (July-August):
- Aug 6-7 Seattle CC Seafair Open, Seattle, WA
- Aug 7
Northwest Summer Chess960 Open, online via Chess.com
- Jul (Mondays) The Stronger You Get, Boise, ID
- Jul 23-24 Vancouver Open, Vancouver, WA
- Jul 23-24 Seattle CC Adult Swiss, Seattle, WA
- Jul 17 Seattle CC Sunday Tornado, Seattle, WA
- Jul 16 Seattle CC Novice, Seattle, WA
- Jul 9-10
Time to Think, Boise, ID
- Jul 6 WIM Megan Lee Lecture & Simul, Issaquah, WA
- Jul 3 Seattle CC G/20 Hexes, Seattle, WA
- Jul 2-3
Chess Nuts Roasting in the Summer, Boise, ID
- Jul 2 Seattle CC Saturday Quads, Seattle, WA
- Jul 1-3 Washington vs. British Columbia Challenge Match,
Executive Airport Plaza Hotel, Richmond, BC
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Scholastic Events (May-June):
- Jun 25 Seattle Summer Kickoff (scholastic), online via Chess.com
| Flyer
| Results, Standings, and Prizes
| Games
| Photo Album
| NWSRS Rating Report (coming soon)
| US Chess Rating Report
- Jun 18 Return of the White Elephants (Quick Chess Tourney), Ferndale, WA
- Jun 11-12 Mid-Year Scholastic Cup, OCA Redmond, WA
- Jun 11 Bughouse Chess Crazy Fun Tournament, Ferndale, WA
- Jun 4 Northwest Regional Scholastic Chess Championships, online via Chess.com
| Flyer
| Results + Standings
| Games
| NWSRS + US Chess Rating reports: the tournament has been submitted for rating and will be rated soon.
- May 28 Washington Open Scholastic, Redmond, WA
| Flyer
| Results, Standings and Prizes
| Photo Album
| NWSRS Rating Report
| US Chess Rating Report: the tournament has been submitted for rating and should be rated soon.
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Open or Invitational Events (May-June):
- Jun 24-28 PNWCC FIDE Open - SOS (Summer of Seattle)
- also with FIDE Rated Blitz – Jackpot OTB II, Redmond, WA
- Jun 25-26 SCC Emerald City Open, Seattle, WA
- Jun 25-26
Solar Power Queens Rule, Boise, ID
- Jun 3-24 SCC It’s Summertime!, Seattle, WA
- Jun 19 SCC Sunday Tornado, Seattle, WA
- Jun 18-19 Rusty Miller Memorial, online via Chess.com
| Flyer
| Results, Standings and Prizes
| Games
| Photo Album
- Jun 18-19
Lakeside Chess Masters, Boise, ID
- Jun 11-12 Alset Electric Chess Tournament, Boise, ID
- Jun 11 SCC Novice, Seattle, WA
- Jun 4-5 Mali the Mensa Beagle, Boise, ID
- Jun 4 SCC Saturday Quads, Seattle, WA
- May 28-30 Washington Open, Seattle Marriott Redmond, Redmond, WA
| Flyer
| Final Standings + Prizes
| Photo Album
- May 28-29 Vinny’s Favorite Movie, Boise, ID
- May 28 UW Spring Classic Chess Tournament, Seattle, WA
- May 22 SCC Sunday Tornado, Seattle, WA
- May 21-22 The Hunter’s Hideout, Boise, ID
- May 6-20 SCC May Flowers (Close Ratings 2), Seattle, WA
- May 15 SCC Novice, Seattle, WA
- May 14 SCC G/20 Hexes, Seattle, WA
- May 7-8 ¡Jaque mate en 16! (Checkmate in 16!), Boise, ID
- May 7 SCC Saturday Quads, Seattle, WA
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