Chess Tournaments
Rated scholastic tournaments and community chess events around Bothell. All ages and skill levels welcome — register early for the best rate.
Upcoming Chess Tournaments
Register early — entry fees increase as the tournament date approaches.
Rising Knights Scholastic Chess Tournament
Our WA Elementary State Qualifier event. Four sections, five rated rounds, trophies, medals, and game review stations at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bothell.
- Saturday, September 26th, 2026
- Round 1 at 9:45 AM · Awards at 4:15 PM
- Hilton Garden Inn, Bothell
22600 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98021 - Format: 5-round Swiss · G25+5
- Capacity: 100 players
- Entry: $45 until Sept 20 · $55 until Sept 25, 8:00 PM · $65 after that
- Rating: Dual NWSRS & USCF Rated
- Sections: K–3 U700 · K–3 Open · Grades 4–12 U900 · Grades 4–12 Open
- Byes: 2 half-point byes allowed · Game review stations on site
- Schedule:Round 1: 9:45 AMRound 2: 11:00 AMLunch: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PMRound 3: 12:30 PMRound 4: 1:45 PMRound 5: 3:00 PMAwards: 4:15 PMNote: K–3 U700 may start sooner — updated on tournament day
- Awards: Trophies for 3 points and above · Below 3 points get medals and free lessons
Registration closes September 26, 6:00 AM
Past Chess Tournaments
Events we've already hosted. Check back for future dates.
WATA Scholastics Chess Tournament
Presented with the Washington Telangana Association, this scholastic tournament welcomed players across four grade and rating sections.
- Saturday, September 12th, 2026
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Redmond Elementary School
16800 NE 80th St, Redmond, WA 98052 - Format: 5-round Swiss · G25+5
- Capacity: 100 players · USCF membership required
- Entry: Early Bird $45 until August 30; $55 after August 30
- Rating: Dual NWSRS & USCF Rated
- Sections: K–3 U700, K–3 Open, Grades 4–12 U900, Grades 4–12 Open
- Medals: Trophies for players scoring 3 points or more in each section
- Byes: Up to 2 half-point byes available
Rising Knights Chess @ Snohomish Library Meeting Room
A fun, relaxed chess event for all ages and skill levels. Casual play in a welcoming library setting.
- Saturday, July 18th, 2026
- 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM · Join and leave anytime
- Snohomish Library Meeting Room
2111 Simpson Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290 - Format: G5 + 2 casual games with drop-ins allowed
- Room for 50 players · Walk-ins welcome
- Entry: Free! Please bring a board if possible.
- Rating: Unrated
Rising Knights Chess @ Bothell Library
A relaxed afternoon of chess at Bothell Library. All ages and skill levels welcome — bring a board if you can.
- Saturday, July 25th, 2026
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM · Join and leave anytime
- Bothell Library
18215 98th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011 - Format: Casual games with drop-ins allowed
- Registration preferred, drop-ins allowed
- Entry: Free! Please bring a board if possible.
- Rating: Unrated
Rising Knights Chess @ Lynnwood Library
A free, rated Swiss tournament with two sections. Test your skills and compete for medals.
- Saturday, August 1st, 2026
- 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Lynnwood Library
19200 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036 - Format: G25+5 Swiss
- Room for 40 people
- Entry: Free
- Rating: USCF Rated
- Sections: Open and U800
- Medals: Medals for top finishers in each section
- Byes: 2 half-point byes available
Rising Knights Chess @ Bothell Library
A free, rated Swiss tournament at Bothell Library. Two sections, medals, and competitive chess.
- Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
- 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Bothell Library
18215 98th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011 - Format: G25+5 Swiss
- Room for 40 people
- Entry: Free
- Rating: USCF Rated
- Sections: Open and U800
- Medals: Medals for top finishers in each section
- Byes: 2 half-point byes available
Rising Knights Chess @ Tambark Creek Park
A fun, relaxed morning of outdoor chess. Play at your own pace, make friends and enjoy the game.
- Saturday, June 20th, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Join and leave anytime
- Tambark Creek Park
17217 35th Ave SE, Bothell, WA 98012 - Format: G5 + 2 casual games with drop-ins allowed
- Room for 50 players · Walk-ins welcome
- Entry: Free! Please bring a board if possible.
- Rating: Unrated
Rising Knights Chess @ North Creek Park
A fun, relaxed chess event for all ages and skill levels. Casual play in a welcoming park setting.
- Sunday, June 21st, 2026
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Join and leave anytime
- North Creek Park
1011 183rd St SE, Bothell, WA 98012 - Format: G5 + 2 casual games with drop-ins allowed
- Room for 50 players · Walk-ins welcome
- Entry: Free! Please bring a board if possible.
- Rating: Unrated
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