Puddletown Chess Feb Winter Wonderland III
By Puddletown Chess | Sat, 2026-02-07 10:00 to Sat, 2026-02-07 15:30, Pacific Standard Time | Registering
| General Information | |
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| Name | Puddletown Chess Feb Winter Wonderland III [Registering] |
| Organizer | Puddletown Chess |
| Event Contacts | Neev Kodarapu [Email puddletownchess@gmail.com][Phone 971-409-7621] |
| Event Time Zone | (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) |
| Dates | Saturday, February 7, 2026 10:00 AM ~ Saturday, February 7, 2026 3:30 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Friday, February 6, 2026 9:00 PM |
| Event Address |
 330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR, USA, 97005
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| Require Check In | No |
| Entry Fee | Due on registration |
| USCF Membership | Must not expire before event ends |
| Event Details | |
| Format | OTB (Over the Board) |
| Event Type | Open |
| Pairing Rule | Swiss |
| Rounds | 4 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-Point Byes | 2 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Dual [G/45;d5] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 150 |
| Age Info Required | Yes [How to set my age] |
| Gender Info Required | Yes [How to set my gender] |
| Grade Info Required | Yes [How to set my grade] |
| Prize Fund | $150 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | https://puddletownchess.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/banner_2025-May-Flower-Open-II-Tournament.jpg |
| Live Game | https://puddletownchess.org |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=24b61402-18bd-4c42-b59a-8866276b9bc1 |
| Event Description | |
Welcome to the Puddletown Chess Feb Winter Wonderland III Tournament! Join players of all ages for a thrilling day of strategy, challenge, and fun! Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your chess journey, this is your chance to test your skills, meet fellow enthusiasts, and celebrate the game we love.
Schedule (Actual round & award times may vary slightly)
Venue: Village Church (330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005)
Open section: 3 round Swiss, G/45; d5 All other sections: 4 round Swiss, G/25; +5 Adult players can play in the open section only Prize:
Free game analysis with Puddletown co-founders: WGM Zoey Tang, NM Ishaan Kodarapu, NM Austin Tang & Neev Kodarapu, and other Puddletown volunteer coaches. Lunch: Free Pizza for the players. US Chess membership: US Chess membership is required and can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org), where you can find membership rates, information, and benefits. If this is your first USCF rated tournament, we can buy it for you free. Pre-registration only; no on-site registration. Photo Release: By registering for this event, you hereby give permission for your child to be photographed during the tournaments. We might also reproduce these pictures to be used in educational and/or promotional materials produced by Puddletown Chess. Further, we want to clarify that neither you nor your child will receive any compensation for the use of these photographs. If for any reason you cannot agree with any part of this photo release, please find any photos of you or your player from this event online and share the links with us, we will make every attempt to remove them. Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellations made on the day of the tournament are not eligible for refunds. Please withdraw yourself under Nachess Hub. Once you complete the withdrawal, we will receive a refund notification, enabling us to process your registration fee refund. See you at the board! |
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| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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2.
Open
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3 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/45;d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 54 Seats
Open
$150
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3.
Under 1000
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4 Rounds | 2 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/25;+5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 33 Seats
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4.
Under 700
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4 Rounds | 2 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/25;+5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 32 Seats
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5.
Under 400
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4 Rounds | 2 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/25;+5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 50 Seats
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6.
Waiting List
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4 Rounds | 2 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/45;d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
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Puddletown Chess Feb Winter Wonderland III Registering
Puddletown Chess
Neev Kodarapu [Email puddletownchess@gmail.com][Phone 971-409-7621]
(UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
2/7/2026 10:00 AM ~ 2/7/2026 3:30 PM
2/6/2026 9:00 PM
OTB (Over the Board)
Open
Swiss
4
2
150
Dual [G/45;d5]
USCF
150.00 (USD)
Welcome to the Puddletown Chess Feb Winter Wonderland III Tournament! Join players of all ages for a thrilling day of strategy, challenge, and fun! Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your chess journey, this is your chance to test your skills, meet fellow enthusiasts, and celebrate the game we love.
- 2026 OSCF State Championship qualifier
- Date: Feb 7th 2026 (Saturday)
- Check-In Time (check-in is mandatory; players who miss the check-in window will not be paired for the first round)
- Open section: 9:20am-9:45am
- All other sections: 9:45am – 10:15am
Schedule (Actual round & award times may vary slightly)
- Open section (3 rounds): 10:00am, 11:50am, 1:40pm
- All other sections (4 rounds): 10:30am, 11:40am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm
- Awards: 3:15pm
Venue: Village Church (330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005)
- Open Section: Umpqua Room
- All other sections: Gym
Open section: 3 round Swiss, G/45; d5
All other sections: 4 round Swiss, G/25; +5
Adult players can play in the open section only
Prize:
- Open section: cash prize for top 3 finishers. (1st place: $70, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $30). Medals for players with plus or even scores. Adult players will win cash prizes only.
- All other sections: Trophies for the top 5 finishers. Medals for players with plus or even scores.
Free game analysis with Puddletown co-founders: WGM Zoey Tang, NM Ishaan Kodarapu, NM Austin Tang & Neev Kodarapu, and other Puddletown volunteer coaches.
Lunch: Free Pizza for the players.
US Chess membership: US Chess membership is required and can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org), where you can find membership rates, information, and benefits. If this is your first USCF rated tournament, we can buy it for you free.
Pre-registration only; no on-site registration.
Photo Release: By registering for this event, you hereby give permission for your child to be photographed during the tournaments. We might also reproduce these pictures to be used in educational and/or promotional materials produced by Puddletown Chess. Further, we want to clarify that neither you nor your child will receive any compensation for the use of these photographs. If for any reason you cannot agree with any part of this photo release, please find any photos of you or your player from this event online and share the links with us, we will make every attempt to remove them.
Cancellation & refund policy:
Cancellations made on the day of the tournament are not eligible for refunds.
Please withdraw yourself under Nachess Hub. Once you complete the withdrawal, we will receive a refund notification, enabling us to process your registration fee refund.
See you at the board!