Christ the King School and Chess Club invites you to play in

The King’s Gambit

Chess Tournament

When:Saturday, January 23th, 2016

Where:Christ the King School 1122 Long Avenue, Richland, WA

Who:Open to all students in grades K-12, with an additional parent section, for all the moms and dads who wish to be King’s Gambiteers too . Sections are subject to change based on the number of entries.

*** There will be ‘under 800 rated’ (U800) sections for K-6 ***

Awards: Trophies for top scores by section and/or grade, plus team trophies for K-3, 4-6 (five places each), and 6-8 (three places). Good sportsmanship, upset, state qualification (3.0/5), parent-child ‘team’ (must declare teams at check-in!), and best actual king’s gambit opening played awards (must be recorded!!) will also be available.

Entrance Fee:

Deadline / Fee
Monday, January 11th / $12
Tuesday, January 19th / $18
Thursday 3pm, January 21st / $25
Door registration / $40

How to Register: Either online at click on the ‘Registration’ link, or complete and mail the form below. Online registration closes Thursday, January 21st, 3pm.

Schedule: The check-in table opens at 8:00am. All registered participants must check in by 8:30am. Late arrivals will forfeit the first round. Announcements will be made at 9:00am, with first round beginning shortly thereafter. Subsequent rounds begin within ~15 minutes of the end of the prior round. An awards presentation will take place shortly after the last round (1st round start time, plus six hours; approximately 3:30).

Please direct all questions to Gregg Dillingham at or (425) 221-5886.

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King’s Gambit Tournament Mail-in Registration

If you prefer to register by mail, send this completed form and payment to the address below. Must be postmarked no later than Monday, January 18th, 2016.

Attn: Chess Club

Christ the King School

1122 Long Avenue Richland, WA 99354

Checks payable to: Christ the King School

Please write “Chess Tournament” on the memo line.

Student Name: ______Grade: ______

School: ______

Phone Number: ______Email: ______

Desired Section* (circle one):

K-3 U800K-3 Open4-6 U8004-6 Open 6-8 Open** 9-12 Open Parent

*Sections subject to change based on the number and grade level of participants;

** For the sections available for 6th grade, the intent is to allow a 6th grader to play either for an elementary school team or for a middle school team. If for a middle school team, please ensure your team is correct at check-in.