615 W Pear St Centralia
Youth from 6th to 12th grades are invited to compete in the Southwest Washington High School and Middle School Chess Championships, to be held Saturday, February 3 at Centralia College. Students of all skill levels are welcome to play.
Both tournaments are regional championships, limited to students in western Washington who reside south and west of Pierce County. The high school championship is both an individual and team event. Winning high school teams qualify to play in the 58th annual Washington State High School Chess Team Championships, to be held March 2 at Interlake High School in Bellevue.
Last year‘s first ever SW WA Regional saw 280 players register, with Olympia HS finishing 1st, W.F.West (Chehalis) 2nd, and Columbia River HS (Vancouver) 3rd.
Entry is free, and the tourney is directed by WHSCA, the Washington High School Chess Association (non-profit). Full tourney details at http://northwestchess.info/swwa2024.html .
Advance entry is required. Beginners are welcome.
