Event Details

Note:

Registration for this event is limited to 8 entries. 5 slots remaining!
Online registration for this event will not be available after May 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT

When: May 10 - May 10, 2025
Where:
Way of the Sword Fencing Club
21 Governor Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
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Sponsor: Way of the Board Chess Club
Event Type: Open
Entry Fees:
Contact:
Terry Kim
hello@wayoftheboard.org
Notes/Terms:
  • Unrated gameplay from Saturday 10 AM - 11:45 PM, limited to 8 players only.  First round starts promptly at 10:05 AM, 3 rounds G/15;d/0 in Swiss system format, 4 rounds will be played if time allows.    Room opens at 9:45 AM, and it's a good idea to arrive early if first time visiting.
  • A club assistant will be on site to coordinate and help new chess players.  
  • Limited to adults and high school students grade 9 and above, although programming for younger scholastic players may be offered in the future.
  • No prizes awarded, just glory :)
  • Photos/video may be taken and posted to the club website or social media accounts for outreach and marketing purposes. Inform the club assistant before gameplay to opt-out if desired.
  • Chess clocks and boards provided.
  • Email questions to hello@wayoftheboard.org.
  • If unable to participate after registering, please email hello@wayoftheboard.org.   
  • To confirm if a player was successfully registered after submitting the registration fee, check the Participants list.  If the player is listed, registration was successful.
  • Event results and link to event photos will be posted to https://www.facebook.com/wayoftheboard.
  • Parking: There are plenty of parking spaces in the club parking lot.