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Welcome to the
Susan Polgar Foundation
National Open for Girls & Boys!
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November 22-23, 2025
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Hilton Bellevue: 300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004
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EventLocationDate & Time (PDT)TDs / LeadersDescription
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1-Day Scholastic Sections
(Sat only)		Bellevue Grand Ballroom
Salons A-C		Sat, Nov. 22:
9am, 10:45am, 12:15pm,
1:30pm, 2:45pm;
Awards Ceremony ~ 4:30pm		Jacob Mayer, Allen Messenger, David Hirschowitz & Ben RadinFormat:
A 5-round, G/25; +5 Swiss in six sections:
K-1 U700, 2-3 U700, 4-6 U700,
K-3 Open, 4-6 Open, 7-12 Open.
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2-Day Championship Sections
(Sat-Sun)		Sat: Skyview Ballroom (2nd floor)
Sun: King County & Kirkland Ballrooms		Sat, Nov. 22: 10am, 1:30pm.
Sun, Nov. 23: 10am, 1:30pm, 5pm;
Awards Ceremony ~ Sun 8:30pm		Jacob Mayer, Norm May, Mani A., Ani Barua, & Ben RadinFormat:
A 5-round, G/60; +30 Swiss in six sections:
K-5 Girls, K-5 Open, K-8 Girls,
K-8 Open, K-12 Girls, K-12 Open.
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Parents and Coaches SeminarSalon DSat, Nov. 22: 10:15am-11:15amGM Susan Polgar &
WCF Prez Josh Sinanan		A 1-hr seminar for parents and coaches that focuses on how best to guide children on their chess journeys. Ask questions and hear tips from GM Susan Polgar, who is herself a chess parent and former coach of the highly successful Webster University Chess Team.
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Gabby Face PaintingBallroom FoyerSat, Nov. 22: 11am-3pmGabby CarrilloLocal face painter Gabby Carrillo will be on site for a few hours, offering her fantastic face painting services to anyone who is interested!
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SPFNO Girls WorkshopSalon DSat, Nov. 22: 11:15am-12:15pmGM Susan Polgar
WFM Chouchan Airapetian
WCF VP Rekha Sagar		Join GM Susan Polgar, WFM Chouchan Airapetian, WCF VP Rekha Sagar, and local chess leaders for a special 1-hr workshop that focuses on empowering girls through chess. Learn how Susan Polgar broke through gender barriers to become the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title!
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Susan Polgar Book Sale & SigningSat: Salon D

Sun: Redmond Ballroom		Sat, Nov. 22: 2:00-3:00pm

Sun, Nov. 23: 11:00am-12:00pm		GM Susan Polgar
NM Josh Sinanan		A book sale & signing by GM Susan Polgar. Get your exclusive autographed copy of the newly released bestsell "Rebel Queen", “Learn Chess The Right Way”, Vols. 1-5, "Breaking Through", and “A World Champion’s Guide to Chess”!
Purchase 5 or more books to receive a complimentary SPFNO T-shirt! T-shirts also available for purchase separately.
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All-Comers Blitz w/ FM Megan LeeSalon DSat, Nov. 22: 3:15-4:30pmFM Megan LeeChallenge FM Megan Lee to a game of blitz chess!
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SPFNO Puzzle Solving CompetitionBellevue Grand BallroomSat, Nov. 22: 5:30-6pm;
Awards Ceremony ~ 9pm		GM Susan Polgar,
NM Josh Sinanan		Solve 20 chess puzzles in 30 minutes. Write solutions on paper. Evaluation based on accuracy, speed, and completeness. One solution per puzzle only, entire move sequence for both sides required for full credit. One section.
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SPFNO 5Bellevue Grand BallroomSat, Nov. 22: 6:30-9pm;
Awards Ceremony ~ 9pm		Mani A.
Ani Barua		An 8-round, G/5; d0 Swiss in two sections: K-5 & 6-12.
USCF Blitz rated; US Chess membership required.
Trophies awarded to Top 5 players in each section.
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GM Susan Polgar SimulRedmond RoomSun, Nov. 23: 1-4pmGM Susan PolgarGM Susan Polgar will play up to 20 opponents simultaneously. GM Polgar plays white on all boards. Open to all ages and players rated <2000. Medal awarded to any player who scores a win or a draw against GM Susan Polgar! Games still unfinished at 4pm will be adjudicated.
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SPFNO WhatsApp Channel
(for announcements + important updates)
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SPFNO Website
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Registration
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SPFNO Flyer
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Hilton Bellevue Website
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Hilton L1 Meeting Spaces Map
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First Tournament Help Doc - for first-time players.
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Ride Circuit Bellevue
Eco-friendly rides to nearby restaurants and shops.
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Parking
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1)
Free parking is available all day in the Hilton Bellevue parking lot for all familes and guests.
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2)Pro tip: Check out: parkopedia.com.
https://www.parkopedia.com/
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This website allows you to input the Hilton address (300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004) and the day/time you will be arriving, and it shows parking options and pricing.
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Important info
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There is no check-in required for this tournament, just show up by 8:00-8:45am and be ready for round 1 at 9am for the 1-day Scholastic sections or 10am for the 2-day Championship sections.
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Chess boards, sets, pens, scoresheets, and digital chess clocks will be provided. Please bring a chess set to practice between rounds if desired.
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Several judges will be circulating throughout the playing halls and can take the results as games finish. Kids should remember to report their score to a judge before leaving the playing room!
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The parent waiting areas are the King County, Kirkland, and Redmond rooms for the 1-day sections and the Newcastle room for the 2-day sections.
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There will be concessions offered at this tournament available for purchased in the foyer and no outside food or drinks are allowed. Please plan accordingly; many food options available nearby.
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There is no Wi-Fi contracted for this event due to the high cost. Parents may set up hotspots and/or use cellular data.
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The rounds will tentatively start at the times listed above, with the last round of the 1-day Scholastic sections expected to finish around Sat @ 4pm and the last round of the 2-day Championship sections around Sun @ 8pm.
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Young children should be supervised between rounds! Please behave appropriately and do not run or play sports on the hotel premises.
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Please make sure to clean up any messes and leave the meeting spaces clean so that we can continue to host tournaments at the Hilton in the future.
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