April 18, 2026

 

 

Format: 3SS, G30 d5. 8 player sections. The bottom section may have 8 to 15 players.

Rounds starts at: 11-12:20-1:40

Entry Fee: $0 but cash donations welcomed.

 

Onsite Registration ends at: 10:45

 

***Limited space, first 20 to pre-register guaranteed spot.***

 

Pre-Registration: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/shep-library-octo

 

 

Location Info: Shepherdstown Public Library (map). If the library is closed for any reason, the tournament is canceled.

 

Notice: Chess sets and notation sheets are provided. Limited number of clocks at site. Possible promotional photography will be taken for the Shepherdstown Chess Club. At the tournament director’s discretion, player section pairing, the number of sections, and/or section rating ranges may be modified on the day of the event. 

Tie Breaks (in order of use): Buchholz Median, Buchholz Total, (Sum of) Progressive Scores, Average of Opponents' Buchholz 

Questions: anyaaellis@protonmail.com, or text ‪(773) 234-7182‬

Website: https://shepherdstownchessclub.substack.com/

Address:

145 Higbee Lane
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
United States