Pineywoods Open Chess Tournament- Rita Frenzel - Spring II 2025

Join us for the Pineywoods Open Chess Tournament, hosted by USCF-certified instructor Rita Frenzel! This exciting unrated event welcomes players of all skill levels. No USCF membership is required, and everyone plays all five rounds—no eliminations!

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9 AM
Location: Lufkin Parks & Recreation
516 Montrose St., Lufkin, Texas 75901

Tournament Details:

• Time Control: Game 15/no delay (15 minutes per player per round)
• Chess sets provided; clocks optional (bring your own if preferred).
• Trophies awarded to the top 3 finishers in each section.
• Swiss System Pairing – Everyone plays all 5 rounds!

Sections:

• PK – 2nd grade (Unrated – 250)
• PK – 5th grade (Unrated – 500)
• PK – 12th grade (Unrated – 1000)
• Open – Anyone, any age, any rating

Most players won't have a rating. Sections may be adjusted or combined based on entries.

Don’t miss out on a fun and competitive day of chess!