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!

Program Details
  • Registration Status:
    Open
  • Regular Registration:
    Monday, March 17, 2025 - Saturday, April 26, 2025
  • Late Registration:
    Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Saturday, April 26, 2025
  • Program Duration:
    Saturday, April 26, 2025
  • Regular Registration Cost:
    $10.00 - $20.00
  • Late Registration Cost:
    $25.00
Offerings
Schedule Grid
 Registration DatesCostStatus

Offering: PK - 2nd Grade (unrated-250)
 Regular: 03/17/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 12:00 AM$20.00Open
 Late: 04/26/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 11:00 PM$25.00Not Open Yet

Offering: PK - 2nd - Additional Family Members
 03/17/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 11:00 PM$10.00Open

Offering: PK - 5th Grade (unrated-500)
 Regular: 03/17/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 12:00 AM$20.00Open
 Late: 04/26/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 11:00 PM$25.00Not Open Yet

Offering: PK - 5th - Additional Family Members
 03/17/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 11:00 PM$10.00Open

Offering: PK - 12th Grade (unrated-1000)
 Regular: 03/17/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 12:00 AM$20.00Open
 Late: 04/26/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 11:00 PM$25.00Not Open Yet

Offering: PK - 12th Grade - Additional Family Members
 03/17/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 11:00 PM$10.00Open

Offering: Open - Any Age/Rating Adults
 Regular: 03/17/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 12:00 AM$20.00Open
 Late: 04/26/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 11:00 PM$25.00Not Open Yet

Offering: Open - Any Age/Rating Children
 Regular: 03/17/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 12:00 AM$20.00Open
 Late: 04/26/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 11:00 PM$25.00Not Open Yet

Offering: Any Age/Rating - Additional Family Members Adult
 03/17/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 11:00 PM$10.00Open

Offering: Any Age/Rating - Additional Family Members Child
 03/17/25 12:00 AM - 04/26/25 12:00 AM$10.00Open