NW WA Chess Ememo 387 -- Custer ChessFest
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NW WA Youth Chess Ememo 387
Feb. 16, 2026
Custer ChessFest
Contents:
1. Custer ChessFest this Saturday (register by Thursday)
2. Add to calendar: April 18, Eagleridge Battle Royale
3. Final Standings: NWL High School Chess League
4. Chess Calendar
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1.
CUSTER CHESSFEST THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21
REGISTER BY 10pm THURSDAY
Web page with full info, and to register:
http://www.northwestchess.info/custer.html
Unlike many local tournaments, the ChessFest features four sections: K-2, 3-4, 5th grade, Middle School (6-8th grades). And it's the only one with bleachers in the playing area, so parents can watch. (Or knit, or read, or pray.)
2.
BACK FOR 2026, MARK YOUR CALENDAR
EAGLERIDGE BATTLE ROYALE
APRIL 18 in FERNDALE
Newly announced -- mark your calendars now! With this tourney added, there are now four remaining local Saturday tournaments available for area students to compete in. At Eagleridge Elementary in Ferndale. Registration open soon.
3.
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE
FINAL STANDINGS, 2025-2026 SEASON
1.Sehome 44.0 Grand Champions
2.Squalicum 28.5
3.Meridian 27.0
4.Lynden Christian 25.0
5.Bellingham 24.0
6.Sehome B 23.5
7.Ferndale 21.0
8.Squalicum B 18.5
9.Blaine 8.5
10.Lynden 5.0
The top seven teams have qualified to compete in the 60th annual Washington State High School Chess Team Championships, being held February 27 and 28 at Mariner High School in Everett. The tournament features about 50 of the best high school chess teams from all around Washington State. Good luck NWL teams!
4.
NW WA YOUTH CHESS CALENDAR 2026
Details via northwestchess.info
2026
Feb 21: Custer Chessfest K-8, Custer
Feb. 27-28: 60th annual Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships, Mariner HS, Everett
Mar 7: Wade King Tournament, K-8, Bellingham
Mar 21: Parkview State Qualifier Tournament K-8, Bellingham
Apr 18: Eagleridge Battle Royale K-8, Ferndale
Apr 25: Washington State Scholastic Chess Championships (ES, MS, HS), Tacoma
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Feb. 16, 2026
Custer ChessFest
Contents:
1. Custer ChessFest this Saturday (register by Thursday)
2. Add to calendar: April 18, Eagleridge Battle Royale
3. Final Standings: NWL High School Chess League
4. Chess Calendar
_________________________________________________________
1.
CUSTER CHESSFEST THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21
REGISTER BY 10pm THURSDAY
Web page with full info, and to register:
http://www.northwestchess.info/custer.html
Unlike many local tournaments, the ChessFest features four sections: K-2, 3-4, 5th grade, Middle School (6-8th grades). And it's the only one with bleachers in the playing area, so parents can watch. (Or knit, or read, or pray.)
2.
BACK FOR 2026, MARK YOUR CALENDAR
EAGLERIDGE BATTLE ROYALE
APRIL 18 in FERNDALE
Newly announced -- mark your calendars now! With this tourney added, there are now four remaining local Saturday tournaments available for area students to compete in. At Eagleridge Elementary in Ferndale. Registration open soon.
3.
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE
FINAL STANDINGS, 2025-2026 SEASON
1.Sehome 44.0 Grand Champions
2.Squalicum 28.5
3.Meridian 27.0
4.Lynden Christian 25.0
5.Bellingham 24.0
6.Sehome B 23.5
7.Ferndale 21.0
8.Squalicum B 18.5
9.Blaine 8.5
10.Lynden 5.0
The top seven teams have qualified to compete in the 60th annual Washington State High School Chess Team Championships, being held February 27 and 28 at Mariner High School in Everett. The tournament features about 50 of the best high school chess teams from all around Washington State. Good luck NWL teams!
4.
NW WA YOUTH CHESS CALENDAR 2026
Details via northwestchess.info
2026
Feb 21: Custer Chessfest K-8, Custer
Feb. 27-28: 60th annual Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships, Mariner HS, Everett
Mar 7: Wade King Tournament, K-8, Bellingham
Mar 21: Parkview State Qualifier Tournament K-8, Bellingham
Apr 18: Eagleridge Battle Royale K-8, Ferndale
Apr 25: Washington State Scholastic Chess Championships (ES, MS, HS), Tacoma
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