CHESS-O-WEEN - Salem, OR

For one day only CHESS-O-WEEN is taking over Rudy's Garden in Salem, OR!
This open, unrated tournament features 5 rounds of Swiss-format G/10+5 blitz: fast, fun games for players of all levels.
Wear your costume for the tournament, with a Best Costume contest judged live by 3 Haunted Judges!
Hosted by Max of The Fery Group and sponsor of the 2026 Willamette Classic.
"10 minutes on the clock... 5 ROUNDS OF PURE PANIC!"
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♗ Details
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rudy's Garden Shop, Salem, OR
5-round Swiss, G/10+5 (unrated, no USCF membership required)
$22 entry | 18-player cap | Returning Willamette Classic players: check your email for a discount code
Registration opens 10/01/26 and ends on 10/28/26
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♗ Prizes ($300 total)
1st: $100 | 2nd: $75 | 3rd: $50 | 4th: $25
Best Costume: $25, decided by 3 Haunted Judges
Plus a prize bag of cash, gift cards, and spooky candy goodies!
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♗ Schedule
9:00 AM: Check-in opens
9:30 AM: Player meeting and round 1 pairings
9:45 AM: Round 1, Ghastly Ghouls
10:30 AM: Round 2, Knights of Hallowseve
11:15 AM: Round 3, Skull Sacrifice
12:00 PM: Round 4, Fianchetto Frankenstein
12:45 PM: Round 5, Kingdom of Nightmares
1:30 PM: Tie Breakers (if necessary)
2:00 PM: Final Standings Announced + Awards & Costume Contest Winner
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♗Festivities
Expect treats & tricks, Halloween decorations, and a spooky photo setup. Come for the chess and support the local Salem Chess Community. Spots are limited, so register early!