| PALS Colo Springs October Chess Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard |
| Date | October 17, 2026 |
| Number of Rounds | 5 |
| Pairing Type | Swiss |
| Time Control | G/30 |
| Site | Hyatt Place Garden of the Gods 503 W. Garden of the Gods Road Colorado Springs, CO 80907 |
| City | Colorado Springs |
| Entry Fee | Unrated Sections: K-5, and 6th-12th Entry Fee: $30 Early Bird (more than 7 days before tournament date) $35 (less than 7 days before tournament date) |
| Prizes | Scholastic Prizes: Trophies for 1st-3rd place and medals for 4th - 5th will be given out, unique prizes such as the Chess Queen Trophy awarded to the girl who scores the most points, the David vs. Goliath award which will go to the youngest grade player in each section with the highest score of 2 points or more. Participation medals will be given to all. |
| Sections | Unrated Sections: K-5, and 6th-12th |
| Registration Times | Registration until 11:59 pm 10/16/2026 |
| Round Times | Round 1 9:00, Round 2 10:00, Round 3 11:00, Round 4 12:30 pm, Round 5 1:30 pm |
| Contact Name | Kevin McConnell |
| Contact Email | kevin@palschess.com |
| Contact Phone | 303-501-0974 |
| Bye Policy | 1 1/2-point bye can be requested for any round in advance. |