A long walk through a deep dark forest where the path leading out is wide enough for a single raccoon. 🦝♟️♣️
(With apologies to Mikhail Tal)
Welcome To Washbear Chess Club!
Trash Panda Throwdowns are the WCC take on your friendly neighborhood USCF-rated tournament. Events use a variety of time controls.
For January 2026 we're taking it slow for three games of 60 minutes with a 30-second increment.
Registration
- Entry fee: $30.
- Pay in cash on site or contact Alex for Venmo.
- Register online using the Google Form below (or contact Alex) to secure your spot. On-site registration accepted up to capacity.
- USCF membership is required.
- Open to all ages and ratings.
Format
- 3 Rounds Swiss System
- G/60;+30
- Two sections: Open and U1400
- Clocks and sets provided.
- Players should review the Washbear Chess Club Rulebook.
- Players may schedule one half-point bye if requested before Round 1 pairings.
Prizes
$160 in prizes based on 12 entries.
- 1st Place Open: $100
- 1st Place U1400: $60
Schedule
- January 31, 2026
- Registration: 9:30am - 10am
- Round 1: 10am
- Round 2: 1pm or ASAP
- Round 3: 4pm or ASAP
Location
Chess Education Foundation2908 Brownsboro Road
Louisville KY 40206
Directions
From I-71 take the Zorn Ave exit towards Brownsboro Road.
Turn right onto Brownsboro Road.
The Chess Education Foundation is on the left, just past the Shell station.
For parking, pass the building and turn left on Crescent Avenue. Immediately turn left to park in the rear of the building.
Contact
- Alex Gustafson
- alexjgustafson@gmail.com
- (502) 472-3042