Trash Panda Throwdown #5 - Washbear Chess Club

Trash Panda Throwdown #5 brings you to the land of contemplation with three (relatively) slow games of 60+30.

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.

3 Rounds Swiss System
G/60;+30
Two sections: Open and U1400
Players under 1400 can "play up" (in the Open section) only if they were rated 1400+ at some point in 2026.
Clocks and sets provided.
US Chess Federation membership is required.
Players should review the Washbear Chess Club Rulebook.
Players may schedule one half-point bye if requested before Round 1 pairings.

$120 in prizes based on 12 entries.

$10 Gift certificate for Awry Brewing.

Chess Education Foundation
2908 Brownsboro Road
Louisville KY 40206

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.

Chess Education Foundation from Satellite View

Last updated Mar 15, 2026. Add your name to the list!

#	Name	USCF ID	Rating	Byes
1	Bryan Raye Miley	12936900	1503
2	Alex Gustafson	12598530	1423

#	Name	USCF ID	Rating	Byes

Complimentary water and coffee will be provided.

Chess Education Foundation maintains an assortment of snacks and drinks available for sale.

All players and friends are invited for dinner/drinks after the tournament.

El Nopal
811 Eastern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40217

We'll be organizing a pizza delivery: choose from cheese, pepperoni, or mushroom. Purchase by the slice during registration.

$2 per slice.