Trash Panda Throwdown #7 - Washbear Chess Club

Washbear goes where others fear to tread: slow time controls.

Let three rounds of 60+30 deepen your soul and your chess game.

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.
TD may combine sections if low turnout.
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.

Pre-register online for a chance to win a $10 Awry Brewing gift card in our door prize drawing.

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 August 16, 2026 8:34pm. Add your name to the list!

#	Name	USCF ID	Rating	Byes
1	Ryan McCrea	13974684	1869
2	Alex Gustafson	12598530	1594

#	Name	USCF ID	Rating	Byes
1	Samuel Firn	32443539	949
2	Gabriel Joseph Guernsey	33153276	572

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.