New! Scanned Grand Prix-related pages from NWC magazines, 1992 to 2003 (2.7MB PDF file, 21 pages). Thanks to Rusty Miller for compiling this.

In Memoriam – Robert A. Karch 1930-2010

As finally decided by the NWC Board in October 2010, the name of the 2010 Northwest Chess Grand Prix is hereby changed to honor Robert A. Karch. (See memorial page.) This name continues for 2011.

You want a check next year? Then get out there and play!

Organizers, remember, the crosstable comes to Murlin Varner (USCF online format preferred), but the fee goes to the Northwest Chess business manager, Eric Holcomb.

• Check the tournament calendar for qualifying Grand Prix events!

• See the Northwest Chess Grand Prix rules!

Karch Memorial Northwest Chess Grand Prix Standings for 2011

• See 2011 Grand Prix prize winners by class (at end of year)

• See 2011 Grand Prix standings alphabetically (PDF file)

• See 2011 Grand Prix standings by state (PDF file)

Karch Memorial Northwest Chess Grand Prix Final Results for 2010

• See 2010 Grand Prix prize winners by class

• See 2010 Grand Prix final results alphabetically

• See 2010 Grand Prix final results by state

In Memoriam – Clark R. Harmon 1942-2007

The name of the 2007 Northwest Chess Grand Prix changed to honor Clark R. Harmon. (See memorial page.) This name continued for 2008-2009.

Harmon Memorial Northwest Chess Grand Prix Final Results for 2009

• See 2009 Grand Prix prize winners by class

• See 2009 Grand Prix final results alphabetically

• See 2009 Grand Prix final results by state

Harmon Memorial Northwest Chess Grand Prix Final Results for 2008

• See 2008 Grand Prix prize winners by class

• See 2008 Grand Prix final results alphabetically

• See 2008 Grand Prix final results by state

Harmon Memorial Northwest Chess Grand Prix Final Results for 2007

• See 2007 Grand Prix prize winners by class

• See 2007 Grand Prix final results alphabetically

• See 2007 Grand Prix final results by state

In Memoriam – Mike Franett 1941-2004

The name of the 2006 Northwest Chess Grand Prix was changed to honor Mike Franett. (See 2004 news page.)

Franett Memorial Northwest Chess Grand Prix Final Results for 2006

• See 2006 Grand Prix prize winners by class

• See 2006 Grand Prix final results alphabetically

• See 2006 Grand Prix final results by state

In Memoriam – Stephen Christopher 1909-2004

For 2003-2005, the Northwest Chess Grand Prix was named in honor of deceased NWC/WCF life member and benefactor Stephen Christopher.

Christopher Memorial Northwest Chess Grand Prix Final Results for 2005

• See 2005 Grand Prix prize winners by class

• See 2005 Grand Prix final results alphabetically

• See 2005 Grand Prix final results by state

Christopher Memorial Northwest Chess Grand Prix Final Results for 2004

• See 2004 Grand Prix prize winners by class

• See 2004 Grand Prix final results alphabetically

• See 2004 Grand Prix final results by state

Christopher Memorial Northwest Chess Grand Prix Final Results for 2003

• See 2003 Grand Prix prize winners by class

• See 2003 Grand Prix final results alphabetically by state

• See 2003 Grand Prix final standings by state

Background:

The Northwest Chess Grand Prix is designed to encourage active chess play in the Pacific Northwest by awarding cash prizes to players in each state (Washington and Oregon) and each class (from Class D and below to Masters) based on the number of points scored in tournament play plus a bonus for playing in all games of a tournament.

Tournament organizers pay $1 per player per event (with a $10 minimum) to have their events entered into the Grand Prix. This money goes into the prize fund distributed after the end of each year, together with other donations. The prize fund is administered by Northwest Chess, and payments should be made promptly to the NWC Business Manager after each event. The Grand Prix administrator, to whom the tournament crosstables should be sent, is Murlin Varner. (USCF crosstable acceptable.)