Salem, Oregon · Held Saturday, October 31, 2026
CHESS‑O‑WEEN.
5 Rounds of Pure Panic! · Blitz tournament · Open and unrated · Ages 4+
- 9 AM to 2 PM
- $22 entry
- $300 prize pool
- 18 players
- Held Oct 31
About the event
5 rounds of pure panic.
For one day only CHESS-O-WEEN took over Rudy's Garden in Salem, OR. Fast, fun games for players of all levels. Players wore their costumes, with a Best Costume contest judged live by 3 Haunted Judges. Hosted by Max of the Fery Group and sponsor of the '26 Willamette Classic.
"10 minutes on the clock... 5 ROUNDS OF PURE PANIC!"
Festivities
More than chess.
- Treats and tricks
- Halloween decorations
- A spooky photo setup
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the local Salem Chess Community.
Your host
Max Fery has played chess since age 7 and loves bringing players together for good games and a good time.
CHESS-O-WEEN is his second tournament hosted in the Salem area, following the Willamette Classic earlier this year at Rudy's Garden Shop.
Final Standings · October 31, 2026
| Place | Name | Rating | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Chappell | 1820 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Alvin G Berroa | 1313 | 4.0* |
| 3 | Jaden Marx | 1745 | 4.0* |
| 4 to 8 | Tyler J Bontrager | 941 | 3.0 |
| 4 to 8 | Issam S Rifai | 1316 | 3.0 |
| 4 to 8 | Adam P Rowe | 1331 | 3.0 |
| 4 to 8 | Haden Rue | unr. | 3.0 |
| 4 to 8 | Dallas Samson | 1368 | 3.0 |
| 9 | Cristian Martinez | 763 | 2.5 |
| 10 to 13 | Jonathan Chayse | unr. | 2.0 |
| 10 to 13 | Jeremy Hickerson | unr. | 2.0 |
| 10 to 13 | Kenneth S Kyllingmark | 1130 | 2.0 |
| 10 to 13 | Autumn Walter | unr. | 2.0 |
| 14 to 15 | Teddy Lawrence | 1023 | 1.5 |
| 14 to 15 | Winter Turner | 873 | 1.5 |
| 16 to 17 | Anthony Edorado | unr. | 1.0 |
| 16 to 17 | Nathan Roth | unr. | 1.0 |
| 18 | Kenneth Adams | unr. | 0.5 |
* Place determined by playoff tiebreaker
Prize structure
$300 in cash prizes.
Cash for 1st through 4th place and for Best Costume, plus a prize bag of cash, gift cards, and spooky candy goodies.
Tournament structure
How it works.
A single-day blitz tournament. Open and unrated, no USCF membership required, all ages and skill levels (Ages 4+).
Day-of schedule.
Event details
The details.
How the day was set up.
FAQ
Good to know.
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Who is funding the prize pool?
Player entry fees. Whatever is left after prizes goes toward running the event: event space, decorations, and goodies. Prizes include cash for 1st through 4th and best costume, plus a prize table of gift cards and spooky candy goodies.
Who could register?
The event was open to all ages and skill levels. K-12 players were encouraged to compete, but players under 18 had a parent/guardian complete the online registration on the player's behalf and sign a permission and release form before the tournament started.
When did players need to be there?
Player meeting and round 1 pairings began at 9:30 AM sharp, which was the deadline. Players checked in between 9:00 and 9:30 AM.
Thank you
CHESS-O-WEEN is complete.
Congratulations to all 18 players, and a special thank you to Rudy's Garden Shop for hosting 5 rounds of pure panic in Salem, OR.
Salem, OR · Hosted by The Fery Group LLC · October 31, 2026