Trash players! Excellent players! We have a spot for you.


How it works

  • You can be trash or incredible at chess.

  • Played online with an in-person option.

  • Seasons last 2 months at a time with 1-month offseasons.

  • Games only against near-skill opponents.

  • Ability to skip seasons and come back where you left off.

  • 3 entry points per year for new players to sign up.

  • 30 minute timers with no increment.

  • 2 games a week. Flexible 1-week windows to play each round.


When

  • Division play runs 3 times a year. These are 10-player divisions with promotion/relegation at the end of each season:

    • Winter 2027: Jan 7 - Mar 10

    • Summer 2027: Jul 8 - Sep 8

    • Fall 2027: Oct 7 - Dec 8

  • The 2027 Funk Cup will run from April 8th – June 16th.

    • These will be straight double elimination brackets based on prior divisions.

    • All players play a minimum of 2 rounds.

    • 12 players per bracket.

    • Must have played in at least 1 of the preceding Fall, Winter, or Spring seasons to enter.


Signing up

We will open sign-ups on December 17th, 2026 ONLY via our Discord.

  • This is an Olympia-focused group. Players must:
    • Live in Thurston County, or;
    • Have recently played at a Hi-Five Thursday event.
    • We will verify eligibility if you are a new player.
  • A $5 donation is recommended to play, but not required. Please send to https://tr.ee/gUPywR
    • Last 4 of phone #: 3369
    • You can also drop cash in the Big Rook at a Hi-Five Thursdays event.
    • This helps cover costs associated with running the league.
  • You must join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wMFzM5cWc7
    • We use this space for posting schedules and contacting players.


Returning players

Our season lengths are being drastically reduced in favor of:

  • More entry-points for new players.
  • The ability to skip a season without having to wait up to 1 year to play again.
  • More competitive games from start to finish.

If you played previously and found the season to be too lengthy, come on back! Seasons are now 2 months at a time instead of 4 months.


    Questions?

    Ask us in Discord.

    Promos from our players