Hello All, We hope you’re as excited about Seaside 2016 as we are. This is the 11th annual OSCF State Championship, and we’re looking forward to seeing you all in Seaside on April 29-30th! If you haven’t registered, you can complete late registration through Wednesday the 27th by clicking here. Here are some frequently-asked questions. 1. When…
Summer Chess Camps
by Byron Wong •
Summer is fast approaching. With school out and more free time, summer is an excellent time for kids to develop their skills and knowledge at chess camp. While the OSCF does not endorse any outside third-party organizations, we thought you might like to see the following list of camps that have been recommended by coaches, parents, players,…
Frequently-asked questions about the 2015 OSCF State Championship
by Byron Wong •
Hope you’re all ready for the tenth annual OSCF State Championship at Seaside! As we enter the final few days, there are questions that you may have. Much of the info is in the Details document, but here is a handy FAQ that might answer some of them: 1. When do I check in? If you’re not…
Portland Chess Club G/45 on 4/18/2015; 1st Annual Rose City Sectionals on 5/2/15
by Byron Wong •
For those interested in getting additional practice before OSCF State Championship at Seaside, there will be a quads tournament at the Portland Chess Club on 4/18/2015. The time control will be Game 45 with a 10-second delay. This quad is dual-rated for both USCF and NWSRS rating systems. USCF membership is required and can be purchased…
FIDE Master Charles Schulien to hold 6-board simul at the KFE Benefit Tournament
by Byron Wong •
Just wanted to drop a quick announcement about the upcoming KFE Benefit Tournament: In addition to the regular tournament, Oregon coach and FIDE Master Charles Schulien will be conducting a simultaneous exhibition in the Skittles Room in the afternoon. Six players will have the opportunity to challenge Mr. Schulien. For more info, contact Penny Harper at padgett.harper (at) gmail…
Deadline Extended! 2nd Annual KFE Benefit Tournament this Saturday–an OSCF State Qualifier–Saturday, November 15, 2014
by Byron Wong •
[11/12/14 update: Registration deadline extended! You can now register for this tournament until Saturday morning!] Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual KFE Benefit Tournament on Saturday, November 15. This tournament is is a qualifier for the OSCF 2015 State Championship. Last year the tournament netted $1753 and 425 pounds of food for Bethlehem…
