We have posted updated qualification lists, which include all games submitted for rating through April 12. You can check to see if you’re one of the 483 players who has already qualified for the 12th Annual OSCF State Chess Championship, by clicking here: Check here to see if you’ve already qualified. If you’re not on…
Championship Pins & History
by Jeff Dobbins •
Congratulations to everyone who has participated in the OSCF State Championships over the years; our 12th annual tournament will be on May 5-6, 2017! Some history as we approach our 12th year: Our largest OSCF Championship ever involved 372 players in 2014, though our largest blitz and bughouse tournaments (158 and 230 players respectively) were…
OSCF State Registration is LIVE!
by Jeff Dobbins •
Registration for the 12th Annual OSCF State Tournament, to be held on May 5-6 in Seaside, is LIVE. The event will feature the same fantastic blitz and bughouse competition that you’ve come to expect on Friday evening, the HUGE trophies full of taffy, and plenty of excellent chess competition among players from throughout the state. Check…
Players Qualified for State as of March 21
by Jeff Dobbins •
The 12th Annual OSCF State Championship, which will take place in Seaside, OR, on May 5-6, 2017. Don’t miss out! There are still 6 weeks left to qualify if you haven’t already. Want to know if you’re qualified? Check the list of qualified players here. If you don’t see yourself on that list, check the…
Oregon High School Chess Team Association State Championships
by Jeff Dobbins •
For any High School or Middle School coaches out there looking for the pinnacle of High School team competition in the state, the OHSCTA has been holding its state tournament for the last 50+ years, and it’s coming once again — this year to Hillsboro High School on March 3-4. For any teams who have…
Presidential Sections Posted
by Jeff Dobbins •
The Sections have been posted for the 218 players currently registered for the 2017 Presidents’ Weekend Chess Tournament at Robert Gray Middle School. Alphabetical list here; list of players by section here. See you on Saturday!
Oregon Junior Closed Pairings
by Jeff Dobbins •
The players are set, and the pairings are as follows for the Oregon Junior Closed. Good luck to all the players!
All-Stars Tournament October 14; Register by Tuesday at midnight
by Jeff Dobbins •
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, October 11 at midnight for the 9th Annual OSCF All-Stars Invitational Tournament, taking place at the Oregon State Capitol on Friday, October 14, a statewide Inservice Day (for most schools — do check!). You can see if you are invited by reviewing the master alphabetical list of invitees here. You can…
Summer All-Stars, Lifetime Achievement (2016) Posted
by Jeff Dobbins •
Welcome to Fall and a new year of Chess! We have posted our Summer 2016 All-Stars list, which sets out the top 10 active players by grade (based on highest established rating during the relevant period), as well as the 2016 Lifetime Achievement List, which lists the top 25 most active current scholastic players in…
Queen of Katwe – Advance Screening Monday 9/26!
by Jeff Dobbins •
All Scholastic Chess Players, their family and friends are invited to an advance screening of Disney’s Queen of Katwe at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Regal Bridgeport theatre, 7329 SW Bridgeport Road, Tigard OR 97224. You must RSVP to receive free passes at AlliedIMPDX@gmail.com – include “Queen of Katwe-Bridge” in the…
