Come play in the Carden Cascade Academy Tournament in Hillsboro on February 2. This tournament is open to all K-12 players and is an OSCF State Championship qualifier. For more information, contact Todd Anderson at 503-531-9772 or drtodd13@comcast.net.
Metzger Winter Classic in Tigard on Feb. 9
by Rebecca Holt •
All K-12 players are invited to play in the Metzger Winter Classic in Tigard on February 9. This tournament is an OSCF qualifier and will be NWSRS rated. Contact Jeff Risher 
for more information at jrisher@ttsd.k12.or.us.
President’s Weekend Tournament in Portland on Feb. 16
by Rebecca Holt •
SAVE THE DATE for the Presidents’ Weekend Tournament!
We want you for the SEVENTH ANNUAL Presidents’ Weekend Tournament! Last year, over 170 players came to Gray Middle School in SW Portland for a great day of chess and fabulous prizes. The Commanders-in-Chief have ordered up another excellent set of trophies and Presidential prizes for Saturday, February 16th, and we hope you will join us for a great day.
More details are available here. We look forward to seeing you at Robert Gray Middle School in SW Portland!
Yuletide Tournament in Milwaukie on Dec. 8
by Rebecca Holt •
Come play in a festive, five-round chess tournament for all chess players in grades K-12. Saturday, December 8, 2018, at La Salle Catholic College Preparatory. Cost is only $25 if you register by the early bird deadline of December 4. There is a $5 discount for co-registered siblings. This tournament has been designated as an OSCF qualifier, and will be NWSRS rated; G30. REGISTER HERE!
Fall Classic in Eugene on Nov. 17
by Rebecca Holt •
THE 2018 FALL CLASSIC! 
When: Saturday, November 17, 2018
Where: South Eugene High School Cafeteria
400 EAST 19th AVE. EUGENE, OREGON
(Park behind building, use cafeteria entrance.)
TO REGISTER, SIMPLY EMAIL name, school, grade, address, phone, and indicate which section you wish to play. You can pay at the door (no late fee).
J-ADOUBE@EFN.ORG OR, call Jerry Ramey at 541-232-0328.
REGISTER AT SOUTHSIDECHESS.COM
Salem Scholastic Chess Tournament on Nov. 17
by Rebecca Holt •
Come play in the new *FREE* Salem Scholastic Tournament!
When: November 17th, 2018, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Check-In: 10:00am – 10:15am.
Entry Fee: FREE!
Where: Salem Public Library
Anderson Room
585 Liberty St SE
Salem Oregon, 97301
Type: 4 rounds Swiss system tournament.
Awards: Prizes will be awarded.
Time Control: Game in 25 with a 5 second delay. (Game in 30 for clocks with no delay.)
Who: Open to anyone 12th grade or younger, beginners and veterans alike. The tournament is
limited to the first 32 players. If there are more than 16 players, we will split the tournament into
sections of at most 16 players.
Registration: To pre-register, please email your name, grade, school, NWSRS ID (if applicable),
and email address to Geordyn Allyn at 660042@salemkeizer.org. You may register on site
during check-in. Pre-register to assure place in the tournament.
Details: This will be a Northwest Scholastic Rating System (NWSRS) rated chess tournament
following the United States Chess Federation (USCF) rules. Clocks will not be required unless
both players agree. Notation will be encouraged but not required.
Please bring chess sets and chess clocks if you have them.
Sunday Quads at Portland Chess Club on November 18
by Rebecca Holt •
Are you a mature scholastic player looking for a serious challenge? Come play in the Sunday Chess Quads at the Portland Chess Club. Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Entry fee is $15 and this is an OSCF State Championship Qualifier.
US Chess dual rated and NWSRS rated. US Chess membership is required and can be purchased during registration. US Chess membership rates/information/benefits
*While this tournament is open to scholastic players, it’s only recommended for mature scholastic players who are capable of playing in a serious tournament and against adults.*
6th Annual KFE Benefit Tournament on Nov. 10
by Rebecca Holt •
The KFE BENEFIT TOURNAMENT IS BACK!
This OSCF Qualifier tournament is a benefit for the food pantry at Bethlehem House of Bread, a local community center that provides food, community garden, school supplies, and a clothing closet for hundreds of families every year. Please help out the BHOB Food Pantry by bringing toilet tissue and/or nonperishable food items. All proceeds from snacks and pizza concessions will go directly to BHOB. This tournament honors chess queen Kris Field-Eaton (KFE), a long-time leader for chess in the Sherwood school district.
Concessions, coffee shop open. Sorry, no on-site registration this year.
FIDE World Chess Federation Master CHUCK SCHULIEN will play multiple players simultaneously in the skittles room in the afternoon! Chuck is a favorite local coach and player, come play him or watch the fun.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!. For questions, contact Paula Brown by e-mail at paula@mypizzaparty.net . Include the chess player’s name, grade, school, and NWSRS rating (if known).
Hayhurst Halloween K-12 Tournament in Portland on Sunday, Oct. 28
by Rebecca Holt •
Please join us for the second Hayhurst Halloween K-12 Chess Tournament! This event is open to individuals of all abilities and is a great first tournament for beginning chess players. This tournament NWSRS Rated and is a qualifier for the 2019 OSCF State Championship.
Registration Deadline is Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:59pm or when tournament is full.
Get your Halloween gear on! Special prizes for best costumes! REGISTER NOW!
Oregon Class Championships in Portland on November 3-4
by Rebecca Holt •
On November 3-4, the Oregon Chess Federation is running the Oregon Class Championships at the Portland Chess Club. This tournament is a great way for up and coming scholastic players to get experience with a longer time control and to compete for good cash and trophy prizes while playing against similarly rated players. The tournament is an OSCF Championship qualifier. Due to space at the club facility, the tournament is limited to the first fifty players who register. Pre-register online