[Portland, OR, 3/20/23] – OSCF is celebrating International Chess Day by sharing exciting news about next year’s team championship. The 2024 OSCF Co-Ed State Team Championship will take place March 16, 2024, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Formerly known as the OSCF K-12 School Team Championship, this event returns for its fifth…
Hello 2024 Chess Tournament – Puddletown
by Balki Kodarapu •
For more details and registration, please visit: https://puddletownchess.org/event/hello-2024-scholastic-open-tournament/ Hello 2024 Scholastic Open Tournament is hosted by Puddletown Chess. As the new year unfolds, it’s time to gather for a day of intellectual challenge, strategy, and camaraderie. This event provides a fantastic opportunity for scholastic chess lovers of all grades and skill levels to showcase their…
Two Puddletown events coming up! Webinar & December Tournament
by Balki Kodarapu •
Webinar: Forcing Moves for Beginner and Intermediate players By mastering forcing sequences, you can enhance your analytical precision, elevate your tactical vision, relish the calculation of challenging positions, and achieve more victories by recognizing impactful moves. More details at: https://puddletownchess.org/event/forcing-moves-for-beginners-and-intermediate-players/ Register directly at: https://bit.ly/forcingmoves-webinar Winter Scholastic Open: December 2nd More details at: https://puddletownchess.org/event/winter-scholastic-open-tournament/ Directly register…
The 2023 WINTER CARNIVAL
by Balki Kodarapu •
NOTE: THIS IS A OSCF QUALIFYING SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Where: Veterans Memorial Building 1626 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97405 TO REGISTER: On-line at http://www.southsidechess.com/tournaments.html. FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP!! (For new members and annual renewals, a $20 value). For those who have trouble with the registration form, simply e-mail name, school, grade,…
Rose City Chess Fall Classic Nov 18
by Chad Lykins •
2024 OSCF State Championship Qualifier Free USCF membership to new and renewing scholastic players! Free entry for players rated USCF 1800+. Cost of entry may be deducted from prizes. Email robert@rosecitychess.com for discount code. In-Person and Online Sections Available Date 11/8/2023 Fall Classic, Hillsdale Community Christian Church, 6948 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, 10:00am-3:00pm…
Puddletown November Tournament
by Balki Kodarapu •
More details and registration at: https://puddletownchess.org/event/november-fall-tournament/ November is that time of year when the leaves fall and the air gets a bit chilly, but it’s also the time when chess starts to heat up our beloved city of Portland! On November 11th, we’re hosting a chess tournament, and you’re all invited to join the fun.…
Rose City Chess Halloween Tournament
by Chad Lykins •
Hosted by Hayhurst PTA OSCF 2024 State Championship Qualifier $2000+ in awards, prizes, and SWAG Free US Chess membership to new and renewing scholastic players! We are excited to be back and supporting the neighborhood school where it all started. This popular event event has sold out in past years, so please register early. Participants…
Puddletown’s October Tournament is here!
by Balki Kodarapu •
For full details, visit: http://puddletownchess.org/event/our-october-tournament/ Get ready for a special Puddletown chess contest in October, just for kids. It’s a little bit mysterious and a little bit funny, not too Halloween-y. When the leaves fall and the days get shorter, kids who love chess will come together. They’ll play games that are tricky and fun,…
The WIZARD’S CHESS TOURNAMENT 2023
by Balki Kodarapu •
(AN OSCF QUALIFYING SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT) When: Saturday, October 28th, 2023. Where: Veterans Memorial Building 1626 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97405 TO REGISTER: On-line at http://www.southsidechess.com/tournaments.html FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP!!! (For new members and annual renewals, a $20 value). For Southside Chess students and those who have trouble with the registration form, simply e-mail name, school,…
Puddletown Webinar – Common Mistakes of Young Chess Players in Tournament Games
by Balki Kodarapu •
Registration and more info at: http://puddletownchess.org/event/common-mistakes-of-young-chess-players-in-tournament-games/ Welcome to Pudddletown’s Oct2023 Seminar with Austin. In this zoom session, Austin will explain two frequent opening mistakes and five middle game mistakes related to trade and initiative. Date: 2023 Oct 22th Time: 05:00 – 06:00pm PT Venue: Zoom (link will be provided after you register for the event) About…
Masterminds Chess Camp in Portland!
by Balki Kodarapu •
November 23-26 with GM coach Magesh Panchanathan Along with GM Arun, he coached World’s youngest GM, Abhi Mishra. For more details and registration info, please email Venkat at KRISHNASW@GMAIL.COM
