Format: 5-round US Chess rated Swiss in six sections, Master and Expert (2000+), Class A (1800-1999), Class B (1600-1799), Class C (1400-1599), Class D (1200-1399), and Class E and below (U1200). Some sections may be combined based on the number of players in a section. The official November US Chess OTB regular ratings are generally…
Rose City Chess Halloween Tournament October 23 (online)
by Chad Lykins •
Free Rose City Chess T-Shirt for every participant! The Fifth Annual Rose City Chess Halloween Tournament is one of the most fun scholastic tournaments in the Northwest. Each participant receives a Check or Treat Prize after every Round. The prizes alone are worth the registration fee! Nothing takes the sting out of a loss (or…
Roshen’s Chess Academy Scholastic K-12 Chess Tournament October 16th
by Chad Lykins •
A fundraiser for the Oregon Chess Federation and the Portland Chess Club 100% of proceeds will go to Oregon Chess Federation and Portland Chess Club. Roshen’s Chess Academy will absorb all tournament operating expenses (trophies, medals, etc). Entry fee: $30. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM (NOON) ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15th. No entrees will be accepted…
Ed Addis Memorial Service
by Chad Lykins •
Edward Addis II, Oregon’s most active scholastic tournament director, passed away on Friday August 20, 2021. Ed began as a scholastic chess player in Oregon in the 1960s. He earned a peak USCF rating close to 2000. Ed later became a coach, organizer, and tournament director for the Oregon High School Chess Team Association and…
USCF Memberships Available at Half-Price!
by Chad Lykins •
Rose City Chess offers the least expensive way to join the United States Chess Federation! Scholastic memberships are $20 when purchased directly from USCF, but Rose City Chess now offers them to all scholastic chess players for just $10. Scholastic memberships are valid for players under 21 years of age at the time of redemption.…
Quadlandia (July 20) and Swisslandia (July 24) Summer Tournaments (online)
by Chad Lykins •
Rose City Chess has announced its schedule for online summer tournaments. Quadlandia is back for a third season, as well as the new series of monthly tournaments, Swisslandia! – Real NWSRS rated tournaments!– Real prizes including gift cards to places like Chessable and Powell’s Books (prizes to be confirmed)– Real cheat detection and video monitoring–…
PORTLAND CHESS CLUB ANNNOUNCES OVER-THE-BOARD CHESS!
by Chad Lykins •
INDEPENDENCE DAY OPENJULY 3 & 4, 2021 2025 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR Format: 4 round Swiss in three sections: Open, U1750 and U1350. One half-point bye is available if requested before round 1. Requirements/rating: US Chess membership and NW Chess subscription are required. Oregon residents may purchase a Basic NW Chess subscription at site for…
2021 Oregon Girls Championship – May 22
by Chad Lykins •
2021 Oregon Girls Championship – May 22The 2021 Oregon Girls Championship will be held online on May 22. This is the qualifier for the Haring Tournament which will be held July 31 through August 3. Eligibility: Open to all K-12 girls living in Oregon. Format: 5-round Swiss in one section. NWSRS ratings are generally used…
USCF National Master Joshua Grabinsky Wins First Prize and $6000 at National Open Chess Tournament
by Chad Lykins •
USCF National Master Joshua Grabinsky, a fifteen year old from Coquille, Oregon, won first place in the U2300 section of the National Open at the Las Vegas International Chess Festival. The U2300 section had 109 participants, most of whom had the title of master or expert. Grabinsky dominated the field by posting five wins, two…
