Chad Lykins

OSCF Announces New Format for State Team Championship

[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…

OSCF Guide to Summer Chess Camps

OSCF frequently receives questions about summer camps, so here’s a listing with all the offerings we know of for Summer 2023. Things to ask about a Summer Camp: Rose City Chess Chess for Success Orenco Learning Club Southside Chess OSCF does not endorse any specific chess coaches, camps, or classes. Know a camp that we…

2nd Annual Pride Month Chess Tournament June 25

Rose City Chess invites you to Pridelandia on June 25, 2023. This special edition of our monthly Swisslandia tournament series has both in-person and online sections, all with terrific SWAG and prizes. This will be a four-round event with a fun, festive atmosphere. Pridelandia is open to all ages and abilities. We hope to see…

Rose City Chess’s Quadlandia June 16: 2024 OSCF Championship Qualifier

Free USCF membership to new and renewing scholastic players! Free entry for players rated USCF 1800+. Email chad@rosecitychess.com for discount code. Both in-person and online sections serve as qualifiers for the 2024 OSCF State Championship! Quadlandia is a beginner-friendly series of chess tournaments for players of all ages, with special emphasis on making sure scholastic…

Hermiston Chess Tournament April 1

USCF Rated Section is an OSCF State Championship Qualifier! Where: Hermiston High School, in the libraryWhen: Saturday, April 1st. 10 am play begins, until approx. 2 pm (awards follow final round)Boards and notation sheets will be provided, 2 clocks are available. If players have a clock, they are welcome to bring it. Who: All students…

Corvallis Winter Open March 4

K-12 team chess tournament (G/25) & All-Ages USCF-rated Blitz Open A 2023 OSCF State Championship Qualifier sponsored by the CHS Chess Club, Immortal Games, and the Kiwanis Club of Corvallis Sunrisers. Location: Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis, OR  97330Cost: $15 per player  (cash or check only)   – $5 discounts for siblings or…