OSCF State Championship
Apr
4
to Apr 5

OSCF State Championship

Register by March 23rd for regular pricing!

Main Event: Middle School Platinum (Elite) and High School Platinum (Elite) Sections check-in by 10:30 am on Friday, April 4, 2025 for two days of chess play. All other Sections check-in by 9:00 am Saturday, April 5, 2023.

Blitz and Bughouse: Check-in opens at 2:00 pm Friday for both Blitz and Bughouse. Check-in by Friday 4:00 pm for Blitz which will start about 5:00 pm. Check in by 5:30 pm for Bughouse, which will start about 7:00pm. Wear your crazy hats to Bughouse to compete for special prizes!

See Official State Championship Rules and Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FeNY27xaVq3Bcud7tp9GixS0f2cJurZJZ-FW4MluNLc/edit?usp=sharing

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Oceanic Chess Gala II Tournament by Puddletown Chess
Apr
12

Oceanic Chess Gala II Tournament by Puddletown Chess

Welcome to the Puddletown Chess Oceanic Chess Gala II Tournament! This exciting event brings together chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels for a day of strategic battles and camaraderie. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a budding chess enthusiast, this tournament offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the thrill of competition. Join us for a memorable day filled with challenging games, friendly faces, and the shared passion for the timeless game of chess. Let’s make this year’s Winter Wonderland II Tournament an unforgettable experience!

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Eugene’s Bethel Quads
Apr
20

Eugene’s Bethel Quads

The Bethel Sunday Chess Quads are a community chess event that has been going on for over 10 years in Eugene! The G25/d5 Quads are USCF rated and only $10 to enter. Come join us for the next one.

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May Flower Open II Tournament by Puddletown
May
17

May Flower Open II Tournament by Puddletown

Welcome to the Puddletown Chess May Flower Open II Tournament! This exciting event brings together chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels for a day of strategic battles and camaraderie. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a budding chess enthusiast, this tournament offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the thrill of competition. Join us for a memorable day filled with challenging games, friendly faces, and the shared passion for the timeless game of chess. Let’s make this year’s Winter Wonderland II Tournament an unforgettable experience!

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Eugene’s Bethel Quads
May
18

Eugene’s Bethel Quads

The Bethel Sunday Chess Quads are a community chess event that has been going on for over 10 years in Eugene! The G25/d5 Quads are USCF rated and only $10 to enter. Come join us for the next one.

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Eugene’s Bethel Quads
Jun
15

Eugene’s Bethel Quads

The Bethel Sunday Chess Quads are a community chess event that has been going on for over 10 years in Eugene! The G25/d5 Quads are USCF rated and only $10 to enter. Come join us for the next one.

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Eugene’s Bethel Quads
Mar
16

Eugene’s Bethel Quads

The Bethel Sunday Chess Quads are a community chess event that has been going on for over 10 years in Eugene! The G25/d5 Quads are USCF rated and only $10 to enter. Come join us for the next one.

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Spring Symphony II Chess Tournament by Puddletown
Mar
15

Spring Symphony II Chess Tournament by Puddletown

Ready to shake off the winter blues and unleash your inner chess master? Want to test your skills against other players in a friendly and competitive environment? Love the sound of chess pieces moving in harmony with the music of spring? If you answered yes to any of these, you don’t want to miss the Spring Symphony II Chess Tournament!

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Southside Chess - 2025 Spring Fling
Feb
22

Southside Chess - 2025 Spring Fling

TO REGISTER:
On-line at http://www.southsidechess.com/tournaments.html.

FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP!!! (For new members and annual renewals, a $20 value).

Trouble with the registration? Simply e-mail name, school, grade, phone, birthdate, zip code and indicate section. ALL GAMES USCF RATED! jerry.ramey@outlook.com OR, text Jerry Ramey at 541-232-0328.

LOTS OF AWARDS AND GIFTS!! All players receive a Spring gift bag! Also, Over 40 Trophies Plus $Money$ prize$. 

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Winter Wonderland II Chess Tournament by Puddletown
Feb
8

Winter Wonderland II Chess Tournament by Puddletown

Welcome to Puddletown’s Winter Wonderland II Chess Tournament! As we embrace the magic of winter and the promise of a new year, we invite you to join us for a day brimming with intellectual challenges, strategic games, and the camaraderie of fellow chess enthusiasts. This event is a fantastic opportunity for scholastic chess lovers of all grades and skill levels to showcase their talents, learn new strategies, and connect with like-minded peers.

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2025 Oregon Girls Championship
Feb
2

2025 Oregon Girls Championship

Multiple sections! Door prizes! ICE CREAM party! Free US Chess membership to new and renewing players! Come join us for a one-day event to determine the Oregon representative for the 2025 Haring tournament.

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The Preconditions of Attacking a Castled King - Puddletown FREE Webinar
Jan
26

The Preconditions of Attacking a Castled King - Puddletown FREE Webinar

An attack on the castled king cannot be successfully carried out on the basis of the attacker's wishes or 'brilliance' alone, but the essential conditions must also be present. The preconditions are: control of the center; prevention of counter play on the queen side; proper posting of the attacker's pieces; weakening the castled King's defenses. We will discuss these preconditions using examples from classical games.

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Hello 2025 Tournament by Puddletown
Jan
11

Hello 2025 Tournament by Puddletown

Welcome to the Puddletown Chess Hello 2025 Chess Tournament! This exciting event brings together chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels for a day of strategic battles and camaraderie. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a budding chess enthusiast, this tournament offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the thrill of competition. Join us for a memorable day filled with challenging games, friendly faces, and the shared passion for the timeless game of chess. Let’s make this year’s Hello 2025 Tournament an unforgettable experience!

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The Three Questions to Ask Yourself before Each Move - Puddletown FREE Webinar
Dec
13

The Three Questions to Ask Yourself before Each Move - Puddletown FREE Webinar

Welcome to Pudddletown's December Seminar with FIDE master and Women International Master Zoey Tang!

There are two winning scenarios in chess: win yourself or let your opponent lose. You can win a game without showing good play, but it is impossible to win without an opponent's mistake. In a sense, the strategy for success in chess is not to make mistakes yourself (or at least less than your opponent) and force him to do so. 

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