Chess to Progress
A fun, non-rated charity fundraiser at West Salem High School, 10am - 2pm. Free pizza lunch, sponsored by Puddletown!
Rose City Chess Day Camp (Memorial Day)
Rose City Chess is offering a a day camp this Memorial Day! Come join other chess-loving kids for a day of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $75 for single-day camps, $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
Rose City Chess Pride Day Tournament
The Rose City Chess Pridelandia Tournament is a beginner-friendly chess tournament for players of all ages, with special emphasis on making sure scholastic players have fun. Players are divided into sections based on strength. Each person plays four rounds, regardless of whether they win, lose, or draw their games.
This event is a 2025 OSCF Qualifier!
Upgrade your Total Board Vision, Part 2 - Puddletown FREE Webinar
Greetings to Pudddletown's 2024-June Webinar featuring co-founder Ishaan Kodarapu! Join us from 6pm to 7pm on June 9th (Sunday) as Ishaan continues to discuss various ways beginner-intermediate players can upgrade their perspective on the entire board, not just their current or next moves. This is an exciting continuation of Ishaan's March Webinar!
Rose City Chess Summer Camp
Rose City Chess is offering week-long Summer camps this year! Come join other chess-loving kids for a full week of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
Rose City Chess Summer Camp
Rose City Chess is offering week-long Summer camps this year! Come join other chess-loving kids for a full week of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
OLC Kids Summer Chess Camp: Week 1
OLC Kids Summer Chess Camp: Week 1
For Beginner Level Players - Ages 6-13
July 8-12, 2024
8:30am - 11:30am
Pricing: $220 for current OLC members / $250 for non-members
For more info and to register, go to: https://www.orencolearningclub.com/olc-kids-summer-chess-camp/
Rose City Chess Summer Camp
Rose City Chess is offering week-long Summer camps this year! Come join other chess-loving kids for a full week of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
OLC Kids Summer Chess Camp: Week 2
OLC Kids Summer Chess Camp: Week 2
For Intermediate/Advanced Level Players - Ages 6-13
July 15-19, 2024
8:30am - 11:30am
Pricing: $220 for current OLC members / $250 for non-members
For more info and to register, go to: https://www.orencolearningclub.com/olc-kids-summer-chess-camp/
Rose City Chess Summer Camp
Rose City Chess is offering week-long Summer camps this year! Come join other chess-loving kids for a full week of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
Rose City Chess Summer Camp
Rose City Chess is offering week-long Summer camps this year! Come join other chess-loving kids for a full week of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
Rose City Chess Summer Camp
Rose City Chess is offering week-long Summer camps this year! Come join other chess-loving kids for a full week of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
OLC Kids Summer Chess Camp: Week 3
OLC Kids Summer Chess Camp: Week 3
For Beginner Level Players - Ages 6-13
August 5-9, 2024
8:30am - 11:30am
Pricing: $220 for current OLC members / $250 for non-members
For more info and to register, go to: https://www.orencolearningclub.com/olc-kids-summer-chess-camp/
Rose City Chess Summer Camp
Rose City Chess is offering week-long Summer camps this year! Come join other chess-loving kids for a full week of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
OLC Kids Summer Chess Camp: Week 4
OLC Kids Summer Chess Camp: Week 4
For Intermediate/Advanced Level Players - Ages 6-13
August 12-16, 2024
8:30am - 11:30am
Pricing: $220 for current OLC members / $250 for non-members
For more info and to register, go to: https://www.orencolearningclub.com/olc-kids-summer-chess-camp/
Rose City Chess Summer Camp
Rose City Chess is offering week-long Summer camps this year! Come join other chess-loving kids for a full week of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
Rose City Chess Summer Camp
Rose City Chess is offering week-long Summer camps this year! Come join other chess-loving kids for a full week of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
Rose City Chess Mother's Appreciation Tournament Sponsored by Annie Bloom’s Books!
Details
The Rose City Chess Mother’s Appreciation Tournament is a beginner-friendly chess tournament for players of all ages, with special emphasis on making sure scholastic players have fun. Players are divided into sections based on strength. Each person plays four rounds, regardless of whether they win, lose, or draw their games.
Registration: 100% preregistered by 5:00pm the day before the event. No on-site registration. Click here for preregistration list.
Entry: $30
Ratings: USCF rated (USCF memberships required for all participants. Rose City Chess now gives free memberships to all scholastic players. Adult players may add USCF membership to their cart by clicking here). Special section for Moms is unrated.
Equipment: Chess sets, clocks, notation sheets, and pencils all provided.
Format: Players are grouped in sections according to playing strength. Tournament Director may make slight adjustments to separate siblings, etc. Each person plays four rounds of G/25;+5 (each player gets 25 minutes of thinking time, plus a 5 second bonus after every move).
Prizes: Welcome gifts for all Moms! Special Gift Card Prizes to Annie Bloom’s Books for top half of each section!
Food and Beverage: Rose City Chess is happy to offer a pizza lunch! Select Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza as an add-on for $5 at checkout. Comes with a drink option (Water or select soft drinks). Orders are only taken in advance - if you are a parent who also wants lunch, please order for all parties ahead of time!
Coquille Chess Tournament
Coquille High School Library
For all ages scholastic and adult, all levels of playing skills
Please PREREGISTER with drnancykeller@yahoo.com. Include first/last name + USCF ID and expiration date. Lookup ID Here.
Registration: $10.00
If new USCF membership is needed, $10 scholastic, $45 adult.
Please give player name, USCF ID, grade/adult, school, address, phone number, birthdate.
First round at 10:00 a.m. (Later if computer is cranky).
Please arrive BEFORE 9:45 a.m. If late, will get 0 point bye. Novices generally finish around 2-3 p.m. Advanced generally finish around 5 p.m.
Bring a lunch.
This tournament is a qualifier for the 2025 OSCF State Championship in Seaside.
Common Mistakes of Young Chess Players in Tournament Games – PART 3 - Puddletown FREE Webinar
Greetings to Pudddletown's May Seminar featuring CM Austin Tang! Join us from 7pm to 8pm on May 11 (Sat) as Austin discusses the typical mistakes made by junior chess players during tournament matches. This lecture series aims to provide an overview of the common mistakes observed among young chess enthusiasts in tournament games. This event is PART 3 of a 3-part lecture series.
Roshen’s Chess Academy Scholastic K-12 Chess Tournament
2025 OSCF State Championship Qualifier
Roshen’s Chess Academy invites you to a tournament that benefits the Oregon Chess Federation (OCF), Portland Chess Club (PCC), HECSA, and the local businesses at Lloyd Center. 100% of all proceeds (minus operating expenses) go to HECSA, Oregon Chess Federation and Portland Chess Club.
Entry fee: $30. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM (NOON) ON FRIDAY, MAY 10th,2024. No entrees will be accepted after that. Please register using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/Roshen Chess Academy Tournament.
The first 16 players for each tournament with a USCF rating of 1000 or above will enjoy FREE entry into our tournaments. Also, as a promotion to female players, if a female player wins half or more of their games in any of our tournaments, they will get a FREE entry in the following month’s tournament. The associated costs will be covered by the Roshen Nair Foundation.
Format: 4-round US Chess rated Swiss tournament. Open to all scholastic chess players.
Time control: G/25;+5 (25 minutes per player with 5 seconds added after each move).
Tentative schedule below (Saturday, May 11th):
Players meeting @ 9:45 am
Round 1 @ 10 am || Round 2 @ 11 am || Lunch break: Noon-12:30 pm || Round 3 @ 12:30 pm || Round 4 @ 1:30 pm
Prize distribution starts @ 2:45 pm
Ratings & Section details: This will be an USCF tournament. US Chess membership is required, which can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org). You can find more information on the USCF membership benefits here > US Chess membership rates/information/benefits.
Prizes:
* Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place per section (based on 16-18 players per section).
* Medals for all plus scorers (who score at least 2.5 out of the 4 rounds)
* Medals for all even scorers (who score 2 points out of 4).
Location: Portland Chess Club. Address: 2025 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232.
Contact:
e-mail: roshen.nair39@gmail.com
Phone: (503) 803-7208
For information on parking and other details visit the registration page at Roshen’s Chess Academy.
Location Details
Portland Chess Club map
2025 Lloyd Center
Portland OR 97232 US
Source: https://sites.google.com/view/roshens-chess-academy/tournament-registration?authuser=0
May Flowers Open Tournament
Welcome to the vibrant world of chess, where strategy meets creativity. As the spring season blooms, so does the spirit of competition at Puddletown Chess. Join our May Flowers Open Tournament to engage in a battle of wits and skill. Come meet other chess enthusiasts who share your curiosity and passion and enjoy the perfect blend of challenge and learning.
April Challenger's Tournament
The Rose City Chess April Challenger’s Tournament is a beginner-friendly chess tournament for players of all ages, with special emphasis on making sure scholastic players have fun. Players are divided into sections based on strength. Each person plays four rounds, regardless of whether they win, lose, or draw their games.
This event is your last chance to get some qualifying games in before the OSCF State Individual tournament at Seaside!
Accelerate Your Chess Progress: Analyzing Your Games - Puddletown FREE Webinar
Welcome to Pudddletown’s April Seminar with FIDE master and Women International Master Zoey Tang!
The most efficient way for any chess player to improve is analyzing your own games. In this lecture, Zoey will introduce tools to help your analysis.
Oceanic Chess Gala Tournament by Puddletown
Oceanic Chess Gala Tournament by Puddletown
Join the Oceanic Chess Gala Tournament, a unique chess adventure organized by Puddletown Chess. Come meet other chess enthusiasts, who share your curiosity and passion. This event offers an unparalleled opportunity for chess lovers of all ages and skill levels to showcase their abilities, learn from the masters, and make new friends.
Committed to fostering inclusive, enjoyable, and well-organized chess competitions, Puddletown Chess is dedicated to nurturing a vibrant chess community. We invite you to join us for a memorable day of spirited competition and enjoyable moments in the captivating world of chess.
2024 OSCF State Championship qualifier.
Date: April 6, 2024 (Saturday), 10:00am - 3:30pm PDT.
Check in: 10am-10:20am
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 11:30am
Round 3: 1:00pm
Round 4: 2:00pm
Awards: 3:15pm. Actual times may be slightly different.)
Place: Village Church Gym (330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005).
Format: 4 round Swiss, G25+5 (each player has 25 minutes with 5-second increment after each move). Three sections (U600, U900, and Open). Section cutoffs may change based on average player strength, and sections may be merged.
Prize: Trophies & medals. (1st-3rd Trophies, best female trophy, even and plus medals)
Entry fee: $30 (female players/low income/Rural area: Free), Zelle/Venmo/Paypal: puddletownchess@gmail.com . Please put the player's FULL name and USCF ID (if any) in the Zelle/Venmo/Paypal note. We prefer Zelle
Free game analysis with Puddletown co-founders: FM Zoey, Ishaan, Austin & Neev
Lunch: Free Pizza for the players.
USCF-rated chess tournament. US Chess membership is required, which can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org) or during registration: US Chess membership rates/information/benefits
Pre-registration only; no on-site registration.
Click here to register and learn more: https://puddletownchess.org/event/oceanic-chess-gala-tournament/
2024 Mike Sheehan Memorial Chess Tournament
This event has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience. Look for us again in the fall!
Rose City Chess Day Camp (PPS Institute Day)
Rose City Chess is offering a a day camp this April! Come join other chess-loving kids for a day of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $75 for single-day camps, $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
Roshen’s Chess Academy Scholastic K-12 Chess Tournament
2024 OSCF State Championship Qualifier
Roshen’s Chess Academy invites you to a tournament that benefits the Oregon Chess Federation (OCF), Portland Chess Club (PCC), HECSA, and the local businesses at Lloyd Center. 100% of all proceeds (minus operating expenses) go to Oregon Chess Federation, Portland Chess Club & HECSA.
Entry fee: $30. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM (NOON) ON FRIDAY, MARCH 29th,2024. No entrees will be accepted after that. Please register using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/Roshen Chess Academy Tournament.
The first 16 players for each tournament with a USCF rating of 1000 or above will enjoy FREE entry into our tournaments. Also, as a promotion to female players, if a female player wins half or more of their games in any of our tournaments, they will get a FREE entry in the following month’s tournament. The associated costs will be covered by the Roshen Nair Foundation.
Format: 4-round US Chess rated Swiss tournament. Open to all scholastic chess players.
Time control: G/25;+5 (25 minutes per player with 5 seconds added after each move).
Tentative schedule below (Saturday, March 30th):
Players meeting @ 9:45 am
Round 1 @ 10 am || Round 2 @ 11 am || Lunch break: Noon-12:30 pm || Round 3 @ 12:30 pm || Round 4 @ 1:30 pm
Prize distribution starts @ 2:45 pm
Ratings & Section details: This will be an USCF tournament. US Chess membership is required, which can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org). You can find more information on the USCF membership benefits here > US Chess membership rates/information/benefits.
Prizes:
* Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place per section (based on 16-18 players per section).
* Medals for all plus scorers (who score at least 2.5 out of the 4 rounds)
* Medals for all even scorers (who score 2 points out of 4).
Location: Portland Chess Club. Address: 2025 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232.
Contact:
e-mail: roshen.nair39@gmail.com
Phone: (503) 803-7208
For information on parking and other details visit the registration page at Roshen’s Chess Academy.
Location Details
Portland Chess Club map
2025 Lloyd Center
Portland OR 97232 US
Source: https://sites.google.com/view/roshens-chess-academy/tournament-registration?authuser=0
Casual Chess Nights with Puddletown
Come join us at Casual Chess Nights (every Thursday, starting January 11th from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm PT), where you can play tournaments in the lichess.org arena with other friends and classmates you know and have met! Players also get to play with accomplished local chess Masters from time to time.
OLC Kids Spring Chess Camp
OLC Kids Spring Chess Camp: Day 3
Beginner Level - Ages 6-13
8:30am-11:30am
Intermediate/Advanced Level - Ages 6-13
1:00pm-4:00pm
For more info and to register, go to: https://www.orencolearningclub.com/olc-kids-spring-chess-camp/
OLC Kids Spring Chess Camp
OLC Kids Spring Chess Camp: Day 2
Beginner Level - Ages 6-13
8:30am-11:30am
Intermediate/Advanced Level - Ages 6-13
1:00pm-4:00pm
For more info and to register, go to: https://www.orencolearningclub.com/olc-kids-spring-chess-camp/
Rose City Chess Spring Break Camp
Rose City Chess is offering a week-long Spring Break camp this year! Come join other chess-loving kids for a full week of lessons, games, and fun bonus activities.
FREE USCF Scholastic Membership for new and renewing members.
USCF Rated Quads
Lessons and Game Analysis from Oregon’s top players and coaches
Camp Awards for Every Student
Our training camps are fun, focused, and completely immersive. Each day includes dedicated time for structured lessons, puzzles, studies, game analysis, and USCF rated games. We include breaks for less strenuous (and more silly) activities. Past examples include:
Giant Chess
Mini-Golf
Badminton
Chess Cornhole
Piece Stacking Contest
Chess Relay Race
Chess Piece Design with Modelling Clay
Chalk Art
Blindfold Chess
Chess Variants (Bughouse, Hyper-Lucky Chess)
Beat the Coach Simul
Scavenger Puzzle Hunt
Don’t know how to play chess? We will teach you.
Stuck at a certain rating class? We will show you how to become stronger.
All camps will be 100% in-person. Students will be grouped according to playing strength. Students receive a free Chess Steps workbook suitable for their level.
Ages: 1st-8th grade
Cost: $75 for single-day camps, $279 for four-day camps, $349 for five-day camps. Sorry, no single day purchases for multi-day camps.
Sample Schedule (Activities may differ depending on player strength)
9:00 Arrival, Open Play
9:30 Lesson
10:00 Puzzles / Studies
10:30 Special Activity
11:00 Lunch
11:30 USCF rated games (G/25;+5) (Chalk Art or Chess Piece Design Between Rounds)
2:30 Special Activity
3:00 Game analysis
3:30 - 4:00 Open Play / Departure
OLC Kids Spring Chess Camp
OLC Kids Spring Chess Camp: Day 1
Beginner Level - Ages 6-13
8:30am-11:30am
Intermediate/Advanced Level - Ages 6-13
1:00pm-4:00pm
For more info and to register, go to: https://www.orencolearningclub.com/olc-kids-spring-chess-camp/
Rose City Chess Spring Classic Tournament
SPRING CLASSIC TOURNAMENT
$30.00
2024 OSCF State Championship Qualifier
Free USCF membership to new and renewing scholastic players!
NEW: Half-Price Registration for players USCF 1200+!!! Email robert@rosecitchess.com for discount code.
In-Person Event only
Date and Location
3/24/2024 Portland Chess Club, 2025 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232 10:00am-3:00pm. Find detailed directions to the club here.
Details
The Rose City Chess Spring Classic Tournament is a beginner-friendly chess tournament for players of all ages, with special emphasis on making sure scholastic players have fun. Players are divided into sections based on strength. Each person plays four rounds, regardless of whether they win, lose, or draw their games.
Registration: 100% preregistered by 5:00pm the day before the event. No on-site registration. Click here for preregistration list.
Entry: $30
Ratings: USCF rated (USCF memberships required for all participants. Rose City Chess now gives free memberships to all scholastic players. Adult players may add USCF membership to their cart by clicking here).
Equipment: Chess sets, clocks, notation sheets, and pencils all provided.
Format: Players are grouped in sections according to playing strength. Tournament Director may make slight adjustments to separate siblings, etc. Each person plays four rounds of G/25;+5 (each player gets 25 minutes of thinking time, plus a 5 second bonus after every move).
Prizes: Special themed medals for top five finishers in each section plus bonus awards!
Food and Beverage: Rose City Chess is happy to offer a pizza lunch! Select Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza as an add-on for $5 at checkout. Comes with a drink option. Orders are only taken in advance - if you are a parent who also wants lunch, please order for all parties ahead of time!
Sustainability Statement
We put a lot of thought into having awesome SWAG and Awards. We’ve also switched from trophies to medals, award letters, custom ribbons, e-gift cards, and objects that have some practical use other than collecting dust. Participants still get enduring, physical symbols that recognize their achievement. The awards are just a bit easier on the environment!
Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship Chess Tournament
Event Flyer: https://nwchess.com/calendar/NWC_202401_AlForthan.pdf
Registration link below.
Upgrade your Total Board Vision - Puddletown FREE Webinar
Upgrade your Total Board Vision - Puddletown FREE Webinar
Greetings to Pudddletown’s March Seminar featuring co-founder Ishaan Kodarapu! Join us from 6pm to 7pm on March 10 (Sunday) as Ishaan discusses various ways beginner-intermediate players can upgrade their perspective on the entire board, not just their current or next moves!
Participants will learn:
– Easy ways to win material.
– 3 questions to ask yourself to identify unprotected pieces.
– Prevent knight forks
– Avoid your own pawn forks or trap the opponent’s pawn when they enter your side
– Simple ways to pick off enemy pieces standing on a straight line.
A brief intro to Ishaan
Ishaan is the co-founder & Level 3A coach at Puddletown. He is a freshman at Jesuit High School. Ishaan embarked on his chess journey in kindergarten and has been competing in the game ever since. Ishaan clinched the title of the Oregon State Middle School Championship in 2022 and proudly represented Oregon in the Barber National Middle School Championships.
Zoom link will be provided the day before the seminar.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/upgrade-total-board-vision
Albany K-12 Team Tournament
Albany K-12 Team Tournament
March 9th @ Memorial MS
A 2023 OSCF State Championship Qualifier
Location: Memorial Middle School, 1050 SW Queen Ave, Albany, OR 97321
REGISTRATION: Please email phil@corvallischess.org by Thurs, Mar 7.
- Provide first & last name, school, grade, and USCF ID.
- New USCF ID's available at check-in, included in the cost of the tournament.
Check-in on Saturday morning from 8:00 - 9:00 am, with Game 1 starting at 9:30 am.
Cost: $10 per player. (cash or check only)
Optional $5 pizza lunch, pre-paid at check-in.
Sections: K-5, K-8, and K-12.
- Players can play in higher sections based on skill level.
Rules: 4 rounds Swiss pairing. Game in 25 mins per side. USCF Rated.
- Team score = the sum of scores for the top 5 players.
- There is no limit to the number of players representing a school. Can be 1 player.
- Teams must have at least 1 non-male player to qualify for a trophy.
Prizes:
– Trophies for top 2 teams in each section
– Medals for top finishers in each section
FAQs:
- When will we be done? Hopefully by 2 or 2:30pm.
- Is there internet at the school? Yes.
- Will there be coffee and dirt-cheap concessions? Yes.
- Will there be a MMS garden club plant sale in the lobby also? Yes.
Contact: Phil Schapker Mendez - teacher, chess coach at MMS
Email: phil@corvallischess.org or phil.schapker-mendez@albany.k12.or.us
Spring Symphony Chess Tournament by Puddletown
Puddletown Spring Symphony tournament; 2024 OSCF State Championship qualifier; FREE Pizza, FREE entry for girls, rural players, and low-income players, FREE Game analysis with top Oregon scholastic players
Roshen’s Chess Academy Scholastic K-12 Chess Tournament
2024 OSCF State Championship Qualifier
Roshen’s Chess Academy invites you to a tournament that benefits the Oregon Chess Federation (OCF), Portland Chess Club (PCC), HECSA, and the local businesses at Lloyd Center. 100% of all proceeds (minus operating expenses) go to HECSA, Oregon Chess Federation and Portland Chess Club.
Entry fee: $30. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM (NOON) ON FRIDAY, March 1st, 2024. No entrees will be accepted after that. Please register using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/Roshen Chess Academy Tournament.
The first 16 players for each tournament with a USCF rating of 1000 or above will enjoy FREE entry into our tournaments. Also, as a promotion to female players, if a female player wins half or more of their games in any of our tournaments, they will get a FREE entry in the following month’s tournament. The associated costs will be covered by the Roshen Nair Foundation.
Format: 4-round US Chess rated Swiss tournament. Open to all scholastic chess players.
Time control: G/25;+5 (25 minutes per player with 5 seconds added after each move).
Tentative schedule below (Saturday, March 2nd):
Players meeting @ 9:45 am
Round 1 @ 10 am || Round 2 @ 11 am || Lunch break: Noon-12:30 pm || Round 3 @ 12:30 pm || Round 4 @ 1:30 pm
Prize distribution starts @ 2:45 pm
Ratings & Section details: This will be an USCF tournament. US Chess membership is required, which can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org). You can find more information on the USCF membership benefits here > US Chess membership rates/information/benefits.
Prizes:
* Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place per section (based on 16-18 players per section).
* Medals for all plus scorers (who score at least 2.5 out of the 4 rounds)
* Medals for all even scorers (who score 2 points out of 4).
Location: Portland Chess Club. Address: 2025 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232.
Contact:
e-mail: roshen.nair39@gmail.com
Phone: (503) 803-7208
For information on parking and other details visit the registration page at Roshen’s Chess Academy.
Location Details
Portland Chess Club map
2025 Lloyd Center
Portland OR 97232 US
Source: https://sites.google.com/view/roshens-chess-academy/tournament-registration?authuser=0
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