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/