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The Rose City Chess Valentine’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.

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: Coffee and cookies will be available. Lunch is not provided. Multiple restaurants within short walking distance in Hillsdale and Multnomah Village.

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!