Turkey Tactics Chess Tournament by Puddletown

Welcome to the Puddletown Chess Turkey Tactics 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 Turkey Tactics Chess Tournament an unforgettable experience!

• 2025 OSCF State Championship qualifier

• Date: November 9th, 2024 (Saturday)

  • Check-In Time (check-in is mandatory; players who miss the check-in window will not be paired for the first round):

    • Open section: 9:30am-9:45am

    • All other sections: 9:45am – 10:15am

  • Schedule (actual round & award times may vary slightly):

    • Open section (3 rounds): 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm

    • All other sections (4 rounds): 10:30am, 11:40am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm

    • Awards: 3:15pm

• Venue: Village Church (330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005)

  • Open Section: Umpqua Room 

  • All other sections: Gym

• Format:

  • Four sections (U400, U700, U1000, and Open). Section cutoffs may change.

  • Open section: 3 round Swiss, G/45; d5

  • All other sections: 4 round Swiss, G/25; +5

  • Adult players can play in the open section only

• Prize:

  • Open section: cash prize for top 3 finishers. (1st place: $70, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $30). Medals for players with plus or even scores. Adult players will win cash prizes only.  

  • All other sections: Trophies for the top 5 finishers. Medals for players with plus or even scores.

• Entry fee: $30 before 11/6. $35 after (female/non-binary/low income/rural-area players: Free). 

  • Zelle/Venmo/PayPal: puddletownchess@gmail.com (Zelle is preferred).

  • Please put the player’s FULL name and USCF ID (if any) in the Zelle/Venmo/PayPal note. 

• Free game analysis with Puddletown co-founders: FM Zoey Tang, Ishaan Kodarapu, CM Austin Tang & Neev Kodarapu, and other Puddletown volunteer coaches.

• Lunch: Free Pizza for the players.

• US Chess membership: US Chess membership is required and can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org), where you can find membership rates, information, and benefits. Alternatively, we can purchase it for you for $17.

• Pre-registration only; no on-site registration.

Click here to register and learn more: https://puddletownchess.org/event/turkey-tactics-chess-tournament/