Upcoming Events

Announcement: Thanks to a generous donation by Puddletown Chess, female players up to age 18 may play for free in the following monthly events in 2024: the Game in 60, Tuesday Quads, Wednesday Quads, Wednesday Blitz, and Sunday Quads.

Click on an event title to get more information about that event.

Casual Chess: March 13

The club will be open from 6pm-9pm every Wednesday for casual chess. A blitz tournament will be held every third Wednesday. Click here for details.


Sunday Quads: March 17


Wednesday Daytime Quads: March 20

On-site registration runs from 10:30-10:45am. The rounds are at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.


Wednesday Blitz: March 20

Wednesday Blitz is held during casual night from 6pm-9pm every third Wednesday.


Game in 60: March 23

Beginning in 2024, the Game in 60 will be run as a single section. The entry fee has also been reduced to $30 for non-members and $20 for Portland Chess Club members.


Roshen’s Chess Academy Scholastic Tournament: March 30

A fundraiser for The Oregon Chess Federation, Portland Chess Club & HECSA.


April Tuesday Quads Begin April 2


GM Arthur Dake Memorial Open: April 6-7

5-round Swiss in one section. $1000 prize fund based on 40 paid entries. Beginning in 2024, the entry fee for two-day tournaments has been reduced to $40 for non-members and $30 for Portland Chess Club members.


Wednesday Daytime Quads: April 17


On-site registration runs from 10:30-10:45am. The rounds are at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.


Wednesday Blitz: April 17

Wednesday Blitz is held during casual night from 6pm-9pm every third Wednesday.


Sunday Quads: April 21


Game in 60: April 27

Beginning in 2024, the Game in 60 will be run as a single section. The entry fee has also been reduced to $30 for non-members and $20 for Portland Chess Club members.


Oregon Senior Open: May 3-5

More information on the OCF page.


May Tuesday Quads Begin May 7


Roshen’s Chess Academy Scholastic Tournament: May 11

A fundraiser for The Oregon Chess Federation, Portland Chess Club & HECSA.


Wednesday Daytime Quads: May 15

On-site registration runs from 10:30-10:45am. The rounds are at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.


Wednesday Blitz: May 15

Wednesday Blitz is held during casual night from 6pm-9pm every third Wednesday.


Game in 60: May 18

Beginning in 2024, the Game in 60 will be run as a single section. The entry fee has also been reduced to $30 for non-members and $20 for Portland Chess Club members.


Sunday Quads: May 19


June Tuesday Quads Begin June 4


Portland Summer Open: June 8-9

Four round Swiss in three sections: Open, U1800, and U1400. $1000 prize fund based on 40 paid entries. Beginning in 2024, the entry fee for two-day tournaments has been reduced to $40 for non-members and $30 for Portland Chess Club members.