Casual Chess: Every Wednesday from 7-10pm

Game in 60: April 20

This month’s edition is a week earlier than usual. Also, state membership is no longer required. Also, the format has changed to having two sections at Open and U1650 since most players prefer two sections, players will know what the format is beforehand, and it allows players to play up (for a $5 play-up fee). The prize fund is as follows: $300 based on 30 entries (any play-up fees are added to the prize fund and the prize fund is adjusted proportionally if there are a different number of players). Open section: 1st-$60, 2nd-$40, 1st U1850/unrated-$35; U1650 section: 1st-$60, 2nd-$40, 1st U1450/unrated-$35, 1st U1250/unrated-$30.

Unrated Rapid: April 27

Sunday Quads: April 28

this month’s edition is a week later than usual

Penguin Extravaganza: May 4-5

The tournament now has an increased prize fund and is a qualifier for the Challengers section of the Oregon Closed. Also, state membership is now required for Oregon residents. The cost of OCF membership has been significantly reduced but no longer includes a subscription to the Northwest Chess magazine.

May Tuesday Quads Start May 7

Game in 60: May 11

This month’s edition is two weeks earlier than usual. Also, state membership is no longer required. Also, the format has changed to having two sections at Open and U1650 since most players prefer two sections, players will know what the format is beforehand, and it allows players to play up (for a $5 play-up fee). The prize fund is as follows: $300 based on 30 entries (any play-up fees are added to the prize fund and the prize fund is adjusted proportionally if there are a different number of players). Open section: 1st-$60, 2nd-$40, 1st U1850/unrated-$35; U1650 section: 1st-$60, 2nd-$40, 1st U1450/unrated-$35, 1st U1250/unrated-$30.

Unrated Rapid: May 18

Sunday Quads: May 19

June Tuesday Quads Start June 4

Portland Summer Open: June 8-9

state membership is no longer required for Washington and Idaho residents and the cost of state membership for Oregon residents has been significantly reduced but no longer includes a subscription to the Northwest Chess magazine

Unrated Rapid: June 15

Sunday Quads: June 23

this month’s edition is a week later than usual

Game in 60: June 29

state membership is no longer required

July Tuesday Quads Start July 2

5th Annual Rose City Sectionals: July 6-7

The tournament is now a qualifier for the Challengers section of the Oregon Closed. Also, State membership is now required for Oregon residents. The cost of OCF membership has been significantly reduced but no longer includes a subscription to the Northwest Chess magazine.

Portland Rapid and Blitz Championships: July 13

Sunday Quads: July 21

Game in 60: July 27

state membership is no longer required