Announcement 1/1/2026: Thanks to another generous donation by Puddletown Chess, female players up to age 18 may play for free in the following monthly events in 2026: The Game in 60, Tuesday Quads, Wednesday Quads, and Sunday Quads.
March Tuesday Quads Begin: March 3
Roshen’s Chess Academy Scholastic Tournament: March 14
A fundraiser for the Portland Chess Club & HECSA.
Sunday Quads: March 15
Wednesday Daytime Quads: March 18
On-site registration runs from 9:30-9:45am. The rounds are at 10am or ASAP, 12pm, and 2pm.
Portland Spring Open: March 21-22
4-round Swiss in three sections, 1800+, U1800, U1400. $1000 prize fund based on 40 paid entries.
Game in 60: March 28
Starting in March, we are trying out a new time control and round times for the Game in 60: G/55;+5 with rounds at 10am, 12:20pm, 2:40pm, and 5pm. We are evaluating whether this affords players more time between rounds.
April Tuesday Quads Begin: April 7
GM Arthur Dake Memorial Open: April 11-12
5-round Swiss in two sections: 1600+ and U1600. $1000 prize fund based on 40 paid entries.
Wednesday Daytime Quads: April 15
April Game in 60: April 25
Starting in March, we are trying out a new time control and round times for the Game in 60: G/55;+5 with rounds at 10am, 12:20pm, 2:40pm, and 5pm. We are evaluating whether this affords players more time between rounds.
April Sunday Quads: April 26
16th Annual Oregon Senior Open: May 1-3
Organized by the Oregon Chess Federation. Details coming soon
May Tuesday Quads Begin: May 5
Wednesday Daytime Quads: May 20
May Sunday Quads: May 24
May Game in 60: May 30
Starting in March, we are trying out a new time control and round times for the Game in 60: G/55;+5 with rounds at 10am, 12:20pm, 2:40pm, and 5pm. We are evaluating whether this affords players more time between rounds.
June Tuesday Quads Begin: June 2
Portland Summer Open: June 13-14
4-round Swiss in three sections: 1800+, U1800, U1400. $1000 prize fund based on 40 paid entries.
Wednesday Daytime Quads: June 17
June Sunday Quads: June 21
June Game in 60: June 27
Starting in March, we are trying out a new time control and round times for the Game in 60: G/55;+5 with rounds at 10am, 12:20pm, 2:40pm, and 5pm. We are evaluating whether this affords players more time between rounds.