Back to School Tournament
2026 OSCF State Championship Qualifier
Free USCF membership to new and renewing scholastic players!
Half-Price Registration for players USCF 1200+! Email robert@rosecitchess.com for discount code.
In-Person Event only
Date and Location
Saturday 8/23/2025 Hillsdale UCC, 6948 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
Tournament Runs from 10:00am - 2:30pm. Please arrive no later than 9:45am and check-in or you may be given a bye in round 1.
Details
The Rose City Chess Back to School 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.
Check-In: 9:30-9:45am. Due to our increased tournament participation, we now require Check-In! Players who fail to check-in will be given a Round 1 Bye, so that everyone on-site has a round 1 opponent.
Entry: $30
Ratings: USCF rated (USCF memberships required for all participants. Rose City Chess 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. Four roughly equal-sized sections group players by rating. 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: Medal awards for top 3 in each section, along with all plus/even score finishers!
Food and Beverage: Rose City Chess is happy to offer a pizza lunch! Select Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza as an add-on for $5 at checkout. Comes with a drink option (Water or select soft drinks). Orders are only taken in advance - if you are a parent who also wants lunch, please order for all parties ahead of time!
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!
2026 OSCF State Championship Qualifier
Free USCF membership to new and renewing scholastic players!
Half-Price Registration for players USCF 1200+! Email robert@rosecitchess.com for discount code.
In-Person Event only
Date and Location
Saturday 8/23/2025 Hillsdale UCC, 6948 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
Tournament Runs from 10:00am - 2:30pm. Please arrive no later than 9:45am and check-in or you may be given a bye in round 1.
Details
The Rose City Chess Back to School 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.
Check-In: 9:30-9:45am. Due to our increased tournament participation, we now require Check-In! Players who fail to check-in will be given a Round 1 Bye, so that everyone on-site has a round 1 opponent.
Entry: $30
Ratings: USCF rated (USCF memberships required for all participants. Rose City Chess 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. Four roughly equal-sized sections group players by rating. 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: Medal awards for top 3 in each section, along with all plus/even score finishers!
Food and Beverage: Rose City Chess is happy to offer a pizza lunch! Select Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza as an add-on for $5 at checkout. Comes with a drink option (Water or select soft drinks). Orders are only taken in advance - if you are a parent who also wants lunch, please order for all parties ahead of time!
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!
2026 OSCF State Championship Qualifier
Free USCF membership to new and renewing scholastic players!
Half-Price Registration for players USCF 1200+! Email robert@rosecitchess.com for discount code.
In-Person Event only
Date and Location
Saturday 8/23/2025 Hillsdale UCC, 6948 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
Tournament Runs from 10:00am - 2:30pm. Please arrive no later than 9:45am and check-in or you may be given a bye in round 1.
Details
The Rose City Chess Back to School 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.
Check-In: 9:30-9:45am. Due to our increased tournament participation, we now require Check-In! Players who fail to check-in will be given a Round 1 Bye, so that everyone on-site has a round 1 opponent.
Entry: $30
Ratings: USCF rated (USCF memberships required for all participants. Rose City Chess 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. Four roughly equal-sized sections group players by rating. 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: Medal awards for top 3 in each section, along with all plus/even score finishers!
Food and Beverage: Rose City Chess is happy to offer a pizza lunch! Select Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza as an add-on for $5 at checkout. Comes with a drink option (Water or select soft drinks). Orders are only taken in advance - if you are a parent who also wants lunch, please order for all parties ahead of time!
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!
Participant Instructions
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Participant List: TBA
Schedule:
9:30-9:45AM: Check-In
9:50AM: Players’ Meeting
10:00AM: Round 1
11:00AM or ASAP: Round 2
12:00PM or ASAP: Lunch Break
12:30PM or ASAP: Round 3
1:30PM or ASAP: Round 4
2:30PM (approximate): Tournament Complete
Location: Hillsdale UCC, 6948 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219. The tournament takes place in the fellowship hall downstairs.
Food and Beverage: Pizza Lunch available for preorder at registration. Scroll down and select as an add-on.
Ratings: US Chess dual rated. USCF membership given free for new and renewing players. (We will sign them up.) Notation required. Don’t worry if you can’t notate perfectly. Mistakes are okay.
Equipment: Chess sets, clocks, notation sheets, and pencils all provided.
Format: Players are separated into groups by rating. Players play all four rounds, regardless of wins or losses. Please let us know ASAP if you intend to withdraw.
Time Control: G/25;+5
