Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Location: All Saints Pavilion, 3847 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
Onsite registration runs from 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM and the first round begins at 7:00 PM. Players that have registered in advance do not need to check-in before the first round.
The Rose City Chess December Blitz Tournament is a Swiss-system chess tournament open to players of all ages and skill levels. Players can register for one of two sections: USCF-Rated Blitz or Unrated Blitz.
This is a non-elimination format, meaning everyone plays all rounds regardless of whether they win, lose, or draw. Players are paired against opponents with similar scores as the tournament progresses.
Registration: Online registration will remain open until the start of the event. On-site registration will also be available for both sections. Please note that USCF memberships cannot be purchased on-site.
Entry: $20 per player.
Ratings and Memberships: A current US Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required to participate in the rated section. You can purchase a membership online at US Chess. A USCF membership is not required for the unrated section.
Equipment: Chess sets, boards and clocks will be provided.
Rated Section: Players will compete in a single section. The time control will be G/3;+2 (3 minutes per player, with a 2-second increment added after each move). Games in this section will be USCF blitz-rated.
Unrated Section: Players will compete in a single section. The time control will be G/3;+2 (3 minutes per player, with a 2-second increment added after each move). Games in this section will not be USCF-rated.
Prizes: Medal awards for top 3 in each section, along with all plus/even score finishers!
Food and Beverage: Water bottles are permitted. Food will not be provided.
Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Location: All Saints Pavilion, 3847 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
Onsite registration runs from 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM and the first round begins at 7:00 PM. Players that have registered in advance do not need to check-in before the first round.
The Rose City Chess December Blitz Tournament is a Swiss-system chess tournament open to players of all ages and skill levels. Players can register for one of two sections: USCF-Rated Blitz or Unrated Blitz.
This is a non-elimination format, meaning everyone plays all rounds regardless of whether they win, lose, or draw. Players are paired against opponents with similar scores as the tournament progresses.
Registration: Online registration will remain open until the start of the event. On-site registration will also be available for both sections. Please note that USCF memberships cannot be purchased on-site.
Entry: $20 per player.
Ratings and Memberships: A current US Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required to participate in the rated section. You can purchase a membership online at US Chess. A USCF membership is not required for the unrated section.
Equipment: Chess sets, boards and clocks will be provided.
Rated Section: Players will compete in a single section. The time control will be G/3;+2 (3 minutes per player, with a 2-second increment added after each move). Games in this section will be USCF blitz-rated.
Unrated Section: Players will compete in a single section. The time control will be G/3;+2 (3 minutes per player, with a 2-second increment added after each move). Games in this section will not be USCF-rated.
Prizes: Medal awards for top 3 in each section, along with all plus/even score finishers!
Food and Beverage: Water bottles are permitted. Food will not be provided.
Park on the street or at the school lot and enter the glass pavilion
