MOTHER'S APPRECIATION TOURNAMENT (Sponsored by Annie Bloom's Books!)
2025 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
5/18/2024 Hillsdale UCC, 6948 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
Details
The Rose City Chess Mother’s Appreciation 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.
Entry: $30
Ratings: USCF rated (USCF memberships required for all participants. Rose City Chess now 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. 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: Welcome gifts for all Moms! Special Gift Card Prizes to Annie Bloom’s Books for top half of each section!
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: Click Here
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. (Mom section unrated) 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
