Chess A2Z Open Series at PCC – JAN 2027

The Portland Chess Club (PCC) was established in 1911 and has served as a center of chess in the Portland community for more than a century. To support PCC and help strengthen the local chess community, Chess A2Z will hold a bi-monthly Open Tournament Series at PCC, with 50% of the tournament proceeds donated to PCC.

The series is designed for scholastic players who are ready for longer, more serious tournament games, while also welcoming adult players.

• Date: Saturday, January 23, 2027
• Venue: Portland Chess Club at Montgomery Park, 2701 NW Vaughn St, Portland, OR 97210 (Suite 133 on the ground floor)

Sections

• Open Section (1200+ recommended; adults and scholastic players welcome)
• U1200 (scholastic players only)
• U800 (scholastic players only)

Players may play up one section, but may not play down.

Schedule

All sections will play a 4-round Swiss, G/45;+5.

• Round 1: 9:30 AM
• Round 2: 11:15 AM
• Round 3: 1:30 PM
• Round 4: 3:30 PM
• Awards: approximately 5:15 PM

Actual round and award times may vary slightly. No check-in required. Round 1 will begin promptly at 9:30 AM.

Prizes

Open Section

• 1st Place: $100, 2nd Place: $60, 3rd Place: $40 (based on 40 paid entries, the prize fund is adjusted proportionally if there are a different number of paid players, total prize of $100 is guaranteed). Top 3 finishers (determined by tie breaks) may choose a trophy instead of the cash prize.
• Medals for players finishing with a plus or even score.

U1200 and U800

• Trophies for the top 5 finishers in U1200 and U800.
• Medals for players finishing with a plus or even score.

Complimentary Entries

To help make tournament chess more accessible, Chess A2Z offers complimentary entries to scholastic players in the following groups:
• Female players
• Players from low-income families
• Players with a published USCF rating of 399 or below
• Players with a published USCF rating of 1200 or above
Complimentary entries are limited to the first 20 eligible registrations combined across all categories and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning approximately two months before the tournament.

Registration

Pre-registration only. No on-site registration.

US Chess Membership: All players must have a current US Chess membership. You may purchase one directly at (www.uschess.org) If you prefer, we are happy to assist. Simply complete this form and we will take care of it for you: https://chessa2z.org/8752

Photo Release: Chess A2Z may photograph or record portions of the tournament to celebrate our players and share highlights with our community. By registering, you grant permission for your child’s image to be used in educational or promotional materials. If you would prefer your child not appear in photos, please let us know — we are happy to accommodate.

Cancellation & refund policy: Please submit your withdrawal request through nachesshub.com. Once the withdrawal is complete, your refund will be processed in 2-4 business days. Please note that cancellations made on the day of the tournament are not eligible for a refund.

See you at the board!