Tournament Reports
Chess A2Z PCC Open Series – Oct 2026 October 18, 2026 - With a national master among the participants, the Chess A2Z PCC Open Series in October 2026 was especially tough! Players often found themselves facing much higher-rated opponents, or lower-rated players… 
2026 Chess A2Z October Open – National Chess Day October 11, 2026 - What better way to celebrate National Chess Day than with a full day of chess! Chess A2Z October Open brought together players of different ages and skill levels for four… 
2026 Chess A2Z September Open September 20, 2026 - After our summer break, Chess A2Z was excited to welcome everyone back for the September Open on September 19, 2026. A total of 70 players joined us for another great… 
Oregon Junior Open 2026 September 7, 2026 - The inaugural Oregon Junior Open was held September 5–6, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, alongside the 76th Oregon Open. Organized by Chess A2Z, the Oregon Chess Federation, and the Portland Chess… 
Oregon Junior Open Blitz 2026 September 7, 2026 - The first Oregon Junior Open Blitz brought plenty of energy to the Saturday evening, with 26 players staying after a full day of tournament chess to compete in six fast-paced… 
2026 Chess A2Z June Open June 7, 2026 - The June Open marked the final Chess A2Z tournament before the summer break, and it was a fantastic way to wrap up the first half of the year. We were… 
Chess A2Z Shines at the 2026 OSCF Coed Team Championship! May 31, 2026 - Congratulations to all 20 Chess A2Z players in four teams (Avalanche, Lightning, Storm, and Thunder) at the 2026 OSCF Coed Team Championship! Chess A2Z Thunder (Axl Arun, Anthony Cheng, Ian… 
2026 Chess A2Z May Open May 17, 2026 - The May Open was another wonderful day of chess. We were excited to welcome a total of 132 players this month, with strong participation across all sections and many closely… 
2026 Chess A2Z April Open April 5, 2026 - The April Open was another great day of chess. We had a solid group of players this time, and a lot of the sections were actually very close. Several placements… 
2026 Chess A2Z Inaugural Open March 22, 2026 - We’re thrilled to share that the 2026 Chess A2Z Inaugural Open welcomed 92 players for a full day of competition, learning, and fun. Thank you to our volunteers, parents, and… 
40 Minds at Work: Inaugural Puzzle Competition February 22, 2026 - Our Inaugural Puzzle Competition welcomed 40 players for an afternoon of deep calculation, pattern recognition, and visualization. Players worked with impressive concentration during the test. Just as inspiring was what…