Oregon Junior Open 2026

Oregon Junior Open 2026, September 5-6, 2026, Labor Day Weekend

Organized by Chess A2Z, Oregon Chess Federation (OCF) and Portland Chess Club (PCC), with all proceeds to be donated to OCF and PCC, the 2026 Oregon Junior Open is the first event of its kind in Oregon.

Commemorative T-Shirt: Players who register by Friday, August 7 will receive a free 2026 Oregon Junior Open commemorative T-shirt. Additional shirts may be available for purchase at the tournament while supplies last.

Format: The tournament is a 6-round Swiss paired event with three rounds per day and is open to anyone born on or after September 6, 2005. Both Oregon and out-of-state players are welcome. Up to two half point byes are available if requested before round one. Electronic devices, including phones, smart watches, earbuds, and other communication devices, are not permitted during play. Players are expected to follow US Chess rules and demonstrate good sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Sections: There are four sections: Open, U1000, U700 and U400. Players may play up one section (can’t play up more than one section). The official August US Chess published regular ratings are generally used for section eligibility and pairings.

Time Control: G/45;+5 (forty-five minutes per player with 5 seconds added for each move).

Supplies: All sets, boards and clocks are provided by the organizer.

Schedule: Check-in from 10am to 10:45am on Saturday, September 5th. Players meeting at 10:45am. Sat: Rd 1: 11am, Rd 2: 1:30pm, Rd 3: 4pm, Sun: Rd 4: 10am, Rd 5: 12:30pm, Rd 6: 3pm. Award Ceremony: 5pm or as soon as possible

Rated: All sections are USCF rated.

Entry Fee: $60 if registered by noon Pacific Time, Friday, August 7, $70 if registered afterwards. Registration closes on Friday, September 4 at 6:00pm.

Awards: Trophies for the top 5 finishers in each section. Medals for players with 3.5 points and above. Even medals for players with 3.0 points.

Location: Holiday Inn Portland Airport, 8439 Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97220. There is free parking in the hotel parking area. Hotel rooms for any of the nights of September 4- September 8 are available at a special chess rate of $84 plus tax per night for single or double rooms. The hotel chess rate is not guaranteed to be available after July 30, or even earlier if the room block is sold out. Use this link or call 1-888-465-4329 to reserve a room. If reserving by phone, use the following group SRP code: CHS.

Blitz: 6-round Swiss in one section, G/3;+2. Play starts at 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 5, and will likely finish around 7:30 PM. Register online here. Entry fee: $15. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each rating group: 1000+, U1000, U700, and U400.

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.