Chess A2Z October Open 2026
By Chess A2Z | Sat, 2026-10-10 09:30 to Sat, 2026-10-10 15:30, Pacific Daylight Time | Registering | 74/120
| Name | Chess A2Z October Open 2026 [Registering] |
| Organizer | Chess A2Z |
| Event Contacts | Austin Tang [Email info@chessa2z.org][Phone 971-409-7621] |
| Event Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Dates | Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:30 AM ~ Saturday, October 10, 2026 3:30 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Friday, October 9, 2026 8:00 PM |
| Event Address |
 5529 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR, USA, 97124
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| Require Check In | No |
| Entry Fee | Due on registration |
| Free Entries | Free entries are limited to 45 total for this event. Used: 46 / 45. |
| Unpaid Entries | Will be deleted without notice (Typically after 48 hours) |
| USCF Membership | Must not expire before event ends |
| Format | OTB (Over the Board) |
| Event Type | Open |
| Pairing Rule | Swiss |
| Rounds | 4 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-Point Byes | 2 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Dual [G/45;d5] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 120 |
| Age Info Required | Yes [How to set my age] |
| Gender Info Required | Yes [How to set my gender] |
| Grade Info Required | Yes [How to set my grade] |
| Prize Fund | $150 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | https://chessa2zs.org |
| Live Game | https://chessa2zs.org |
Chess A2Z will provide a fun and competitive day of over-the-board play in a supportive environment. It’s a great opportunity to challenge yourself, gain experience, and connect with the chess community. Note the new format for the Open section.
Schedule (Actual round & award times may vary slightly)
Complimentary EntriesTo help make tournament chess more accessible, Chess A2Z offers complimentary entries to scholastic players in the following groups: Venue: Chinese Evangelical Church (5529 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR 97124 )
Prize:
Free game analysis with National Masters Austin Tang, Derek Heath, USCF expert Karthik Bimod and Chess A2Z volunteer coaches. Adult players can play in the open section only. Lunch: Free Pizza for the players. 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://forms.gle/WuFY78ugvRccUThj9 Pre-registration only; no on-site registration. 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! |
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2.
Open
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4 Rounds | 2 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/45;d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 48 Seats
Open
$150
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3.
Under 1000
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4 Rounds | 2 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/25;+5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 24 Seats
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4.
Under 700
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4 Rounds | 2 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/25;+5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 24 Seats
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5.
Under 400
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4 Rounds | 2 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/25;+5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 24 Seats
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Chess A2Z October Open 2026 Registering
Chess A2Z
Austin Tang [Email info@chessa2z.org][Phone 971-409-7621]
Pacific Daylight Time
10/10/2026 9:30 AM ~ 10/10/2026 3:30 PM
10/9/2026 8:00 PM
Must not expire before event ends
OTB (Over the Board)
Open
Swiss
4
2
120
Dual [G/45;d5]
USCF
150.00 (USD)
Chess A2Z will provide a fun and competitive day of over-the-board play in a supportive environment. It’s a great opportunity to challenge yourself, gain experience, and connect with the chess community. Note the new format for the Open section.
2027 OSCF State Championship qualifier
Date: Oct 10th 2026 (Saturday)
Check-In: 9:45am – 10:15am for U1000, U700 and U400. Players who miss the check-in window will not be paired for Round 1.
Players in the Open section do not need to check in.
Schedule (Actual round & award times may vary slightly)
Open section (G/45 d5, 4-round Swiss): 9:30am, 11:20am, 1:10pm, 3:00pm
U1000, U700, U400 (G/25 +5, 4-round Swiss): 10:30am, 11:40am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm
Awards for U1000, U700 and U400: 3:15pm
Awards for Open: 4:40pm
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 45 eligible registrations combined across all categories and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning approximately two months before the tournament.
Venue: Chinese Evangelical Church (5529 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR 97124 )
Open Section: Upper Level
All other sections: Lower Level
Prize:
Open Section: Cash prizes for the top three finishers (1st: $70, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $30); winners may choose a trophy instead. Medals for plus or even scores. If there are more than 32 players, the Open Section will be split into two sections, with adjusted prizes of 50/30/$20 in each section.
U1000, U700, U400: Trophies for the top 5 finishers. Medals for players with plus or even scores.
Free game analysis with National Masters Austin Tang, Derek Heath, USCF expert Karthik Bimod and Chess A2Z volunteer coaches. Adult players can play in the open section only.
Lunch: Free Pizza for the players.
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://forms.gle/WuFY78ugvRccUThj9
Pre-registration only; no on-site registration.
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!