OSCF 2026 Individual State Championships

By Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation | Fri, 2026-04-17 09:00 to Sat, 2026-04-18 21:00, Pacific Daylight Time | Published

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General Information
Name OSCF 2026 Individual State Championships [Published]
Organizer Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation [Email : oscf@oregonscholasticchessfederation.org Phone : 913-314-2460]
Event Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time
Dates Friday, April 17, 2026 9:00 AM ~ Saturday, April 18, 2026 9:00 PM
Registration Deadline Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:30 PM
Event Address Map pin Seaside, OR, Seaside, OR, USA, 97138
Require Check In No
Entry Fee Due on registration
Unpaid Entries Will be deleted without notice (Typically after 2 hours)
USCF Membership Must not expire before event ends
Event Details
Format OTB (Over the Board)
Event Type Open
Pairing Rule Swiss
Rounds 5 [Each sections may have different number of rounds]
Half-Point Byes 1 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's]
Time Control Classical [Varies]
Rating Type USCF
Total Seats 400
Prize Fund $0 [USD - US Dollar]
Flyer Link https://www.oscf.org/
Live Game https://www.oscf.org/
Pairing & Results https://www.oscf.org/
Event Description
The 19th Annual OSCF State Championship is a two-day chess festival in the beautiful town of Seaside, OR. In addition to crowning Grand Champions for Primary, Elementary, Middle and High School, the event features generous awards for the top finishers in numerous under sections, which means everyone has a chance to earn recognition. There are also exciting side-tournaments, including blitz and bughouse on Friday night and a Friends and Family Tournament on Saturday.
DATE: April 17-18th, 2026
LOCATION: Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible players are Oregon residents in Grades K-12 and aged 5-19, who have played 15 lifetime USCF-rated games, and at least 8 games this season. US Chess membership required.
Please read OSCF State Championship Eligibility, Rules, and Tournament Information and if you still have questions on whether you qualify, email oscf@o regonscholasticchessfederation.org.
CHECK-IN:
Check-in times will be strictly enforced. Players who do not check-in on time will not be paired for the first round and will receive a zero score for that round. No exceptions.
FRIDAY APRIL 17 9:30AM-10:30AM: Check-in for Elementary (Grades 4-5) Platinum (Open / 1100+), Middle School Platinum (Open / 1300+) and High School Platinum (Open / 1400+) Sections.
SATURDAY APRIL 18 7:30AM- 9:00AM: Check-in for all other Sections, including Primary (K-3) Platinum. Plan ahead and expect a line.
DIVISIONS (APPROXIMATE): **We will be balancing sections once registration closes.**
1. Primary (Grades K-3): Platinum (Six Top-Rated Players); Up to three equally divided lower sections.
2. Elementary (Grades 4-5): Platinum (1100+); Up to five equally divided lower sections with breaks approximately at 850, 700, 550, 400
3. Middle (Grades 6-8): Platinum 1300+; Up to four equally divided lower sections with break approximately at 1000, 800, 550
4. High (Grades 9-12): Platinum 1400+; Up to three equally divided lower sections with breaks approximately at 1000, 700

FORMAT: 5 Games Swiss-rated. Time controls vary according to section. See our tournament info guide.
EQUIPMENT: Chess sets, notation sheets, and pencils all provided. OSCF will provide a large number of clocks, but not enough for every board, so please bring your own if possible.
FOOD & DRINK: Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the Seaside Convention Center.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The Maryhill Museum of Art - http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/
First Community Credit Union - https://www.myfirstccu.org
Roshen Nair Foundation - https://roshennairfoundation.org/
Sections and Entry Fees
6 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control [G/60;+5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing | 50 Seats
$50 - $25 - $15
Entry Fees (USD)
$30.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 3000 ]
$40.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1799 ]
📋 General Information
Name
OSCF 2026 Individual State Championships Published
Organizer
Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation
📧 oscf@oregonscholasticchessfederation.org
📞 913-314-2460
Time Zone
Pacific Daylight Time
📅 Dates
4/17/2026 9:00 AM ~ 4/18/2026 9:00 PM
Registration Deadline
4/16/2026 5:30 PM
📍 Location
Seaside, OR, Seaside, OR, USA, 97138
💳 Entry Fee due on registration
! Unpaid Entries will be deleted after 2 hours
USCF Membership must not expire before event ends
♟️ Event Details
Format
OTB (Over the Board)
Type
Open
Pairing
Swiss
Rounds
5
HPB
1
Capacity
400
⏱️ Time Control
Classical [Varies]
Rating
USCF
💰 Prize Fund
0.00 (USD)
🔗 Links
📝 Description
The 19th Annual OSCF State Championship is a two-day chess festival in the beautiful town of Seaside, OR. In addition to crowning Grand Champions for Primary, Elementary, Middle and High School, the event features generous awards for the top finishers in numerous under sections, which means everyone has a chance to earn recognition. There are also exciting side-tournaments, including blitz and bughouse on Friday night and a Friends and Family Tournament on Saturday.
DATE: April 17-18th, 2026
LOCATION: Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible players are Oregon residents in Grades K-12 and aged 5-19, who have played 15 lifetime USCF-rated games, and at least 8 games this season. US Chess membership required.
Please read OSCF State Championship Eligibility, Rules, and Tournament Information and if you still have questions on whether you qualify, email oscf@o regonscholasticchessfederation.org.
CHECK-IN:
Check-in times will be strictly enforced. Players who do not check-in on time will not be paired for the first round and will receive a zero score for that round. No exceptions.
FRIDAY APRIL 17 9:30AM-10:30AM: Check-in for Elementary (Grades 4-5) Platinum (Open / 1100+), Middle School Platinum (Open / 1300+) and High School Platinum (Open / 1400+) Sections.
SATURDAY APRIL 18 7:30AM- 9:00AM: Check-in for all other Sections, including Primary (K-3) Platinum. Plan ahead and expect a line.
DIVISIONS (APPROXIMATE): **We will be balancing sections once registration closes.**
1. Primary (Grades K-3): Platinum (Six Top-Rated Players); Up to three equally divided lower sections.
2. Elementary (Grades 4-5): Platinum (1100+); Up to five equally divided lower sections with breaks approximately at 850, 700, 550, 400
3. Middle (Grades 6-8): Platinum 1300+; Up to four equally divided lower sections with break approximately at 1000, 800, 550
4. High (Grades 9-12): Platinum 1400+; Up to three equally divided lower sections with breaks approximately at 1000, 700

FORMAT: 5 Games Swiss-rated. Time controls vary according to section. See our tournament info guide.
EQUIPMENT: Chess sets, notation sheets, and pencils all provided. OSCF will provide a large number of clocks, but not enough for every board, so please bring your own if possible.
FOOD & DRINK: Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the Seaside Convention Center.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The Maryhill Museum of Art - http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/
First Community Credit Union - https://www.myfirstccu.org
Roshen Nair Foundation - https://roshennairfoundation.org/



🏆 Sections & Entry Fees
Open
6 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF
G/60;+5
🏆 $50 - $25 - $15
Max Seats: 50
Entry Fees (USD):
• $30.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 3000 ]
• $40.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1799 ]