The following resources are recommended by our members. The links are checked when first submitted, but if you find an outdated link, please write us at oscf@oscf.org.
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| Camps and Instruction |
Carl Haessler - Chess Master
3-time Oregon Champion; USCF Life Master since 1989.
Private and group lessons available.
email:SSMith6154@aol.com
Web Address: None
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Chess Odyssey
Located in Beaverton/Hillsboro area west of Portland. Camps, on-site curricular instruction, individual instruction, tournaments and fun events.
Web Address: http://www.chessodyssey.com
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Chess Vision
A chess company serving Portland and surrounding areas. With years of experience providing after school clubs, chess camps, and private instruction for students. For more information about events please visit their website.
Web Address: http://www.ChessVision.Net
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Chuck Schulien - chess coach
US and World Chess Federation Master, Oregon's top ranked player. Full time chess coach for 10 years. Works with students of all ages, individually or in groups. Available for lessons, exhibitions, or consultation. Contact via email at cschesss@hotmail.com.
Web Address: None
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Dale Nielsen, Youth Chess Coach
Available for private lessons in Salem. My home. Parents encouraged to attend. Using proven curriculum and materials of the California Youth Chess League. $25 for 65 minute lesson. Evenings or weekends. Fundamentals such as endgames, how to decide the best move, Philidor and Lucena positions, opposition, establishing a compatible opening repertoire, having fun and being a good sport, tactical themes, instructive chess history integrated into lessons. Interesting and articulate instruction. Excellent for quick improvement and accelerated learning. Ages 5 and up. 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 instruction.
Web Address: http://www.cycl.org
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Mountain Lakes Chess Camps
FM Larry Evans of San Diego holds these camps in California every summer. One of the best fun camps for kids and their parents. Two camps held annually, one in the LA area and another near Sacramento.
Web Address: http://www.chesscamp.net
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USCF - How to Read and Write Chess
This website is a terrific spot for newly notating chess players! How do you correctly notate castling, en passant and pawn promotion? Answers to these questions and more are just a click away.
Web Address: http://www.uschess.org/beginners/read/index.html
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| Miscellaneous |
CERN Rating Calculator
This rating calculator estimates your rating change on a match-by-match basis. It seems slightly more accurate than the rating calculator on the USCF site -- unless you get a perfect score in a tournament; in that case, it does not add in the bonus points for the perfect performance.
Web Address: http://chess.cern.ch/ratings/elocalc.en.shtml
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Dan Heisman's Site
Dan Heisman, author of "Looking for Trouble" and "Everybody's Second Chess Book" has a fantastic website with plenty of information for new players and their parents. His ICC helpful hints pages are great for seasoned players (check out his ICC slow play list). This is one of my all time favorite chess sites!
Web Address: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/danheisman/Main_Chess/chess.htm
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| Other Organizations |
Chess For Success
Located in Portland. Provide chess instruction primarily to inner city schools in Portland, and also conduct the annual Chess For Success Regional and State Tournament for K-12 students in Oregon. See website for more details.
Web Address: http://www.chessforsuccess.org
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Federation Internationale' des Echecs
International Chess Federation
Web Address: http://www.fide.com
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Northwest Chess Magazine
NORTHWEST CHESS MAGAZINE is the official printed publication of Oregon and Washington Chess Federation. It is a monthly, one of few in USA. It also has a website with calendar of events, tournament announcements, links, articles on chess and chess history
Web Address: http://www.nwchess.com
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Oregon Chess Federation
The OCF is the official state affiliate of the United States Chess Federation in Oregon. The OCF sponsors or holds state level USCF rated tournaments for chess players of all ages. The OCF is also responsible for selecting the Oregon High School representative for the National Denker Tournament of High School Champions, and a female representative for the Polgar National Girls' Championships. The OCF also selects the scholastic representative to participate in the annual Oregon Championships.
Web Address: http://www.nwchess.com
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Oregon High School Chess Team Association
The OHSCTA has been around since the 1960's providing league play and chess opportunities for high school players. They hold a yearly championship, in February, where they determine the best teams and players in the state! Lots of helpful information about their organization and contact for high school chess clubs/advisors in Oregon.
Web Address: http://ohscta.tripod.com
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Portland Chess Club
The Portland Chess Club is a vibrant organization providing competitive opportunities, ranging from serious tournaments that attract expert and master level players, to fun and fast-paced blitz on Thursday evenings. Many of the more experienced youth players participate in PCC events, and they offer scholastic events for younger beginners.
Web Address: http://www.pdxchess.com
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US Scholastic Chess
Garry Kasparov's and Susan Polgar's website for scholastic chess. Lots of articles, web links and tournament information.
Web Address: http://www.usscholasticchess.org
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United States Chess Federation
The national organization for chess in the US. Located in Tennessee, they administer a national rating system for players of all ages and abilities and sponsor no less than half dozen scholastic championship events per year in various locations around the country. Membership required, see website for details.
Web Address: http://www.uschess.org
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Washington High School Chess Association
Lots of information on tournaments in Washington State, also links to the WSRS ratings site.
Web Address: http://whsca.org/WHSCAhome.html
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| Retail Chess Sites |
American Chess Equipment
They have the best prices on chess equipment and offer price breaks when buying in bulk (tournament type sets for as low as $5 each!). They also accept school invoices. Everything you need whether you're a player or club/school. Owner, Dewain Barber is knowledgeable and very helpful. Visit the website and receive a free copy of "A Guide to Scholastic Chess".
Web Address: http://www.amchesseq.com
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Cajun Chess
This site gets special mention as the only site shut down during hurricane Katrina, because it is in New Orleans! However, they have good chess equipment cheap, if you can live with slightly longer delivery times. They have nice girls' and boys' pre-printed chess T-shirts.
Web Address: http://www.cajunchess.com
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Chess For Students
Excellent, best-selling chess books and quality chess equipment for students, coaches, teachers and parents!
Web Address: http://www.ChessForStudents.com
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Legend Products
This Oregon-based company is owned and operated by a chess player and chess parent. They sell high-quality chess sets and currently offer more than thirty five different styles in the Staunton tradition. Eight of these are custom made exclusively for Legend Products.
Web Address: http://www.legendproduct.com/
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Wholesalechess.com
Just what it says - chess items wholesale. They are cheap and they deliver fast. Especially economical for clubs just starting out.
Web Address: http://www.wholesalechess.com
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| Software and Online Play |
Chess Assistant
Website and online store for Chess Assistant, one of the most widely used Chess Analysis software for intermediate to advanced players.
Web Address: http://www.convekta.com/
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Chess Magnet School
Recently released web based chess training for beginner to class D players. Great interface for coaches to monitor the progress of each student. Several Oregon elementary players who went to the 2006 Nationals in Denver have used this with great results.
Web Address: http://www.chessmagnetschool.com
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Chess Tactics for Beginners, Intermediate and CT-ARTS
The tactics are challenging for any level, but the folks at Convekta make it easy to learn! After each incorrect guess they offer tips and advice to help you learn a concept. Very different from working tactics from a book. Kids love it!
Web Address: http://store.convekta.com/
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ChessMaster
If there is one shrink wrapped software you MUST have in your collection, this is it. Very user friendly interface, suitable from pre-K kids to masters. Powered by one of world's most sophisticated chess engines working in the background. From various levels of "cheats" to tournament play where no assistance or takebacks are allowed. The new 10th edition is a bit slower than the old 9000 version, but has a simpler interface that is less distracting. One drawback - you must have the CD in your computer to play.
Web Address: http://www.chessmaster.com
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ChessPuzzles.com
Learn chess the fun way . . . solving puzzles. Solve the chess puzzles and enter the weekly drawing to win free prizes! New puzzles are posted daily.
Web Address: http://chesspuzzles.com/
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Chesskids.com
A complete on line chess school for beginning and intermediate players. Approved by the Beaverton School District for on-line instruction. Lessons, quizzes, puzzles, on-line games. Lots of fun for Kindergartners through Eighth grades.
Web Address: http://www.chesskids.com
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Internet Chess Club (ICC)
On-line chess club for avid scholastic (and adult chess players). Annual membership fee required. Site is monitored to maintain approriate "chat" content. Favorite site for middle school and high school youth who want to improve play. ICC has it's own rating system, but also offers on-line rated tournaments. ICC's mantra: "Play Chess with the Masters". Check home page on the website below for details regarding ICC.
Web Address: http://www.chessclub.com/
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www.ChessBoss.com
Excellent online chess server, play online for free. You can also host you're own tournaments as well as leagues for free as well. The best graphics you'll find in chess gaming. (resource recommendation comes from ChessBoss site sponsor)
Web Address: www.ChessBoss.com
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