Chess A2Z November Open 2026
Chess A2Z will provide a fun and competitive day of over-the-board play in a supportive environment. All players are welcome, with free pizza for all players and 45 complimentary-entry spots for girls, low-income families, U400 players, and 1200+ players. On-site game analysis is available from our Training Program coaches, including National Masters, US Chess Experts, and top scholastic chess players.
2027 OSCF State Championship qualifier
Date: November 14th, 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:
U1000, U700 and U400: 3:15pm
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 24 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 Master Austin Tang 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://chessa2z.org/8752.
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!
To register and learn more, go to: https://chessa2z.org/event/chess-a2z-november-open-2026/