Hello 2026 Chess Tournament by Puddletown
Welcome to the Puddletown Chess Hello 2026 Tournament! Join players of all ages for a thrilling day of strategy, challenge, and fun! Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your chess journey, this is your chance to test your skills, meet fellow enthusiasts, and celebrate the game we love.
2026 OSCF State Championship qualifier
Date: January 10th 2026 (Saturday)
Check-In Time (check-in is mandatory; players who miss the check-in window will not be paired for the first round)
Open section: 9:20am – 9:45am
All other sections: 9:45am – 10:15am
Schedule (Actual round & award times may vary slightly)
Open section (3 rounds): 10:00am, 11:50am, 1:40pm
All other sections (4 rounds): 10:30am, 11:40am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm
Awards: 3:15pm
Venue: Village Church (330 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005)
Open Section: Umpqua Room
All other sections: Gym
Open section: 3 round Swiss, G/45; d5
All other sections: 4 round Swiss, G/25; +5
Adult players can play in the open section only
Prize:
Open section: cash prize for top 3 finishers. (1st place: $70, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $30). Medals for players with plus or even scores. Adult players will win cash prizes only.
All other sections: Trophies for the top 5 finishers. Medals for players with plus or even scores.
Free game analysis with Puddletown co-founders: WGM Zoey Tang, NM Ishaan Kodarapu, NM Austin Tang, Neev Kodarapu, and other Puddletown volunteer coaches.
Lunch: Free Pizza for the players.
US Chess membership: US Chess membership is required and can be purchased on the US Chess website (www.uschess.org), where you can find membership rates, information, and benefits. If this is your first USCF rated tournament, we can buy it for you free.
Pre-registration only; no on-site registration.
Click here to register and learn more: https://puddletownchess.org/event/hello-2026-tournament/