Register for May Master’s!
2027 OSCF State Championship Qualifier ***Please note: It has been brought to my attention these games will not count towards 2026 OSCF State Championship Qualifications. We apologize for this confusion***
Free USCF membership to new and renewing scholastic players!
Half-Price Registration for players USCF 1200+! Email admin@rosecitychess.com for discount code.
In-Person Event only
Date and Location
Saturday 5/09/2026 Village Grace Church, 6948 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
Tournament Runs from 9:45am - 2:30pm (Section A until 4pm). Please arrive no later than 9:45am and check-in or you may be given a bye in round 1.
Details
The Rose City Chess May Masters Tournament is a beginner-friendly chess tournament for players of all ages, with special emphasis on making sure scholastic players have fun. Players are divided into sections based on strength. Each person plays four rounds, regardless of whether they win, lose, or draw their games.
Registration: 100% preregistered by 5:00pm the day before the event. No on-site registration. Click here for preregistration list.
Check-In: 9:30-9:45am. Due to our increased tournament participation, we now require Check-In! Players who fail to check-in will be given a Round 1 Bye, so that everyone on-site has a round 1 opponent.
Entry: $30
Ratings: USCF rated (USCF memberships required for all participants. Rose City Chess gives free memberships to all scholastic players. Adult players may add USCF membership to their cart by clicking here).
Equipment: Chess sets, clocks, notation sheets, and pencils all provided.
Section B, C, and D Format: Players are grouped in sections according to playing strength. Four roughly equal-sized sections group players by rating. Tournament Director may make slight adjustments to separate siblings, etc. Players play four rounds of G/25;+5 (each player gets 25 minutes of thinking time, plus a 5 second bonus after every move).
Section A Format: NEW STARTING JANUARY! Players play four rounds of G/40; +5. This section will end late; approximately 90 minutes after the other three sections.
Prizes: Medal awards for top 3 in each section, along with all plus/even score finishers!
Food and Beverage: Rose City Chess is happy to offer a pizza lunch! Select Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza as an add-on for $5 at checkout. Comes with two slices and a drink option (Water or select soft drinks). Orders are only taken in advance - if you are a parent who also wants lunch, please order for all parties ahead of time!