2026 Oregon Scholastic Premier Open

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Name 2026 Oregon Scholastic Premier Open [Published]
Organizer Chess A2Z
Event Contacts Austin Tang [Email info@chessa2z.org][Phone 971-409-7621]
Event Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time
Dates Friday, December 4, 2026 6:30 PM ~ Sunday, December 6, 2026 6:30 PM
Registration Deadline Friday, December 4, 2026 8:30 AM
Event Address Map pin 2701 NW Vaughn St, Portland, OR, US, 97210
Require Check In No
Entry Fee Due on registration
USCF Membership Must not expire before event ends
Format OTB (Over the Board)
Event Type Open
Pairing Rule Swiss
Rounds 5 [Each sections may have different number of rounds]
Half-Point Byes 2 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's]
Time Control Dual [G/90;+30]
Rating Type USCF
Total Seats 60
Age Info Required Yes [How to set my age]
Gender Info Required Yes [How to set my gender]
Grade Info Required Yes [How to set my grade]
Prize Fund $0 [USD - US Dollar]
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2026 Oregon Scholastic Premier Open

December 4-6, 2026, presented by Chess A2Z

Twelve of Oregon’s top junior players will gather December 4-6 to compete in two of the highest-level scholastic tournaments in Oregon: the Oregon Junior Closed Championship and the Oregon Junior Closed Challenger.

Want to compete alongside them and have a chance to watch some of Oregon’s strongest juniors in action between your own rounds? Join us for the 2026 Oregon Scholastic Premier Open, presented by Chess A2Z, held at the same playing room.

This will be a five-round tournament with a classical long time control of G/90; +30, which is the same time control used for the Oregon Junior Closed.

Schedule

  • Friday, December 4
    • Round 1: 6:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 5
    • Round 2: 10:00 AM
    • Round 3: 3:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 6
    • Round 4: 10:00 AM
    • Round 5: 3:00 PM

Sections

  • Premier: 1400+
  • Rising Stars: U1400

Prizes

  • Top 5 finishers in each section receive trophies
  • Medals for players finishing with an even or plus score

Entry Fee: $50 early bird if registered by November 10, 2026; $60 after November 10. Players may play up into the Premier section with an additional $10 play-up fee. Open to scholastic players (born on or after December 4, 2005) from Oregon and out of state.

All chess sets, boards, and clocks will be provided. Section cutoff may be adjusted slightly based on the final roster. Space is limited to 60 players.



5 Rounds | 2 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/90;+30] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing | 30 Seats
Open
0
Entry Fees (USD)
$50.00 [ Before 11/5/2026 12:00:00 AM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 9999 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
$60.00 [ After 11/5/2026 12:00:54 AM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 9999 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
$60.00 [ Before 11/5/2026 12:00:00 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1399 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
$70.00 [ After 11/5/2026 12:00:58 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1399 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
5 Rounds | 2 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/90;+30] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing | 30 Seats
Entry Fees (USD)
$50.00 [ Before 11/5/2026 12:00:00 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1399 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
$60.00 [ After 11/5/2026 12:00:31 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1399 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
General Information
Name
2026 Oregon Scholastic Premier Open Published
Organizer
Chess A2Z
Event Contacts
Austin Tang [Email info@chessa2z.org][Phone 971-409-7621]
Time Zone
Pacific Daylight Time
πŸ“… Dates
12/4/2026 6:30 PM ~ 12/6/2026 6:30 PM
Registration Deadline
12/4/2026 8:30 AM
πŸ’³ Entry Fee due on registration
USCF Membership
Must not expire before event ends
Event Details
Format
OTB (Over the Board)
Type
Open
Pairing
Swiss
Rounds
5
HPB
2
Capacity
60
⏱️ Time Control
Dual [G/90;+30]
Rating
USCF
πŸ’° Prize Fund
0.00 (USD)
⚠️ Age info required
⚠️ Gender info required
⚠️ Grade info required
Description

2026 Oregon Scholastic Premier Open

December 4-6, 2026, presented by Chess A2Z

Twelve of Oregon’s top junior players will gather December 4-6 to compete in two of the highest-level scholastic tournaments in Oregon: the Oregon Junior Closed Championship and the Oregon Junior Closed Challenger.

Want to compete alongside them and have a chance to watch some of Oregon’s strongest juniors in action between your own rounds? Join us for the 2026 Oregon Scholastic Premier Open, presented by Chess A2Z, held at the same playing room.

This will be a five-round tournament with a classical long time control of G/90; +30, which is the same time control used for the Oregon Junior Closed.

Schedule

  • Friday, December 4
    • Round 1: 6:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 5
    • Round 2: 10:00 AM
    • Round 3: 3:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 6
    • Round 4: 10:00 AM
    • Round 5: 3:00 PM

Sections

  • Premier: 1400+
  • Rising Stars: U1400

Prizes

  • Top 5 finishers in each section receive trophies
  • Medals for players finishing with an even or plus score

Entry Fee: $50 early bird if registered by November 10, 2026; $60 after November 10. Players may play up into the Premier section with an additional $10 play-up fee. Open to scholastic players (born on or after December 4, 2005) from Oregon and out of state.

All chess sets, boards, and clocks will be provided. Section cutoff may be adjusted slightly based on the final roster. Space is limited to 60 players.



Sections & Entry Fees
5 Rds 2 HPB Dual USCF
G/90;+30
Open
πŸ† 0
Max Seats: 30
Entry Fees (USD):
β€’ $50.00 [ Before 11/5/2026 12:00:00 AM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 9999 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
β€’ $60.00 [ After 11/5/2026 12:00:54 AM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 9999 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
β€’ $60.00 [ Before 11/5/2026 12:00:00 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1399 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
β€’ $70.00 [ After 11/5/2026 12:00:58 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1399 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
5 Rds 2 HPB Dual USCF
G/90;+30
Max Seats: 30
Entry Fees (USD):
β€’ $50.00 [ Before 11/5/2026 12:00:00 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1399 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]
β€’ $60.00 [ After 11/5/2026 12:00:31 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1399 & Born on/after 12/5/2005 ]