Chess A2Z Inaugural Puzzle Competition
By Chess A2Z | Sat, 2026-02-21 13:00 to Sat, 2026-02-21 16:00, Pacific Standard Time | Published
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | Chess A2Z Inaugural Puzzle Competition [Published] |
| Organizer | Chess A2Z |
| Event Contacts | Chess A2Z [Email info@chessa2z.org][Phone 971-409-7621] |
| Event Time Zone | (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) |
| Dates | Saturday, February 21, 2026 1:00 PM ~ Saturday, February 21, 2026 4:00 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Friday, February 20, 2026 8:00 PM |
| Event Address |
 Portland Chess Club, 2025 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, US, 97232
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| Require Check In | No |
| Entry Fee | Due on registration |
| USCF Membership | Must not expire before event ends |
| Charity Event | Yes [ Cause : This event accepts optional donations to support Chess A2Z’s youth chess outreach. Donations are appreciated but never required. ] [Suggested Donation : $10.00 ] |
| Event Details | |
| Format | OTB (Over the Board) |
| Event Type | Lecture |
| Pairing Rule | Swiss |
| Rounds | 1 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-Point Byes | 0 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Classical [30] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 50 |
| Gender Info Required | Yes [How to set my gender] |
| Prize Fund | $0 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | https://www.chessa2z.org |
| Live Game | https://www.chessa2z.org |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=1a75d93e-b5f0-4394-b9bb-e9b35aaa0e88 |
| Event Description | |
Join us for an over-the-board puzzle competition where speed, calculation, and pattern recognition are put to the test. Expect forks, pins, sacrifices, and combinations—the kind of tactics that actually win games. (Free entry for girls) Event Details Schedule 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM | Puzzle Competition 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Master Class with WGM Zoey Tang
3:00 PM – 3:40 PM | “Is There a Tactic in This Position?” Interactive Tactics Lab with National Master Austin Tang 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM | Award Ceremony |
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| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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0 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 50 Seats
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Chess A2Z Inaugural Puzzle Competition Published
Chess A2Z
Chess A2Z [Email info@chessa2z.org][Phone 971-409-7621]
(UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
2/21/2026 1:00 PM ~ 2/21/2026 4:00 PM
2/20/2026 8:00 PM
Cause: This event accepts optional donations to support Chess A2Z’s youth chess outreach. Donations are appreciated but never required.
Suggested: 10.00
OTB (Over the Board)
Lecture
Swiss
1
0
50
Classical [30]
USCF
0.00 (USD)
Join us for an over-the-board puzzle competition where speed, calculation, and pattern recognition are put to the test. Expect forks, pins, sacrifices, and combinations—the kind of tactics that actually win games. (Free entry for girls)
Event Details
Date: February 21
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Portland Chess Club (2025 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232)
Capacity: Limited to 50 players (first come, first served)
Schedule
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM | Puzzle Competition
Each player will receive 30 puzzles to solve in 30 minutes. Final scores will be based on accuracy first, then time used.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Master Class with WGM Zoey Tang
Zoey will break down the 30 puzzles from the competition, focusing on:
How to sense tactics in real game positions
Why strong puzzle results don’t always translate to tournament success
3:00 PM – 3:40 PM | “Is There a Tactic in This Position?” Interactive Tactics Lab with National Master Austin Tang
Join Austin for a fast-paced, interactive tactics lab. Through a Kahoot-style format, players will vote, discuss, and analyze positions together to reinforce the ideas from the master class.
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM | Award Ceremony
Players will be divided into five groups based on published USCF ratings. Trophies will be awarded to first place finishers in each group