A 2023 OSCF State Championship Qualifier
Location: Memorial Middle School, 1050 SW Queen Ave, Albany, OR 97321
REGISTRATION: Please email phil@corvallischess.org by Thurs, Mar 7.
– Provide first & last name, school, grade, and USCF ID.
– New USCF ID’s available at check-in, included in the cost of the tournament.
Check-in on Saturday morning from 8:00 – 9:00 am, with Game 1 starting at 9:30 am.
Cost: $10 per player. (cash or check only)
Optional $5 pizza lunch, pre-paid at check-in.
Sections: K-5, K-8, and K-12.
– Players can play in higher sections based on skill level.
Rules: 4 rounds Swiss pairing. Game in 25 mins per side. USCF Rated.
– Team score = the sum of scores for the top 5 players.
– There is no limit to the number of players representing a school. Can be 1 player.
– Teams must have at least 2 non-male players to qualify for a trophy.
– These players do not necessarily have to finish in the top 5.
– (OSCF State Team Championship has a max of 3 boys on a 5-person team.)
Prizes:
– Trophies for top 2 teams in each section (having at least 2 non-male players)
– Medals for top finishers in each section
FAQs:
– When will we be done? Hopefully by 2 or 2:30pm.
– Is there internet at the school? Yes.
– Will there be coffee and dirt-cheap concessions? Yes.
– Will there be a MMS garden club plant sale in the lobby also? Yes.
Contact: Phil Schapker Mendez – teacher, chess coach at MMS
Email: phil@corvallischess.org