Lichess Battle Arena April 29th 8PM
Join our lichess battle arena this Wednesday at 8PM! We might do this as a regular event depending on interest. https://lichess.org/tournament/CbWhXyND
April 24 Rapid Tournament
We have a new tournament coming up on Friday April 24th at 5:30PM at the Scottish Rite Center in Salem. It will be 5 rounds of G/10 d3 USCF Quick Rated only). $10 to play + active USCF membership. Full details and registration here: https://www....
Sat April 18th 1PM-4PM Salem Center
Come play chess with us on April 18 from 1PM to 4PM at the Salem Center! We will be right next to the food court (where the old Foot Locker used to be). Bring your own chess set if you have one. All ages are welcome. Directions:Address is 401 Ce...
March Events
Casual in person meetups: Every Tuesday Santiam Brewing (Salem) 5PM-9PM Every Wednesday Corvallis Women's Chess Club Panera Bread in Corvallis 6PM Tournaments: March 8th 12:15PM: USCF rated tournament (25+5 Quads) at Sumpter Elementary $10 March 1...
Tournaments Feb 28 & March 8
We are less than a week away from our Feb 28 Quads (3 rounds of USCF rated games 25+5) at Talmadge! Please register here if you are planning to attend! www.salemoregonchess.com We also have a tournament (same format) coming up at Su...
Feb 20 8PM Lichess Battle arena
https://lichess.org/tournament/k9Is9Xnp
Lichess Battle Arena Friday night 8PM
Everyone is welcome to join! https://lichess.org/tournament/qXPredXX
Monday February 2 9:30AM MandyCakes Albany
We will be meeting at MandyCakes Bakery & Bistro in Albany next Monday (February 2) at 9:30AM for casual play. Let me know if you have any questions!
Chess meetup changed to Mandy Cakes bakery
Hi we are meeting at Mandy Cakes bakery this morning!
Jan 27 10AM Heritage Mall Casual play
Casual play at the Heritage Mall Food court in Albany
Lichess team
Join the Willamette Valley Chess Team on lichess!https://lichess.org/team/willamette-valley-chess-team
Club Battle Arena tonight at 8PM!
I created the club battle arena under Salem Oregon Chess Club (not sure if you have to join the club to participate but feel free to join) Everyone is welcome to join, unrated 10min Rapid https://www.chess.com/play/arena/4645763
Jan 23rd Friday Night Blitz Tournament in Salem!
https://www.salemoregonchess.com/jan-23-tournament
Chess at Mid-Willamette Family YMCA Tuesdays
Sign up here; https://midwillamette.recliquecore.com/programs/25000241?locations=13 If anyone goes, please let me know how it is!
January Chess Events
Every Tuesday Santiam Brewing (Salem) 5PM-9PMEvery Wednesday Corvallis Women's Chess Club Panera Bread in Corvallis 6PMJan 10th Albany Library Chess Club 2PM-4PMJan 17th: Chess for Success tournament free for all K-12 students Talmadge Middle Scho...
USCF Rated Tournament in Salem Friday Dec 19 5PM
Salem Friday Night Tournament on Dec 19, 2025 at 5PM! 3 rounds of USCF rated games. Tournament details and registration here: https://forms.gle/QrggrdNquYSKRg9Z7
Albany Tournament Nov 15!
USCF rated tournament in Albany this Saturday. Pre-register here: https://forms.gle/cSfeVhvTSfXRnHSG8
Oct 29 Corvallis Women's Chess Club
November 15th, 2025 – Albany Winter Open & K-12 Team Tournament
Memorial Middle School (1050 SW Queen Ave, Albany, OR 97321) $15 cash entry fee. US Chess Federation Rated. Five Rounds Swiss System. Time control G25+5 (Game in 25 minutes with a 5 second increment per move.). Full details and Register in a...
Upcoming Events Sept 29-Oct 12
Casual Play Sept 29 11AM-2PM: Practice the King’s Gambit opening at Crazy Dough Artisan PizzaSept 30 10AM-12PM: The REC:Grange homeschool kids clubSept 30 5PM-9PM: Santiam BrewingOct 7 5PM-9PM: Santiam BrewingOct 11 2PM-4PM: Albany Public Li...
Willamette Valley Fall Tournament Dec 6th
Registration for the Willamette Valley Fall tournament is now open. Saturday Dec 6th at Talmadge Middle School in Independence (near Salem). 5 rounds of G/25;5incr. USCF rated, OSCF qualifier event. $15 registration fee. Must pre-register (no onsi...
Upcoming Events
Casual Play Sept 15-28Sept 16 10AM-12PM: The REC:Grange homeschool kids clubSept 16 5PM-9PM: Santiam BrewingSept 18-21 6PM-2AM: Winners Circle Bar Ages 21+ only (ask for bartender Lennon)Sept 23 5PM-9PM: Santiam BrewingSept 27 3PM-5PM: Crazy Dough...
Dec 6 Tournament Questionnaire
Questionnaire for the Salem Fall Open on Dec 6th. This will help me with some of the decisions I'm trying to make. Please only fill out this survey if you are serious about attending this tournament. Thank you!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
USCF Tournament Dec 6 Talmadge MS
Save the date! I will be hosting a USCF rated tournament at Talmadge Middle School in Independence on Saturday Dec 6. Stay tuned for more details!
Discord channel and Salem tournaments
Exciting news!! 1) The Salem Oregon Chess Club now has a Discord channel (Thanks to Scott) for anyone who uses Discord! It is awesome.https://discord.gg/fHU35R96 2) I want to start hosting USCF tournaments in Salem (Albany is fine too). I thin...
