Salem Chess Club

Salem's chess community

Salem Chess Club: find your next game in Salem, Oregon.

Local meetups, tournaments, and friendly faces across the board. Whether you're learning how the knight moves or chasing a rating, there's a seat for you.

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Upcoming events

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  • EveryTue

    Casual Chess

    5–9 PM · Santiam Brewery · All playing levels and ages welcome

  • Dec06

    2026 Salem Winter Open

    Chemeketa Community College · USCF Rated · $20 entry · Details · Sign up

Tournaments

Our next rated tournament is coming up in December. More will be posted here as they're scheduled.

2026 Salem Winter Open USCF Rated

A four-round rated tournament at Chemeketa Community College. Bring a chessboard and clock if you have one available. Registration closes at 5:00 PM on Saturday, December 5.

Date
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Where
Chemeketa Community College
Rating
USCF Rated
Register by
5:00 PM, Saturday, December 5, 2026
Entry
$20, paid in person at check-in (cash, card, or Venmo)
Format
4 rounds, G/30; inc/10
Players
Limited to 100 players
Prizes
1st place $100 · 2nd place $75 · 3rd place $50
Schedule
  • 8:00 AM Check-in
  • 9:00 AM Round 1
  • 10:30 AM Round 2
  • 1:00 PM Round 3
  • 2:30 PM Round 4
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