2026 Portland Premier League (PPL) Chess Tournament Presented by GPTA & Puddletown Chess

Registration Fee: $25 per player (please pay via Zelle: gptazelle@gmail.com)

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026

Venue: THPRD Cedar Hills Recreation Center
11640 SW Park Way, Portland, OR 97225

Event Timing: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Check-In: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Special Simul Drawing: Players checked in by 10:45 AM will be entered into a random drawing for a chance to play National Master Ishaan Kodarapu in a historic 20-board simultaneous exhibition. Every selected player receives a gift card, and players who defeat Ishaan will receive an additional prize!

Round 1 Begins: Approximately 11:30 AM

Format & Time Control: 4 or 5 Round Swiss (depending on schedule), G/15 +5 (15 minutes per player with a 5-second increment per move)

NOTE: UNRATED Tournament. USCF membership is not required.

Sections:
K-5
Middle & High School
Open Section

NOTE: Adult players compete in the Open Section only.

Highlights:

• Special 20-board simultaneous exhibition with National Master Ishaan Kodarapu
• Trophies and cash prizes in all three sections
• Three raffle prizes (beautiful travel chess sets), one winner per section, proudly sponsored by Puddletown Chess
• Complimentary pizza lunch for all players (served approximately 12:30-1:00 PM), sponsored by Puddletown Chess

If you have any questions, please email puddletownchess@gmail.com or text 503-419-7097.