Thank You for a Great 2018 Hayhurst Halloween Chess Tournament

Many thanks to the families who came to our Hayhurst Halloween Chess Tournament, especially those who gave their time before, during, and after the event. For Chess Club families, please make sure to read to the bottom for a big announcement about what we are doing...

Hayhurst Chess Club News October 2018

ChessKid Fall Puzzle Challenge Now and running through January 1, kids can earn prizes by completing puzzles on ChessKid. Points are earned only if you get it correct on the first try, so take your time. Find full details here. This is open to kids even if they are on...

Trunk or Treat Chess Blitz Quads: Open to All Ages

Quads start at 7 PM at Trunk or Treat on October 26. Sign up closes at 6:45. These are a series of quad style blitz tournaments in the cafeteria. Play three quick games (10 minutes or less) against people your own strength (beginner to advanced). Everyone gets candy....

Hayhurst Halloween Chess Tournament on October 28

The Hayhurst Chess Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year draws 150+ K-12 players from across Oregon and Washington. Kids are grouped based by experience level for five rounds of chess, with check-or-treating taking place between each round. Hayhurst kids took...

Hayhurst Students Invited to OSCF All Star Tournament

Three Hayhurst Students Make List for Top Chess Players in Oregon. Congratulations to three Hayhurst Students who made it on the OSCF All Star List this summer!  Benjamin Giron, Annika Lykins, and Pace Lykins were ranked in the top ten chess players in the state for...

Hayhurst Wins Regional Team and Individual Championship!

Hayhurst defeated Winterhaven, Ainsworth, Abernathy, and Tucker Maxon to win the Chess for Success Region 1 Team Championship on February 17. Aiden Alanis won an individual first place trophy for being the top fifth grader in the Region, powering the team with a...