Ocean State Chess
Association
The Official Rhode Island State Affiliate
of the U.S. Chess Federation
Welcome to the website of the Ocean State Chess Association, the Official Rhode Island Chess State Chapter Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. OSCA is a registered non-profit organization that promotes chess for students, schools, and adults in the State of Rhode Island. Currently, OSCA organizes more chess tournaments than any other chess affiliate in New England, and facilitates events such as the Rhode Island State Chess Championship and the Rhode Island Scholastic K-12 State Championship. The OSCA Board of Directors are currently working on new tournaments including the women’s/girls local & regional championships, and both a R.I. Blitz & Rapid Championship for 2025. Please consider supporting our vision with OSCA membership dues: https://oceanstatechess.com/membership/
Ocean State Chess Association Founder and President Frank DelBonis has been involved in chess for almost 40 years. He is original Founder and former President of the Rhode Island Chess Association, SENECA (South East New England Chess Association), and currently the Ocean State Chess Association. He and other chess leaders have navigated these organizations for over 30 years helping expand chess in Rhode Island and New England. Learn more about OSCA’s volunteer officers and Board of Directors here: https://oceanstatechess.com/meet-our-board-of-directors/. Please reach out and let us know how we can help you.
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We are excited to have the opportunity by make a positive impact in the Rhode Island & New England chess communities.
