OSCA 3rd Annual Historic Warren Armory Chess Tournament (Warren, RI) – $500 – Registration Open
June 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED
Location:
Historic Warren Armory
11 Jefferson Street
Warren, RI 02885
The Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren, RI
LAST TWO YEARS EVENT had 60-100+ Players from 5-7 States !! – Everyone wants to “Come Play Chess in the Castle”
See info from last year’s event: https://oceanstatechess.com/past-events/
* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE *
Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds run continuously, 30-40 Min Break for Lunch after Rd. 2
SECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid entries from Open/U1600
* OPEN Section = $200 – $100, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level
* U1600 Section = $100 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Adults & Medium Level
* Class Prize = Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1600 Sections)
* U1200 Section = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals – Intermediate Adult & Scholastic
* U800 Section = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals – Scholastic Gr. K-12
ENTRY FEES
U1200, U800 Sections: Early-Bird Only $30 extended until 6/16. REGULAR is $5 more ($35) until Fri. 6/20.
OPEN / U1600 Sections: EARLY-BIRD Only $35 extended until 6/16. REGULAR is $5 more ($50) until Fri. 6/20
* FREE Entry for GM’s, WGM’s, IM’s, FM’s, WIM’s
* LATE Entry Fee the Day of the Event is +$10 More. EF Prices $45 & $50. Discounts do not apply
DISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership (Not USCF Renewals)
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $34 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $43 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $64 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $58 Registration, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership
** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 6/20. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)
ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
* ADDITIONAL PARKING, BEHIND WARREN TOWN HALL, 514 MAIN STREET, WARREN, RI 02885
* AIR-CONDITIONING will be provided in the Tournament Room
* Skittles Room Provided, Coffee Shop on same street
* Free Tour of the Armory during Lunch
* Lunch break provided, multiple restaurants to walk to in neighborhood
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM, will run continuously, Lunch break after Round 2 (around 12:15-12:30)
* Scholastic U1200 / U800 Sections will Finish around 2:30 PM, OPEN / U1600 Sections around 3:30 PM
* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. Please bring a clock if you have one.
* Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye.
* You may arrive at 11:00 for 2nd Round, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)
* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. U800 is a Scholastic Section. U1200 Intermediate adults & Kids
* Student Scholarships available, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com
* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $10 extra. If possible, please register in advance online.
* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE *
See News Article about the Tournament
Warren Gazette East Bay News Article Written By Ethan Hartley. Posted Wednesday, June 21, 2023
https://www.eastbayri.com/stories/largest-chess-tournament-in-east-bay-history-held-in-warren,113627
Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation