OSCA: Cranston Chess Club KIDS & TEENS Thursday’s Gr. 5-12 (Cranston, RI)

EVERY THURSDAY 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Location:  Legion Bowl – 661 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910

CRANSTON CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS & TEENS – 7:00 – 8:00 PM 
* The Club is for Students Grades 5-12, however students Grade 3 & 4 can check it out and join the fun
* One hour lesson for $10 per student. free fun games if other students attend (attendance varies week to week)
* Students should already at least know how to move the chess pieces, if not see link below (Free Lessons + Courses)
* Our website has links to teach how to play chess & FREE additional video intermediate & advance lessons links:
* FREE LESSONS & COURSES ONLINE: https://oceanstatechess.com/how-to-play-chess-lessons/
* Fun Play for students Weekly Chess Lessons available
* Elementary & Middle School students MUST be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian
* Both USCF Rated and Unrated (Fun) Games for everyone – $5 per week to play for all students
* (Optional) students can sign up for a U.S. Chess Federation “Youth” Membership (Age 3-19) on Premises
to play in Rated Tournaments – USCF good for 1 year. Unrated Games do not require USCF membership
* Advanced students can play rated games against adults Time Control G/45;d10 (45 min. each, 10 sec. delay)
* Video Arcade, Pool Tables, and Bowling Alley at the Legion Bowl as well
* Pub on Park is located next door. food menu & beverages available – students cannot enter pub without a parent
* Note: Before you attend, please let us know you will be coming to be sure coach Frank will be there.
* Text OSCA President Frank DelBonis @ (401) 212-1335

Upcoming Meeting Days for 2026:
* Thursday, May 7, 14, 21, 28
* Thursday, June 4, 11, 18, 25
* Thursday, July 2, 9, 16, 23
* No meeting on Thursday, July 30 – Blitz Tournament
* No Meetings for Kids Club in August
* Thursday, September 3, 10, 17, 24

Cranston Chess Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)
The Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation