OSCA: 12th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament – In Development

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17,2026

IN DEVELOPMENT

* ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS TOURNAMENT WILL GO TOWARD HELPING SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS IN RHODE ISLAND

Format: 4SS, G/30;+5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second increment.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM

SECTIONS
* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1700 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Entry Fees (Donation)
U1200 & 800 Sections: $30 advanced entry
OPEN & U1700 Sections: $35 advance entry

Late Entry the DAY OF THE EVENT is $5 more

Round Times & Information
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM and run continuous
* Lower sections finish around 3:00 -3:30 pm. Higher sections around 4:00-4:30 pm.
* Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.
* Byes must be requested in advance before start of tournament.
* On-site entries must register 20 minutes before (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye
* Please register in advance by 10/11/2026. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more.

DISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership Only $20 More for Registration
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $53 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 24-64) = $74 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership
** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 10/15. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)

*** REGISTRATION at BOTTOM of PAGE ***

Max Malyuta (1981-2007) from Pawtucket, RI was a chess coach and beloved chess player.
when he passed away at age 25 from Meningitis. He was beloved by the R.I. Chess community.

News Articles about Max Malyuta (1981-2007) – click on links below

“Team Copes with Coach’s Sudden Death” – East Bay News
https://chessdailynews.com/team-copes-with-coachs-sudden-death/

“New England Lost a Bright Young (Chess) Star” – Susan Polgar
https://chessdailynews.com/new-england-lost-a-bright-young-star/

“He was a special soul” – Donna Perrotta

“You will Never Be forgotten, You will always be in our Hearts” – Frank DelBonis (Eulogy 2007)

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation