2027 OFFICIAL RHODE ISLAND STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (Woonsocket, RI) – $2,000 GUARANTEED

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026

Date & Venue Finalized

OPEN TO OUT-OF STATE PLAYERS – ADULT & SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS

Location: Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850, 380 Social St, Woonsocket, RI 02895
* (Woonsocket, RI is 20 Min. from Providence, Near Mass Border close to Blackstone, Bellingham, Worcester, MA)

Sections and Prizes = $2,000 Guaranteed, Plus Special Championship Trophies 
* A Heritage Event, Enhanced Grand Prix Points Awarded, State Championship Event
* Biggest Prize Fund Awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event

Format:
4SS – 4 Round Swiss System Scoring: All Sections are USCF Dual Rated
 
Sections & Time Controls
* Championship Section: G/55+5
* Amateur Section (U1700): G/55+5
* U1200 Section: G/30;+5
* U800 Section: G/30;+5

1st Round Start
Championship & Amateur Sections: 9:30 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays
U1200 & U800 Sections: 10:00 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays

Open Championship Section
Total Cash Prize Fund: $1,250
1st place: $600 and State Champion Trophy
2nd place: $400 and Trophy
3rd place: $150 and Trophy
U2000 Top Finisher: $100 and Trophy**
 
Amateur Championship Section (Under 1700)
Total Cash Prize Fund: $750
1st place: $400 and State Amateur Champion Trophy
2nd place: $200 and Trophy
3rd place: $100 and Trophy
U1500 Top Finisher: $50 and Trophy**
 
U1200 & U800 Sections
1st place: Trophy
2nd place: Trophy
3rd place: Trophy
U1200 & U800 Class Prize Trophies
Score of 3.0 who do not win trophies will receive Medals
**Per USCF Regulations, Unrated players may enter the Amateur and Championship sections,
but are not eligible for the U2000 or U1500 Class Prizes
 
Entry Fee Dates and Registration
Early-Bird Registration: Until Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 11:59 pm
Regular Registration: November 3 -12, 2025  + $10 more
Late Registration: November 13 & 14 = + $15 more
GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s are Free, (EF may be deducted from prizes) Email organizer: Click here to show mail address 

Entry Fees
Championship Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by 11/2; (Regular) $69 by 11/12,(Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14.
Amateur U1700 Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by 11/2; (Regular) $69 by 11/12,(Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14.
U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $45 by 11/2; (Regular) $55 by 11/12; (Late) $65 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14.
U800 Section: U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $40 by 11/2; (Regular) $55 by 11/12; (Late) $65 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14.
 
Additional Information Regarding Entries
* Players who enter after, at the discretion of the Chief Tournament Director, will be given a half point bye for round 1
* Pairing will be posted 15-20 Minutes before Round 1, Tournament will NOT be delayed

Additional Information
* Open to Out-of-State Players are eligible for 1st, 2nd 3rd place trophies, however the Special (separate) 1st Place State Championship Trophy for Rhode Island Champion, and the Rhode Island Amateur Champion (U1600) must be R.I. residents.
* If a non-resident wins either section, they will receive the 1st place monetary prize, but the title of Champion and Amateur Champion would go to the RI resident who scored the highest. Out-of-State players are eligible for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies
* Players can only play up one section from their most recent supplemented USCF rating.
* Ratings less than 1200 cannot enter the Open section, and ratings less than 800 cannot enter the Amateur (U1600) section.
* Players can take one 1/2 bye in advance, but must be requested before round 1, After Rd 1 player receives 0 Point bye
* Half point byes can be requested for round 4 in advance before round 1, however, it could make you ineligible for money prizes.
* Active USCF membership is required for all sections. USCF November 2026 US Chess Ratings Supplement will be used.
* Chess Sets & Clocks will be provided. Bring your own set for analysis in side skittles room