OSCA 10th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament on National Chess Day (Barrington, RI)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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

Tournament Location
ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL
Academic Stone Building
63 Federal Road
Barrington, RI 02806

*** REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE ***

Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM

SECTIONS & PRIZES – Entry Fees $25-$35
* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1000 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
* UNRATED (Unrated Fun Games) No USCF = Special Trophy for 1st, Medals for 2nd & 3rd

Special Trophies will be awarded for this event

Round Times & Information
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 PM and run continuous
* Lower sections finish around 2:30 pm. Higher sections around 3:00-3:30 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.
* New Policy: On-site entries must register 20 minutes before (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye
* Please register in advance by 10/11/2024. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more.

Special Discounts
* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $30 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20 (No USCF renewals. must be new USCF Membership done in advance, not on-site, must play in either U600 & U1000 Sections)

Additional Information
* Event at the Prestigious St. Andrew’s School in Barrington, RI
* Plenty of Parking, follow signs when you arrive, ask for “Academic Stone Building”
* Proceeds help school chess clubs and scholastic chess in Rhode Island
* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one.
* Anyone can play in a higher section
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com
* Scholarships available, please send email with hardship reason

Max Malyuta (1981-2007) was a chess coach in Barrington, RI
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