OSCA 16th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic at Classical – FREE PIZZA (Providence, RI)
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025
Chess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School
Classical High School
770 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903
(entrance to tournament in rear of building, near tennis courts, see signs)
POPULAR EVENT – Our last event 100+ players, & OPEN Section with 25+ Players
ENTRY FEE $30/$35, Includes FREE PIZZA
* U1000 / U600 EF = $30
* OPEN / U1500 EF = $35
Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward (short break for lunch)
SECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid entries & Trophies
* OPEN = $150 – $75 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1500 = $100 – $50 – $25, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1500 Sections)
* U1000 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U600 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
- ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
- FREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during event. Please Pre-Register.
- OPEN / U1500 Sections will Play in the Library, U1000 / U600 will play in the Cafeteria
- Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $20 – $25 if you already have a USCF Membership.
- On-site day of event entry fee is $10 more.
- Register here online by 04/26/2024. Pre-registration check-in from 9:15 – 9:45 AM.
- Scholarships available, please email with hardship reason: [email protected]
- Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye, or be paired with late entries
- Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association in advance
- Byes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous after each round except for break for pizza.
- Please park in rear of building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs.
- Chess sets & clocks will be provided. However, please bring a chess clock if you have one.
PAUL E. TAYLOR (1924-2011) – Paul E. Taylor, 87, of Warwick, served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid chess player and fisherman and in his retirement organized several chess clubs for both youth and seniors and was himself a Class A tournament player. He ran multiple scholastic youth tournaments, donating the trophies and his time. The Ocean State High School League Championship Trophy is named the “TAYLOR TROPHY” in honor of his work in scholastic chess & his years organizing the Rhode Island Scholastic Chess League.
Please Pre-register for Tournament (below) before 04/5/2025 at bottom of this page.
Classical High School, Providence RI
ENTRANCE TO TOURNAMENT located in REAR of BUILDING
May 31 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation