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1st Historic Warren Armory – Ocean State Chess Association Tournament (Warren, R.I.)
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023
June 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: 11 Jefferson Street
Warren, RI 02885
The Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren, RI
* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE *
Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward
SECTIONS & PRIZES $300 Guaranteed
* OPEN = $100 – $75 & Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level
* U1500 = $75 – $50 & Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Adults & Medium Level
* U1000 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place – Scholastic Gr. K-12
* U600 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Scholastic Gr. K-12
* UNRATED = No USCF Required (Unrated Fun Games) – Both Students & Adults
Trophy for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
EF: Scholastic U1000, U600, Unrated: Only $20 in advance for players with USCF Membership. On-site entry day of event is $25 Cash.
Adult OPEN / U1500: Only $25 in advance for players with USCF membership. On-site entry day of event is $30 Cash.
FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS
1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership) will receive a
FREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Special $25 registration. Tournament Entry Fee Included
Register below for either U600 or U1000 Section (For Scholastic Only)
$ CASH PRIZES SPONSORED BY BLOUNT SEAFOOD (WARREN,R.I.)
ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
* ADDITIONAL PARKING, BEHIND WARREN TOWN HALL, 514 MAIN STREET, WARREN, RI 02885
* AIR-CONDITIONING will be provided in the Tournament Room
* Skittles Room Provided, Coffee Shop on same street
* Free Tour of the Armory during Lunch
* Lunch break provided, multiple restaurants to walk to in neighborhood
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM, will run continuous
* Most Sections will Finish around 1:30 PM, OPEN around 2:30-3:00 PM
* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. Please bring a clock if you have one.
* Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.
* You may arrive at 11:00 /11:15 for 2nd Round, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)
* 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
* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $5 extra = $25 / $30 Cash Only. If possible, please register in advance online.
* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE *
