2026 OFFICIAL RHODE ISLAND GR. K-12 SCHOLASTIC STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (WARWICK, RI) – $1,000 Trophies – Registration Open

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026

* OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS

* BIGGEST R.I. SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR !

* $1,000 TROPHIES AWARDED TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS *
(Players can register as an Individual with a Team or without a Team)

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Location: Crowne Plaza Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
(10 Min. from Providence, Near T.F Greene Airport)

2026 Scholastic Individual Grade K-12 Championship Qualifier and School Team Championship

FORMAT & ROUND TIMES: 4SS, G/40;d5 – 4 Rounds (Games), each player gets 40 minutes each w/ 5 second delay
Round 1: Starts Promptly at 9:00 AM. Late Registrations the Day of Event may receive 1/2 Pt. Bye Round 1
* Please Arrive by 8:30 – 8:50 AM to Check-In.

NEW: Food Concessions Available on-site with Breakfast & Lunch Available 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM:
BREAKFAST: Scrambled Eggs w/ Sausage Hashbrowns $7, Fruit cup $5, Danish/Muffin $3, Bagels $4, Yogurt $2 Granola Bar $2, Coffee $2.
LUNCH: Hot Dog $3, Burger $8, Fries $4, Grilled Chicken $8, Sausage & Peppers Bulkie Roll $9, Cajun Chicken Wrap $7, Roast Beef $7,
Hummus & Veggie Wrap $7, Chicken Fingers $ Fries $10, Caesar Salad $7 w/ grilled Chicken add $3, Chili Cheese Fries $7, Chili $5,
Fruit Salad $5, Vegetable & Hummus Cups $5, Cookies & Brownies $2, Chips $2, Candy $2, Fresh Popcorn $2, Tea $2, Gatorade $4, Soda $2

* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
* Players can register as an Individual with a Team and/or without a team

SECTIONS = ALL 3 SECTIONS ARE USCF RATED
* High School Section – Grades 9-12. Trophies to Top 3 Players, Medals, 1st Place RI Champion, & Top 3 Teams
* Middle School Section – Grades 6-8. Trophies to Top 3 Players, Medals, 1st Place RI Champion, & Top 3 Teams
* Elementary School Section – Grades K-5. Trophies to Top 3 Players, Medals, 1st Place RI Champion, & Top 3 Teams

RHODE ISLAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REPRESENTATIVES
Top Rhode Island winners from each section are eligible to participate in the R.I. Closed Invitational Scholastic Championship Tournament on April 18, 2026, which will determine the Top 3 Player representatives from Rhode Island for U.S. Chess Federation National Denker (High School), Barber (Middle School) & Rockefeller (Elementary) to participate at the U.S. Chess National Tournament of State Champions in Grand Rapids, MI in August, 2026. Links below – more information.

U.S. Chess Federation Denker Gr. 9-12 Tournament of High School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/denker
U.S. Chess Federation Barber Gr. 6-8 Tournament of Middle School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/barber
U.S. Chess Federation Rockefeller Gr. K-5 Tournament of Elementary State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/rockefeller
(NEW) U.S. Chess Federation 1st Annual (2026) GM Maurice Ashely Gr. K-3 Tournament Elementary State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/ashley

ENTRY FEES
* Early-Bird Registration: is $49 per player Extended to Mon. 3/30. Discount Team 4 Entries = $180 ($45 each x 4 players). Parents, coaches, & spectators have free entry
* Regular Registration: is $55 from Mon. 3/30 – Fri. 4/3. Regular TEAM Entry Fee is $200 ($50 each x 4 players)
* Late Registration: The Day of the event Sat. 4/4 = $65 Entry. No Team Discounts.
* Note = Entry Fees have increased this year because of (Venue) Hotel Cost & Trophy Price Increases

DISCOUNT TEAM ENTRY FEE: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS or SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$5 Discount
“ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT.” Note: Top 4 Team Player scores will counted for each “Team Score” – For example, If a team has 6-8 players, the top 4 scores will be counted. Team with 8+ players or more should consider registering 2 Teams (A-Team & B-Team). Players will not paired against each other unless they are competing for 1st Place champion in round 3 or 4.

DISCOUNT – SIBLINGS: Siblings receive -$5 discount on each entry. $45 if register by Sun. 3/29
Siblings Price increases on 3/30 – 4/2 to $100 ($50 Each). Not available on 4/4 – Late Registration the Day of the Tournament

DISCOUNT 1st-TIME USCF RATED TOURNAMENT ENTRY (SAVE $15 – $20 PER ENTRY)
1st-Time Rated USCF Event. OSCA Discount: Registration $49/$55 + $24 USCF membership = $73-$79, get both for $58)
Registration w/ $24 USCF Membership Included = $58 – Must sign-up by Thurs. 4/2/2026
(Note this is for 1st-Time USCF Tournament players, does not include USCF renewals; Membership good for 1 year)
* Discounts Are Not Available on Friday 4/3 (Day Before event) & Saturday 4/4 (Day of Event)
* Additional Scholarships available to R.I. students with financial hardship
* Contact Frank DelBonis with hardship reason. Text (401) 212-1335. Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

• ADDITIONAL INFO
• * Time Control for ALL 4 Rounds: G/40;d5; Accelerated Pairings will be used Rds. 1-2
• * $1,000 in Individual & Team Trophies & Medals will be awarded for this Tournament
• * This is Both a Scholastic MULTI-STATE Individual Championship & Team Championship.
  * OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FROM RI, MA, CT, NH, VT, NY & EVERY STATE. Last Year 120+ Players
• * Top Out-of-State Winner is eligible for separate 1st Place trophy, Top R.I. 1st Place Champions must be from R.I.
• * Tournament will Start ON-TIME at 9:00 AM – Late Entries after 8:40 may receive 1/2 pt. bye
• * You can still register and play as an individual with no team
• * Team Competition: Each school’s team score is calculated by adding points from the top 4 players on that team. Must have minimum of 3 players for a team. Maximum limit is 7 per team. Teams with 8-10+ players or more should consider registering as two teams, each with 4-5 players on each team as “A” & “B” Teams to avoid pairing issues. Accelerated pairings may be used only in rounds 1 & 2.
• * Team Players must be from the same school. Students must play in grade section. List your school on entry form.
• * Spectators & parents do NOT have to buy a registration ticket, parents are free
• * Chess Sets and Clocks provided. However, please bring a chess set for skittles room to practice
• * Chess Sets & Clocks on sale at the Tournament (Optional)
• * U.S. Chess Certified Associate National Tournament Director, Frank DelBonis & Certified TD Assistants
• * Questions: Text Organizer (401) 212-1335, or Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com (Text is preferred)

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