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2nd Cranston “Rapid” G/20 Chess Tournament (Cranston, RI)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023

Chess Tournament for Both Adults & Scholastic (Kids) Event

Tournament Room Location in Cranston

Location
Pub On Park / Legion Bowl
655 – 661 Park Ave
Cranston, RI 02910

December 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm 4:00 pm

Format
4SS, G/20; d34 Rounds. QUICK RATED ONLY !!!
20 minutes each, 3 second delay (All Sections)

NOTE: EVENT IS QUICK RATED = YOUR REGULAR RATING NOT AFFECTED
Round 1 starts around 12:00 PM (Noon)

* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *

SECTIONS & PRIZES, $250 Guaranteed
* OPEN = $100 – $50, Plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
U1500 Class Prizes– $75 – $25, 1st Place Trophy
U1000 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
U600 Class Prize = 1st Place Trophy, Medals
* Unrated = (Adults & Kids) Trophy for 1st place, Medals 2nd & 3rd Place

Round Times & Information
* This is both an Adult & Kids Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section
* Round 1 will start at 12:00 PM (Noon) for All Sections.
* Full Food Menu available after 12:00 PM
* Unrated section is for both Scholastics & Adults
* Players who arrive late after Round 1 get a 1/2 pt. bye or paired with late arrivals.
* Byes must be requested in advance.
* On-site Entries must register 15 minutes before 11:45 or risk 1/2 point bye
Please register in advance by 12/15/2023 @ 10:00PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more

Tournament Entry Fees
EF $30 for OPEN / U1500 Section. Late entry is $5 more 
EF $22 for U1000 / U600 Section. Late entry $5 more 
* EF: $22 for UNRATED Section (Adult/Kids), Late entry is $5 more 

Special Discounts
* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $27 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20
(Age 3-18) Must be new USCF Membership, No renewals, done in advance, not on-site, play in U600 & U1000 Sections

* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27
(Age 19-23). Must be new USCF Membership, No renewals, done in advance, not on-site, play in U1500 & Open Sections

Additional Information
* THIS EVENT IS QUICK RATED ONLY – REGULAR RATING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
* This Events is perfect for 1st-Time Beginner scholastic or adults – Regular Rating not affected
* Pub / Restaurant will be used exclusively for tournament not open to public until 4:00 PM
* This is both an Adult & Kids Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section
* Please sign up early, Limited space to first 56 players.
* Lower sections finish around 2:30 – 3:00 PM. Higher sections by 4:00 PM.
* Beer/Drinks available after tournament. Must be 21 years old.
* Chess sets & clocks will be provided.
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Email all questions text to (401) 212-1335, or email: [email protected]

USCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sections
Join U.S. Chess Federation online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

* Register at bottom of this page*

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$22.00 – $35.00

Ocean State Chess Association

(401) 212-1335

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Pub on Park

655 Park Ave
Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 United States
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(401) 785-9595
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