OSCA 2nd Annual Warren Armory Chess Tournament (Warren, RI) – $500 – Popular Event

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024

Location: Historic Warren Armory
11 Jefferson Street
Warren, RI 02885

The Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren, RI

LAST YEAR’s EVENT had 112 Players from 7 States !! – Everyone wanted to “Come play in the Castle”
See info from last year’s event: https://oceanstatechess.com/past-events/

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Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will be continuous, 30-40 Min Break for Lunch after Rd. 2

SECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid E=entries from Open/U1600
* OPEN = $150 – $75 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level
* U1600 = $100 – $50 – $25, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Adults & Medium Level
* Class Prize = Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1600 Sections)
* U1000 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals – Intermediate Scholastic Gr. K-12
* U600 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals – Novice/Beginner Scholastic Gr. K-12

ENTRY FEES
Scholastic U1000, U600: Only $22 in advance for players with USCF Membership. On-site entry day of event is $30
Adult OPEN / U1600: Only $27 in advance for players with USCF membership. On-site entry day of event is $35

DISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Registration (1st USCF Rated Tournament / Not USCF Renewals)
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $27 INCLUDES FREE $20 USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $35 INCLUDES FREE $27 USCF MEMBERSHIP
* 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 24-99) = $48 INCLUDES FREE $45 USCF MEMBERSHIP

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, Lunch break after Round 2 (around 12:15-12:30)
* Scholastic U1000/U600 Sections will Finish around 2:00 PM, OPEN/U1600 around 3:00-3:30 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 or get 1/2 point bye.
* You may arrive at 11:00 /11:10 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
* Student Scholarships available, Email organizer with hardship reason: [email protected]
* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $8 extra. If possible, please register in advance online.

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