3rd Annual Bryant University 17 & Under FREE UNRATED Chess Tournament (Smithfield, RI) – Free R.I. Scholastic Event

SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024

Bello Center at Bryant University – Tournament Location

LOCATION
Bryant University, George E. Bello Center
(University Address) 150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
(Building Address) Jacob Drive, Smithfield, RI 02917

FREE G/15 RAPID SCHOLASTIC (UNRATED) TOURNAMENT
2:00 PM – 4:30PM

Rhode Island’s 3rd Annual 17 & Under Chess Tournament

* Sponsored by the Bryant University Mathematics and Economics Dept. with the Ocean State Chess Association

Saturday April 20th, starting at 2:00 pm (sign in by 1:50 pm)
In Bello Center, Room 102 (Library pictured above) on the Bryant University Campus

FORMAT
4SS – G15/;d5 – (UNRATED EVENT) – 4 Rounds, 15 Minutes each with 5 second delay
NOTE – THIS IS AN UNRATED SCHOLASTIC FREE CHESS TOURNAMENT

SECTIONS
There will be Two Age Group Sections, we divide students in half to keep numbers equal
* Note: this is an UNRATED Tournament (USCF membership is Not required)

PRIZES In BOTH SECTIONS (6 Prizes in All)
1st place = $100
2nd place = $75
3rd place = $50

REGISTRATION: Registration required no later than APRIL 19th
* To register, please email: [email protected]
Must Include:
* First and Last name
* Your Age as of of 4-19-2024 – Years & Months old
* Name of your School
* Chess rating and/or USCF # if applicable – Used only for Pairings

Photos: George E. Bello Center at Bryant University, Tournament Location

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Plenty of Parking, At the Bryant Entrance, ask Gatekeeper for directions to BELLO CENTER
* This is a FREE Event, Space is limited, Let us know if you decide to cancel or cannot attend
* Participants must be age 17 or under to play in tournament
* Event starts at 2:00 PM, will finish around 4:30 PM
* Chess Sets and Clocks will be provided
* Late participants may receive a 1/2 pt. bye or be paired with late entries

2022 Winners:
Eric Benitz – Age 17, Central Falls HS;
Andrew Wilkinson – Age 14, N. Kingstown HS;
Adam Khaykin – Age 11,Home School

2023 Winners:
Older:
Richard Meyer – Age 17, LaSalle High School;
Mohammed Khe Basal 16, Cranston West
Younger:
Royce Zhang – Age 8, Barrington Elementary;
Luke Harding – Age 12, Home School