3rd Cranston “Rapid” G/15 Chess Tournament (Cranston, RI) – $500 plus Trophies

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024

Chess Tournament for Both Adults & Scholastic players

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

Format: 
4SS, G/15; d5 – 4 Rounds
15 minutes each, 5 second delay (All Sections)

EVENT IS QUICK RATED ONLY = YOUR REGULAR RATING NOT AFFECTED
Round 1 starts around 12:00 PM (Noon), finished by 3:00

* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *

SECTIONS & PRIZES, $500 Projected / $250 Guaranteed, plus Trophies
$500 = b/25 paid entries Open Section
* OPEN = $200 – $100, Plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
U1500 Class Prizes– $150 – $50, 1st Place Trophy
* U1200 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
U800 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.
* Pub / Restaurant used exclusively for tournament not open to public until 4:00 PM
* 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
* Late Players who arrive 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 Friday, 6/21/2024. Limited space to the first 56 players

Tournament Entry Fees
* EF $30 for OPEN Section. Late entry is $5 more 
* EF $22 for U1200 Section. Late entry $5 more 
* EF: $22 for UNRATED Section (Adult/Kids), Late entry is $5 more 

DISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Entry (1st USCF Rated Event / Not USCF Renewals)
* 1st-TIME STUDENT ENTRY (Age 3-18) = $27 – Registration Includes FREE $20 USCF Membership
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT (Age 19-24) = $35 – Registration Includes FREE $27 USCF Membership
* 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR (Age 25-99) = $48 – Registration Includes FREE $45 USCF Membership

Additional Information
* THIS EVENT IS QUICK RATED ONLY – REGULAR RATING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
* Please sign up early, Limited space to the first 56 players.
* Event is perfect for 1st-Time Beginner scholastic or adults
* Pub / Restaurant closed to regular public during chess Tournament
* 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.
* Tournament finished around 2:30 – 3:00 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: frank@oceanstatechess.com

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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