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4th Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament (Smithfield, RI)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

TOURNAMENT DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED

100% of proceeds collected from this tournament will go to the Tomorrow Fund which helps families of children who have cancer. Please consider donating even if you cannot attend

Advance Entries: CLICK HERE REFRESH PAGE FREQUENTLY 

Bryant University, Academic Innovation Center (AIC Center) – Tournament Location

Tournament Location:
Bryant University, AIC Building
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE ***

The Tomorrow Fund provides daily financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families. Kids treated in the Pediatric Oncology Program and The Tomorrow Fund Clinic at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island support. These vital programs are made available to our patients and families from the time of diagnosis, throughout treatment, into recovery and beyond.
Click on website for more info: https://www.tomorrowfund.org/

Format: 4SS, G/30; +5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second increment
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM.

SECTIONS & PRIZES 
* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
* U1700 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals
UNRATED (Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st, Medals for 2nd & 3rd

MORE PRIZES: RAFFLE FOR CHILD CANCER – PLEASE BRING CASH $$ TO PARTICIPATE
* $50 Gift Cards
* $30 Providence Bruins Tickets 2 sets (4)
* $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates
* More Prizes to come!

ENTRY FEE DONATION FOR REGISTRATION – REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Open & U1700 Sections = $35 in advance 
U1200 & U800 = $30 in advance
Unrated Section = $25 in advance
Rated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated Section
Late Entry the Day of the Event $5 more – You may get a 1/2 pt. Bye in Round 1

DISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership (Not USCF Renewals) Only $20 More for Registration
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $53 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $74 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership
** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 9/24. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)

Thank you to our Trophy Sponsor:
David DelBonis, President
PRECISION HOME LENDING (401) 487-7379
website: https://ddphl.com/

Precision Home Lending, Cranston, RI – Our Annual Tomorrow Fund Trophies Sponsor

Tournament Trophies & Medals for the event
Winners from a previous event

Thank you Bryant University for Hosting this Event

LOCAL DAD HOSTS CHESS TOURNAMENT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR DAUGHTER’S CANCER TREATMENT (2024)
SEE 2 MIN VIDEO & READ NEWS ARTICLE (BELOW)
https://turnto10.com/news/coronavirus/show-us-something-good/local-dad-hosts-chess-tournament-to-say-thank-you-for-daughters-cancer-treatment-the-tomorrow-fund-mentor-march-21-2024

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

September 26 @ 10:00 am 4:00 pm

Ocean State Chess Association

(401) 212-1335

View Organizer Website

Bryant University

1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917 United States
(401) 232-6000
View Venue Website