4th Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (East Greenwich, RI) – $2,000+ Prizes

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026

Date & Location Finalized

Location: New England Institute of Technology, EG Campus
1 New England Tech Blvd
East Greenwich, RI 02818

* Round 1 – OPEN / U1600 Sections – (9:15 AM Check-In) Starts at 9:30 AM. Time Control: G/45+10 – Finish 6:30 PM
* Round 1 – U1200 / U800 Sections – (10:15 AM Check-In) Starts at 10:30 AM. Time Control: G/30;d5 – Finish by 3:45 PM

Time Controls:
Open & U1600 Sections = G/45+10 = Each player gets 45 min. with +10 sec. increment (Approximately 60 min. for each player)
U1200 & U800 Sections = G/30;d5 = Each player gets 30 min. with 5 sec. delay (Approximately 35 min. for each player)

LOU GIARRUSSO (May 11, 1923 – Sept. 9, 2024) a local RI WWII Veteran and chess player, passed away in 2024
We started this tournament in 2023 & 2024 to celebrate his 100th & 101st birthdays. We continue the tradition to honor his legacy.

Overall Prizes:
$2,200 Total Prizes & Trophies – Biggest Prize Fund Awarded at a Rhode Island Rated Event
$1,800 Cash Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections. $400 in Trophies to Top 3 in All Sections. See Details Below.

Format, Sections,& Prizes: $2,200 = $1,800 b/50 paid entries. Plus $400+ Trophies
4SS, G/45+10 – OPEN = $500 – $300 – $150, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Plus U2000 Cup Trophy
4SS, G/45+10 – U1600 = $400 – $250 – $100, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd
4SS, G/30; d5 U1200 = Championship Trophies to Top 3 Players
4SS, G/30; d5 U800 = Championship Trophies to Top 3 Players
Biggest Upset Class Prize = $100

* Open to Out-of-State Players.
* Beautiful College Campus. Plenty of parking. park in front or back. See signs to 3rd Floor, Room 330 South
* Extra skittles rooms, Lounge. Cafeteria. Many refer to this location as the “Best Chess Venue Site in New England.”

Entry Fee Registrations
* Free Entry to GM’s & IM’s, FM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s , EF may be deducted from prizes, email organizer.
* OPEN & U1600 Sections: Early-Bird $50 by Mon. 4/27; Regular $60 from 4/28 – 5/7. Late Entry = $70 on Fri/Sat. 5/16-17
* U1200 & U800 Sections: Early-Bird $35 by Mon. 4/27; Regular $45 from 4/28 – 5/7. Late Entry = $55 on Fri/Sat. 5/16-17
* Student Scholarship’s available, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com

DISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included with Registration (Not USCF Renewals)
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $44 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $24) Included
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $53 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $33) Included
* 1st-TIME REGULAR ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $74 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $54) Included
* SIBLING/FAMILY DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) -$5 per sibling. $60 = 2 Siblings, (Save -$10)

Round Times – Open & U1600 Sections – G/45+10 (60 Minutes Each /110-120 minutes per round)
9:15 AM – Check-in / Announcements / Pairings
Round 1: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:10 pm
Round 2: 12:15 – 2:15 pm
Round 3: 2:20 – 4:20 pm
Round 4: 4:25 – 6:25 pm
Awards: 6:40 pm
* These are approximate Round Times

Round Times – U1200 & U800 Sections – G/30;d5 (30-35 minutes each / 60-70 minutes per round)
10:15: AM – Check-in / Announcements / Pairings
Round 1: 10:30 am – 11:40 am
Lunch: 11:40 am – 12:10 pm
Round 2: 12:15 – 1:25 pm
Round 3: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Round 4: 2:35 – 3:45 pm
Awards: 3:45 pm
* These are approximate round times

* Lower sections finish around 3:30-4:00 PM. Higher Sections around 6:30 PM.

* Bring a clock if you have one & bring chess set for skittles room.
* Chess Sets available in Tournament Room
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Available for Purchase at Event (Cash): Books, Chess Sets, Clocks, Notation Scorepads, OSCA Items

NEW RULES
* Cafeteria food stations available w/ Lunch Specials, Salad, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza, Ice Cream, Snacks.
* Cafeteria (1st Floor) all food stations available from 11:30-1:00 pm, cafeteria closes at 1:30 pm. Re-opens 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
* Food will not be permitted on 3rd Floor in the Tournament rooms, Skittles rooms, Parent rooms
* Outside take-out food is discouraged, please eat off premises; Home brought food must be eaten in 1st-Floor cafeteria – lounge area
* Players, Parents, and Spectators must clean up after themselves. Parents can use extra rooms with plugs available for laptops
* Student players under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent; No horseplay or running will be permitted by students
* Anyone who breaks these rules will be asked to leave premises and may forfeit match games

* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE *

REGISTRATION OPENS IN SPRING 2026