OSCA 4th Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (Providence, RI) – $1,500+ Prizes, FREE PIZZA

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026

GM JIANCHAO ZHOU + GM ALEXANDER IVANOV (REGISTERED)
IM’s, FM’s, & NM’s Registered Too

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Overall Prizes:
$1,500 Guaranteed Cash Prizes,
Plus $500 in Trophies
30 Enhanced Grand Prix Points
Free Pizza for Lunch

* Open to Out-of-State Players – Both Adult & Scholastic Sections

Location: La Salle Academy – 612 Academy Ave, Providence, RI 02908

* Round 1 – ALL SECTIONS – Starts at 9:30 AM – Finish by 5:00 PM

Time Controls:
Open & U1700 Sections = G/40;+5 = Each player gets 40 min. with +5 sec. increment
U1200 & U800 Sections = G/30;+5 = Each player gets 30 min. with +5 sec. increment

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.

Format, Sections,& Prizes: $1,500 b/50 Guaranteed. Plus Championship Trophies
OPEN SECTION: 4SS, G/40;+5 – OPEN = $500 – $300– $200, Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
* Class Prize Top U2000 – 1st Place Trophy
U1700 SECTION: 4SS, G/40;+5 – U1700 = $250 – $150 – $100, Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
* Class Prize Top U1400 – 1st Place Trophy
U1200 SECTION: 4SS, G/30;+5 – U1200 = Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
U800 SECTION: 4SS, G/30;+5 – U800 = Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Entry Fee Registrations
* Free Entry to GM’s & IM’s, FM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s
* OPEN & U1700 Sections: Early-Bird $45 extended to 5/3; Regular $55 from 5/4 – 5/8. Late Entry = $65 on Sat. 5/9
* U1200 & U800 Sections: Early-Bird $35 extended to 5/3; Regular $40 from 5/4– 5/8. Late Entry = $50 on Sat. 5/9
* Student Scholarship’s available, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com

DISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included w/ Registration – Entry ONLY $20 (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 “ADULT” DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $74 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $54) Included
* 1st-TIME “SENIOR” DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) $68 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $48) Included

Round Times – All Sections
8:45-9:20: AM – Check-in / Announcements / Pairings
Round 1: 9:30 am
* Kids Sections Finish around 3:00 pm. Higher sections finish around 4:30 PM.

Additional Information
* Plenty of Parking Available. Go to rear entrances to La Salle Academy.
* Tournament Entrance: Go to REAR Parking Lot, to Shea Science Center (Photo Above)
* Free Pizza & Drinks for lunch, players can bring their own lunch if needed.
* Tournament will run continuous with a short lunch break
* Chess Sets & Chess Clocks will be provided. Please bring your own set to analyze or play for fun.
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Student players under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent

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