Saturday, August 30, 2025 – Monday, September 1, 2025

New England Open Championship

LOCATION
Stonehill College, Alumni Hall, 320 Washington Street, North Easton, MA. 02357

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!  $5,000 GUARANTEED, Plus Trophies
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)

PRIZES: $5000 Guaranteed, plus Championship Trophies in Every Section

HOTELS: See Link for a list of affordable hotels w/ Stonehill Discounts – Click Link Here: HOTELS

TIME CONTROL:
6SS, 40/90, SD/30, d30 for the 3-day schedule – Sat./Sun./Mon. No 2-day option in Championship Section. 
2-day schedule – Sun./Mon – G/45, d5 in Rounds 1-3. Joins 3-day group rounds 4-6

3 SECTIONS: 
* Championship Section: $1,000 – $600 – $300, Top U2300 $250. (Must have FIDE) Open to players rated 1800+/above:
* Under 2000 Section: $700 – $400 – $250. Top U1700 $200. 
* Under 1500 Section: $600 – $300 – $200. Top U1200 $200.

Trophies in every section to 1st 2nd 3rd Place. The New England Championship title will be awarded to the highest scoring New England residents or students in each section. Unrated prize limit $200 in U2000, $150 in U1500. The September rating will be used from uschess.org. Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com. 

ENTRY FEES
Entry Free to GMs and IM’s who register early. 
Early-Bird EF: $85 Early-Bird for 3-day, $85 for 2-day if mailed by Mon. Aug. 18. Online must be received by Wed. Aug. 20
Regular EF: $95 Online from Aug. 21 – Aug. 26 for 3-day and 2-day registrations.
Late Entry Fee $110 online if you register on Wed. 8/27, Thurs. 8/28, & Friday 8/29.
Very Late EF: $130 On-Site Registrations (3-Day) Sat. 8/30 or (2-Day) Sun. 8/31 the day of the event.
Must enter event during posted registration times or receive ½ point or may be paired if possible.

SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule: (Championship, U2000, U1500)
Rds. Sat. 10:30 am. and 5:00 pm., Sun. 10:30 am. and 5:00 pm., Mon. 10:00 am. and 4:00 pm. 
2-Day Schedule (U2000 & U1500 Only) Rds. Sun. 10:00 am., 12:45 pm., 2:45 p.m., and 5:00 pm., Mon.10:00 am, 4:00 pm.
 
BYES
Byes rounds 1-5 in Championship section, 1-6 in others, limit 2 byes, players must commit before Round 3.
On-Site Registration Saturday & Sunday 8:45 to 9:30 am.

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Information & Rules:
Lunch Buffet $5 – available at college cafeteria.
Please bring a chess clock if you have one, chess sets are provided.
Phones must be powered off in bag and face down or left outside hall.

USCF Membership: Active USCF Membership is required. FIDE Membership in Championship Section Only

Entry by Mail: payable/mail to Ocean State Chess Association, 42 Forbes St. Riverside, RI 02915, 
or register online at https://oceanstatechess.com/   – Tournament info on both OSCA & MACA websites. 
More Info: Email – New England Chess Association President: frank@oceanstatechess.com, or text (401) 212-1335.

84th NEW ENGLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)
and the Stonehill College Chess Club.

Stonehill College Campus MAP: https://www.stonehill.edu/plan-your-visit/self-guided-tour/

USCF TLA online: https://new.uschess.org/new-england-open-championship

About Stonehill College: Stonehill College, founded in 1948, is a private liberal arts college in N. Easton, MA. Known for academic excellence and a supportive community, Stonehill hosts chess events to foster intellectual excellence and community engagement.

About OSCA: The Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) is a non-profit organization and the Rhode Island State Affiliate.
We foster a vibrant chess community organizing events and workshops to promote chess for all ages and skill levels.
OSCA regularly collaborates with institutions throughout New England to create enriching experiences for chess players.

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