3rd Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament (Smithfield, RI) – STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS THRU OCT. 6

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 Below) REFRESH PAGE FREQUENTLY
https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/

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

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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; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM.

SECTIONS & PRIZES 
* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
* U1600 = 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 two sets (4)
* $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates
* More Prizes to come!

ENTRY FEE DONATION FOR REGISTRATION – REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Open & U1600 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 $15 More for Registration
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $39 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $48 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $69 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $63 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/

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

See all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
* R.I. chess player Wayne Powers’ daughter survived leukemia and received encouragement & support from the “Tomorrow Fund.”
The OSCA community would like to give back to them and other families who are currently experiencing the same hardship.
* Tournament in the $32 Million “AIC” Building = Academic Innovation Center Rooms 130/131
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM, will run continuously
* The 2025 “Neil Fachon” Outstanding Sportsmanship & Leadership Award will be given to RI Player
* Chess sets provided, please bring a clock if you have one
* Byes must be requested in advance.
* Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye.
* Players can always play “up” in a higher section.
* OSCA reserves the right to combine or split sections
* If you cannot attend, please consider a small donation for the cause

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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