OSCA: Cranston Chess Club KIDS & TEENS Thursday’s Gr. 5-12 (Cranston, RI)

THURSDAY’S – 7:05 – 8:05 PM

Location:  Legion Bowl – 661 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910

CRANSTON CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS & TEENS – 7:05 – 8:05 PM 
* The Club is for Students Grades 5-12, however students Grade 3 & 4 can attend if they know how to play chess
* One hour lesson for $10 per student. free fun games if other students attend (attendance varies week to week)
* Students should already at least know how to move the chess pieces, if not see link below (Free Lessons + Courses)
* FREE VIDEO CHESS LESSONS & COURSES LINKS ONLINE: CLICK HERE
* Elementary & Middle School students MUST be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian
* Both USCF Rated and Unrated (Fun) Games for everyone – FREE play included for all students
* (Optional) students can sign up for a U.S. Chess Federation “Youth” Membership (Age 3-19) on premises
to play in Rated Tournaments – USCF good for 1 year. Unrated Games do not require USCF membership
* Advanced students can play rated games against adults Time Control G/45;d10 (45 min. each, 10 sec. delay)
* Video Arcade, Pool Tables, and Bowling Alley at the Legion Bowl too
* Pub on Park is located next door. food menu & beverages available – students cannot enter pub without a parent
* Note: Before you attend, please let us know you will be coming to be sure coach Frank will be there.
* Questions: Text OSCA President Frank DelBonis @ (401) 212-1335

Upcoming Meeting Days for 2026:
* Thursday, July 2 &16 (Tentative Summer Dates – please check schedule, text if attending, 401-212-1335)
* Thursday, July 23 (No Kids Club Meeting) – Only Rated Games at Cranston Club
* Thursday, July 30 (No Kids Club Meeting) Special Blitz Chess Tournament Event
* Thursday, August 6 (No Kids Club Meeting) – Only Rated Games at Cranston Club
* Thursday, August 13, 20, 27 (Tentative Summer Dates – please check schedule, text if attending, 401-212-1335)
* Thursday, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 – Meeting Days
* Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 – Meeting Days
* Thursday, October 29 – (No Kids Club Meeting) Special Blitz Chess Tournament Event
* Thursday, November 5, 12, 19 – Meeting Days(No meeting Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving)
* Thursday, December 3, 10, 17, 24 – Meeting Days

Cranston Chess Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)
The Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation