OSCA: 1st North Providence Chess Tournament (North Providence, RI) – $500 Prizes

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026

TOURNAMENT DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED – REGISTRATION OPEN

Location:
North Providence High School
1828 Mineral Spring Ave
North Providence, RI 02904

Format & Time Control
4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay (All Sections)
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM.

* REGISTER EARLY – LIMITED SPACE – SEE RGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE *

SECTIONS & PRIZES: $500 b/30 paid entries, plus Trophies
* OPEN = $200 – $100, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1600 = $100 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
– Biggest Upset Prize $50 for Open/U1600 Sections
* U1200 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
* U800 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals
* Unrated = Trophy 1st Place, 2nd & 3rd Place Medals

Round Times & Information
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM for All Sections. 
* Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.
* Byes must be requested in advance.
* On-site Entries must register 20-30 minutes no later than 9:40 or risk 1/2 point bye, Tournament will not be delayed

Tournament Entry Fees
* OPEN SECTION: EF $35 (Early-Bird by Saturday 1/31). Regular entry is $40 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More
* U1600 SECTION: EF: $35 (Early-Bird by Saturday 1/31). Regular entry is $40 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More
* U1200 SECTION: EF $30 (Early-Bird by Saturday 1/31). Regular entry is $35 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More
* U800 SECTION: EF $30 (Early-Bird by Saturday 1/31). Regular entry is $35 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More
* UNRATED SECTION: EF $25 (Early-Bird by Saturday 1/31). Regular entry is $30 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More

FREE ENTRY: Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com
* GM’s, WGM’s, IM’s, WIM’s, FM’s. EF will not be deducted from your prizes.
* All North Providence High School Students, email organizer in advance
* Scholarships available, please email organizer in advance with hardship reason

Note: On-site Entry, Day of the Event must register & arrive 30 minutes in advance or risk taking a 1/2 pt. bye in Rd. 1

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: Registration Includes US Chess Membership!
* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $39 includes FREE USCF “Youth” membership worth $24
Must be new Membership, Not renewals, in advance, for U800 & U1200 Sections (Save $15-20)

* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $48 includes FREE USCF membership worth $33
Must be new Membership, Not renewals, in advance, U800, U1200, U1600, Open Sections (Save $15-$20)

* 1st-TIME ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $69 includes FREE USCF “Adult” membership worth $54
Must be new Membership, Not renewals, done in advance, U1200, U1600, Open Sections (Save $15-20)

* 1st-TIME SENIOR TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) $53 includes FREE USCF “Adult” membership worth $48
Must be new Membership, Not renewals, done in advance, U1200, U1600, Open Sections (Save $15-20)

Additional Information
* Register early, there is limited space for participants
* Plenty of Parking in the front of the school, See entrance in Front & follow signs
* This is an Adult & Scholastic Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section
* Lower sections finish around 2:30-3:00 PM. Higher sections after 3:30 PM.
* Chess sets and chess clocks provided.
* Please register early, limited space and save money on entry fee
* USCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” section
* Late Entries the day of event will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Text all questions to Frank DelBonis (401) 212-1335. or email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

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