TANA OSCA Stonehill College Open Chess Championship Tournament – Sat. Nov. 23 (North Easton, MA) $2,000 Prizes

Saturday, November 23, 2024

ADVANCE ENTRIES: https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-2/
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Location
Stonehill College, Alumni Hall
320 Washington Street
North Easton, MA 02357

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Format: 4-Round Swiss Tournament

Time Controls:
Open & Challenger: G/60 + 5s delay
Explorer & Unrated: G/30 + 5s delay

Sections:
Open: All players
Challenger: Rated under 1800 USCF
Explorer: Rated under 1200 USCF
Unrated: Open to all, no USCF membership required

Open & Challenger(U1800) Schedule: Starts @ 9:30 AM
Registration: 8:20 AM – 9:00 AM
Round 1: 9:30 am – 11:40 am
Round 2: 11:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch: 2:00 – 2:50 pm
Round 3: 2:50 pm – 5:00 pm
Round 4: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Awards: 7:00 pm

Explorer (U1200) & Unrated Schedule: Starts @ 10:00 AM
Registration: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM – 11:10 AM
Round 2 11:15 AM – 12: 25 PM
Lunch: 12:25 PM – 1:10 PM
Round 3: 1:10 PM – 2:20 PM
Round 4: 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Awards: 3:45 PM

Entry Fees:
Open: $50 Early Registration by Wed. 11/20, Regular $60 by Friday 11/22, Day of Event or on-site $70
Challenger: $45 early by Wed. 11/20, Regular $55 by Friday 11/22, Day of Event or on-site $65
Explorer: $30 early by Wed.11/20, Regular $35 by Friday 11/22, Day of Event or on-site $45
Unrated: Free for students/faculty/ $25 Early reg. by11/20 $30 by 11/22, Day of Event or On-site $40
Register: https://oceanstatechess.com/ before Nov 22
FREE Entry for GM’s, IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s – email: [email protected]
FREE Entry for Stonehill College Students & Faculty – email: frank@oceanstatechess.com
Send: full name, phone, which section, USCF # if playing in rated sections

Prizes: $2,000 b/50 + Trophies in All Sections

Open Championship Prizes:
1st: $550 + Trophy
2nd: $400 + Trophy
3rd: $200 + Trophy
Top Upset: $75

Challenger (U1800) Prizes:
1st: $350 + Trophy
2nd: $250 + Trophy
3rd: $100 + Trophy
Top Under 1400: $75 + Trophy

Explorer (U1200) Prizes:
1st: $150 + Trophy
2nd: $100 + Trophy
3rd: $75 + Trophy
Top Under 800: $50 + Trophy

Unrated Section:
1st place Trophy, 2nd, 3rd Medals

Rules:
No headphones or smartwatches in the playing hall
Phones must be powered off and face down or left outside
Notation required (except Unrated)

Venue Details:
Parking: Free parking available. Follow signs when you arrive at the campus. Tournament is at Alumni Hall
Equipment: Chess sets and boards provided; bring a digital clock (USCF-approved) if possible

About Stonehill College: Stonehill College, founded in 1948, is a private liberal arts college in North Easton, MA. Known for academic excellence and a supportive community, Stonehill hosts events like the Chess Showdown to foster intellectual curiosity and community engagement.

About TANA: The Telugu Association of North America (TANA), founded in 1977, promotes Telugu culture and supports community projects, scholarships, and cultural events. By sponsoring the Stonehill Chess Showdown, TANA aims to encourage cultural exchange and educational growth.

About OSCA: The Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) fosters a vibrant chess community in Rhode Island, 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.

Contact: Email: [email protected]