OSCA: New England Tech G/45 Classic (East Greenwich) – $1,200 Guaranteed Prizes Plus Trophies

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026

Event Date & Location Finalized – Registration Opens Soon

Location:
New England Institute of Technology
1 New England Tech Blvd
East Greenwich, RI 02818

Format:
4SS – 4 Round Swiss System Scoring: All Sections are USCF Dual Rated
Note – Everyone plays 4 Rounds, unless you request a 1/2 bye
 
Sections & Time Controls
* Open Championship Section: G/45;+10
* U1700 Championship Section: G/45;+10
* U1200 Championship Section: G/45;+10
* U800 Scholastic Section: G/30;+5

1st Round Start
Open, U1700, U1200 Championship Sections Start at 9:30 AM
U800 Scholastic Section: Starts at 11:00 AM

Total Prizes = $1,200 Guaranteed, Plus Special Championship Trophies 

Open Championship Section (G/45;+10)
Total Cash Prize Fund: $750
1st place: $400 and Championship Trophy
2nd place: $250 and Championship Trophy
3rd place: $100 and Championship Trophy
* Class Prize – 1st Place Championship Trophy for Top U1900 winner
 
U1700 Championship Section (G/45+10)
Total Cash Prize Fund: $450
1st place: $250 and Championship Trophy
2nd place: $125 and Championship Trophy
3rd place: $75 and Championship Trophy
* Class Prize – 1st Place Championship Trophy for Top U1400 winner
 
U1200 Championship Section (G/45;+10)
1st place: Championship Trophy
2nd place: Championship Trophy
3rd place: Championship Trophy
* Class Prize – 1st Place Trophies for Top U1000 winner

U800 Scholastic Section (G/30;+5)
1st place: Special Tournament Trophy
2nd place: Special Tournament Trophy
3rd place: Special Tournament Trophy
* Class Prize – 1st Place Trophies for Top U600 winner

Score of 2.5 – 3.0 who do not win trophies will receive Medals
**Per USCF Regulations, Unrated players may enter the Amateur and Championship sections,
but are not eligible for the U2000 or U1500 Class Prizes
 
Entry Fee Dates and Registration
Early Bird Registration: Until Saturday, December 5, 2026 @ 11:59 pm
Regular Registration: December 6 -10, 2026  + $8 more
Late Registration: December 11 & 12 = + $10 more
GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s, FM are Free, Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Entry Fees
Championship Section: (Early) $47 by12/5; (Regular) $55 by 12/10, (Late) $65 on 12/11 – 12/12.
U1700 Section: (Early) $47 by 12/5; (Regular) $55 by 12/10, (Late) $65 on 12/11 – 12/12.
U1200 Section: (Early) $40 by 12/5; (Regular) $45 by 12/10, (Late) $55 on 12/11 – 12/12.
U800 Section: (Early) $37 by 12/5; (Regular) $45 by 12/10, (Late) $55 on 12/11 – 12/12.
 
Additional Information Regarding Entries
* Players who enter after, at the discretion of the Chief Tournament Director, will be given a half point bye for round 1
* Pairing will be posted 30 Minutes before Round 1, Tournament will NOT be delayed

Round Times: Open, U1700, & U1200 Championship Sections (G/45+10)
Round 1: 9:30 am – 11:20 am
*Lunch 11:20 am -12:20 pm*
Round 2: 12:20 pm – 2:10 pm
Round 3: 2:15 pm – 4:05 pm
Round 4: 4:10 pm – 6:00 pm
Awards: 6:00 pm
 
Round Times: U800 Sections(G/30;+5)
Round 1: 11:00 – 12:10 am
*Lunch 12:10 pm -12:45 pm*
Round 2: 12:45 – 1:55 pm
Round 3: 2:00 pm – 3:10 pm
Round 4: 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Awards: 4:30 pm

Additional Information
* Players can only play up one section from their most recent supplemented USCF rating.
* Ratings less than 1200 cannot enter the Open section, and ratings less than 800 cannot enter the Amateur (U1700) section.
* Sections will be divided in different spacious classrooms on the same floor (3rd Floor South).
* Players can take one 1/2 bye in advance, but must be requested before round 1, After Rd 1 player receives 0 Point bye
* Half point byes can be requested for round 4 in advance before round 1, however, it could make you ineligible for money prizes.
* Active USCF membership is required for all sections. USCF December Supplement will be used.
* Chess Sets and chess clocks will be provided for everyone. bring your own chess sets for skittles.

Campus Information
* Players and parents claim – “One of the best chess venues in New England”
* Plenty of parking. beautiful college campus. Additional Parent rooms with tables, extra skittles rooms, lounge.
* Affordable food/drinks available in Cafeteria on site. Lunch breaks see schedule above.
* Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials, Salad Bar, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza, Ice cream
* Additional campus rooms provided for parents with laptops and skittles room available