OSCA “Chess for Charity” Championship at Bryant University (Smithfield, RI)

Saturday, February 15, 2025

100% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Providence Rescue Mission whose mission is to
Feed, Shelter, and Counsel the Homeless in Rhode Island: https://www.providencerescuemission.org/

Tournament Location
Bryant University, AIC Building
1150 Smithfield Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

Format: 
OPEN & U1600 Sections: 4SS, G/45; d5 – 4 Rounds. 45 minutes each, 5 second delay
U1200 & Unrated Sections 4SS, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay

Open / U1600 Sections – Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM.
U1200 / Unrated Sections – Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM

SECTIONS & PRIZES 
* OPEN SECTION = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
* U1600 SECTION = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
* U1200 SECTION = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
Class Prize Trophies: U800 & U600 Winners
* UNRATED SECTION (No USCF Required) = Special Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Medals

ENTRY FEE: “SUGGESTED DONATIONS” FOR REGISTRATION – Register at Bottom of this page
Open, U1600 Sections, U1200, & Unrated Sections
Rated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated Section
Pick your entry fee amount (see below) as a donation for all sections

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
* Ocean State Chess Association & Bryant University are sponsoring this charity event
* Go to the Information booth at entrance for directions, see “Chess” sign in front of AIC Building
* Free entry scholarships available due to hardship, just email: [email protected]
* Chess sets provided, please bring a clock if you have one
* Players can always play “up” in a higher section
* Must have active USCF membership for rated section, Sign up for a New / Renewal below
* Byes must be requested in advance
* Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye, please register early
* If you cannot attend, please consider giving a donation to this charity

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

* Only emergency homeless shelter in Rhode Island open 24/7
* Provides hot showers, personal items, clothing, shoes, socks, underwear- free of charge
* Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday- 7,000+ meals a month & distribute food boxes of over 3,000 meals each week
* Offers a one-year Recovery Program, Christian counseling, bible studies, life skills, job training and family reconciliation