OSCA 2024 Rhode Island State Chess Championship (E. Greenwich, RI) – $2,000 Guaranteed & Trophies

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024

REGISTRATION is OPEN to OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS in ALL SECTIONS
Both Adult & Scholastic Sections

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

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

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Format: 4 Round Swiss System (4SS), Scoring: All Sections USCF Rated

Sections & Time Control
* Championship Section: G/60; d5
* Amateur Section (U1600): G/60; d5
* U1000 Section: G/30;d5
* U600 Section: G/30;d5

1st Round Start
Championship & Amateur Sections: 9:30 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays
U1000 & U600 Sections: 10:00 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays

Sections and Prizes = $2,000 Guaranteed, Plus Trophies in Every Section
* Biggest Prize Fund Awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event

Open Championship Section
Total Cash Prize Fund: $1,250
1st place: $600 and State Champion Trophy
2nd place: $400 and Trophy
3rd place: $150 and Trophy
U1800 Top Finisher: $100 and Trophy**

Top Woman Finisher: Women’s Championship Trophy

Amateur Championship Section (Under 1600)
Total Cash Prize Fund: $750
1st place: $400 and State Amateur Champion Trophy
2nd place: $200 and Trophy
3rd place: $100 and Trophy
U1300 Top Finisher: $50 and Trophy**

U1000 & U600 Sections
1st place: Trophy
2nd place: Trophy
3rd place: Trophy
Score of 2.5/4 (without placing): Medals
**Per USCF Regulations, Unrated players may enter the Amateur and Championship sections,
but are not eligible for the U1800 or U1300 Class Prizes

Entry Fee Dates and Registration
Early Bird Registration: Until Sunday, November 11, 2024 @ 11:59 pm (Extended)
Late Registration: November 12 – 15, 2024 = + $10 more
Day of Event = + $15 more
GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s are Free, (EF may be deducted from prizes) Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Entry Fees
Championship Section: $50 (Early), $60 (Late)
Amateur U1600 Section: Championship: $50 (Early), $60 (Late)
U1000 Section: $35 (Early), $45 (Late)
U600 Section: $35 (Early), $45 (Late)

Late Entry for Registrations the Day of Event
Championship Day of Event: $70
Amateur Day of Event: $70
U1000/U600 Day of Event: $60

Additional Information Regarding Entries
* Note Day of Event Entries must be done 45 minutes prior to Round 1
* 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 30-45 Minutes before Round 1, Tournament will NOT be delayed

Round Times – Open Championship & Amateur Championship (G/60;d5)
Round 1: 9:30 am – 11:40 am
*Lunch 11:40 am -12:20 pm*
Round 2: 12:20 pm – 2:30 pm
Round 3: 2:35 pm – 4:45 pm
Round 4: 4:45 pm – 6:55 pm
Awards: 7:00 pm

Round Times – U1000 & U600 (G/30;d5)
Round 1: 10:00 – 11:10 am
Round 2: 11:15 – 12:25 pm
*Lunch 12:30 pm -1:10 pm*
Round 3: 1:15 pm – 2:25 pm
Round 4: 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Awards: 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Additional Information
* Open to Out-of-State Players who are eligible for 1st, 2nd 3rd place trophies, however the Special (separate) 1st Place State Championship Trophy Rhode Island Champion, Rhode Island Women’s Champion, and the Rhode Island Amateur Champion must be Rhode Island residents.
* If a non-resident wins either section, they will receive the 1st place monetary prize, but the title of Champion, Amateur Champion,
and Women’s Champion would go to the RI resident who scored the highest. Out-of-State players are eligible for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies
* Players can only play up one section from their most recent supplemented USCF rating.
* Ratings less than 1000 cannot enter the Open Championship section, and ratings less than 600 cannot enter the Amateur section.
* Players can take one 1/2 bye in advance, but must be requested before round 1, After Rd 1 player receives 0 Point bye
* Chess Sets will be provided. Clocks are limited, so please bring a clock if you have one

Campus Information
* Plenty of parking. Beautiful College Campus. Extra skittles rooms, Lounge.
* Open & Amateur Sections will be in Main Playing Hall (see photo above)
* U1000 & U600 Sections will be in a separate area College Rooms
* 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

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USCF membership required to play in ALL sections. You can Renew or Register New USCF (Below)