OSCA 3rd Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (East Greenwich, RI) – $2,000 & Trophies – Biggest Event of the Year

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025

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

“SAVE THE DATE”

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

* Round 1 – OPEN/U1600 Sections – Starts at 10:00 AM. Time Control: G/60;d5 – Finish after 7:00 PM
* Round 1 – U1000/U600 Sections – Starts at 11:00 AM. Time Control: G/30;d5 – Finish around 4:00 PM

LOU GIARRUSSO (May 11, 1923 – Sept. 9, 2024) a local RI WWII Veteran and chess player, passed away in 2024
We started this tournament to celebrate his 100th & 101 birthdays. We continue the tradition to honor his legacy

Overall Prizes:
$2,000 Cash Prizes& Trophies – Biggest Prize Fund Awarded at a Rhode Island Rated Event
Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections.
 

Format, Sections,& Prizes: $1,800 Plus Trophies
4SS, G/60; d5 OPEN = $500 – $300 – $150, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd
4SS, G/60; d5 U1600 = $400 – $250 – $100, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd
4SS, G/30; d5 U1200 = Trophies to Top 3 Players
4SS, G/30; d5 U800 = Trophies to Top 3 Players
Biggest Upset Class Prize = $100
 

*  Open to Out-of-State Players. Plenty of parking. Beautiful College Campus.
Extra skittles rooms, Lounge. Cafeteria. Many refer to this location as the “Best Chess Venue Site in New England.”

* Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials, Salad, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza

Entry Fees
* OPEN & U1600 Sections: $48 Early-Bird by Friday 5/9; $55 until Thursday 5/15; $65 on 5/16 Day before & 5/17 Day of Event
* U1200 & U800 Sections: $32 Early Bird by Friday 5/9; $37 until Thursday 5/15; $45 on 5/16 Day before & 5/17 Day of Event
* GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s are Free, EF may be deducted from prizes.
 

DISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included with Registration (Not USCF Renewals)
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) 
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) 
* 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 24-100) 
* Student Scholarship’s available, Email organizer with hardship reason: [email protected]

* Lower sections finish around 3:00 PM. Higher sections after 6:00 PM.

* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one. Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible