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OSCA Event: 1st Providence College Open Chess Championship (Providence, RI)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Arthur & Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies at Providence College (Tournament Site)

November 18, 2023 @ 11:00 am 5:00 pm

Location:
Providence College, Ryan Center
212 Huxley Ave
Providence, RI 02908

Format
4SS, G/45; d5 – 4 Rounds. 45 minutes each, 5 second delay (OPEN Section)
4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay (U1200 Section & Unrated Section)

Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM.
Note: You Must be 18+ years old to play in this Tournament – Sorry No Scholastic Sections, Venue Stipulations

  • REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *


SECTIONS & PRIZES, $450 b/25 Paid Entries, plus Trophies
OPEN = $ 150 – $75, Plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
(U1500 Class Prize $75, Trophy for 1st place)
* U1200 = $100 – $50, plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
UNRATED (Unrated Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st, Medals for 2nd & 3rd
Note: Top Providence College Students = 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Trophies

Round Times & Information
* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM for All Sections. 3 Private large rooms have been reserved for sections & skittles
* OPEN Round Times: 11:00 AM, 12:30 (Lunch 2:00), 2:45 PM, 4:30 PM. 
* U1200 & Unrated Round Times: 11:00, 12:00, (Lunch 1:00 PM), 1:45 PM, 2:45 PM (Done by 3:30 – 4:00 PM)
* Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.
* Byes must be requested in advance.
* New Policy: On-site Entries must register 20 minutes before (10:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye
* Please register in advance by 11/17/2023 @ 11:30 PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more.

Tournament Entry Fees
* EF $38 for OPEN Sections
* EF $30 for U1200 Section
* EF $30 for Unrated Section
Late On-Site Entries the day of the event is $5 more cash / online

Special Discounts
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27
(Age 18-23. must be new USCF Membership, No renewals, done in advance, not on-site)


Additional Information
* MUST BE 18+ Years Old to Play in This Tournament – NO Scholastic players – Venue Stipulations
* Event venue sponsored by the Providence College Chess Club, All Prov. College students have FREE Entry
* Part of proceeds will go toward helping the Providence College Chess Club
* U1200 & Unrated section will finish around 3:30-4:00 PM. Higher sections after 5:30-6:00 PM.
* Plenty of parking. Please use Campus Parking Garage
* Extra skittles rooms, lounge area, cafeteria on-site.
* Bring a clock if you have one. Chess sets provided.
* Anyone can play in a higher section
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Email all questions to: [email protected]

USCF membership required to play in ALL rated sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: 
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

$30.00 – $43.00

Providence College Chess Club

(401) 865-1000

View Organizer Website

Providence College

212 Huxley Ave
Providence, Rhode Island 02908 United States
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(401) 788-3200
View Venue Website

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