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SUMMARY:OSCA Event: 1st Providence College Open Chess Championship (Providence\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 18\, 2023 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArthur & Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies at Providence College (Tournament Site) \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Providence College\, Ryan Center212 Huxley AveProvidence\, RI 02908 \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nFormat: 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 \n\n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *\n\n\n\n\nSECTIONS & 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 & 3rdNote: Top Providence College Students = 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRound 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. \n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees* EF $38 for OPEN Sections* EF $30 for U1200 Section* EF $30 for Unrated SectionLate On-Site Entries the day of the event is $5 more cash / online \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpecial 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) \n\n\n\nAdditional 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: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL rated sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/providence-college-open-tournament/
LOCATION:Providence College\, 212 Huxley Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02908\, United States
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