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SUMMARY:OSCA 4th Annual Historic Warren Armory Chess Tournament (Warren\, RI) - $500 + Trophies
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 20\, 2026 \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES – CLICK HERE – Over 50+ Players already registered (we expect 70-100 players)Refresh Page Frequently \n\n\n\nLAST FEW YEARS EVENT had 80-100+ Players from 7 States !! – Everyone wants to “Come Play Chess in the Castle”See info from past year’s event: https://oceanstatechess.com/past-events/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Historic Warren Armory\, 11 Jefferson Street\, Warren\, RI 02885 \n\n\n\nThe Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren\, RI \n\n\n\n* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – 4 Rounds. Each player gets 30 minutes each\, with 5 second incrementRound 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds run continuously\, 30-40 Min Break for Lunch after Rd. 2 \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $500 Guaranteed* OPEN Section = $250 – $100\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Biggest Upset (Open Section)* U1600 Section = $100 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Class Prize Top U1400 Trophy (U1600)* U1200 Section = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Top U1000\, Medals * U800 Section = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Top U600\, Medals \n\n\n\nENTRY FEESU1200\, U800 Sections: (Early-Bird) $30 extended until 6/16. REGULAR is $5 more ($35) by Fri. 6/19. OPEN / U1600 Sections: (Early-Bird) $35 extended until 6/16. REGULAR is $5 more ($40) by Fri. 6/19.SIBLING Discount EF: (Early-Bird) $25 Each (Save $5 each -$10) extended until 6/16. U1700\, U1200\, U800 Sections.* LATE Entry: Sat. June 20 (day of event) +$10 More. Prices $45 & $55. Discounts do not apply. Please register early.* FREE Entry for GM’s\, WGM’s\, IM’s\, WIM’s\, FM’s. Scholarships available for hardship\, email – frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership (Not USCF Renewals) Save $15-$20* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $53 Registration\, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $74 Registration\, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration\, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership** All Discounted Memberships must be IN ADVANCE by 6/18. and NOT ON-SITE. (for 1st -Time USCF players\, Not Renewals) \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* Parking on Main Street & side streets near Warren Armory* ADDITIONAL PARKING LOT\, BEHIND WARREN TOWN HALL (REAR)\, 514 MAIN STREET\, WARREN\, RI 02885* AIR-CONDITIONING will be provided in the Tournament Room at the Armory* Skittles Room Provided\, Coffee Shop on same street* Lunch break provided\, multiple restaurants very close in walking distance* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuously\, Lunch break after Round 2 (around 12:15-12:30)* Scholastic U1200 / U800 Sections will Finish around 3:00-3:30 PM. OPEN / U1600 Sections around 3:45-4:00 PM* Chess sets & clocks will be provided and score sheets.* Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 11:00 for 2nd Round\, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. U800 is a Scholastic Section. U1200 Intermediate adults & Kids* Student Scholarships available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com* Day of Event & On-site Registration is $10-$15 extra. If possible\, please register in advance online. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\nSee News Article about the TournamentWarren Gazette East Bay News Article – written by Ethan Hartley\, posted Wednesday\, June 21\, 2023https://www.eastbayri.com/stories/largest-chess-tournament-in-east-bay-history-held-in-warren\,113627 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/4th-historic-warren-armory/
LOCATION:Historic Warren Armory\, 11 Jefferson Street\, Warren\, Rhode Island\, 02885\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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