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SUMMARY:2026 RHODE ISLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (Woonsocket\, RI) - $2\,000 GUARANTEED
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOPEN TO OUT-OF STATE PLAYERS – NEAR RI & MA BORDER \n\n\n\nADULT & SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS \n\n\n\nTO REGISTER: CLICK HERE(Link will take you to NA ChessHub to Register) \n\n\n\nTrophies from the 2025 Rhode Island State Championship\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nElks Lodge #850\, Woonsocket\, RI\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Room\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Woonsocket Elks\, 380 Social St\, Woonsocket\, RI 02895* Woonsocket\, RI is 20 Min. from Providence\, Near Mass Border close to Blackstone\, Bellingham\, Worcester\, MA \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Location Near Massachusetts Border\n\n\n\nSections and Prizes = $2\,000 Guaranteed\, Plus Special Championship Trophies * A Heritage Event\, Enhanced Grand Prix Points Awarded\, State Championship Event* Biggest Prize Fund Awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event \n\n\n\nFormat:4SS – 4 Round Swiss System Scoring: All Sections are USCF Dual Rated Sections & Time Controls* Championship Section: G/55+5* Amateur Section (U1700): G/55+5* U1200 Section: G/30;+5* U800 Section: G/30;+51st Round StartChampionship & Amateur Sections: 9:30 AM\, Sections will start on time\, no delaysU1200 & U800 Sections: 10:00 AM\, Sections will start on time\, no delays \n\n\n\nOpen Championship SectionTotal Cash Prize Fund: $1\,2501st place: $600 and State Champion Trophy2nd place: $400 and Trophy3rd place: $150 and TrophyU2000 Top Finisher: $100 and Trophy** Amateur Championship Section (Under 1700)Total Cash Prize Fund: $7501st place: $400 and State Amateur Champion Trophy2nd place: $200 and Trophy3rd place: $100 and TrophyU1500 Top Finisher: $50 and Trophy** U1200 & U800 Sections1st place: Trophy2nd place: Trophy3rd place: TrophyU1000 & U600 Class Prize TrophiesScore of 3.0 who do not win trophies will receive Medals**Per USCF Regulations\, Unrated players may enter the Amateur and Championship sections\,but are not eligible for the U2000 or U1500 Class Prizes Entry Fee Dates and RegistrationEarly-Bird Registration: Until Monday\, November 2\, 2026 @ 11:59 pmRegular Registration: November 3 -12\, 2025  + $10 moreLate Registration: November 13 & 14 = + $15 moreGM’s & IM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s are Free\, (EF may be deducted from prizes) Email organizer: Click here to show mail address  \n\n\n\nEntry FeesChampionship Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by 11/2; (Regular) $69 by 11/12\,(Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14.Amateur U1700 Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by 11/2; (Regular) $69 by 11/12\,(Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14.U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $45 by 11/2; (Regular) $55 by 11/12; (Late) $65 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14.U800 Section: U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $38 by 11/2; (Regular) $45 by 11/12; (Late) $55 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14. Additional Information Regarding Entries* 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 15-20 Minutes before Round 1\, Tournament will NOT be delayed \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Open to Out-of-State Players are eligible for 1st\, 2nd 3rd place trophies\, However the Special (separate) 1st Place R.I. State Championship Trophy for Rhode Island Champion\, and the Rhode Island Amateur Champion (U1600) must be R.I. residents.* If a non-resident wins either section\, they will receive the 1st place monetary prize\, but the title of Champion and Amateur 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 1200 cannot enter the Open section\, and ratings less than 800 cannot enter the Amateur (U1600) 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* Half point byes can be requested for round 4 in advance before round 1\, however\, it could make you ineligible for money prizes.* Active USCF membership is required for all sections. USCF November 2026 US Chess Ratings Supplement will be used.* Chess Sets & Clocks will be provided. Bring your own set for analysis. If you have a clock please bring it.* Multiple restaurants are available within walking distance including: Dominos\, Burger King\, Chello’s\, KFC\, Chinese Food.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-ri-state-championship/
LOCATION:Elks RI Lodge 850\, 380 Social Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
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