MEETING on WED. NOV. 27th ONLY THIS WEEK NO MEETING THURS. NOV. 28 2024 (THANKSGIVING) Usually EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 7:00 – 8:30 PM Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation BOTH UNRATED & USCF RATED SECTIONS EVERY WEEK @ Legion Bowl - 661 Park Ave, Cranston,… Read More »OSCA’s Cranston Chess Club – MEETNG MOVED TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (Due to Thanksgiving)

BOTH UNRATED & USCF RATED SECTIONS EVERY WEEK EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation @ Legion Bowl - 661 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910 FORMAT* G/45;d10 = 1 game per week. (4 Games per month), $5 per week… Read More »OSCA Weekly – Cranston Chess Club (Cranston, R.I.) @ Legion Bowl

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center201 Waterfront St, National Harbor MD 20745(301) 965-4000$159 Room Rate (single/double); $20 additional for each person thereafter REGISTRATION & MORE INFO (CLICK HERE): https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2024/k12/ Hotel Room Cancellation Policy Reservations must be received by November 12, 2024, or rates are subject to increase. A reservation must be accompanied by a one-night… Read More »USCF Event: Dec 6-8, 2024 – U.S. Chess National K-12 Grade Championships (National Harbor, MD)

SENECA Chess Events are Not Affiliated with Ocean State Chess Association, USCF R.I. State Affiliate LocationPortsmouth Middle School125 Jepson Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871 The Portsmouth Tournament is a scholastic chess tournament for children in grades K-12. Trophies will be awarded to the top players in each section. TIME CONTROL: 4SS, G/25 d/5. SECTIONS: Two USCF-rated sections… Read More »SENECA 3rd Portsmouth Scholastic Chess Tournament (Portsmouth, RI)

13th Annual BOSTON CHESS CONGRESS January 3-5, 2025 Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Luxurious hotel, $129 room ratesGreat view of Boston harbor and downtownJan 5-7 or 6-7, Massachusetts US Chess Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced) 13th annual Boston Chess Congress. 5SS, 40/80, SD/30, d30 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10).  Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor at Logan Airport, 101… Read More »CCA 13th Continental Boston Chess Congress (Boston, MA) – $12,000 Prizes Guaranteed

Saturday, January 11, 2024 * OPEN TO OUT-OF STATE PLAYERS * St. Mary Academy - Bay View 3070 Pawtucket Ave Riverside, RI 02915 ENTRY FEE $25 SECTIONS* OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - ANY AGE (USCF RATED) - Both Girls & Women* GRADE 7-12 - (UNRATED) Scholastic Girls Section* GRADE K-6 - (UNRATED) Scholastic Girls Section Format: 4SS, G/30;… Read More »OSCA 1st R.I. All-Girls & Women’s Chess Championship Tournament at Bayview (East Providence, RI) – Open to Out-of-State Players

Saturday, January 18, 2025 In Development - Save the Date LocationUniversity of Massachusetts Dartmouth285 Old Westport RdNorth Dartmouth, MA 02747

IN DEVELOPMENT In Development Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

Monday, February 17, 2025 (President's Day) In Development - Save the Date DETAILS COMING SOON

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 23, 2025 CHESS TOURNAMENT with FREE P-BRUINS HOCKEY GAME & HAT - ALL INCLUDED for $34 Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation Please Join Us for this Very Popular Annual Fun Family Event! Location:Amica Mutual Pavilion Center1 La Salle Square (Downtown), Providence, RI 02903  REGISTRATION… Read More »OSCA 3rd Annual Providence Bruins Hockey Rapid Chess Tournament (Providence, RI) – Adult & Scholastic – Pre-Registration REQUIRED

Saturday, March 8, 2024 Location: Nathanael Greene MS 721 Chalkstone AveProvidence, RI 02908(near R.I. Veterans Hospital) Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay (All Sections)Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. * REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE * SECTIONS & PRIZES, $300 b/25, plus Trophies* OPEN = $100 – $75, Plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd… Read More »1st Nathanael Greene Chess Tournament (Providence, RI) – $300 Prizes & Trophies

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