Closed One Day Event - By Invitation Only (Only for Rhode Island's Top Scholastic Players) Prestigious Tournament - 1st Time ever in Rhode Island Location: The Wheeler School, 216 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906 Format & Time: 4SS, G/45;d5 - Round 1 will start at 8:30 amThere will be a short lunch break after Round… Read More »OSCA: Rhode Island’s 1st Closed State Scholastic Chess Championship Invitational (Providence, RI)

Adult Teams and Scholastic Teams Championship (TEAMS of 4) - SAVE THE DATE - REGISTRATION OPENS SOON Pick your Own Team of 4 Players - Adult & Scholastic Saturday, May 3, 2025 IN DEVELOPMENT - SAVE THE DATE Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

(FREE) Tuesday Nights (Twice Each Month), 7:00 – 9:00 PM 1st Inaugural Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location:Twisted Pizza450 Main Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 Additional Information:* Learn – Play – Connect. For Both Adults & Kids* Beginners, Intermediate, & Advanced Players are all welcome* Some chess sets provided.… Read More »NEW – OSCA BI-Monthly: East Greenwich Chess Club (East Greenwich, RI)

U.S. Chess Federation Grade K-12 Nationals – Combined High School, Middle School, & Elementary School May 9-11, 2025 · Orlando, Florida(May 8, 2025 – Bughouse & Blitz) * EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE by MARCH 24, 2024 * Click Here for More information: https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2025/sn8/ Register Here: https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php?wkevent=2025SuperNationalsVIII

MEETS ONCE PER MONTH ON TUESDAY FROM 6:00-9:00 PM Location:Tiverton Public Library34 Roosevelt AveTiverton, RI 02878 * Meets on 2nd or 3rd Tuesday once per month - FREE to PLAY * USCF rated game G/45;d5 - Must have USCF membership* Fun Unrated Chess Games for players too For more info contact: Thomas Perella, Phone (401)… Read More »Tiverton Chess Club (Tiverton, RI) – Monthly at Tiverton Library

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation Location: New England Institute of Technology, EG Campus 1 New England Tech Blvd East Greenwich, RI 02818 * Round 1 - OPEN / U1600 Sections - (9:15 AM Check-In Announcements) Starts at 9:30 AM. Time… Read More »OSCA 3rd Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (East Greenwich, RI) – $2,200 Prizes/Trophies – Biggest Event of the Year – Registration Open

Meets from 6:00 - 8:00 PM LocationNew Harvest Café10 Sims AveProvidence, RI 02909 All chess players at all chess levels are welcome to attend!Free to Play For more Information: See our Instagram Page: @TheProvidenceGambitProvidence Chess Club President: Miguel YoungsText: (401) 633-5751Email: [email protected] Upcoming - Wednesday Chess Club Monthly Meetings:* Wednesday, May 21,2025* Wednesday, June 18,… Read More »OSCA Monthly – Providence Gambit Chess Club (Providence, RI) – 3rd Wednesday for May

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Note: This is a Special Week 5 Event (Every Third Month) = Blitz Tournament 6SS - G/5/2 Entry Fee: $20 cash, Register On-site for this one-night Blitz Tournament Event. Please arrive by 6:50 PMBlitz Tournament Prizes: $175 b/10 players = 1st Place $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25, 1st Place Trophy SPECIAL… Read More »OSCA’s Cranston Chess Club – SPECIAL BLITZ TOURNAMENT – 5th Week Event – Thurs. May 29 – $175 Prizes

In Development Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation PAUL E. TAYLOR (1924-2011) – Paul E. Taylor, 87, of Warwick, served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid chess player and fisherman and in his retirement organized several chess clubs… Read More »OSCA 16th Annual Paul Taylor Memorial Classic (Providence, RI) – In Development

DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED - Registration Open Soon Location: Historic Warren Armory 11 Jefferson Street Warren, RI 02885 The Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren, RI LAST TWO YEARS EVENT had 50-100+ Players from 5-7 States !! - Everyone wanted to "Come play in the Castle"See info from… Read More »OSCA 3rd Annual Historic Warren Armory Chess Tournament (Warren, RI) – $500 – Popular Event

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation Location: (Use Great Road/Break Hill Road Rear Entrance)LINCOLN WOODS PARK2 Manchester Print Works RdLincoln, RI 02865 * REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds, 30 Minutes with 5 Second delay.Round 1 starts… Read More »OSCA 2nd Lincoln Woods Tournament (Lincoln, RI) – IN DEVELOPMENT

SAVE THE DATE - DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED Details Coming Soon USCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sectionsJoin U.S. Chess Federation online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess See all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/ Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States… Read More »3rd Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament (Smithfield, RI) – Finalized – Registration Opens Soon