Events

Location: Spokane Convention Center334 West Spokane Falls BoulevardSpokane WA 99201 SEE MORE INFORMATION HERE: https://new.uschess.org/k12-2025-championships Washington State Chess Federation: https://www.wachess.com/ Spokane Convention Center 334 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Spokane WA 99201 For all sections! **NEW** Starting at the 2025 National K12 Grade Championships, US Chess will issue badges to all participants. Badges will be required… Read More »2025 U.S. Chess National K-12 Grade Championship (Spokane, WA)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 OPEN TO OUT-OF STATE PLAYERS - ADULT & SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS - GM's & TITLE PLAYERS REGISTERED ADVANCE ENTRIES - CLICK HERE (Refresh Webpage Frequently) * REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * Sections and Prizes = $2,000 Guaranteed, Plus Special Championship Trophies * A Heritage Event, Enhanced Grand Prix Points Awarded, State Championship Event*… Read More »2025 OFFICIAL RHODE ISLAND STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (East Greenwich, RI) – $2,000+ Guaranteed

Date/Time: Sunday, December 21, 2025; Round 1 at 3p, then ASAP,Online registration thru Dec 20; Same day registration per instructions below.Location: Lichess.org: Connecticut State Chess Association teamRounds/Sections: 5 Rounds Swiss; Open, U1500 and U800; G/15+1 Lichess.org-rated;TC/Byes: Platform bye and tie break rules apply: ½ point for Round 1, if joining late. * USCF Regular Ratings… Read More »2025 All-American Chess960 Championship – NECA & CSCA Event (Online) – $1,000

Sunday, December 28, 2025 ADVANCE ENTRIES: CLICK HERE(Refresh Webpage Frequently) PARKING LOT: Lot is across the street from Shell Gas Station (enter off of Chestnut St.)FMCA BUILDING: FMCA is located on Corner of Homer Ave & Union Street Location: Future Masters Chess Academy200 Homer AveAshland, MA 01721 Format & Time Control14DSS, G/3+2 = 7 Double Rounds,… Read More »2025 Official New England Blitz Championship (Ashland, MA) – $1,400+ Prizes

Jan 2-4 or 3-4, Massachusetts Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor101 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128 Hotel $139 room rates Format: 5-SS, 40/80, SD/30; d30 (2-day option, rounds 1-2 G/60, d10).  Parking: Day parking $10, overnight $20/day(Parking is subject to availability; spaces in hotel parking lot are not guaranteed). Click Here For Standings, Parings,… Read More »CCA 14th Continental Boston Chess Congress (Boston, MA) – $12,000 Prizes Guaranteed

JANUARY 2-4, 2026 REGISTER HERE: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PanAm26 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort 3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523Hotel rate: $112 per night plus tax for 1 king bed OR 2 queen bed room.Book your rooms online here 6/SS, G/90+30, 4-board team tournamentUS Chess rated; Open section is FIDE rated.3 sections based on team average rating:… Read More »2026 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championships (Oak Brook, IL)

Students Age 7+ Years Old - 5 WEEKS - FREE PROGRAMChess Class Dates: Thursday's, January 8 - February 5, 2026Program runs on Thursday's, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Registration Starts: Monday, December 15, 2025 - * Register early before class fills up, limited space * Dates & Times:Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 4:00 PM - 5:00… Read More »Riverside Library Chess Program for Kids (Riverside, RI) – Registration

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026 St. Mary Academy - Bay View 3070 Pawtucket Ave Riverside, RI 02915 Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM and finish around 3:30 PM SECTIONS* OPEN WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - Open Championship - Any Age (USCF RATED) - USCF Required* OPEN GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP - Girls, Grade K-12… Read More »OSCA’s Rhode Island All-Girls & Women’s State Chess Championship (Riverside, RI) – Open to Out-of-State Players

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN: CLICK HERE CHESS TOURNAMENT with FREE P-BRUINS HOCKEY GAME TICKET & HAT - ALL INCLUDED for only $35(Spectators can play in unrated tournament or watch games, but must also have a tournament registration ticket) *** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ****** THERE ARE NO DAY OF EVENT… Read More »4th Annual Providence Bruins Hockey Rapid Chess Tournament (Providence, RI) – $200 & Trophies – Adult & Scholastic – Pre-Registration (Required) – Most Fun Event of the Year – Registration Open

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Time Control:6 rounds Swiss System (accelerated, double) Rapid: 6SS G/10 +5 Blitz: 6SS (Double) G/3+2G/3 + 2Rounds Time:2:30 p.m. - Events Starts3:00 Pizza & Social3:30 - Round 14:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Blitz Games $15 to PlayByes:Players may take up to four half point byes. Chess accessories prizes for the first… Read More »Queens Blitz Series for Women & Girls (Boston, MA)

Monday, January 20, 2025 RICS Scholastic Events are Not Affiliated with Ocean State Chess Association State Affiliate When: Monday, January 20th - First Round at 10am. Location: Edgewood Congregational Church - 1788 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905 Sections: Unrated, Rated (Under-700), and Rated (Under-1400) Sections. Players: Open to scholastic players, K-12 only. Format: 4 Round Swiss Tournament.… Read More »RICS 3rd Annual MLK Day Scholastic Tournament (Cranston, RI)

DO TO SNOW STORM - THE RI CHESS CLUB WILL BE CANCELLED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26AND RESUME NEXT WEEK ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 SEE YOU NEXT WEEK Rhode Island Chess Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)The Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation