Events

Sunday, March 9, 2025 SENECA Events are Not Affiliated with the Ocean State Chess Association, USCF R.I. State Affiliate This is an open scholastic chess tournament for children in grades K-12. Trophies will be awarded to the top players in each section. Location: Hamilton Elementary School25 Salisbury Ave, North Kingstown, RI 02852 Tournament Time: 9:30am… Read More »1st Greater North Kingstown Scholastic Open (N. Kingstown, RI)

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 SEE ADVANCE ENTRIES HERE: https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/ 2025 Scholastic Individual Grade K-12 Championship Qualifier and School Team Championship *** OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS *** * BOTH INDIVIDUAL & TEAM PRIZES = Players can register as an Individual with or without a Team Location: New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) 1 New England Tech… Read More »2025 OFFICIAL RHODE ISLAND SCHOLASTIC K-12 STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (East Greenwich, RI)

Sunday, March 23, 2025 RICS scholastic events are Not Affiliated with the Ocean State Chess Association When: Sunday, March 23, 2025 – First Round at 10am. Sections: Unrated, Under-700 (Rated), and Under-1400 (Rated). Players: Open to scholastic players, K-12 only. Format: 4 Round Swiss Tournament. Round Times: Round 1 at 10am. All others ASAP. Time Control: 25 Minutes with… Read More »RICS March Scholastic Tournament (North Kingstown, 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) * $100 = EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE by MARCH 24, 2024 * $150 online or postmarked by April 14th; $225 by April 28, 2025; $350 online ONLY by 11am… Read More »USCF SUPER NATIONALS VIII – Early Entry by March 24 (Orlando, FL) – May 8-11, 2025

This Event Ended on 3/22/2025 - But you can still donate, see bottom of page - We're trying to reach our $2k goal Saturday, March 22, 2025 - EVENT has already occurred Saturday, March 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Help Madison Fight Stage IV Cancer Join our online chess tournament fundraiser to support… Read More »Fight With Madi – Charity Online Chess Tournament

Saturday, March 29, 2025 GM Jianchao Zhou (2669) & other NM's have registered for this event! ADVANCE ENTRIES - Go to our Menu or Click Here: https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/ Location:Stonehill College. Alumni Hall125 Belmont StreetEaston, MA 02357 IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: Please use: 125 Belmont, Easton, MA with a GPS which will take you to the Main Gate. Security… Read More »OSCA: 2nd Open Chess Championship at Stonehill College (Easton, MA) – $1,800 Prizes & Trophies

APRIL 4-6, 2025 20th ANNUAL  KCF ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS April 4-6, 2025  presented by, Kasparov Chess Foundation  Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, & US Chess Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – Chicago, IL2233 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr Time is running out! The entry fee for the 20th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championships increases after March 10,… Read More »2025 All-Girls National Championships (Chicago, IL)

Saturday, April 12, 2025 GM Andrew Hong, GM Jianchao Zhou, GM Alexander Ivanov, IM's, WIM's, & NM's are registered for this event! ADVANCE ENTRIES FOR EVENT: (REFRESH YOUR SCREEN) For Most Updated Listhttps://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/ Tournament for ALL AGES - Rhode Island Rapid and Blitz State Championship - Play in 1 Event or Both Events on the… Read More »OSCA: 1st Paul Gavlick Rhode Island Rapid & Blitz State Championship at LaSalle Academy (Providence, RI) – $1,000 Prizes plus Trophies

Saturday, April 19, 2025 See Advance Entries Here: https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/PLEASE REFRESH YOUR PAGE TO SEE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE ADVANCE ENTRIES LOCATIONBryant University, AIC Center1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 * PLEASE REGISTER EARLY - TO SECURE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURNMENT Rhode Island’s 4th Annual 17 & Under Chess Tournament* Sponsored by the Bryant University Mathematics… Read More »4th Annual Rhode Island 17 & Under Free Chess Tournament at Bryant University (Smithfield, RI)

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 Invitational Scholastic State Chess Championship (Providence, RI)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 ADVANCE ENTRIES: (REFRESH PAGE) https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/ MIXED R.I. AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (Teams of Any 4 Players) - Open to Out-of-State Players Pick your Own Team of 4 Players - Mixed with Both Adult / Scholastic, or whatever mix you want. Location: New England Institute of Technology1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich,… Read More »OSCA’s Rhode Island Amateur Mixed Team Championship (E. 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