Events

APRIL 10-12, 2026 The Kasparov Chess Foundation, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, and the United States Chess Federation are excited to invite girls from across the United States to compete in the nation’s largest and most prestigious all-girls chess tournament: the 21st Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championships. This tournament is open to girls under 18… Read More »KCF 2026 All-Girls National Chess Championship (Chicago, IL)

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 Registration is Now Open One Day Closed Event – By Invitation Only (Only for Rhode Island’s Top Gr. K-12 Scholastic Players)Tournament Winners will represent Rhode Island at the U.S. National Tournament of State Champions (More Info Below) Location: The Wheeler School, 216 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906 Format & Time: 4SS,… Read More »OSCA 2026 Rhode Island’s Scholastic “Closed Invitational” Grades K-12 State Championship (Providence, RI)

Sunday, April 19, 2026 Organized by the MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOCIATION (MACA) Visit Organizer Website Boston Queens Series - Event 6 - International Women's DayAll girls and women welcome!Location: Boylston Chess Club Boston 35 Kingston St. Suite 1, Boston, MA 02111   Event Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026This event is part of the Boston Queens Series.Click here to… Read More »MACA: Boston Queens Series – Event 6 (Boston, MA)

1st & 3rd Tuesday (Bi-Monthly) @ 2:30 - 3:30 PMFor those just starting or the more advanced chess players. No registration required, just drop in. Looking forward to seeing you! See Newport Library Chess Club link: CLICK HERE UPCOMING MEETING DAYS(1st & 3rd TUESDAY'S)Tuesday, April 7, 2026Tuesday, April 21, 2026Tuesday, May 5, 2026Tuesday, May 19,… Read More »Newport Library Chess Club (Newport, RI) – 1st & 3rd Tuesday’s

Senior Chess Club meets every week on Thursday's 12:00 - 4:00 PM All Seniors are invited - Must be age 50+ or older to play FREE - Fun play - Please join the seniors for chess !!! For more info contact: Sky Marcos, Director of Activities Phone: (401) 780-6216Email: smarcos@cranstonri.org Cranston Senior Chess Club is… Read More »OSCA Collaboration: Cranston Senior Center Chess Club (Cranston, RI) – on Thursday’s

BOTH UNRATED & USCF RATED SECTIONS EVERY WEEK ON THURSDAY EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT, 7:00 – 8:45 PM@ Legion Bowl - 661 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910 FORMAT* G/45;d10 = 1 game per week. (4 Games per month), only $5 per week to play(Each player gets 45 minutes with a 10 second delay)* Weekly G/45 tournament… Read More »OSCA Weekly – Cranston Chess Club (Cranston, R.I.) @ Legion Bowl

Friday / Saturday, April 24-25, 2026 One or Two Day Options - Only 55 Minutes from Providence 2026 CONNECTICUT OPEN$5,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!* Amazing Collegiate Venue; DGT Broadcast; GM/IM FREE; Onsite Dining* 50 USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 CSCA Grand Prix Points* Sponsored by Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) Location: Connecticut College,… Read More »CSCA: 2026 Connecticut Open (New London, CT) – $5,000 Prizes

Friday, April 24th, 2026 @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM * FREE Casual Chess Games & Friday Night Dinner (Dinner Available 5:00-7:00 pm)CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR DATES TO SEE WHICH FRIDAY OF… Read More »OSCA: Woonsocket Chess Club (Woonsocket, RI) – Monthly

Sat.- Sun., April 25-26, 2026 Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer WebsiteEvent Location: Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough, 170 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752   Hotel Info:20% off Best Available Rate. Call… Read More »MACA: 9th Mass Senior Open Chess Championship (Marlborough, MA) – $1,100 Prize Fund

(FREE) Every Monday Night, 7:00 - 10:00 PM (Adults) Must be 18+ Years Old to Attend @ Bo's Billiards - 33 Lambert Lind Hwy, Warwick, RI 02886 Upcoming Meeting Days:Monday,… Read More »OSCA Weekly – Rhode Island Chess Club “Beers & Boards” on Mondays (Warwick, R.I.) – Free Casual Chess Event

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Location: LEGION BOWL, 661 Park Ave, Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 Note: This is a Special Week 5 Event (Every Second/Third Month) = Blitz Tournament 6SS - G/5;+3 Entry… Read More »OSCA’s Cranston Chess Club – SPECIAL BLITZ TOURNAMENT – 5th Week Event – Thurs. April. 30 – $300 Prizes

MAY 1-3, 2026 2026 U.S.C.F. National Elementary School K-6 Championships. Link below includes: Registration, Rules, Hotel, Side Events, Pre-Entry List:https://new.uschess.org/nes-championships-2026 Playing Site: Baltimore Convention Center1 West Pratt StreetBaltimore, MD 21201Tournament… Read More »2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore, MD) – May 1-3