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SUMMARY:2027 OFFICIAL RHODE ISLAND SCHOLASTIC STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (Warwick\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 27\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDATE & LOCATION are Both FINALIZED \n\n\n\n* OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS \n\n\n\n* BIGGEST R.I. SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR!134 Players participated in 2026 in this Tournament  \n\n\n\n* $1\,200+ TROPHIES AWARDED TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS *(Players can register as an Individual with a Team or without a Team) \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES – Available after March 14\, 2027Refresh Page Frequently \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBeautiful Tournament Location – The Prestigious Crowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick\, RI\n\n\n\nLocation: Crowne Plaza Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, RI 02886(10 Min. from Providence\, Near T.F Greene Airport) \n\n\n\n2027 Scholastic Individual Grade K-12 Championship Qualifier and School Team Championship \n\n\n\nFORMAT & ROUND TIMES: 4SS\, G/40;d5 – 4 Rounds (Games)\, each player gets 40 minutes each w/ 5 second delayRound 1: Starts Promptly at 9:00 AM. Late Registrations the Day of Event may receive 1/2 Pt. Bye Round 1* Please Arrive by 8:30 – 8:50 AM to Check-In. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE* Players can register as an Individual with a Team and/or without a team \n\n\n\nSECTIONS = ALL 3 SECTIONS ARE USCF RATED* High School Section – Grades 9-12. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams* Middle School Section – Grades 6-8. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams* Elementary School Section – Grades K-5. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams \n\n\n\nRHODE ISLAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REPRESENTATIVESTop Rhode Island winners from each section are eligible to participate in the R.I. Closed Invitational Scholastic Championship Tournament in April\, 2027\, which will determine the Top 3 Player representatives from Rhode Island for U.S. Chess Federation National Denker (High School)\, Barber (Middle School) & Rockefeller (Elementary) to participate at the U.S. Chess National Tournament of State Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI in August\, 2026. Links below – more information. \n\n\n\nU.S. Chess Federation Denker Gr. 9-12 Tournament of High School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/denkerU.S. Chess Federation Barber Gr. 6-8 Tournament of Middle School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/barberU.S. Chess Federation Rockefeller Gr. K-5 Tournament of Elementary State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/rockefeller(NEW) U.S. Chess Federation 2nd Annual GM Maurice Ashely Gr. K-3 Tournament Elementary State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/ashley \n\n\n\nENTRY FEES* Early-Bird (Discount) – Individual Registration (3 weeks in advance): is $49 per player by Sat. 3/6. * Early-Bird (Discount) – Team Registration – 4 Entries = $184 ($46 each x 4 players) by Sat. 3/12* Regular Registration: $55 from Mon. 3/7 – Wed. 3/24. * Late Registration: $65 – Thurs. 3/25 & Fri. 3/36 (2 days before and the day before). * Very Late Registration – $80 On-Site or Day of Event Registration on Sat. 3/27 * Note: Bigger Parent Room will be provided this year. Fits 200 people. Parents\, coaches\, & spectators have free entry \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT TEAM ENTRY FEE: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS or SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$6 Discount“ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT.” Note: Top 4 Team Player scores will counted for each “Team Score” – For example\, If a team has 6-8 players\, the top 4 scores will be counted. Team with 8+ players or more should consider registering 2 Teams (A-Team & B-Team). Players will not paired against each other unless they are competing for 1st Place champion in round 3 or 4. \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT – SIBLINGS: Siblings receive -$6 discount on each entry. $49 if registered by Sun. 3/6 \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT 1st-TIME USCF RATED TOURNAMENT ENTRY (SAVE $15 – $20 PER ENTRY)1st-Time Rated USCF Event. OSCA Discount: Registration $49/55 + $24 USCF membership = $73-$79\, get both for $59)$24 USCF Membership Included with $35 Registration = $59 – Must sign-up by Monday 3/22(Note this is for 1st-Time USCF Tournament players\, does not include USCF renewals; Membership good for 1 year)* Additional Scholarships available to R.I. students with financial hardship* Contact Frank DelBonis with hardship reason. Text (401) 212-1335. Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFO\n\n\n\n* Time Control for ALL 4 Rounds: G/40;d5; Accelerated Pairings will be used Rds. 1-2\n\n\n\n* $1\,200 in Individual & Team Trophies & Medals will be awarded for this Tournament\n\n\n\n* This is Both a Scholastic MULTI-STATE Individual Championship & Team Championship.* OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FROM RI\, MA\, CT\, NH\, VT\, NY & EVERY STATE. Last Year 120+ Players\n\n\n\n* Top Out-of-State Winner is eligible for separate 1st Place trophy\, Top R.I. 1st Place Champions must be from R.I.\n\n\n\n* Tournament will Start ON-TIME at 9:00 AM – Late Entries after 8:40 may receive 1/2 pt. bye\n\n\n\n* You can still register and play as an individual with no team\n\n\n\n* Team Competition: Each school’s team score is calculated by adding points from the top 4 players on that team. Must have minimum of 3 players for a team. Maximum limit is 7 per team. Teams with 8-10+ players or more should consider registering as two teams\, each with 4-5 players on each team as “A” & “B” Teams to avoid pairing issues. Accelerated pairings may be used only in rounds 1 & 2.\n\n\n\n* Team Players must be from the same school. Students must play in grade section. List your school on entry form.\n\n\n\n* Spectators & parents do NOT have to buy a registration ticket\, parents are free\n\n\n\n* Chess Sets and Clocks provided. However\, please bring a chess set for skittles / parent room to practice\n\n\n\n* Bigger Parent Room (Double size) will be provided this year.\n\n\n\n* Chess Sets & Clocks on sale at the Tournament (Optional)\n\n\n\n* U.S. Chess Certified Associate National Tournament Director\, Frank DelBonis & Certified TD Assistants\n\n\n\n* Questions: Text Organizer (401) 212-1335\, or Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com (Text is preferred)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCrown Plaza Rotunda – Main Tournament Room\n\n\n\n\n\nHigh School Section 2026 Event\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Championship Team Trophies \n\n\n\n\n\n132 Players attended last year\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
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LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA 5th Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Championship - $1\,500 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:IN DEVELOPMENT – DATE & LOCATION TBD \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, MAY 15\, 2027 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOverall Prizes:$1\,500 Guaranteed Cash Prizes\,Plus $500 in Trophies30 Enhanced Grand Prix PointsFree Pizza for Lunch \n\n\n\n* Open to Out-of-State Players – Both Adult & Scholastic Sections \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n* Round 1 – ALL SECTIONS – Starts at 9:30 AM – Finish by 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nTime Controls:Open & U1700 Sections = G/45;+5 = Each player gets 45 min. with +5 sec. incrementU1200 & U800 Sections = G/30;+5 = Each player gets 30 min. with +5 sec. increment \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOU GIARRUSSO (May 11\, 1923 – Sept. 9\, 2024) a local RI WWII Veteran and chess player\, passed away in 2024We started this tournament in 2023 & 2024 to celebrate his 100th & 101st birthdays. We continue the tradition to honor his legacy. \n\n\n\nFormat\, Sections\,& Prizes: $1\,500 b/50 Guaranteed. Plus Championship TrophiesOPEN SECTION: 4SS\, G/40;+5 – OPEN = $500 – $300– $200\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* Class Prize Top U2000 – 1st Place TrophyU1700 SECTION: 4SS\, G/40;+5 – U1700 = $250 – $150 – $100\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* Class Prize Top U1400 – 1st Place TrophyU1200 SECTION: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – U1200 = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd PlaceU800 SECTION: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – U800 = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place \n\n\n\nEntry Fee Registrations* Free Entry to GM’s & IM’s\, FM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s* OPEN & U1700 Sections: Early-Bird $45 by 5/7; Regular $55 from 5/8 – 5/14. Late Entry = $65 on Sat. 5/15* U1200 & U800 Sections: Early-Bird $35 by 5/7; Regular $40 from 5/8– 5/14. Late Entry = $50 on Sat. 5/15* Student Scholarship’s available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included w/ Registration – Entry ONLY $20 (Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME “STUDENT” DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $44 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $24) Included* 1st-TIME “YOUNG ADULT” DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $53 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $33) Included* 1st-TIME “ADULT” DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $74 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $54) Included* 1st-TIME “SENIOR” DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) $68 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $48) Included \n\n\n\nRound Times – All Sections8:45-9:20: AM – Check-in / Announcements / PairingsRound 1: 9:30 am* Kids Sections Finish around 3:00 pm. Higher sections finish around 4:30 PM. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Plenty of Parking Available. * Tournament will run continuous with a lunch break* Chess Sets & Chess Clocks will be provided. Please bring your own set to analyze or play for fun.* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Student players under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nLou Giarrusso WWII Veteran\n\n\n\n\n\nHappy 100+ Birthday Lou Giarrusso\n\n\n\n\n\nLou Giarrusso 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 5-100+ at 2023 Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\nTrophies from 2026 our Event\n\n\n\n\n\nA lifetime of Achievement
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