BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean State Chess Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean State Chess Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceanstatechess.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean State Chess Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20230530T141631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T044710Z UID:3964-1717237800-1717257600@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Connecticut State Chess Association Event: 28th Annual Robert Musicant - Donald Yazgoor Memorial Chess Tournament (Norwalk\, CT) DESCRIPTION:Location: Norwalk Public Library (The Main Library)1 Belden Avenue\, Auditorium\, Norwalk\, CT 06850 \n\n\n\nSponsored by Connecticut State Chess Associationa 501(c)(7) nonprofit corporation \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Saturday\, June 1\, 2024; Round 1 at 10:30am\, then ASAP. Awards by 3:30 PM. Online registration ONLY thru 6 PM on May 31 \n\n\n\nRnd/TC/Bye: 4 Rounds SS G/25 d5 (all players play 4 games); One ½ point bye permitted in Rounds 1-3; 0 point byes in any Round. \n\n\n\nSections: 3 sections: Open (pK-12); U1000 (pK-12); U600 (pK-6) \n\n\n\nPrizes: Trophies to Top 3 per section and highest finishing non-placing pK-2\, 3-5\, 6-8 players overall; Medals to non-trophy players; Names of Top and Top U1200 engraved on Musicant and Yazgoor Cups\, respectively. \n\n\n\nTie-Breaks: For perfect (4-0) scores\, a G/5/4 d2 playoff will determine the section winner; USCF tie breaks determine seeding and color choice. \n\n\n\nEntry Fees: $35 by May 28; $50 by 6 PM on May 31. Online registration\, ONLY. First time USCF members\, get $15 OFF entry\, email CSCA for discount code. Credits/Discounts: Please email CSCA ahead of registration for discount code\, if: Hardship (discount varies) or Sibling (10%). Premium Members apply discount with provided code. First time USCF members $15 OFF.Discounts: General DISCOUNTS: Students with financial hardship\, attending Title I schoolsor requesting a sibling discount should email events.CSCA@gmail.com to requestregistration instructions.CSCA Member Organization & Premium Member DISCOUNT: CSCA MemberOrganizations and Premium Members will receive instructions to apply $10membership discount to their entries. Schools may apply for Member Organization status at any timeEmail to: chess.CSCA@gmail.com Individual players may register for Premium Membership here.Notes:This event is organized and sponsored by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESSASSOCIATION\, REDBANDIT CHESS and NORWALK LIBRARY.Rating Supplement. June 2023 USCF Rating Suppl. used for section entry\, pairingsDay of event: Chess sets will be provided. If you have a chess clock\, please bring it with youOrganizer will have some additional clocks\, but may not have enough for everyone.We plan on taking a short lunch break during the event after Round 2. Otherwise\, Rounds will bepaired as soon as all play in the prior round is complete. Approximate schedule by round is10:30a\, 11:45a\, LUNCH\, 1:00p\, 2:10p. \n\n\n\nAward Ceremony expected by 3:30pm.ALL PLAYERS PLAY 4 GAMES. This is not an elimination tournament.ALL PARTICIPANTS: The library opens at 10 AM. Library café is open until 2 PM. Pleasearrive on time and check the Advanced Entry List to confirm your registration information.Contact: All questions/inquiries to: events.CSCA@gmail.com \n\n\n\nNotes: [1] Contact. Questions/inquiries: events.CSCA@gmail.com. [2] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals/refund requests must be emailed to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than May 29 at 11:59 PM. Refunds are subject to $15 administrative fee. [3] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event for the Connecticut chess community\, and the CSCA event Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact CSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/27th-annual-robert-musicant-donald-yazgoor-memorial-chess-tournament-norwalk-ct/ LOCATION:Rhode Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240226T030551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T045420Z UID:9278-1717236000-1717257600@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:OSCA 2nd Annual Warren Armory Chess Tournament (Warren\, RI) - $500 - Popular Event DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 1\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Historic Warren Armory 11 Jefferson Street Warren\, RI 02885 \n\n\n\nThe Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren\, RI \n\n\n\nLAST YEAR’s EVENT had 112 Players from 7 States !! – Everyone wanted to “Come play in the Castle”See info from last year’s event: https://oceanstatechess.com/past-events/ \n\n\n\n* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will be continuous\, 30-40 Min Break for Lunch after Rd. 2 \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid E=entries from Open/U1600* OPEN = $150 – $75 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level* U1600 = $100 – $50 – $25\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & Medium Level* Class Prize = Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1600 Sections)* U1000 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals – Intermediate Scholastic Gr. K-12* U600 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Medals – Novice/Beginner Scholastic Gr. K-12 \n\n\n\nENTRY FEESScholastic U1000\, U600: Only $22 in advance for players with USCF Membership. On-site entry day of event is $30Adult OPEN / U1600: Only $27 in advance for players with USCF membership. On-site entry day of event is $35 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Registration (1st USCF Rated Tournament / Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $27 INCLUDES FREE $20 USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $35 INCLUDES FREE $27 USCF MEMBERSHIP * 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 24-99) = $48 INCLUDES FREE $45 USCF MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* ADDITIONAL PARKING\, BEHIND WARREN TOWN HALL\, 514 MAIN STREET\, WARREN\, RI 02885* AIR-CONDITIONING will be provided in the Tournament Room* Skittles Room Provided\, Coffee Shop on same street * Free Tour of the Armory during Lunch* Lunch break provided\, multiple restaurants to walk to in neighborhood* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuous\, Lunch break after Round 2 (around 12:15-12:30)* Scholastic U1000/U600 Sections will Finish around 2:00 PM\, OPEN/U1600 around 3:00-3:30 PM* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. Please bring a clock if you have one. * Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 11:00 /11:10 for 2nd Round\, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries* Student Scholarships available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $8 extra. If possible\, please register in advance online. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-warren-armory/ LOCATION:Historic Warren Armory\, 11 Jefferson Street\, Warren\, Rhode Island\, 02885\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240524T200218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T201124Z UID:10967-1717070400-1717088400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:CSCA Lichess May 30 Classical Swiss (Online) DESCRIPTION:More Information (click below)https://lichess.org/team/csca-open-events \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCSCA Online Tournament Event — Registration is OPEN!!!May 30 @ 12 PM – CSCA OE May Classical Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 5 Rounds\, 25+1. Minimum 20 Classical games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry! URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/csca-lichess-may-classical-swiss/ LOCATION:Rhode Island ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240524T195229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T200132Z UID:10960-1716901200-1716906600@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:CSCA Lichess OE May 28 UltraBullet Arena (Online) DESCRIPTION:More information on Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) website below:https://lichess.org/team/csca-open-events \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMay 28 @ 1 PM – CSCA OE May UltraBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 90. Minimum 100 UltraBullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry! \n\n\n\nMAY CHAMPIONS:Hyper1:2: @shootingstar10*Bullet1: @shootingstar10SuperBlitz: @shootingstar10*Rapid8: @DoojonRapid10: “pending review” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRECENT EVENT WINNERS:5/21\, OE SuperBlitz: @shootingstar10*5/16\, OE Rapid10: “under review”5/14\, OE Hyper1:2: @shootingstar10*5/7\, OE Bullet1: @shootingstar105/2\, OE Rapid8: @Doojon \n\n\n\nEarlier winners: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Winner.lst.pdfTOTAL PRIZES AWARDED since Sept 2023: $8\,000( * – pending Lichess Fair Play review ) URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/csca-lichess-may-28-online-ultrabullet/ LOCATION:Rhode Island ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20231229T205903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T091321Z UID:8356-1716638400-1716638400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:OSCA 2nd Papa Gino's Scholastic G/15 Rapid Tournament (West Warwick\, RI) - Tentative DESCRIPTION:Located on Bald Hill Road – Past the Warwick Mall\, & Before Showcase Cinema \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: PAPA GINO’S 700 East Greenwich Ave West Warwick\, RI 02893 \n\n\n\n* Note: This is located on Bald Hill Road area of Warwick\, down the street from Showcase Cinema’s \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/15; d5 – 4 Rounds. Each player gets 15 Minutes with 5 second delay.QUICK RATED ONLY. Round 1 starts around 11:00 AM. Finish 2:00-3:00 PM. \n\n\n\n\nEvent is limited to 36 Players (Must be a student\, under age 18) \n\n\n\n\n 3 SECTIONS & PRIZES – Must be Scholastic Gr. K-12* U1200 (High Level) = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U800 (Intermediate) = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U500 (Novice/beginner) = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place Medals will be given to players for ties or with 2.5 pts or higher who don’t receive a trophy. \n\n\n\nEF: Only $20 in advance for all advance entries\, limited to 36 participants.On-site entry day of event is $5 more\, Late Entry will be $25 (If room available)Rated Sections must have USCF membership. OSCA Discounts for USCF membership below. \n\n\n\nFREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership\, Not Renewals) will receive aFREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Discount $25 registration. Free Tournament is Included!Must be done in advance. This is for players with no current USCF membership – Not USCF Renewals. \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* limited to 36 players\, so please register as soon as possible* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM\, will run continuously* There will be a short break for lunch after round 2 or 3 to order food from PAPA Gino’s* Most Sections will Finish around 2:00 PM\, U1200 Section between 2:30-3:00 PM* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. * Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 11:40 for 2nd Round\, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section.* Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess in advance with reason why* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $10 extra\, if tickets are not “sold out”* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director & TD Assistants* All profits after prizes paid are used to help local chess clubs and schools in R.I. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE – SEE “TICKETS” URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/papa-ginos-winter-scholastic-2/ LOCATION:Papa Ginos West Warwick\, 700 East Greenwich Ave\, West Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02893\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20230501T123657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T205901Z UID:3569-1716595200-1716854399@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:MACA EVENT: 92nd Massachusetts Open - Mass State Championship - $7\,500 Guaranteed Prizes (Westford. MA) DESCRIPTION:Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSAT. MAY 25 – MON. MAY 27 (Memorial Day Weekend) \n\n\n\nGENERAL INFORMATIONEvent Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association (click here)  VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITEhttp://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8180Event Location: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886   Event Date:Saturday\, May 25\, 2023Sunday\, May 26\, 2023Monday\, May 27\, 2023Time Control: 6SS\, 40/120\, SD/30\, d10 (2-day schedule\, G/40\, d10 in rounds 1-3)Rounds Time: * 3-day: Sat. 10:30 & 5\, Sun. 10:30 & 5\, Mon. 10 & 4. * 2-day: Sun. 10:30\, 1\, 3 & 5\, Mon. 10 & 4. No 2-day Championship section scheduleByes: Byes in rounds 1-5 in Championship section\, 1-6 in others\, limit 2\, rounds 4-6 must commit before round 2.Prize Info: $7\,500 guaranteed Inquiry: info@masschess.org    Bob Messenger 603-891-2484. call 603-557-1732.REGISTRATION INFORMATIONEntry Fee: $90 for 3-day\, $89 for 2-day mailed by 5/20 or online by Wednesday 5/22\, $110 online by 5/23 or at site.$30 discount to players in U1200 section. GMs and IMs free.Registration – 3-day: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 2-day: Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.Registration – Online: Available till END OF DAY OF 5/22/2024Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12\, Nashua N.H. 03062Membership Requirement: USCF membership required. MACA membership required for Mass. residents.SECTIONS INFORMATIONREGISTER NOW! Championship\, rated 1800 or above $1000-500\, top Under 2300 $500REGISTER NOW! Under 2100\, 3-Day $800-400\, top Under 1900 $400REGISTER NOW! Under 2100\, 2-DayREGISTER NOW! Under 1800\, 3-Day $800-400\, top Under 1600 $400REGISTER NOW! Under 1800\, 2-DayREGISTER NOW! Under 1500\, 3-Day $700-350\, top Under 1300 $350REGISTER NOW! Under 1500\, 2-DayREGISTER NOW! Under 1200\, 3-Day $400-250\, top Under 1000 $250REGISTER NOW! Under 1200\, 2-DayTOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION* The Championship section is open to players rated 1800 and above.* There is no 2-day schedule in the Championship section.* The Championship section is FIDE rated\, and FIDE rules are used.* State Champion title to the top-scoring Mass. resident or student in each section.* Unrated prize limits: $400 in U2100\, $300 in U1800\, $200 in U1500\, $100 in U1200\, can’t win title.* Bring chess set and clock.* Payment at site must be by cash or check. No credit cards.* MACA annual meeting Monday 9 a.m.* Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com. URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/91st-massachusetts-open-7500-guaranteed-prizes-westford-ma/ LOCATION:Rhode Island ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240524T194524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T205844Z UID:10956-1716595200-1716681599@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:CSCA Lichess OE May 25th Unlimited SuperBlitz Arena (Online) DESCRIPTION:More Info here: https://lichess.org/team/csca-unlimited \n\n\n\nCSCA Online Tournament Event — REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!May 25 @ 11:00 AM – CSCA Unlimited SuperBlitz Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Blitz games required. Join team and register to participate. Prize: 60% of entries\, $100 (30-25-20-15-10) guaranteed! Just $5 entry! REGISTER HERE! \n\n\n\nFORMAT & PRIZES\n\n\n\n\nTournaments may be organizes in any Lichess-permissible format and time control. Players may suggest the type of events they would like to see included.\n\n\n\nMinimum prize funds are the greater of 60% of collected entries or $100. Prize funds may be increased\, but never decreased below the minimum.\n\n\n\nThe minimum individual prize may not be below $10.\n\n\n\nDistribution of the prize is made in declared increments\, except that any amount short of creating a new top prize may be added to the top 1 to 3 prizes\, added as an additional lower prize(s)\, or offered as a bonus for placing players at the discretion of the organizer. Bonus prizes may not be below $5.\n\n\n\nAt least three placement prizes are guaranteed. Lower prizes may be placements or category-based\, i.e.\, Top U2100\, 10th place\, bonus\, streamer\, etc.\n\n\n\nFor example\, in a $5 designated increment increase\, the distribution of the $100 minimum is $30-25-20-15-10 (prizes start at $10 and increase by $5). However\, if the prize fund collected is $300 based on the 60% rule\, the distribution would be one of the following: $80-45-40-35-30-25-20-15-10; $70-55-40-35-…; $65-55-45-35-…; or bonuses: +30 or +20-10 or +15-10-5\, or any other combination up to six +5 bonuses. Bonuses are typically based on accuracy of performance of placing players or rating of performance. Other options would be an additional $30 or $20-10 or $10-10-10 prize(s) for more placements or category awards.\n\n\n\nThe final amount of the total prize fund is determined and announced as soon as possible following the conclusion of the event.\n\n\n\nRegistration is required\, together with entry fee payment. All registrations remain at all times confidential.\n\n\n\nEntry fees are low\, between $5 and $10\, as a standard. A higher fee may be charged on occasion to provide an event with a higher prize fund\, especially if players request the adjustment. However\, we intend to keep events as inclusive as possible for as many players as possible\, worldwide. (Unfortunately\, due to online payment processing charges\, entry fees below $5 are not feasible.) Entry fees are NONREFUNDABLE. Unfortunately\, with such a low entry fee\, the cost of refunds exceeds the price of entry.\n\n\n\nFor now\, all prizes are paid and all fees collected via PayPal\, only.\n\n\n\nAll players\, regardless of location\, are welcome!\n\n\n\nBelow Team Rules apply. URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/csca-lichess-online-superblitz/ LOCATION:Rhode Island ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20230509T120625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T091334Z UID:3681-1716116400-1716141600@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:CSCA Event: 2024 Connecticut Hall of Fame Action Championship - $1\,000 Prizes (Fairfield\, CT) DESCRIPTION:Awesome Venue; Special Discounts; Titled FREE; Lunch Included! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Sacred Heart University5151 Park Avenue\, Bowman Hall\, Fairfield\, CT 06825 \n\n\n\nDate & Time: Sunday May 19\, 2024 Round 1 at 11:00 am\, then ASAP; Online registration thru 9 AM on May 19; NO on-site registrationRounds/Time: 5 Rounds SS\, G/30 +3. USCF Rated. Round 1 @ 11 AM\, then ASAP One ½ point bye permitted in Rounds 1-4\, must commit by end of registration.Sections: 3 Sections: Open\, U1800 and U1200Prizes: Open: $300-$200; $100 to Top U2000. State Champion [1] plaque to Open winner. U1800: $200-$100; $100 to Top U1500. U1800 Champion trophy to winner. U1200: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U800\, U600\, U400\, Unrated. \n\n\n\nOther InformationState Champion trophy to Open winner. Unrated not eligible for class prizes.Prizes based on final standings on USCF tie breaks\, NOT USCF distribution rules\,except perfect (5-0) scores\, who share money prizes equally. Prizes may not becombined; one prize per player in listed order. Prizes may be increased dependingon entries.Tie breaks: For perfect (5-0) scores\, a G/5/4 d2 playoff will determine the section winner; USCF tie breaks determine seeding and color choice; does not affect money prizes \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: by 9 AM May 19; NO on site registration. Title players FREE. $50 by May 14; $60 by May 17; $80 by May 19. U1200 $10 less \n\n\n\nOut-of-State: Out-of-state players welcome and prize eligible\, except CT Champion plaqueCredits/Discounts: Please email CSCA ahead of registration for discount code\, if: Hardship (varies)\, Senior (15% off) or Sibling (10%). Premium Members apply discount with provided code. Title players: FREE for NMs and up; email to register.GMs and IMs: Entry fee is waived for GMs and IMsPlease email events.CSCA@gmail.com to register.Out-of-state: Out-of-state players (see Note [1] below) are welcome and prize eligible\, except State title.Notes: [1] Connecticut player. A “Connecticut player” is (a) any player whose state is designated “CT” with U.S. Chess\, or (b) who (i) resides\, (ii) works or (ii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. [2] Tax Compliance. Players exceeding $600 in CSCA prizes for 2024 shall provide W-9 form. [3] Contact. Questions/inquiries: events.CSCA@gmail.com. [4] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals/refund requests must be emailed to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than May 15 at 11:59 PM. Refunds are subject to $15 administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event for the Connecticut chess community\, and the CSCA event Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact CSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFLYER INFO HERE: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/HFAction.24.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2043&cat=1 URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2023-connecticut-hall-of-fame-action-championship-1000-prizes-fairfirld-ct/ LOCATION:Rhode Island ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240307T171104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T224835Z UID:9480-1716030000-1716040800@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Wheeler G/15 Rapid Tournament Fundraiser for Robotics World Championship (Providence\, RI) - for Adults & Scholastics DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 18\, 2024 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE (& PAY at DOOR) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fwhdjVG9j5GLcpXSqCjShNh6ITVpSuQuud_lGttLXMg/edit?ts=663e8c5b \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\nLocation:The Wheeler School216 Hope StreetProvidence\, RI 02906 \n\n\n\nFormat: 5SS – G/15;d5 – 5 Rounds\, 15 minutes each\, with 5 second delay \n\n\n\nRegistration at 10:00 – 10:50 AM\, Register in Link Below\, Pay $20 Cash/Check (donation) at DoorTournament Starts at 11:00 AM\, ends around 2:00 PM \n\n\n\n3 SECTIONS & PRIZES* OPEN Section – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies* U1000 Section – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies* UNRATED Section – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION SEE BELOW AT BOTTOM OF PAGE Tournament is Free\, a $20 cash/check (suggested donation) at the doorHowever\, Any donation at the door is appreciatedPlease email to cancel if you can’t make it if you register \n\n\n\n* All Proceeds from Tournament help support High School Robotics Team 252 Electric Quahogs attend World Robotics Championship \n\n\n\n\nLIVE ROBOTICS DEMONSTRATION AT THE CHESS TOURNAMENT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n252 Electric Quahogs Robotics Team \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Wheeler School was established in 1889 in Providence\, RI \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* The Wheeler School was established in 1889 (located near Brown University) and is considered one of RI’s Best Academic Institutions* 9th grade student Arjun Dasari from Wheeler’s Chess & Robotics Teams & OSCA organized this event* Pre- Register at Ocean State Chess website\, $20 suggested donation at door (cash/check) * Please email / text to cancel of you will not be coming* The Rated sections will be “QUICK RATED” only. It will not effect your regular rating. * UNRATED SECTION will Not be rated. Adults and students can play in this section* All Proceeds support Wheeler School Robotics Team attend World Robotics Championship* All 3 sections are for both adults and scholastic players* LIVE ROBOTICS DEMONSTRATION AT THE CHESS TOURNAMENT* Specially designed one-of-a-kind Trophies for each section* Plenty of Parking. See Parking Lot across from Wheeler School* Chief TD: Arjun Dasari Certified USCF TD & Frank DelBonis\, Volunteer Certified USCF ANTD Assistant URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/wheeler-chess-fundraiser-robotics-championship/ LOCATION:Wheeler School\, 216 Hope Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02906\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240112T190219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T142032Z UID:8576-1715472000-1715558399@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:USCF Event: 2024 National Middle School (K-8) Championship (Atlanta\, GA) - May 10-12\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:2024 National Middle School (K-8) ChampionshipMay 10-12\, 2024 · Atlanta\, Georgia   (Bughouse & Blitz May 9) \n\n\n\nHyatt Regency Atlanta · 265 Peachtree Street NE\, Atlanta GA 30303888-421-1442 (Mention US Chess) · US Chess Rate $169 · Click here to book at room at the Hyatt!Support US Chess and Ensure Future Events by staying at the host hotel!WEBSITE LINK: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck here frequently for updates!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAIRINGS AND STANDINGS POSTED ONLINE!\n\n\n\nFor the 2024 National Middle School\, board-order pairings and standings will not be printed. Rather\, they will be posted online. Last-name alphabetical order pairings will still be posted onsite. \n\n\n\nTo see the pairings and standings\, click “Results & Pairings” in the upper left hand corner\, then select the tournament and section you’re interested in. (There will be no data here before 11am local time\, Friday\, May 10.) \n\n\n\nThere will be QR codes that link to the pairings and standings posted all around the playing site. Copies of the QR codes are also available at Chess Control. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to our national scholastic events mailing list!\n\n\n\nUS Chess now provides a way for coaches\, faculty advisors\, and other interested parties to receive our pre-tournament emails for national events. Just use this form to subscribe! \n\n\n\nYou can select the event(s) you wish to receive emails about. If you wish to unsubscribe from these lists at any point\, you do so by just clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards are provided by Trophies Plus\, sponsor of the All-American Team. Trophies Plus will ship awards for you at the conclusion of the event. Just click on their icon for details! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve put together a guide for those who are “New To Nationals!”Click here for a primer on what to expect before you arrive!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOWN HALL INFORMATION\n\n\n\nUS Chess offered an informative Town Hall for parents\, coaches and players on Thursday\, April 13. The moderators were be Pete Karagianis\, Assistant Director of Events\, and NTD Franc Guadalupe\, chief TD of the 2023 National Middle School. \n\n\n\nThe Town Hall replay may be watched at this link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tournament Review Group (defined in Section 12.5 of the Scholastic Regulations) reviews every entry to this tournament\, and makes decisions about whether to assign a rating based on alternate rating data found for a player. Players on the above linked report have been assigned ratings that are different from their US Chess regular rating in the April 2023 rating supplement. Any player who has been resectioned as a result of an assigned rating has been notified by email from US Chess. The most current version of the report is published here for transparency. Contact the Director of Events with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEAM ROOM RESERVATION INFORMATION\n\n\n\nTeam room information will be posted in this space when ready.Instructional Video on Using the Room Reservation SystemTeam Room Information Contact: Pete Karagianis at pete.karagianis@uschess.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUS Chess COVID Policy\n\n\n\nUPDATED 11/25/2022\n\n\n\nAs of the above date\, US Chess is not requiring masks\, COVID-19 vaccinations\, or negative COVID-19 tests for any attendees at the 2023 National Middle School. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to take available precautions\, including (but not limited to) bringing masks and hand sanitizer. However\, the decision has been reached to return to pre-COVID conditions at the event. \n\n\n\nUS Chess will still sanitize all boards after each game. Attendees who wish to wear masks should bring their own. \n\n\n\nUS Chess reserves the right to alter this policy as needed\, dependent upon the most recent regulatory or guidance updates from federal\, state\, and local health authorities. Please continue to check this space for any changes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation for Accommodation Requests: Consistent with the Guidelines for Accessible Chess Events\, requests for reasonable accommodations during the event should be made 2-3 weeks in advance of the event. Requests for accommodations made on site will be handled to the best of our ability. Please contact nationalevents@uschess.org with accommodation requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents\, coaches and players: check out our Tournament Safety Tips!\n\n\n\nThis is ESPECIALLY for younger players! PLEASE follow these guidelines for safe behavior. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Room Cancellation Policy \n\n\n\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS (9 rooms or fewer per night) \n\n\n\nIn order to confirm a room assignment for attendees\, you will be required to provide a first night’s deposit that will be charged immediately. The deposit is refundable up to 20 days prior to the convention date. Checks and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. Credit cards will be charged immediately. The Hotel will deduct any collected nonrefundable prepayment fees from the amount that may be owed as performance or cancellation damages. \n\n\n\nGROUP RESERVATIONS (minimum 10 rooms per night) \n\n\n\nAny coaches that reserve 10 or more rooms per night will be required to provide a credit card guarantee for all rooms and will be charged a non-refundable first night’s deposit 20 days or less prior to the tournament date. Checks and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. Credit cards will be charged immediately. The Hotel will deduct any collected nonrefundable prepayment fees from the amount that may be owed as performance or cancellation damages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Links & Information:May rating supplement will be used in compliance with the Scholastic Regulations.Current US Chess Scholastic Regulations are linked hereElectronic Device Policy for National Scholastic Events.Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. Players are responsible for bringing and setting their own clocks\, and explaining their operation when asked.Unrated players may play in the Championship Section or Unrated Section only!!!Up to two 1/2 point byes available any round if requested before round 1.A half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration\, or on-site before 11 AM Friday.A half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2.Players registering after 11 AM Friday will not be paired for round 1\, will receive a half-point bye\, and will begin play with round 2.Players requesting a section change late (after 11 AM Friday) will not be paired for round 1\, will receive a half-point bye\, and will begin play with round 2.A Team must have at least two players\, although no maximum of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All players on a team must come from the same school.First place individual and team in K-8 Championship section\, including ties\, will be recognized as National Champions.US Chess membership current through May 2024 is required. \n\n\n\n7 round Swiss in 7 sections: K-8 Championship\, K-8 Under 1700\, K-8 Under 1400\, K-8 Under 1100\, K-8 Under 900\, K-8 Under 700\, K-8 Unrated. \n\n\n\nTime Control: Game/90 d10 (each player has 90 minutes to complete the game with a 10 second grace period each move) \n\n\n\nEntry Fee:   $80 if registered or postmarked by April 22\, $100 if registered or postmarked by April 29\, $130 by May 6\, $180 thereafter or on site. Do not mail anything after April 29.$30.00 extra for all phone registrations.$30 change fee for roster or section changes after Apr. 10 or on site changes.A withdrawal requested by email no later than Apr. 20\, or in person at Chess Control no later than 11 a.m. local time April 21\, will be refunded 100% of the entry fee. \n\n\n\nSchedule:Opening ceremony Fri. 12:45 pm.Rounds start at: Fri. 1 pm-6 pm\, Sat. 9 am-1:30 pm-6 pm\, Sun. 9 am-1:30 pm.Awards Ceremony: Sunday 6:00 pm (approximately) \n\n\n\nAward list is final as of 12/25/2023.\n\n\n\nAll individual awards\, including Blitz and Bughouse\, will be custom medals. All team awards will be trophies. \n\n\n\nAwards:IndividualTeamK-8 ChampionshipTop 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-8 Under 1700Top 10 [plus ties for 10th place]Top 5K-8 Under 1400Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-8 Under 1100Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-8 Under 900Top 20 [plus ties for 20th place]Top 10K-8 Under 700Top 30 [plus ties for 30th place]Top 20K-8 UnratedTop 10 [plus ties for 10th place]Top 5Top five teams in each section receive 5 plaques per place (4 players and the coach).NOTE: Unrated teams receive a trophy only – no individual plaques. This is per the Scholastic Regulations.Class awards to the top three in the following classes:K-8 Championship1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599;1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299;Under 1200; Unrated.\n\n\n\nNational Middle School Blitz Championship:Time control: G/5\, d0Thursday 5 p.m.\, entry fee $40 by 4/29\, $60 after or on site.Online registration closes at 2 p.m.Onsite registration closes at 4 p.m.Awards to Top 15 Individuals\, Top 5 Teams and Top 3 in each Class1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599; 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; Under 1200; Unrated.Blitz Rules \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Middle School Bughouse Championship:Thursday 11 a.m.\, $30 per 2-player team on site only. Registration 9-10 a.m. One section K-8.Awards (2 each) to top 5 teams.Bughouse Rules \n\n\n\nFriends and Family Tournament (G/30;d5):4SS\, G/30. Saturday 10:30 a.m.\, 12:30 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, 4:30 p.m.\, $30 onsite registration only. Anyone registering after 10 a.m. will take a half point bye in round 1. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for each category of combined player/student results. \n\n\n\nCurrent US Chess Scholastic Regulations are linked here\n\n\n\nTournament Information Contact: nationalevents@uschess.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Entry\n\n\n\nRegister Online using the link in the top left navigation menu – Online registration is STRONGLY preferred. \n\n\n\nHere is a link to our mail-in entry form\, in PDF version and Word version \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents\, coaches and players: check out our Tournament Safety Tips!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPer the Scholastic Regulations\, US Chess will provide scoresheets for players. \n\n\n\nThe use of these scoresheets is mandatory for all players. No other method of keeping score may be used\, unless prior approval is granted by US Chess. \n\n\n\nWe are providing a scoresheet for grades 2-12\, and a scoresheet for grades K-1 (these players may use either scoresheet). Click the links to see the scoresheets\, print them out\, and get familiar with them! URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/uscf-2024-national-middle-school-k-8-championship/ LOCATION:Rhode Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240101T131445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T144640Z UID:8398-1715421600-1715540400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:OSCA's 2nd Lou Giarrusso Centennial Cup Championship (East Greenwich\, RI) - $2\,000 & Trophies - Biggest Event of the Year! DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 11\, 2024 \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES (Click Here) \n\n\n\n* GM JIANCHAO ZHOU * GM ALEXANDER IVANOV\, * WIM KATERYNA ODNOROZHENKO* NM MATTHEW FISHBEIN* NM ALEJANDRO F. BOTTA* NM RAJESH SHANMUGASUNDARA – RI State Champion* NM MICHAEL CAREY – RI Senior State ChampionHave all confirmed they will play in this event \n\n\n\n* Round 1 – OPEN/U1600 Sections – Starts at 10:00 AM. Time Control: G/60;d5 – Finish after 7:00 PM* Round 1 – U1000/U600 Sections – Starts at 11:00 AM. Time Control: G/30;d5 – Finish around 4:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Tournament Room at New England Tech \n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology\, EG Campus 1 New England Tech Blvd East Greenwich\, RI 02818 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOU GIARRUSSO (Born May 11\, 1923) a local RI WWII Veteran will be 101 YEARS OLD\, regularly plays weekly at multiple R.I. chess clubs & tournaments; He will be honored at this 2nd Annual Championship Cup Event \n\n\n\nLET’S GET 101 PLAYERS TO SUPPORT HIM for His 101th BIRTHDAY at this annual celebration! \n\n\n\nLouis Giarrusso Centennial Cups \n\n\n\nPrizes: $1800 Cash Prizes Plus $250+ Trophies * Biggest Prize Fund awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event* $1\,800 Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections. 90%+ of EF paid out \n\n\n\nFormat & Prizes: $1\,800 Plus Championship Trophies4SS\, G/60; d5 OPEN = $500 – $300 – $150\, Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd4SS\, G/60; d5 U1600 = $400 – $250 – $100\, Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd4SS\, G/30; d5 U1000 = Trophies to Top 3 Players4SS\, G/30; d5 U600 = Trophies to Top 3 PlayersBiggest Upset = $100 \n\n\n\n* Open to Out-of-State Players. Plenty of parking. Beautiful College Campus. Extra skittles rooms\, Lounge. Cafeteria. Said by many “Best Chess Venue Site in New England\,” \n\n\n\n* Round 1: OPEN/U1600 Sections – Start at 10:00 AM. Time Control: G/60;d5. Lunch at 12:15 pm. Finish after 7:00 pm Round Times: 10:00 am\, (Lunch 12:15 – 1:00 pm) 1:00 pm\, 3:05 PM\, 5:15 pm* Round 1: U1000/U600 Sections – Start at 11:00 AM. Time Control: G/30;d5 – Lunch at 1:00 pm. Finish around 3:45 – 4:00 pm Round Times: 11:00 am\, 12:00 pm\, (Lunch 1:15 – 1:55 pm)\, 2:00 pm\, 3:10 pm \n\n\n\n* Affordable food/drinks available on site. Lunch breaks see schedule above. Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials\, Salad\, Burgers\, Pasta\, Deli Sandwiches\, Soup\, Pizza \n\n\n\nAdvance Pre-Registration by Friday\, 5/10/2024* EF $48 for OPEN Section * EF $40 for U1600 Section* EF $30 for U1000 & U600 SECTIONS \n\n\n\n* GM’s & IM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s are Free\, EF may be deducted from prizes. * Entry Fee Registration is $10 more on-site and the day of the event \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included with Registration (Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $40 INCLUDES FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27* 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 24-99) = $48 INCLUDES FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP WORTH $45* Student Scholarship’s available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one. Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible \n\n\n\n* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis (Ocean State Chess Association) Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director has organized this event & volunteered to direct tournament for FREE w/ TD Assistants. \n\n\n\nSEE REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew England Institute of Technology\, East Greenwich\, RI Campus \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\n\n\n\n\n*** REGISTRATION BELOW *** URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-giarrusso-championship/ LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240228T002425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T210818Z UID:9347-1714831200-1714842000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:GM’s 5th Brookline Blitz Championship (Brookline\, MA) - $1\,300 Prizes DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 4 @ 2:00 – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nGM DANIEL NARODITSKY\, ALEXANDER IVANOV & WIM KATERYNA ODNORZHENKO – have already confirmed that they will attend \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotos from Past Event (January 2024) – GM Naroditsky & GM Zhou – Brookline Blitz Championship Trophies – GM Alexander Ivanov \n\n\n\nThis is an Ocean State Chess & Brookline Chess collaboration Event \n\n\n\nLocation:St. Mary’s of the Assumption School (Brookline)67 Harvard StreetBrookline\, MA 02445 \n\n\n\nFormat: 14SS\, G3; +2 = 7 Double Rounds\, 3 Minutes with 2 second incrementRound 1 starts around 2:00 PM. Pairing posted 30 minutes in Advance\, NO DELAYS due to late entriesRounds continuous afterward. Tournament done by 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & ENTRY FEES* OVER 1600+ Championship Section – highest level experienced players\, $50 EF GM’s\, IM’s\, WIM’s Free Entry – please email organizer Note: Must be Rated 1600+ to play in Championship Section* U1600 Championship Section\, $40 EF* U1200 Section – adults & students\, $40 EF \n\n\n\nPRIZES $1\,300 b/35 Paid Entries Plus Championship TrophiesCHAMPIONSHIP SECTION 1600+ RATING: Overall Champions = $300 – $200 – $100* Championship Trophies for Overall – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* Class Prize U1800 (Championship Section) = 1st Place Championship Trophy* BROOKLINE PRIZE = $300\, Player must have 14/14 perfect score in blitz = SPECIAL TROPHY * Biggest Upset = $50 Prize (Championship / U1600 Sections)U1600 SECTION: Overall Champions = $200 – $100 – $50U1600 Trophies 1st place\, 2nd place \, 3rd place* Class Prize U1400 – 1st Place Trophy (U1600 Section)U1200 SECTION = Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* Class Prize U800 (U1200 Section) = 1st Place Trophy \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* NEW POLICY: ONSITE ENTRY may receive 1/2 BYE\, ROUND 1 PAIRING DONE 30 MINUTES BEFORE EVENT. * Advance Registration online by Friday 5/3/2024. Pre-registration check-in 1:20 – 1:45 PM.* Round 1 for All sections starts at 2:00 PM. Tournament will finish around 5:00 PM.* Plenty of FREE PARKING available in REAR PARKING LOT of St. Mary’s School. Enter on left side of school.* Tournament ENTRANCE is in BACK of the building. Look for signs.* 5 Minute walk from “Brookline Village” station if you take the MBTA Green Line.* Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $40 & $50. Late Entry Fee is $10 more day of event or on-site.* USCF “Blitz Rating” will be used for both pairings and prizes.* USCF Tiebreaks will be used for Trophies. Cash Prizes are split w/ ties* Every Players plays 14 Blitz games. Tournament will run continuously after each round.* 1/2 pt. Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries receive 1/2 pt. bye* Please bring a clock if you have one\, Chess sets are provided* Sponsored & Organized by Brookline Chess & Ocean State Chess Association* USCF Membership required in rated sections – sign up here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\n*** REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEBPAGE *** \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGM Alexander Ivanov & GM Leonid Kritz (Left) – Brookline Blitz Tournament – 60-80 Players attending – Past Event (Right) URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/gms-5th-brookline-blitz-championship/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s of the Assumption School\, 67 Harvard Street\, Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 02445\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240112T185604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T133433Z UID:8569-1714262400-1714348799@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:USCF 2024 National Elementary (K-6) Championship (Columbus\, OH) - April 26-28\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:2024 National Elementary (K-6) ChampionshipApril 26-28\, 2024 · Columbus\, Ohio   (Bughouse & Blitz April 25) \n\n\n\nGreater Columbus Convention Center· 400 North High Street\, Columbus Ohio 43215Host Hotels (all attached to GCCC; booking links for each listed below):Hyatt Regency ColumbusHilton Columbus DowntownDrury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention CenterSonesta Columbus-DowntownSupport US Chess and Ensure Future Events by staying at the host hotels!WEBSITE LINK: https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2024/elem/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation about parking at GCCC\n\n\n\nClick here for information about parking at or near the playing site. \n\n\n\nSee the individual hotels for information about parking in their garages or valet services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosest public parking garages:\n\n\n\nGreater Columbus Convention Center Parking (all controlled by the convention center). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOWN HALLS FOR PARENT/PLAYER INFORMATION!\n\n\n\nUS Chess will offer two informative Town Halls for parents\, coaches and players. \n\n\n\nWatch here for the links to the town halls once set up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow US Chess on Instagram and Twitter!Use the hashtag #ElemChessChamps for your posts and tweets!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve put together a guide for those who are “New To Nationals!”Click here for a primer on what to expect before you arrive!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7 Round Swiss in 13 SectionsK-6 ChampionshipK-6 Under 1400K-6 Under 1000K-6 UnratedK-5 ChampionshipK-5 Under 1200K-5 Under 900K-3 ChampionshipK-3 Under 1000K-3 Under 700K-3 UnratedK-1 ChampionshipK-1 Under 500 & UnratedApril 2024 rating supplement will be used. Players must disclose other Over-the-Board (OTB) ratings with entry. Players with other OTB ratings may be moved to a different section at the discretion of US Chess. \n\n\n\nTeam score is total of top four finishers from each school per section.A team must have at least two players but no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All players on a team must come from the same school. \n\n\n\nNational ChampionshipFirst place individual and team in the K-6 Championship section\, the K-5 Championship section\, the K-3 Championship section and the K-1 Championship section\, including ties\, will be recognized as National Champions. \n\n\n\nTime Control: Game/90 d10Each player has 90 minutes to complete the game with a 10 second grace period each move. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee:   $80 postmarked or online by March 25\, $100 postmarked or online by April 8\, $130 online by April 15\, $180 after. \n\n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 11AM EASTERN APRIL 25! NO EXCEPTIONS!\n\n\n\nNO ON-SITE REGISTRATION! NO EXCEPTIONS!\n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION STRONGLY PREFERRED!\n\n\n\nDO NOT MAIL ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 8!\n\n\n\n$40 change fee for roster or section changes after April 8 or any on site changes.\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS: \n\n\n\n\nPlease bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. Players are responsible for bringing and setting their own clocks\, and explaining their operation when asked.\n\n\n\nPlayers registering after 11 a.m. Friday will not be paired for round 1\, will receive a 1/2 point bye for round 1\, and will begin play with round 2.Up to two 1/2 point byes available any round if requested before round 1.A half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration\, or on-site before 11 AM Friday.A half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2.Players requesting a section change late (after 11 AM Friday) will not be paired for round 1\, will receive a half-point bye\, and will begin play with round 2.\n\n\n\nCurrent US Chess Scholastic Regulations are linked here\n\n\n\n\nOpening ceremony Friday 12:45 p.m.\n\n\n\nK-6\, K-5 and K-3 sections:FridayRound One … 1:00 PMRound Two … 6:00 PMSaturdayRound Three … 9:00 AMRound Four … 1:30 PMRound Five … 6:00 PMSundayRound Six … 9:00 AMRound Seven … 1:30 PMAwards Ceremony 6:00 PM [approx.]K-1 sections:FridayRound One … 1:30 PMRound Two … 5:30 PMSaturdayRound Three … 9:30 AMRound Four … 1:30 PMRound Five … 5:30 PMSundayRound Six … 9:30 AMRound Seven … 1:30 PMAwards Ceremony 5:30 PM [approx.]\n\n\n\nAwards\n\n\n\nAward list is FINAL as of 12/28/2023.\n\n\n\nAll sections will award individual medals and team trophies. \n\n\n\nSectionIndividual MedalsTeam TrophiesK-6 ChampionshipK-6 Under 1400K-6 Under 1000K-6 UnratedK-5 ChampionshipK-5 Under 1200K-5 Under 900K-3 ChampionshipK-3 Under 1000K-3 Under 700K-3 UnratedK-1 ChampionshipK-1 Under 500 & UnratedTop 10 [plus ties for 10th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 20 [plus ties for 20th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 35 [plus ties for 35th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 30 [plus ties for 30th place]Top 10 [plus ties for 10th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 20 [plus ties for 20th place]Top 5Top 10Top 10Top 5Top 5Top 5Top 15Top 5Top 5Top 15Top 5Top 10Top 10\n\n\n\nFirst place individual and team in each Championship Section\, including ties\, will be the National Champion for that division. Only Championship Sections award National Championship Titles. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Unrated teams receive a trophy only – no individual plaques. This is per the Scholastic Regulations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Prizes:\n\n\n\nClass medals to the top three on tiebreak in the following classes:K-6 Championship: 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; Under 1000; Unrated.K-5 Championship: 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; Under 1000; Unrated.K-3 Championship: 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; Under 800; Unrated.All participants will receive a commemorative item at the completion of the final round. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrophies PlusTrophies are provided by Trophies Plus\, sponsor of the All-American Team. Trophies Plus will ship trophies for you at the conclusion of the event. Click here for shipping costs! Click here for the shipping form! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents\, coaches and players: check out our Tournament Safety Tips!\n\n\n\nThis is ESPECIALLY for younger players! PLEASE follow these guidelines for safe behavior. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Elementary Blitz Championship (G/5\, d0):Thursday 5 p.m.\, entry fee $40 by 4/11\, $60 after or on site.Online registration closes at 2 p.m.On-site registration closes at 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nPlace awards for the Blitz tournament: \n\n\n\n\nK-6 Blitz Championship: Top 10 individuals\, Top 5 Teams\n\n\n\nK-3 Blitz Championship: Top 10 individuals\, Top 5 Teams\n\n\n\n\nClass awards for the Blitz Tournament to the top three in the following classes: \n\n\n\n\nK-6 Blitz Championship: 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; Under 1000; Unrated.\n\n\n\nK-3 Blitz Championship: 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; Under 800; Unrated.\n\n\n\n\nBlitz Rules \n\n\n\nNational Elementary Bughouse Championship (G/5\, d0):Thursday 11 a.m.\, $30 per 2-player team on site only. Registration 9-10 a.m. One section K-6.Medals (2 each) to top 5 teams.Bughouse Rules \n\n\n\nFriends and Family Tournament (G/30;d5):4SS\, G/30. Saturday 10:30 a.m.\, 12:30 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, 4:30 p.m.\, $30 onsite registration only. Anyone registering after 10:00 a.m. must take a half-point bye in round 1. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for each category of combined player/student results. \n\n\n\nThe exits from the main playing hall will be color-coded.Players will be instructed to use the exit coded to their section.\n\n\n\n\nBLACK EXIT: K-6 Championship\, K-6 Under 1400\, K-6 Under 1000\, K-6 Unrated\n\n\n\nRED EXIT: K-5 Championship\, K-5 Under 1200\, K-3 Championship\n\n\n\nWHITE EXIT: K-5 Under 900\, K-3 Under 1000\n\n\n\nBLUE EXIT: K-3 Under 700\, K-3 UnratedNOTE: These exit designations do NOT apply to the K-1 Championship or K-1 Under 500 sections.Information for Accommodation Requests: Consistent with the Guidelines for Accessible Chess Events\, requests for reasonable accommodations during the event should be made 2-3 weeks in advance of the event. Requests for accommodations made on site will be handled to the best of our ability.Entries and General Information Contact:nationalevents@uschess.orgTournament EntryRegister Online using the link in the top left navigation menu – Online registration is STRONGLY preferred.Here is a link to our mail-in entry form\, in PDF version and Word versionTeam room information will be posted in this space when ready.How to Use the Room Reservation System – PowerPoint file – PDF fileInstructional Video on Using the Room Reservation SystemTeam Room Information Contact: Pete Karagianis at pete.karagianis@uschess.org URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2024-national-elementary-k-6-championship/ LOCATION:Rhode Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240226T025933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T114329Z UID:9276-1714212000-1714231800@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:OSCA 15th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic\, Providence\, RI (FREE PIZZA) - Adult & Scholastic Sections DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 27\, 2024 \n\n\n\nClassical High School\, Providence RI\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 27\, 2024 – Chess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School \n\n\n\nClassical High School 770 Westminster St\, Providence\, RI 02903(entrance to tournament in rear of building\, see signs) \n\n\n\nPOPULAR EVENT – Our last event 100+ players\, & OPEN Section with 25+ PlayersENTRY FEE $20/$25\, Includes FREE PIZZA* U1000 / U600 EF = $20* OPEN / U1500 EF = $25 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward (short break for lunch) \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid entries & Trophies* OPEN = $150 – $75 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1500 = $100 – $50 – $25\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1500 Sections)* U1000 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U600 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS Must be new USCF Membership\, No renewals\, done in advance\, not on-site.1st-TIME “YOUTH” TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = Age 5-18 – will receive USCF MembershipFREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with $25 registrationRegister below for either U600 or U1000 Section1st-TIME “YOUNG ADULT” TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT =  Age 19-23 – will receive USCF MembershipFREE $27 USCF “Yong Adult”” Membership INCLUDED with $35 RegistrationRegister below for either OPEN or U1500 Section \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\n\n\nFREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during event. Please Pre-Register.\n\n\n\nOPEN / U1500 Sections will Play in the Library\, U1000 / U600 will play in the Cafeteria\n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Advance Entry is $20 – $25 if you already have a USCF Membership. \n\n\n\nOn-site day of event entry fee is $10 more.\n\n\n\nRegister here online by 04/26/2024. Pre-registration check-in from 9:15 – 9:45 AM.\n\n\n\nScholarships available\, please email with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\nPlayers can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries\n\n\n\nScholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association in advance\n\n\n\nByes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous after each round except for break for pizza. \n\n\n\nPlease park in rear of building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs. \n\n\n\nChess sets & clocks will be provided. However\, please bring a chess clock if you have one.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAUL 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 for both youth and seniors and was himself a Class A tournament player. He ran multiple scholastic youth tournaments\, donating the trophies and his time. The Ocean State High School League Championship Trophy is named the “TAYLOR TROPHY” in honor of his work in scholastic chess & his years organizing the Rhode Island Scholastic Chess League. \n\n\n\nU.S. CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIPSUSCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sectionsJoin U.S. Chess Federation in advance online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chessor sign up at tournament – please contact organizer Please Pre-register for Tournament (below) before 04/26/2024 at bottom of this page. \n\n\n\nClassical High School\, Providence RIENTRANCE TO TOURNAMENT located in REAR of BUILDING URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/15th-paul-taylor-memorial/ LOCATION:Classical High School\, 770 Westminster Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240327T004804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T031129Z UID:9767-1713700800-1713718800@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:OSCA 2nd Providence College Open (Providence\, RI) DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, APRIL 21\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArthur & Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies at Providence College (Tournament Site) \n\n\n\nLocation: Providence College\, Ryan Center212 Huxley AveProvidence\, RI 02908 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay Round 1 starts at 12:00 PM. \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE * \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES\, $300 b/20 Paid Entries\, plus Trophies* OPEN = $ 100 – $75\, Plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place (U1500 Class Prize $50\, Trophy for 1st place)* U1200 = $50 – $25\, plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* UNRATED (Unrated Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st\, Medals for 2nd & 3rdNote: Top Providence College Students = 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* MUST BE 18+ Years Old to Play in This Tournament – NO Scholastic players – Venue Stipulations* Round 1 will start at 12:00 PM for All Sections. 3 Private large rooms have been reserved for sections & skittles* Round Times: 12:00 PM\, 1:00 PM\, (Lunch 2:15) 3:00 PM\, 4:00 PM. * Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance.* New Policy: On-site Entries must register 20 minutes before (11:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 04/20/2023 @ 11:59 PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more. \n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees* EF $35 for OPEN Sections* EF $30 for U1200 Section* EF $25 for Unrated SectionLate On-Site Entries the day of the event is $5 more cash / online \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpecial Discounts* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27 (Age 18-23. must be new USCF Membership\, No renewals\, done in advance\, not on-site) \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Event venue sponsored by the Providence College Chess Club\, All Prov. College students have FREE Entry* Specific Designated Tournament Rooms\, extra skittles rooms\, lounge area\, cafeteria on-site.* Proceeds will go toward helping the Providence College Chess Club* Sections will finish around 4:30-5:00 PM. * Plenty of parking. Please use Campus Parking Garage * Chess sets & Clocks provided. * Anyone can play in a higher section* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* MUST BE 18+ Years Old to Play in This Tournament – NO Scholastic players – Venue Stipulations* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com or text (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL rated sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-providence-college-open-2/ LOCATION:Providence College\, 212 Huxley Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02908\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T163000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240308T051218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T174539Z UID:9503-1713578400-1713630600@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:3rd Annual Bryant University 17 & Under FREE UNRATED Chess Tournament (Smithfield\, RI) - Free R.I. Scholastic Event DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 20\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBello Center at Bryant University – Tournament Location \n\n\n\nLOCATIONBryant University\, George E. Bello Center(University Address) 150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, RI 02917(Building Address) Jacob Drive\, Smithfield\, RI 02917 \n\n\n\nFREE G/15 RAPID SCHOLASTIC (UNRATED) TOURNAMENT 2:00 PM – 4:30PM \n\n\n\nRhode Island’s 3rd Annual 17 & Under Chess Tournament \n\n\n\n* Sponsored by the Bryant University Mathematics and Economics Dept. with the Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\nSaturday April 20th\, starting at 2:00 pm (sign in by 1:50 pm)In Bello Center\, Room 102 (Library pictured above) on the Bryant University CampusFORMAT4SS – G15/;d5 – (UNRATED EVENT) – 4 Rounds\, 15 Minutes each with 5 second delayNOTE – THIS IS AN UNRATED SCHOLASTIC FREE CHESS TOURNAMENT \n\n\n\nSECTIONSThere will be Two Age Group Sections\, we divide students in half to keep numbers equal* Note: this is an UNRATED Tournament (USCF membership is Not required) \n\n\n\nPRIZES In BOTH SECTIONS (6 Prizes in All)1st place = $1002nd place = $753rd place = $50 \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION: Registration required no later than APRIL 19th* To register\, please email: wzywiak@bryant.edu Must Include:* First and Last name* Your Age as of of 4-19-2024 – Years & Months old* Name of your School* Chess rating and/or USCF # if applicable – Used only for Pairings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotos: George E. Bello Center at Bryant University\, Tournament Location \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Plenty of Parking\, At the Bryant Entrance\, ask Gatekeeper for directions to BELLO CENTER* This is a FREE Event\, Space is limited\, Let us know if you decide to cancel or cannot attend* Participants must be age 17 or under to play in tournament* Event starts at 2:00 PM\, will finish around 4:30 PM* Chess Sets and Clocks will be provided* Late participants may receive a 1/2 pt. bye or be paired with late entries \n\n\n\n2022 Winners: Eric Benitz – Age 17\, Central Falls HS; Andrew Wilkinson – Age 14\, N. Kingstown HS; Adam Khaykin – Age 11\,Home School2023 Winners: Older: Richard Meyer – Age 17\, LaSalle High School; Mohammed Khe Basal 16\, Cranston WestYounger: Royce Zhang – Age 8\, Barrington Elementary; Luke Harding – Age 12\, Home School URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/3rd-bryant-university-17-under-free-tmt/ LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Bryant University":MAILTO:wzywiak@bryant.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T235900 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T235900 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240227T141051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T141854Z UID:9327-1713139140-1713139140@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:KCF Event: 19th Annual Kasparov All-Girls National Championships (Chicago\, IL) - April 12-14\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:APRIL 12-14\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Kasparov Chess Foundation\, the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation\, and the United States Chess Federation\, are pleased to invite girls from across America to play in the largest and most prestige girls only tournament in the USA; the 19th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship. \n\n\n\nThe tournament is open to all girls under 18 years old as of January 1\, 2024. Players will participate in the following categories: Under 8 years old\, under 10\, under 12\, under 14\, under 16\, and under 18; sections. \n\n\n\nThe Champion in each age category\, qualifies to represent the USA at the World Cadet (U8\, U10\, U12) and World Youth (U14\, U16\, U18) Championships in accordance with US Chess Scholastic National and International Invitation Events and Awards.” \n\n\n\nEVENT WEBSITE: http://allgirls.rknights.org/ \n\n\n\nREGISTER AT: https://www.kingregistration.com/register/2024AGN \n\n\n\nWHEN: April 12 – 14\, 2024 \n\n\n\nWHERE: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – 2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr\, Chicago\, IL \n\n\n\nFORMAT: 6-Round\, Swiss System (no elimination) \n\n\n\nTIME CONTROL: Game/90\, d5 \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE:    April 12:  12:30 PM Opening Ceremony\, 3 PM Round 1    April 13: 10 AM Round 2\, 2:30 PM Round 3\, 6:30 PM Round 4    April 14: 9 AM Round 5\, 1 PM Round 6\, 5 PM Awards \n\n\n\nAWARDS:    Under 8 top 15 individuals\, top 500 – 799\, top U500\, top 6 schools    Under 10 top 16 individuals\, top 700 – 999\, top U700\, top 6 schools    Under 12 top 16 individuals\, top 900 – 1199\, top U900\, top 6 schools    Under 14 top 12 individuals\, top 1100 – 1399\, top U1100\, top 4 schools    Under 16 top 8 individuals\, Top 1300 – 1599\, top U1300\, top 3 schools    Under 18 top 8 individuals\, Top 1500 – 1799\, top U1500\, top 3 schools \n\n\n\nSIDE EVENTS:    Bughouse Tournament – April 12 11 AM. EF $50 per team by 4/1\, $60 after 4/1 or on site    Blitz Tournament – April 12 7 pm\, G5\,d0. EF $40 per team by 4/1\, $50 after 4/1 or on site URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/kasparov-all-girls-national-championships/ LOCATION:Rhode Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240223T060642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T030420Z UID:9206-1713103200-1713114000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:GM’s 4th Brookline Blitz Championship (CANCELED) DATE MOVED DUE TO CONFLICT W/ OTHER MASS. EVENTS DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, APRIL 14\, 2024 \n\n\n\nThis is an Ocean State Chess & Brookline Chess collaboration Event \n\n\n\nNEXT EVENT is SATURDAY\, MAY 4 URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/gms-4th-brookline-blitz-championship/ LOCATION:Rhode Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240214T034325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T111930Z UID:9060-1713002400-1713020400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:OSCA 2nd Worcester State University FREE Tournament (Worcester\, MA) DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 13 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsored & Directed by the Worcester State University Chess Club with help from the Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOVER 80+ PLAYERS HAVE REGISTERED – LIST AT BOTTOM OF PAGE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT\, for those who pre-register no later than Friday\, April 12\, 2024(optional cash donation for Worcester Chess Club of any amount accepted at door). Check-in 20 minutes before tournament is requiredAll Proceeds will help the Worcester State University Chess Club \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Worcester State University\, Student Center 486 Chandler StreetWorcester\, MA 01602 \n\n\n\n*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE *** \n\n\n\nFormat: All Sections – 4SS – G/25;d5 = 4 Rounds\, 25 Minutes each with 5 second delay \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES: All Sections Require USCF membership except for unrated sectionOPEN SECTION * 1st Place Trophy & $50 Amazon Gift Card* 2nd Place Trophy & $40 Amazon Gift Card* 3rd Place Trophy & $25 Amazon Gift CardU1600 SECTION * 1st Place Trophy\, $50 Amazon Gift Card* 2nd Place Trophy\, $40 Amazon Gift Card* 3rd Place Trophy\, $25 Amazon Gift CardU1000 SECTION * 1st Place Trophy\, $50 Amazon Gift Card* 2nd Place Trophy\, $40 Amazon Gift Card* 3rd Place Trophy\, $25 Amazon Gift CardUNRATED SECTION 1st\, 2nd\, & 3rd Place will receive Medals \n\n\n\nFREE REGISTRATION:FREE ENTRY = if you pre-register by Friday\, April 12\, 2024 @ 11:59 PM* Optional Cash Donation of any amount accepted at door – All Proceeds help Worcester State University Chess Club“DAY of EVENT” Registration = $20 Cash at door \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* You must check-in 20 minutes before tournament or receive a 1/2 pt. bye\, Tournament will not be delayed* This is a FREE Chess Tournament\, optional cash donation. Must Pre-register. * Please cancel if you cannot attend – email:  jpopple@worcester.edu ; frank@oceanstatechess.com* On-Site Entry the Day of Event is $20 (cash only)\, Entries after 9:40 AM receive a 1/2 pt. bye* Event will be held in rooms located in the Student Center* Plenty of parking – Park anywhere marked “COMMUTER” on campus. * Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, runs continuously except for break for lunch* Chess sets & some clocks provided\, please bring a clock if you have one* Byes must be requested in advance. * Players can always play “up” in a higher section. * Sections may be combined if needed\, prizes still awarded from each section* Unrated Section does not require USCF Membership\, required in all other sections* Any Questions: Text (508) 523-4102\, (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL rated sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION HERE: Online Registration for this event is closed. Please register on-site no later than 9:40 AM \n\n\n\nLIST OF PARTICPANTS AT BOTTON OF PAGE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRE-REGISTRATION LIST OF PLAYERS (BELOW) \n\n\n\nLuke Lucien Larochelle U1000Phu Vo OPENNM Rob King OPENZachary Stomski U1600Isaak Olson U1000Nikolai Didkovski UNRATEDFahr Kamal U1000Nidal Touaiher UNRATEDBrian Dai U1600Dustin Hopkins U1600Eilam Kuo U1000Tegan Kuo U1000Wayne E. Powers OPENEthan Xing Jie Woo U1000Sheridan David Williams U1000Krithi Haasini Kothandapani U1000Cameron Nelson U1000Prakhar Patel U1000Paul LeBlanc U1000Jacob Hollis UNRATEDAmogh Hiremath U1600alp eren celebi OPENPhilip Heney UNRATEDPhilip Park U1000Aaron Sucov U1600Jesus Garcia` U1600Anand Nair OPENVenkata Jajula UNRATEDTodd Jaarsma OPENLars Nicewicz U1600Akshay Jajula U1600Hua Qi Zhang U1600Aaryash Palaparthi UNRATEDMeiQiang Huang OPENBob Anderson U1600Cam Carbonneau UNRATEDMichael Liberty UNRATEDVivaan Shah U1000Hayley Collamore UNRATEDEilam Kuo U1000Tegan Kuo UNRATEDAashritha Palaparthi UNRATEDWyatt Binnard U1600Devansh U1600Michael manisy OPENZhiyang Tan UNRATEDKaelin Panneton UNRATEDSebastian Johns U1600Akosua Boateng U1000Mahith Jajula UNRATEDCamden Wagner OPENEmmanuel Parker U1000Matthew Garcia OPEN\n\n\n\nReyansh VigneshDaniel MillerNandhan PrabuDuncan SoifferDevansh PeddiSai Naga Harshith ThotaLeon WanSamuel ParkDaniel ParkSamuel F BrandzenAndrew CameronJoseph Garcia URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-worcester-state-university-open/ LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler Street\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240404T041328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T041506Z UID:9821-1712397600-1712422800@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Connecticut Speed Chess Championships - QUICK (G/10)\, BLITZ (G/3)\, & BULLET (G/1) Championships (Willimantic\, CT - Near R.I. Border) $4\,000 PRIZES DESCRIPTION:GUARANTEED $4\,000 PRIZES and Other Awards \n\n\n\nSAT. APRIL 6\, 2024 QUICK (G/10) Championships\, BLITZ (G/3) Championships\, & BULLET (G/1) Championships \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Street Student Center\, Betty Tipton Room Willimantic\, CT 06226* Very close to Rhode Island Border !!! \n\n\n\nQuick: 5 Rounds SS G/10 d3 – Rd 1 starts at 10:00 AM (US Chess rated) \n\n\n\nBlitz: 5 double Rounds SS G/3 d2 – Rd 1 starts at 1:30 PM (US Chess rated) \n\n\n\nBullet: 5 double Rounds SS G/1 d2 – Rd 1 starts at 4:30 PM (not rated) \n\n\n\nAll subsequent rounds ASAP \n\n\n\nSEE EVENTS on CSCA WEBSITE: https://www.chessct.org/csca/cscaevents.php \n\n\n\nPrizes: Quick: $300-250-200-150-100; Blitz: $300-250-200-150-100; Bullet: $300-250-200-150-100; Overall Speed Bonuses: $300 to Overall Speed Champion; $100 to Overall Top Expert\, Class A\, B\, C\, D\, E and U1000 players. Champion Plaques: Top Connecticut Quick\, Blitz\, Bullet\, Overall Speed\, Senior\, Women’s\, Collegiate\, High\, Middle and Elementary School players [see Note 1]. Overall score tabulated by combined points with Quick games worth 2 points each. Event tie breaks will be combined for plaque awards. Cash prizes via PayPal. PayPal fees may apply. [For tax compliance\, see Note 2 below.] \n\n\n\nPrizes based on final placement on USCF tie breaks\, NOT USCF distribution rules. Overall placement based on combined placement in all three events. Non-participating players in any event will be considered tied for last place. Cash prizes distributed via check by mail (PayPal distribution may be requested subject to PayPal fees)\, also see Note [4] tax requirements below.  \n\n\n\nDiscounts: General DISCOUNTS: Financial hardship\, Title I students\, Parents registering siblings or Seniors 65+ should email events.CSCA@gmail.com to request additional registration instructions. SEE BELOW \n\n\n\nOut-of-state: Out-of-state players (see Note [1] below) are welcome and prize eligible\, except State titles. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Out-of-State: Saturday\, April 6\, 2024; Quick Round 1 at 10 AM\, then ASAP. Online registration thru 8 PM on April 5; NO on-site registration. Eastern Connecticut State University\, Student Center Betty R. Tipton Room\, 83 Windham Street\, Willimantic\, CT 06226 \n\n\n\nQuick: 5 Rounds SS\, G/10 +3. USCF Rated. Round 1 @ 10 AM\, then ASAP Blitz: 5 double Rounds SS\, G/3 +2. USCF Rated. Round 1 @ 1:30 PM\, then ASAP Bullet: 5 double Rounds SS\, G/1 +2. USCF does not rate Bullet games. ASAP. One section. ½ point byes not permitted\, but players may select to skip any event. Regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. In effort to avoid identical pairing from event to event\, the Tournament Director may make reasonable adjustments to computer generated pairings in the Blitz and Bullet Championships. \n\n\n\nRegister online by 8 PM on April 5; NO on site/same day registration is permitted. All three events: $90 by Apr 1; $110 by Apr 3 and $130 by Apr 5; Two events: $70 by Apr 1; $90 by Apr 3; $110 by Apr 5; One event: $40 by Apr 1; $50 by Apr 3; $60 by Apr 5. Out-of-state players welcome and prize eligible\, except CT Champion plaques.Title players: FREE entry for GMs and IMs through April 1\, then deducted from prize. NMs-FMs take 20% off any entry level. \n\n\n\nCredits/Discounts: Need-based: Cases of financial hardship\, please email CSCA. Senior 65+: Email CSCA before entry for 15% Senior Citizen discount. Siblings: Email CSCA before entry for 10% Sibling discount. Premium and Member Organization Members: CSCA Premium and Member Organizations Members apply 25% discount. Discount code provided. Title players: FREE entry for GMs and IMs through April 1\, then deducted from prize. NMs-FMs take 20% off any entry level. Email CSCA before entry for promo code. Notes: [1] Connecticut player. For the purpose of these Championships\, a “Connecticut player” is (a) any player whose state is designated Connecticut (“CT”) with U.S. Chess\, or (b) any player whose state is not designated “CT” with U.S. Chess\, but who (i) resides\, (ii) works or (ii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. Event entrants pursuant to section (b) will provide proof of eligibility. High School is Grades 9-12. Middle School is Grades 6-8. Elementary School is Grades K-5. [2] Tax Compliance. Players exceeding $600 in CSCA prizes for 2024 shall provide W-9 form. [3] Contact. All questions/inquiries to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [4] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw registration or request a refund\, email your request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 3 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not received by email or received after the above deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $15 administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event for the Connecticut chess community\, and the CSCA event Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact CSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFLYER: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Speed.24.fly.pdf?env=uscf&datetime=1711386635&scrlybrkr=864c875e URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/connecticut-speed-chess-championships/ LOCATION:Rhode Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240112T184946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T141953Z UID:8564-1712275200-1712534399@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:USCF Event: 2024 National High School (K-12) Championships (Baltimore\, MD) - April 5-7\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:2024 National High School (K-12) ChampionshipApril 5 – 7\, 2024 · Baltimore MD   (Bughouse & Blitz April 4) \n\n\n\nPlaying site: · Baltimore Convention Center · 1 West Pratt Avenue · Baltimore MD 21201Host hotel: · Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor · 401 West Pratt Avenue · Baltimore MD 21201 · connected to Baltimore Convention CenterClick here to book a room at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor!Book by March 12 or rate may increase!Support US Chess and Ensure Future Events by staying at the host hotel!WEBSITE LINK: https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2024/hs/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nROOM RESERVATION POLICY\n\n\n\nAll reservations must be secured with a valid credit card provided by the reserving party\, along with a first night’s deposit\, refundable up to 3 days in advance of arrival. All credit cards used to prepay the room deposit may be charged immediately. Once the contracted block of rooms is sold out\, additional rooms may be made available at the hotel’s sole discretion. The hotel has sole discretion over the rate of any rooms added to the contracted block. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAIRINGS AND STANDINGS POSTED ONLINE!\n\n\n\nFor the 2024 National High School\, board-order pairings and normal wallcharts will not be printed. We will post alphabetical pairings and standings with color history. \n\n\n\nTo see the current pairings and standings\, click “Results & Pairings” in the upper left hand corner\, then select the tournament and section you’re interested in. (There will be no data here before 11am local time\, Friday\, April 5.) \n\n\n\nThere will be QR codes that link to the pairings and standings posted all around the playing site. Copies of the QR codes are also available at Chess Control. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to our national scholastic events mailing list!\n\n\n\nUS Chess now provides a way for coaches\, faculty advisors\, and other interested parties to receive our pre-tournament emails for national events. Just use this form to subscribe! \n\n\n\nYou can select the event(s) you wish to receive emails about. If you wish to unsubscribe from these lists at any point\, you do so by just clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards are provided by Trophies Plus\, sponsor of the All-American Team. Trophies Plus will ship awards for you at the conclusion of the event. Just click on their icon for details! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow US Chess on Instagram and Twitter!Use the hashtag #HSChessChamps for your posts and tweets!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve put together a guide for those who are “New To Nationals!”Click here for a primer on what to expect before you arrive!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUS Chess COVID Policy\n\n\n\nUS Chess is not requiring masks\, COVID-19 vaccinations\, or negative COVID-19 tests for any attendees at this event. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to take available precautions\, including (but not limited to) bringing masks and hand sanitizer. However\, the decision has been reached to return to pre-COVID conditions at the event. \n\n\n\nUS Chess will still sanitize all boards after each game. Attendees who wish to wear masks should bring their own. \n\n\n\nUS Chess reserves the right to alter this policy as needed\, dependent upon the most recent regulatory or guidance updates from federal\, state\, and local health authorities. Please continue to check this space for any changes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRating Review Report\n\n\n\nThe Tournament Review Group (defined in the Scholastic Regulations) reviews every entry to this tournament\, and makes decisions about whether to assign a rating based on alternate rating data found for a player. Players on the report have been assigned ratings that are different from their US Chess regular rating in the March 2024 rating supplement. Any player who has been resectioned as a result of an assigned rating has been notified by email from US Chess. The most current version of the report is published here for transparency. Contact the Director of Events with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOWN HALL FOR PARENT/PLAYER INFORMATION!\n\n\n\nTown hall information will be posted in this space when ready. –> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7 Round Swiss in 6 SectionsK-12 ChampionshipK-12 Under 1900K-12 Under 1600K-12 Under 1200K-12 Under 800K-12 UnratedMarch rating supplement will be used. Players must disclose other Over-the-Board (OTB) ratings with entry. Players with other OTB ratings may be moved to a different section at the discretion of US Chess. \n\n\n\nTeam score is total of top four finishers from each school per section.A team must have at least two players but no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All players on a team must come from the same school. \n\n\n\nNational ChampionshipFirst place individual and team in the K-12 Championship section\, including ties\, will be the National High School Champion. \n\n\n\nTime Control: Game/90 d10Each player has 90 minutes to complete the game with a 10 second grace period each move. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a US Chess National Scholastic Championship tournament. You must meet US Chess eligibility requirements to play. Contact US Chess to resolve potential eligibility questions BEFORE entering or making travel arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee:   $80 postmarked or online by February 26\, $100 postmarked or online by March 11\, $130 online by March 25\, $180 thereafter online. \n\n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 11AM EASTERN APRIL 4! NO EXCEPTIONS!\n\n\n\nNO ON-SITE REGISTRATION! NO EXCEPTIONS!\n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION STRONGLY PREFERRED!\n\n\n\nDO NOT MAIL ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER MARCH 11!\n\n\n\n$30 change fee for roster or section changes after March 11 or any on site changes.\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS: \n\n\n\n\nPlayers registering after 11 a.m. Friday will not be paired for round 1\, will receive a 1/2 point bye for round 1\, and will begin play with round 2.\n\n\n\nUp to two 1/2 point byes available any round if requested before round 1.\n\n\n\nA half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration\, or on-site before 11 AM Friday.\n\n\n\nA half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2.\n\n\n\nPlayers requesting a section change late (after 11 AM Friday) will not be paired for round 1\, will receive a half-point bye\, and will begin play with round 2.\n\n\n\nCurrent US Chess Scholastic Regulations are linked here\n\n\n\nHilton Baltimore Inner Harbor: $36/day self-parking. No valet parking available.\n\n\n\nClick here for Baltimore Convention Center parking information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation for Accommodation Requests: Consistent with the Guidelines for Accessible Chess Events\, requests for reasonable accommodations during the event should be made 2-3 weeks in advance of the event. Requests for accommodations made on site will be handled to the best of our ability. \n\n\n\nTournament Information Contact: nationalevents@uschess.org. \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n\nOpening ceremony Friday 12:45 p.m.\n\n\n\nRound start times: Friday 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.\, Saturday 9 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m.\, and 6 p.m.\, Sunday 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nAwards Ceremony: Sunday 6 p.m. (approximately)Award list is final as of 12/25/2023.All individual awards\, including Blitz and Bughouse\, will be custom medals. All team awards will be trophies.Awards:IndividualTeamK-12 ChampionshipTop 35 [plus ties for 35th place]Top 20K-12 Under 1900Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-12 Under 1600Top 30 [plus ties for 30th place]Top 20K-12 Under 1200Top 35 [plus ties for 35th place]Top 25K-12 Under 800Top 35 [plus ties for 35th place]Top 25K-12 UnratedTop 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 5Top five teams in each section receive 5 plaques per place (4 players and the coach).NOTE: Unrated teams receive a trophy only – no individual plaques. This is per the Scholastic Regulations.Class awards to the top three in the following classes:K-12 Championship1900-1999; 1800-1899; 1700-1799;1600-1699; 1500-1599; 1400-1499;Under 1400; UnratedParents\, coaches and players: check out our Tournament Safety Tips!National High School Blitz Championship (G/5;d0)Thursday 5 p.m.\, entry fee $40 by 3/11\, $60 after or on site.Online registration closes at 2 p.m.Onsite registration closes at 4 p.m.Awards to Top 25 Individuals\, Top 15 Teams and Top 3 in each Class    1900-1999; 1800-1899; 1700-1799; 1600-1699;    1500-1599; 1400-1499; Under 1400; Unrated.Blitz RulesNational High School Bughouse Championship (G/5;d0):Thursday 11 a.m.\, $30 per 2-player team on site only. Registration 9-10 a.m. One section K-12.Awards (2 each) to top 5 teams.Bughouse RulesFriends and Family Tournament (G/30;d5):4SS\, G/30. Saturday 10:30 a.m.\, 12:30 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, 4:30 p.m.\, $40 onsite registration only. Anyone registering after 10 a.m. will take a half point bye in round 1. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for each category of combined player/student results.Notes and Reminders:Important: Electronic Device Policy for National Scholastic Events.Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. Players are responsible for bringing and setting their own clocks\, and explaining their operation when asked.US Chess membership through April 2024 is required.March 2024 rating supplement will be used in compliance with the Scholastic Regulations.Unrated players may play in the Championship Section or Unrated Section only!!!Players must disclose other Over-the-Board (OTB) ratings with entry.For a printable entry form\, click hereMail-in entries must be postmarked by March 11th.Entries and General Information Contact:nationalevents@uschess.orgU.S. Chess Federation\, Attn.: 2024 HS Championship\, P.O. Box 775308\, St. Louis MO 63177.Team room information will be posted in this space when ready.How to Use the Room Reservation System – PowerPoint file – PDF fileInstructional Video on Using the Room Reservation SystemTeam Room Information Contact: Pete Karagianis at pete.karagianis@uschess.org URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/uscf-2024-national-high-school-k-12-championship/ LOCATION:Rhode Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240223T063915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T142510Z UID:9218-1711497600-1711929599@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:CCA Event: 16th Annual Foxwoods Chess Tournament - $60\,000 Guaranteed Prizes (Mashantucket CT) DESCRIPTION:MARCH 27 – March 31\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16th annualOPEN at FOXWOODSOpen Section: March 27-31\, 2024Other sections: March 28-31 or 29-31\, 2024$60\,000 guaranteed prizes!MARCH 27-31\, 28-31 OR 29-31\, CONNECTICUT  \n\n\n\nUS Chess Grand Prix points: 200 (ENHANCED) \n\n\n\nOpen at Foxwoods \n\n\n\n     Open Section\, Mar 27-31:  9SS\, 40/80\, SD/30\, d30.  GM & IM norms possible\, FIDE rated. FIDE now requires at least one Swiss System (at least 40 players) norm to obtain a title.    Other Sections\, Mar 28-31 or 29-31: 7SS\, 40/80\, SD/30\, d30 (3-day option\, rds 1-2 G/60\, d10). U2200 & U2000 40/80 games are FIDE rated. \n\n\n\nAt Foxwoods Resort Casino & Hotel\, Rt 2\, Mashantucket CT 06339 (I-95 to Exit 92 to Rt 2 west\, or I-395 to Exit 85 to Rt 164 to Rt 2 east).  Free parking. 45 miles from T.F. Green Airport (Providence\, RI)\, 100 miles from Logan Airport (Boston)\, 60 miles from Bradley Airport (Hartford)\, 14 miles from Groton/New London Airport; for shuttle from New London Amtrak station call 1-800-USA-RAIL. Bus transportation: 1-888-BUS2FOX. Free shuttle to Mashantucket Pequot Museum\, largest Native American museum in USA. \n\n\n\nFOXWOODS was voted the #1 casino in the country outside of Las Vegas by the readers of USA Today. 4500 slot machines\, 300 table games\, largest poker room on the east coast\, separate nonsmoking casino\, 35 restaurants\, entertainment. \n\n\n\nAIR TRAVEL INFORMATION$60\,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES: \n\n\n\nOpen Section: $5000-3000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400\, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak winner $200 bonus. FIDE 2250-2399 $2000-1000\, FIDE Under 2250/Unr $2000-1000. Under 2200/Unr: $3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300.Under 2000/Unr: $3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Under 1800/Unr: $3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300.Under 1600/Unr: $2000-1000-800-600-500-400-300-300.Under 1400/Unr: $2000-1000-800-600-500-400-300-300.Under 1100/Unr: $1000-700-500-400-300-300-200-200.   \n\n\n\nMixed doubles: male/female combined 2-player team scores among all sections: $1000-600-400.  Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both begin round 2.  Rounds 8-9 in Open not counted towards doubles.  Teams including an unr limited to $400 prize. \n\n\n\nPrize limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of March 2024 official limited to $600 in U1100\, $1000 U1400\, $1400 U1600 or $1800 U1800. Games rated too late for March 2024 list not counted.  2)  Unrated limits:  U1100 $200\, U1400 $400\, U1600 $600\, U1800 $800.  3)  If any post-event Regular OTB or Regular Online rating posted 3/25/23-3/25/24 was more than 40 points over section maximum\, prize limit $500.  4)  Balance of limited prize goes to the next player(s) in line.  \n\n\n\nEntry fee: $228 online at chessaction.com by 3/25\, $250 later or at site. \n\n\n\nOpen Section: Entry fee $500 more to US players not FIDE rated 2000/over. GMs\, foreign IMs/WGMs in Open: free (must re-confirm participation by 3/26). US IMs/WGMs & FIDE rated foreign players $100 less. Players with federation “FID” are not foreign players. \n\n\n\nOpen minimum prize guarantees to players who enter online by 3/13 and play all 9 games with no byes: Foreign GM $1000\, foreign IM/WGM $500. Players with federation “FID” are not foreign players. \n\n\n\nUnder 1100 Section entry fee: All $80 less.Seniors 65/over in U1400 or above: All $80 less.CSCA members: Online EF $4 less.Re-entry $100; no re-entry from Open Section to Open Section. \n\n\n\nNo Checks; credit cards OK. \n\n\n\nSpecial 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $43\, Young Adult $26\, Youth  $19.   \n\n\n\n5-day schedule (Open only): Registration ends Wed 6 pm\, rds. Wed. 7 pm\, Thu 1 pm & 7 pm\, Fri 11 am & 5 pm\, Sat 10 am & 4 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. \n\n\n\n4-day schedule: (no Open) Reg. ends Thu 6 pm\, rds Thu 7 pm\, Fri 11 am & 5 pm\, Sat 10 am & 4 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. \n\n\n\n3-day schedule: (no Open) Reg. ends Fri 10 am\, rds. Fri 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sat 10 am & 4 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. \n\n\n\nU2200 to U1100 schedules merge & compete for same prizes. \n\n\n\nByes: all; limit 3 (limit 2 last 4 rds) must commit before rd 3.  \n\n\n\nPrizes not claimed at tournament usually paid by PayPal (may take over a week). \n\n\n\nForeign player ratings             Prizewinner tax info             CCA electronic devices rules \n\n\n\nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELLPHONES DURING PLAY. Please leave your phone home\, or in your hotel room or car\, or in a bag at your table.  \n\n\n\nFor all tournaments\, adjusted FIDE or foreign ratings\, if higher than USCF\, may be used. Players must disclose FIDE or foreign ratings when entering\, or may later be expelled. Other over the board ratings such as club\, league\, scholastic\, state or province\, etc\, adjusted if appropriate\, may be used at our discretion if above USCF.  No rating below the latest official USCF rating\, on the list corresponding to the ending date of the tournament\, will be used. For 9 round events offering title norm possibilities\, FIDE ratings are used. Click here for further details. \n\n\n\nRatings: March FIDE used in Open\, March USCF official in others. Cannot play below Online Regular rating minus 100 points.  Foreign player ratings:  see www.foreignratings.com \n\n\n\nBring set\, board\, clock if possible- none supplied. \n\n\n\nHOTEL RATES: \n\n\n\nGrand Pequot Tower (2-3 minute walk\, very luxurious):  Fri & Sat $217\, other days $161.  Fox Tower (7-9 minute walk\, connected building);  Fri & Sat $187\, others $131.  Great Cedar Hotel (5-7 minute walk\, connected building)\, Fri & Sat $157\, others $111.  For all\, $4.95 resort fee\, includes high speed wired internet\, fitness center\, pool\, spa\, in room coffee\, etc.  Use link posted below\, and at chessevents.us\, or call 1-800- FOXWOOD\, reserve by 3/12 or rate may increase. \n\n\n\nHOTEL RESERVATIONS \n\n\n\nTHESE ARE GREATLY REDUCED CHESS RATES! These rates are likely to be much higher after March 12\, and could sell out a week or two before March 12.  \n\n\n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \n\n\n\nEntry: chessaction.com. No mailed entries. Questions: Director@chess.us or chesstour.com\, Invitation requests: Go@Chess.US  Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). $15 charge for refunds. \n\n\n\nSIDE EVENT: \n\n\n\nBlitz at Foxwoods\, Mar 30:  Sat 9:30 pm\, register by 8:45 pm. URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/16th-annual-foxwoods/ LOCATION:Rhode Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240224T053750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T161213Z UID:9154-1711188000-1711213200@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:OSCA Bryant University Chess Championship Tournament (Smithfield\, RI) - $1\,100 Prizes plus Trophies DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 23\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChess Tournament will be held in the Academic Innovation Center \, Room 130/131 (see above) at Bryant University \n\n\n\nLocation:Bryant University (New) AIC BuildingAcademic Innovation Center1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield\, RI 02917 \n\n\n\n*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE *** \n\n\n\nFormat: OPEN / U1600 Sections – 4SS – G/45;d5 = 4 Rounds\, 45 Minutes each with 5 second delayU1200 / U800 Sections – 4SS – G/30;d5 = 4 Rounds\, 30 Minutes each with 5 second delaySECTIONS & PRIZES: $1\,100 & plus Trophies\, b/40 paid entries OPEN SECTION * 1st – $250 & Championship Trophy * 2nd – $150 & Trophy* 3rd – $100 & Trophy* Top U1800 Class TrophyU1600 SECTION * 1st – $175 & Championship Trophy* 2nd – $100 & Trophy* 3rd – $75 & Trophy* Top U1400 – Class TrophyU1200 SECTION * 1st – $100 & Championship Trophy* 2nd Place Trophy * 3rd Place Trophy* Top U1000 – Class Trophy U800 SECTION * 1st – $100 & Place Championship Trophy* 2nd Place Trophy* 3rd Place Trophy* Top U600 – Class Trophy \n\n\n\n\nBiggest Upset of Tournament $50 – Class Prize\n\n\n\n\nENTRY FEE REGISTRATION:Open – $45 advance entryU1600 – $45 advance entryU1200 – $35 advance entryU800 – $35 advance entryFREE ENTRY FEE * GM’s\, IM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s* Bryant University students\, faculty\, staff * Rated Sections must have USCF membership. \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS AVAILABLE * 1st -Time Tournament Players with no USCF membership (Not Renewals) – See Tickets Below AGE 3-18 = $35 Entry get FREE “YOUTH” $20 USCF Membership included AGE 19-23 = $45 Entry get FREE “YOUNG ADULT” $27 USCF Membership included* Siblings (2 or more) from the same family – Email Organizer \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* Tournament in ROOMS 130 / 131 in the new $31.5 Million “AIC” Building = Academic Innovation Center (see photo above)* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, runs continuously except for break for lunch* Late Entries prior to 30 minutes before tournament receive a 1/2 bye\, Tournament will not be delayed* On-Site or Late Entry Fee the Day of Event is $10 extra* Entry deducted from cash prizes for players with Free entry* Chess sets & some clocks provided\, please bring a clock if you have one* Byes must be requested in advance. * Players can always play “up” in a higher section. * The Ocean State Chess Association is a registered non-profit organization All profits are used to promote chess in the state of Rhode Island \n\n\n\n*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE *** URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-bryant-university-tournament/ LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240213T040921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T150512Z UID:9039-1710597600-1710608400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:OSCA GM's 3rd Brookline Blitz Championship - $1\,000 Prizes (Brookline\, MA) - 3 GM's Confirmed DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 16\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n*** At Least 3 GM’s (Grandmasters have confirmed they will attend) *** \n\n\n\n This is an Ocean State Chess & Brookline Chess collaboration Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:St. Mary’s of the Assumption School (Brookline)67 Harvard StreetBrookline\, MA 02445 \n\n\n\nFormat: 14SS\, G3; +2 = 7 Double Rounds\, 3 Minutes with 2 second incrementRound 1 starts around 2:00 PM. Pairing posted 1 hour in Advance\, NO DELAYS due to late entriesRounds continuous afterward. Tournament done by 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & ENTRY FEES* OVER 1600+ Championship Section – highest level experienced players\, $50 EF GM’s\, IM’s\, WIM’s Free Entry – please email organizer Note: Must be Rated 1600+ to play in Championship Section* U1600 Championship Section\, $50 EF* U1200 Section – adults & students\, $40 EF \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPRIZES $1000 b/30 Paid Entries Plus Championship TrophiesCHAMPIONSHIP SECTION 1600+ RATING: Overall Champions = $300 – $150 – $100* Championship Trophies for Overall – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* Class Prize U1800 (Open Section) = 1st Place Championship TrophyU1600 SECTION: Overall Champions = $200 – $100 – $50U1600 Trophies 1st place\, 2nd place \, 3rd placeU1400 Trophy – 1st Place TrophyU1200 SECTION = Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* Class Prize U800 (U1200 Section) = 1st Place Trophy* BROOKLINE PRIZE = $100\, Player must have 14/14 perfect score in blitz = SPECIAL TROPHY \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* NEW POLICY: ONSITE ENTRY may receive 1/2 BYE\, ROUND 1 PAIRING DONE 30 MINUTES BEFORE EVENT. * Advance Registration online by Friday 3/15/2024. Pre-registration check-in 1:20 – 1:45 PM.* Round 1 for All sections starts at 2:00 PM. Tournament will finish around 4:30-5:00 PM.* Plenty of FREE PARKING available in REAR PARKING LOT of St. Mary’s School. Enter on left side of school.* Tournament ENTRANCE is in BACK of the building. Look for signs.* 5 Minute walk from “Brookline Village” station if you take the MBTA Green Line.* Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $40 & $50. Late Entry Fee is $10 more day of event or on-site.* USCF “Blitz Rating” will be used for both pairings and prizes.* Every Players plays 14 Blitz games. Tournament will run continuously after each round.* 1/2 pt. Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries receive 1/2 pt. bye* Please bring a clock if you have one\, Chess sets are provided* Sponsored & Organized by Brookline Chess & Ocean State Chess Association* USCF Membership required in rated sections – sign up here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\n*** REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEBPAGE *** \n\n\n\n_autotone URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/gms-3rd-brookline-blitz-championship/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s of the Assumption School\, 67 Harvard Street\, Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 02445\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240304T034053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T035843Z UID:9391-1710068400-1710068400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Eastside Chess: Spring Solstice / Equinox Championship (Hartford\, CT) DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 10\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilson Gray YMCA 444 Albany Ave Hartford\, CT. 06106 \n\n\n\nEVENT OVERVIEW\n\n\n\n\n\nSpring Solstice/Equinox Championship(s) Adult / Scholastic. Open / K-12Date: March 10\, 2024 Location: 444 Albany Ave. Wilson Gray YMCA Uppper Level Conf. Rm.Time Control: Open G/45 d5K-12 G/30 – 3 rounds All Sect. USCF RatedScholastics Sections * Elementary Sect. Grade(s) K-5* Middle School Sect. Grades 6-8* High School Sect. Grades 9-12.  Adult Open SectionEntry- Fee: Adult $40 & Scholastics $30Rd. Times: clocks start @11am sharp. Rds 2/3 asap; Lunch 12:30-1pm. Late Registration Fee: $55… \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own equipment. There will be a vendor onsite selling equipment. \n\n\n\nPrizes: Scholastic Trophies Top 3 Winners ea. Section.Adults $300 Guaranteed 1st. $150\, 2nd $100 and 3rd $50 TBD additional prizes based on 35 paid entries. \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n444 Albany AveHartford\, CT 06106United States \n\n\n\nLINK: https://new.uschess.org/spring-solsticeequinox-championship \n\n\n\nCall Kevin Zimmerman (860) 436-1033Email: chefkez@aol.com URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/spring-solstice-equinox-championship/ LOCATION:Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center of Hartford\, 444 Albany Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, Connecticut\, 06103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20231118T141005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T040520Z UID:7801-1709458200-1709488800@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:MACA Event: 3rd Scholastic Spiegel Cup - Open to Out of State Players (Westford\, MA) DESCRIPTION:NEW – ALL SECTIONS OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, MARCH 3\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer:The Massachusetts Chess Association Scholastics  VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITEEvent Location:Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886   [ DIRECTIONS ]Hotel Info:Hotel phone number is 978-692-8200Event Date:Sunday\, March 3\, 2024Time Control:4SS. 6-8 and K-5 are G/60\, d5; K-3 and U1200 are G/45\, d5; and U800 and U400 are G/30\, d5.Rounds Time:Round 1 at 9:30 AM; other rounds ASAP.Byes:No 1/2 byes available.Prize Info:Trophies for top 3 in each division; winning MA student in each 6-8\, K-5\, K-3 qualifies for state championship finals. (Ties broken by playoff games among MA students) \, Medals awarded to those scoring at least 3 points who do not win a trophy\, or to any player with the same point score as the third-place trophy winner.Inquiry:info@masschess.org    603-891-2484. Emergencies ONLY on playing date: 603-557-1732. No phone entries.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION* Out-of-State Players can play from any state* $30 advance mailed by 2/26/24; online (PayPal): $30 by 3/1/24. $35 at site.$5 discount to players in Reserve sections. $15 discount to 1st time players (first US Chess-rated tournament) in Reserve section* Registration – Onsite: 8:30 – 9:00 AM. Available till END OF DAY OF 3/1/2024.* Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr.\, Apt 12\, Nashua NH 03062* Membership Requirement: Current US Chess and MACA Membership required.\n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION* On-site registration cut-off is 9:00 AM sharp. Anybody registering after 9:00 will receive a 0-point bye in Round 1\, and will be paired in Round 2.* There are no 1/2 point byes available.* No smoking\, no computers\, or electronic devices other than US Chess-approved scorekeeping devices; site is wheelchair-accessible* Section eligibility based on 2023-24 school grade. Players in grades K-5 can’t enter the Grades 6-8 section.* Bring your own chess set\, board\, and chess clock (if you have one). Items not provided at tournament. * 0n site there will be a seller of chess equipment Randi\, from whom you can buy chess sets\, chess clock\, chess books\, etc.* All food consumed in the hotel must be purchased from the hotel.* Players must be rated 1000 or above\, official or live\, to play in the 6-8 qualifier section\, 800 or above to play in K-5.* There is no minimum rating to play in the K-3 qualifier section but we recommend that players be rated 600 or above.\n\n\n\nREGISTER on MACA website: http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8667 URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/maca-scholastic-open-qualifier/ LOCATION:Rhode Island ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240223T055510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T062940Z UID:9201-1709380800-1709398800@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:CSCA Event: Connecticut Scholastic Team Championships (Manchester\, CT) DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 2\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManchester High School (CT)\, 134 East Middle Turnpike\, Manchester\, CT 06040 \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/K12-team.24.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nEvent Organizer:The Connecticut State Chess Association (CLICK HERE)  VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITEEvent Location:Manchester High School (CT)\, 134 East Middle Turnpike\, Manchester\, CT 06040   [ DIRECTIONS ]Event Date:Saturday\, March 02\, 2024Time Control:G/25 d5\, 4 roundsRounds Time:Round 1 at 12p\, then ASAPByes:NO 1/2 point byesPrize Info:Trophies to top teams and top 4 players on winning teams. \, See event flyer for complete details.Inquiry:events.CSCA@gmail.com    (860) 593-0225Event Webpage:www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/K12-team.24.fly.pdfSECTIONS INFORMATIONTournament Sections:K-3K-56-89-12________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATIONTeams of 2 and 3 permitted. Teams based on school or school district.(See flyer for complete team designation rules\, including home school players.)\n\n\n\n\n\n________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/connecticut-scholastic-team-championships/ LOCATION:Rhode Island ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20231123T185104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T082318Z UID:7845-1708855200-1708880400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:OSCA: 2nd Annual Providence Bruins Hockey & "Rapid" Chess Tournament (Providence\, RI) - Adult & Scholastic - Pre-Registration REQUIRED DESCRIPTION:CHESS TOURNAMENT with FREE P-BRUINS HOCKEY GAME & HAT ALL INCLUDED for $30 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, FEBRUARY 25\, 2024 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this Annual Fun Family Event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:AMICA MUTUAL PAVILON (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center)1 La Salle Square (Downtown)\, Providence\, RI 02903  \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/15;d5 – “Rapid” Chess Tournament (15 Min. Games w/ 5 sec. delay) \n\n\n\nChess Tournament: Check-In @ 9:30-9:45 AM. 4 Rounds: 10:00 AM\, 10:45 PM\, 11:30 PM\, 12:15 PM (Finish by 1:00 PM)Lunch Break: 1:00 – 3:00 PM – You can leave Arena during break\, visit Providence for lunchHockey Game: starts at 3:05 – 5:00 PM (Hockey Ticket Included in Price) \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes: * OPEN 1200+ Adult Section (USCF RATED) = $200 b/20 Players – Prizes: $125 – $75\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* U1200 Scholastic K-12 Section (USCF RATED) = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, Medals for players w/ 2.5 pts or higher* Parents / Kids Unrated Section (UNRATED) = Parents Chess Play (Optional) = Medals & Free Tournament Vouchers \n\n\n\n*** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ****** THERE ARE NO DAY OF EVENT – ON-SITE ENTRIES *** \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FOR EVENT – CLICK THIS LINKhttps://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Oceanstate60 URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-providence-bruins-hockey-rapid-chess/ LOCATION:Amica Mutual Pavilion (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center)\, 1 LaSalle Square\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20240212T062407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T061046Z UID:8986-1708732800-1708794000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:OSCA: 1st St. Andrews Chess Tournament (Barrington\, RI) - for Both Adults & Scholastics DESCRIPTION:BOTH Adult & Scholastic Chess Event – in the Beautiful New S.t Andrew’s Library \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 24\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTIME: 12:00 – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Location:ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOLHistoric Stone Building63 Federal RoadBarrington\, RI 02806 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay (All Sections)Round 1 starts at 12:00 PM (Noon). \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE * \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES\, $300 b/20\, plus Trophies* OPEN = $100 – $75\, Plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1500 = $75 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1000 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U600 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* UNRATED = Trophy 1st Place\, Medals 2nd & 3rd place \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 12:00 PM for All Sections. * U1000 & U600 Sections will end by 3:30-4:00. Other sections by 5:00 PM* Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance.* New Policy: On-site Entries must register 30 minutes before start of tournament or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 2/23/2024 @ 11:59PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more \n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees* OPEN = EF $35 for OPEN Section. Late Entry (Day of Event) is $5 more * U1500 = EF: $30 for U1500 Section\, Late Entry (Day of Event) is $5 more * U1000 = EF $25 for U1000 Section. Late Entry (Day of Event) is $5 more * U600 = EF $25 for U600 Section. Late Entry (Day of Event) is $5 more * UNRATED = EF $25 for Unrated Section. Late Entry (Day of Event) is $5 more  \n\n\n\nSpecial Discounts* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $25 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20(Age 3-18) Must be new USCF Membership\, No renewals\, done in advance\, not on-site\, play in U600 & U1000 Sections \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27(Age 19-23). Must be new USCF Membership\, No renewals\, done in advance\, not on-site\, play in U1500 & Open Sections \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* This is an Adult & Scholastic Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section* Plenty of parking. Tournament is in the Library at the “STONE BUILDING.” Look for signs when you enter campus* Tournament finishes around 4:30-5:00 PM. * Bring a clock if you have one. Chess sets provided.* Late Entries day of event will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nUSCF 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 \n\n\n\n* Register at bottom of this page* \n\n\n\nSee all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation about St. Andrew’s SchoolSt. Andrew’s School was founded in 1893\, and is a nondenominational boarding and day school located on a 100-acre campus in Barrington\, Rhode Island\, serving co-educational grades 6-12 and postgraduate URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-st-andrews-tournament/ LOCATION:Rhode Island END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T190312 CREATED:20231120T055036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T052111Z UID:7808-1708164000-1708189200@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:2024 OSCA Gr. K-12 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP (East Greenwich\, RI) - MAJOR EVENT DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\nMajor 2024 New England Scholastic Championship Event *** OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS **** BOTH INDIVIDUAL & TEAM PRIZES = Players can register as an Individual without a Team or with Team \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew England Institute of Technology\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island Campus \n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) 1 New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich\, R.I. 02818 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/45; d5 – 4 Rounds: 10:00 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM\, 3:30 PM(Lunch Break 12:00-12:30 PM) \n\n\n\n \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\n \n\n\n\n* IMPORTANT EVENT WILL START ON TIME AT 10:00 AM – PAIRINGS WILL BE POSTED AT 9:30 AM DAY OF EVENT ON SATURDAY ENTRIES MAY RECEIVE 1/2 PT. BYE** Longer Time Control G/45 minutes\, compared to other R.I. scholastic championship events which are shorter/ quicker time controls like G/25 ** Reasonable Entry fee with beautiful campus venue\, plenty of free parking\, cafeteria with affordable full menu \n\n\n\nSECTIONS = ALL 3 SECTIONS ARE USCF RATED* HIGH SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE 9-12 * MIDDLE SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE 6-8 * ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE K-5 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPRIZES / TROPHIES\n\n\n\nIndividual Trophies to Top 3 players in each section. Medals to players with more than 3 pts.\n\n\n\nTeam Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 Teams in each section\n\n\n\nOUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS are ELIGIBLE for ALL Individual & Team Awards\n\n\n\nTeams must have players from same schoolEntry Fee: $25.00 – $45.00 – Please Register in advance online “SIBLINGS” DISCOUNT = (Only $25) Discount -$10 off each family member’s entry fee (2 or more) “TEAM” DISCOUNT = Only $25 EF = Reduced by $10 off each player for “Teams” with 4 or more players “1st TOURNAMENT” DISCOUNT = If this is your 1st tournament\, WE WILL PAY FOR YOUR U.S.C.F. “YOUTH” Membership (worth $20) is INCLUDED FREE with $35 Entry Fee (This is for students with NO USCF Membership\, Not renewals) $30 (EARLY-BIRD Discount) Pre-registration in advance on our website (PayPal) by FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 9th @ 11:59 PM$35 if pre-registered before event on our website by FRIDAY\, FEB. 16 (EXTENDED) by 9:30 PM$45 if you register on SATURDAY\, FEB. 17 On-Site Entry or the DAY OF EVENT is $10 more. and LATE ENTRY PLAYERS on SATURDAY (DAY of EVENT) MAY RECEIVE 1/2 POINT BYE for ROUND 1Round 1 will start ON-TIME at 10:00 AM – TOURNAMENT WILL NOT BE DELAYED \n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER INFORMATION:\n\n\n\nLonger Game G/45 Championship – Not G/25 Fast Time Control Championship Event\n\n\n\nThis is Both a Scholastic MULTI-STATE Individual Championship & Team Championship. OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FROM RI\, MA\, CT\, & EVERY STATE\n\n\n\nTournament will Start ON-TIME at 10:00 AM – Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye\n\n\n\nTeam 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 register two teams\, each with 4-5 players on each team as “A” & “B” Teams to avoid pairing issues.\n\n\n\nPlayers must be from the same school: Teams can have three or more players. Students must play in grade section. Please list your school on entry form. \n\n\n\nYou can still register and play as an individual with no team\n\n\n\nPlayers will enjoy this beautiful college venue with multiple skittles rooms provided. Plenty or parking. College cafeteria will be open for lunch with affordable variety of food/drinks\n\n\n\nENTRY FEE DISCOUNT: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS or SIBLINGS are Eligible for a minus -$5 per person “ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT.” \n\n\n\nQuestions: Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\nChess Sets/Clocks will be provided\, However\, please bring a clock if you have one\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Tournament Playing Room at the New England Institute of Technology \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE * URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2024-osca-scholastic-championship/ LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR