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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Waters Free Chess Tournament (N. Attleborough\, MA) - FREE Event
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JULY 11\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER EARLY – WE ONLY HAVE SPACE FOR 90-95 PLAYERSOVER 100+ PLAYERS LAST YEAR  \n\n\n\nFREE EVENT – LUNCH INCLUDED \n\n\n\nBoth USCF Rated & Unrated “Fun” Sections for Kids and AdultsMust Pre-Register by July 7th.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocationWaters Church57 John L Dietsch SquareAttleboro Falls\, MA 02763 \n\n\n\n\nCost: FREE to participate! Lunch is included – Must Pre-Register for this event\n\n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 minutes each with 5 second delay \n\n\n\nSections* Advanced Open Section (USCF Rated – Membership Required)* Amateur U1400 Section (USCF Rated – Membership Required)* Novice Adult Section (Unrated – No USCF Membership Required)* Novice Kid Section (Unrated – No USCF Membership Required) \n\n\n\nPrizes* Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place in each section* Chess Medals for ties* Additional prizes like chess books\, gift cards\, free future tournament entries will be awarded! \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Must Register in advance by July 7\, 2025* There will be no on-site entries the day of the event* Please arrive by 9:30-9:45 am to check-in* Lunch provided – sandwiches\, chips\, and water* Air-conditioned facility* Free parking is available onsite.* Play for fun in the Unrated sections\, or Rated Sections for more serious players * Chessboards and clocks are provided* Please check out the Waters Church website: https://waterschurch.org/* Chief Tournament Director Frank DelBonis attends Waters Church\,  please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions \n\n\n\nPlease Register in Advance by July 8 – No On-Site entry the day of the event \n\n\n\nREGSTER HERE: COMING SOON
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/waters-free-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Waters Church\, 57 John L Dietsch Square\, North Attleborough\, Massachusetts\, 02763\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA 4th Annual Rogers Free Library Chess Tournament (Bristol\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUGUST 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Rogers Free Library525 Hope StreetBristol\, RI 02809 \n\n\n\nEntry: FREE to Play in TournamentPlease Register Early\, Limited Space – 32 players. Registration Opens Soon \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes * Advanced Open Section (Adult & Kids) – USCF RATED (US Chess Membership Required)* Intermediate / Novice Section (Adults & Kids) – UNRATED (No Membership Required) \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Advanced Section1st Place – $75 Gift Certificate 2nd Place – $50 Gift Certificate3rd Place –  $ 25 Gift Certificate \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Intermediate / Novice1st Place Trophy 2nd Place Trophy3rd Place Trophy \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PMLocation: Roger Library\, Upstairs Conference RoomAudience:  All Ages  Categories:  Clubs \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Information* Both Adults & Kids are invited to play in the 3rd Annual RFL Chess Championship* ALL PLAYERS looking to participate MUST register (Recommended In Advance)* Tournament is Free\, please register early\, and contact us if you need to cancel so someone else can play* Limited Space\, only 32 people will compete for the trophies and grand prizes!* Tournament will start promptly at 10:00 am\, please check in by 9:45 am* Chess sets and clocks will be provided* Bring your best game and good luck* Event is sponsored by Roger Free Library with help from Ocean State Chess Association* Volunteer Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Associate National Tournament Director\, Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: OPENS SOON
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/osca-4th-rogers-free-library-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Rogers Free Library\, 525 Hope Street\, Bristol\, Rhode Island\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 U.S. Open Championship (Grand Rapids\, MI)
DESCRIPTION:US OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION HERE: https://new.uschess.org/us-open-2026 \n\n\n\nFULL SCHEDULE CLICK HERE: https://new.uschess.org/us-open-2026/schedules \n\n\n\n2026 U.S. Open Championship\, August 3-9Playing Site: DeVos Place Convention Center303 Monroe Avenue NWGrand Rapids MI 49503Tournament hotels:Amway Grand PlazaCourtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand RapidsNote: both are attached to DeVos Place Convention Center \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026USOpen \n\n\n\nHOTEL INFORMATION: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nU.S. Open Round Times\n\n\n\nThe US Open has one section\, in which anyone can enter. This event is NOT rated by FIDE. \n\n\n\n9 Round Swiss with 3 Schedules7-Day Schedule: 7pm 8/3\, 10am & 7pm 8/4\, 10am & 7pm 8/5\, 7pm 8/6\, 7pm 8/7\, 7pm 8/8\, 3pm 8/9.5-Day Schedule:   First 5 rounds 3pm & 7pm 8/5\, 10am\, 3pm & 7pm 8/6; round 6 at 10am 8/7. (Round 6 is played at the 7-day schedule time control. Then the 5-day schedule merges into the 7-day schedule for round 7 at 7pm on 8/1.)4-Day Schedule:   First 6 rounds 1pm\, 7pm\, & 10pm 8/6; 10am\, 1pm\, & 4pm 8/7. (Then it merges into the 7-day schedule for round 7 at 7pm on 8/7.) All schedules merge after Round 6 and compete for the same prizes. \n\n\n\nTime Control:7-Day Schedule: all rounds 40/100\, SD/30\, inc/30 (30-second increment from move one)5-Day Schedule: rounds 1-5 at G/90 d5   rounds 6-9 at 40/100\, SD/30\, inc/304-Day Schedule: rounds 1-6 at G/60 d5   rounds 7-9 at 40/100\, SD/30\, inc/30 \n\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________   \n\n\n\nINVITATIONALS (GRADE K-12) & SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPShttps://new.uschess.org/us-open-2026/invitationals-information \n\n\n\nHOTEL DISCOUNT LINK:  CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nNational invitational schedules: Irwin | Denker | Haring | Barber | Rockefeller | Ashley \n\n\n\nThe Arnold Denker Tournament of High School Champions is an annual event held in conjunction with the U.S. Open\, in which the 51 high school champions of each state affiliate and the District of Columbia compete to determine who will be crowned the Denker Champion of Champions. It was founded in 1985 by Grandmaster Arnold Denker (1914-2005). \n\n\n\nThe Dewain Barber Tournament of Middle School Champions was founded in 2011 by Dewain Barber to provide a competition comparable to the Denker tournament for middle school students. \n\n\n\nThe Ruth Haring National Girls’ Tournament of Champions is a tournament of Champions for girls from across the United States. It is held annually in the model of the Denker and Barber Tournaments. The tournament is named in memory of WIM Ruth Haring (1955-2018)\, former US Chess President. \n\n\n\nThe John D. Rockefeller III National Tournament of Elementary School State Champions was founded in 2020 to provide a competition comparable to the Denker tournament for elementary school students. This event is named in memory of John D. Rockefeller III (1906-1978)\, noted philanthropist. \n\n\n\nThe GM Maurice Ashley National Tournament of K-3 State Champions is an annual invitational event run by US Chess that will start determining the Ashley National Champion in 2026. The tournament is named after GM Maurice Ashley. \n\n\n\nThe John T. Irwin National Senior Tournament of Champions is a tournament of Champions for seniors from across the United States. This event was founded in 2018\, and is named in memory of John T. Irwin (1940-2019)\, poet\, literary critic\, and English professor. \n\n\n\nThe FM Sunil Weeramantry National Blitz Tournament of State Champions is a blitz tournament for State Champions from across the United States attending the other US Open invitationals. This event was founded in 2020\, and is named for Sunil Weeramantry\, chess master\, author\, coach\, organizer\, and scholastic official. \n\n\n\nParticipant lists\, schedules\, and other information can be found at the tournament websites above. \n\n\n\nTHIS TOURNAMENT IS BY INVITE ONLY – TOP PLAYERS FORM EACH STATE \n\n\n\n\n\nSEE NATIONAL USCF EVENTS HERE: https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-u-s-open-championship/
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament (Smithfield\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 26\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED  \n\n\n\n100% of proceeds collected from this tournament will go to the Tomorrow Fund which helps families of children who have cancer. Please consider donating even if you cannot attend \n\n\n\nAdvance Entries: CLICK HERE – REFRESH PAGE FREQUENTLY  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBryant University\, Academic Innovation Center (AIC Center) – Tournament Location\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Location:Bryant University\, AIC Building1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield\, RI 02917 \n\n\n\n*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE *** \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\nThe Tomorrow Fund provides daily financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families. Kids treated in the Pediatric Oncology Program and The Tomorrow Fund Clinic at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence\, Rhode Island support. These vital programs are made available to our patients and families from the time of diagnosis\, throughout treatment\, into recovery and beyond.Click on website for more info: https://www.tomorrowfund.org/ \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; +5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second incrementRound 1 starts around 10:00 AM. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES * OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U1700 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Medals* UNRATED (Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st\, Medals for 2nd & 3rd \n\n\n\nMORE PRIZES: RAFFLE FOR CHILD CANCER – PLEASE BRING CASH $$ TO PARTICIPATE* $50 Gift Cards* $30 Providence Bruins Tickets 2 sets (4)* $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates* More Prizes to come! \n\n\n\nENTRY FEE DONATION FOR REGISTRATION – REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGEOpen & U1700 Sections = $35 in advance U1200 & U800 = $30 in advanceUnrated Section = $25 in advanceRated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated SectionLate Entry the Day of the Event $5 more – You may get a 1/2 pt. Bye in Round 1 \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership (Not USCF Renewals) Only $20 More for Registration* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $53 Registration\, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $74 Registration\, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration\, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 9/24. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players\, No Renewals) \n\n\n\nThank you to our Trophy Sponsor:David DelBonis\, PresidentPRECISION HOME LENDING (401) 487-7379website: https://ddphl.com/ \n\n\n\nPrecision Home Lending\, Cranston\, RI – Our Annual Tomorrow Fund Trophies Sponsor\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Trophies & Medals for the event\n\n\n\n\n\nWinners from a previous event\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThank you Bryant University for Hosting this Event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLOCAL DAD HOSTS CHESS TOURNAMENT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR DAUGHTER’S CANCER TREATMENT (2024)SEE 2 MIN VIDEO & READ NEWS ARTICLE (BELOW)https://turnto10.com/news/coronavirus/show-us-something-good/local-dad-hosts-chess-tournament-to-say-thank-you-for-daughters-cancer-treatment-the-tomorrow-fund-mentor-march-21-2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/4th-annual-tomorrow-fund-charity-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA: 12th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament - In Development
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 17\,2026 \n\n\n\nIN DEVELOPMENT \n\n\n\n* ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS TOURNAMENT WILL GO TOWARD HELPING SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS IN RHODE ISLAND \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second increment.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM \n\n\n\nSECTIONS* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1700 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMax Malyuta\, Rhode Is Chess Club New England Jr. Team Championship 2002\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntry Fees (Donation)U1200 & 800 Sections: $30 advanced entryOPEN & U1700 Sections: $35 advance entry \n\n\n\nLate Entry the DAY OF THE EVENT is $5 more \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM and run continuous* Lower sections finish around 3:00 -3:30 pm. Higher sections around 4:00-4:30 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 before start of tournament.* On-site entries must register 20 minutes before (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 10/11/2026. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more. \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership Only $20 More for Registration* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $53 Registration\, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 24-64) = $74 Registration\, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration\, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 10/15. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players\, No Renewals) \n\n\n\n*** REGISTRATION at BOTTOM of PAGE *** \n\n\n\n\n\nFamily friend with Max Malyuta\n\n\n\n\n\nTrophies from Last Year’s 2025 Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\nMax Malyuta (1981-2007) from Pawtucket\, RI was a chess coach and beloved chess player.when he passed away at age 25 from Meningitis. He was beloved by the R.I. Chess community. \n\n\n\nNews Articles about Max Malyuta (1981-2007) – click on links below \n\n\n\n“Team Copes with Coach’s Sudden Death” – East Bay Newshttps://chessdailynews.com/team-copes-with-coachs-sudden-death/ \n\n\n\n“New England Lost a Bright Young (Chess) Star” – Susan Polgarhttps://chessdailynews.com/new-england-lost-a-bright-young-star/ \n\n\n\n“He was a special soul” – Donna Perrotta \n\n\n\n“You will Never Be forgotten\, You will always be in our Hearts” – Frank DelBonis (Eulogy 2007) \n\n\n\nMax Cousin Pavel and Uncle Slav Malyuta\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/12th-max-malyuta-memorial-tournament/
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SUMMARY:2027 OFFICIAL RHODE ISLAND SCHOLASTIC STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (Warwick\, RI) - $1\,200 Trophies
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 27\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDATE & LOCATION are Both FINALIZED \n\n\n\n* OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS \n\n\n\n* BIGGEST R.I. SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR!134 Players participated in 2026 in this Tournament  \n\n\n\n* $1\,200+ TROPHIES AWARDED TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS *(Players can register as an Individual with a Team or without a Team) \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES – Available after March 14\, 2027Refresh Page Frequently \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBeautiful Tournament Location – The Prestigious Crowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick\, RI\n\n\n\nLocation: Crowne Plaza Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, RI 02886(10 Min. from Providence\, Near T.F Greene Airport) \n\n\n\n2027 Scholastic Individual Grade K-12 Championship Qualifier and School Team Championship \n\n\n\nFORMAT & ROUND TIMES: 4SS\, G/40;d5 – 4 Rounds (Games)\, each player gets 40 minutes each w/ 5 second delayRound 1: Starts Promptly at 9:00 AM. Late Registrations the Day of Event may receive 1/2 Pt. Bye Round 1* Please Arrive by 8:30 – 8:50 AM to Check-In. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE* Players can register as an Individual with a Team and/or without a team \n\n\n\nSECTIONS = ALL 3 SECTIONS ARE USCF RATED* High School Section – Grades 9-12. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams* Middle School Section – Grades 6-8. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams* Elementary School Section – Grades K-5. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams \n\n\n\nRHODE ISLAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REPRESENTATIVESTop Rhode Island winners from each section are eligible to participate in the R.I. Closed Invitational Scholastic Championship Tournament in April\, 2027\, which will determine the Top 3 Player representatives from Rhode Island for U.S. Chess Federation National Denker (High School)\, Barber (Middle School) & Rockefeller (Elementary) to participate at the U.S. Chess National Tournament of State Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI in August\, 2026. Links below – more information. \n\n\n\nU.S. Chess Federation Denker Gr. 9-12 Tournament of High School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/denkerU.S. Chess Federation Barber Gr. 6-8 Tournament of Middle School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/barberU.S. Chess Federation Rockefeller Gr. K-5 Tournament of Elementary State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/rockefeller(NEW) U.S. Chess Federation 2nd Annual GM Maurice Ashely Gr. K-3 Tournament Elementary State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/ashley \n\n\n\nENTRY FEES* Early-Bird (Discount) – Individual Registration (3 weeks in advance): is $49 per player by Sat. 3/6. * Early-Bird (Discount) – Team Registration – 4 Entries = $184 ($46 each x 4 players) by Sat. 3/6* Regular Registration: $55 from Mon. 3/7 – Wed. 3/24. * Late Registration: $65 – Thurs. 3/25 & Fri. 3/36 (2 days before and the day before).  * Very Late Registration – $80 On-Site or Day of Event Registration on Sat. 3/27 * Note: Bigger Parent Room will be provided this year. Parents\, coaches\, & spectators have free entry \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT TEAM ENTRY FEE: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS or SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$6 Discount“ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT.” Note: Top 4 Team Player scores will counted for each “Team Score” – For example\, If a team has 6-8 players\, the top 4 scores will be counted. Team with 8+ players or more should consider registering 2 Teams (A-Team & B-Team). Players will not paired against each other unless they are competing for 1st Place champion in round 3 or 4. \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT – SIBLINGS: Siblings receive -$6 discount on each entry. $49 if registered by Sun. 3/6 \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT 1st-TIME USCF RATED TOURNAMENT ENTRY (SAVE $15 – $20 PER ENTRY)1st-Time Rated USCF Event. OSCA Discount: Registration $49/55 + $24 USCF membership = $73-$79\, get both for $59)$35 Registration w/ $24 USCF Membership Included = $59 – Must sign-up by Sunday 3/21(Note this is for 1st-Time USCF Tournament players\, does not include USCF renewals; Membership good for 1 year)* Additional Scholarships available to R.I. students with financial hardship* Contact Frank DelBonis with hardship reason. Text (401) 212-1335. Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFO\n\n\n\n* Time Control for ALL 4 Rounds: G/40;d5; Accelerated Pairings will be used Rds. 1-2\n\n\n\n* $1\,200 in Individual & Team Trophies & Medals will be awarded for this Tournament\n\n\n\n* This is Both a Scholastic MULTI-STATE Individual Championship & Team Championship.* OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FROM RI\, MA\, CT\, NH\, VT\, NY & EVERY STATE. Last Year 120+ Players\n\n\n\n* Top Out-of-State Winner is eligible for separate 1st Place trophy\, Top R.I. 1st Place Champions must be from R.I.\n\n\n\n* Tournament will Start ON-TIME at 9:00 AM – Late Entries after 8:40 may receive 1/2 pt. bye\n\n\n\n* You can still register and play as an individual with no team\n\n\n\n* Team Competition: Each school’s team score is calculated by adding points from the top 4 players on that team. Must have minimum of 3 players for a team. Maximum limit is 7 per team. Teams with 8-10+ players or more should consider registering as two teams\, each with 4-5 players on each team as “A” & “B” Teams to avoid pairing issues. Accelerated pairings may be used only in rounds 1 & 2.\n\n\n\n* Team Players must be from the same school. Students must play in grade section. List your school on entry form.\n\n\n\n* Spectators & parents do NOT have to buy a registration ticket\, parents are free\n\n\n\n* Chess Sets and Clocks provided. However\, please bring a chess set for skittles / parent room to practice\n\n\n\n* Bigger Parent Room (Double size) will be provided this year.\n\n\n\n* Chess Sets & Clocks on sale at the Tournament (Optional)\n\n\n\n* U.S. Chess Certified Associate National Tournament Director\, Frank DelBonis & Certified TD Assistants\n\n\n\n* Questions: Text Organizer (401) 212-1335\, or Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com (Text is preferred)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCrown Plaza Rotunda – Main Tournament Room\n\n\n\n\n\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\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2027-scholastic-state-chess-championship/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
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