CSCA Event: 2023 New London County & City Championships - $450 & Trophies (New London, CT)
2023-10-21 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut
Location: Connecticut College, College Center at Crozier-Williams270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320

Organized & Sponsored by Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA)

Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 2023; Round 1 at 11a, then ASAPOnline registration thru 8p on Oct 20; on-site registration available, see below.Sections/Rounds/ 5 Sections: Open, U1700, U1200: 4 Rounds SS, G/45 d5; U700, NR (not rated)Time Control: 4 Rounds SS, G/30 d5. Players rated over 299 cannot participate in NR.

Byes: One ½ point bye in all but final Round; 0 point byes any Round.

Prizes: $450 in Prizes and Trophy Awards! OPEN: $150-100 U1700: $125-75 U1200: Trophies to Top 3U700: Trophies to Top 3Unrated: Trophies to Top 3Champion Trophies to Open Winner and Top New London City ResidentMedals to non-placing players in U700 and NR sections

Entry Fee: Register online by Oct 20, 8p (“same day” online registration starts Oct 20, 9p)Open/U1700: $40 by Oct 17; $50 by 8p on Oct 20U1200/U700/NR: $30 by Oct 17; $40 by 8p on Oct 20On-site: Add $10 by 11:30a, ½ pt Rd 1 bye after 10:30a; exact change cash only

Credits/Discounts: *CSCA Entry Credit: First time USCF registrants get $20 entry credit to a 2023-24CSCA State Championship event, exp: June 30, 2024.Need-based: Cases of financial hardship and Title I students, please email CSCA.Senior (65+) and Sibling (pK-12): Email CSCA before entry for 10% discount.Premium and Member Organization Members: CSCA Premium and MemberOrganizations Members apply 25% discount. Discount code provided.*Masters: Entry fee is waived for NMs and higher, if registering by Oct 17.Deducted from prize thereafter. Please email CSCA to register

Notes:This non-profit event is organized and sponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association andConnecticut College Chess Club for the benefit of the Connecticut chess community.

Event Flyer: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/NLCCC.23.pdf

Contact. All questions/inquiries to events: CSCA@gmail.com

1st Brookline Chess BLITZ Championship Tournament - $500 (Brookline, MA)
2023-10-22 14:00 - 17:00 | St. Mary’s of the Assumption School, 67 Harvard Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, 02445, United States
SUNDAY, OCT. 22, 2023

Location: St. Mary’s of the Assumption School in Brookline67 Harvard StreetBrookline, MA 02445

*REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE *

Format: 6SS, G/5; d0 – Six Double Rounds (one game each color), 5 Minute Games with no delay (12 Games)Round 1 starts around 2:00 PM. Rounds continuous. ends by 5:00 PM

3 SECTIONS & ENTRY FEES (2 USCF RATED, 1 UNRATED)* OPEN Championship Section – $40 Entry Fee* U1200 Championship Section – $35 Entry Fee* UNRATED Championship Section – NO USCF Required, $30 EF.

PRIZES $500 b/30 Paid Entries Plus Championship TrophiesOPEN SECTION, Overall Champions = 1st Place $200 – 2nd $100, Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd placeU1500 Prizes (OPEN Section) = 1st Place $100, & Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd placeU1200 SECTION = 1st Place $100, & Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd placeUNRATED SECTION = 1st Place Trophy, Medals 2nd, 3rd PlaceBROOKLINE PRIZE = $100, Player must have 12/12 perfect score in blitz

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* Plenty of parking available in rear of St. Mary’s School, or take MBTA Green Line to “Brookline Hills’ station* Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $30- $35-$40. Late Entry Fee is $5 more day of event or on-site.* Advance Registration online by Sat. 10/21/2023 at 11:30 PM. Pre-registration check-in 1:00 – 1:45 PM. * Round 1 for All sections starts at 2:00 PM. Tournament will finish around 5:00 PM.* For pairing purposes only, your highest rating will be used. However, It will be rated as a Blitz Event* Every Players plays 12 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 & OSCA* USCF Membership required in rated sections – sign up here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Special Championship Trophies will be Awarded

FMCA Event: Future Masters Scholastic Tournaments - 2 Events - OCT 28 - 29, 2023
2023-10-28 00:00 - 2023-10-29 23:59 | New England Movement Arts School, 123 Muller Rd., Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803, United States
New England Movement Arts School, 123 Muller Rd., BURLINGTON, MA 01803

SATURDAY, OCT 28, 2023 – FMCA Beginners And Unrated Tournament

Time Control:All games done within 2 hrsRounds Time:1 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pmREGISTRATION INFORMATION for SAT. OCT. 28Entry Fee:$30.00Registration – Onsite:/ Registration – Online: http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8493Available till END OF DAY OF 10/27/2023.Membership Requirement: None_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUNDAY, OCT 29, 2023 – FMCA SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENTSee Details Below, REGISTRATION:https://futurechessmasters.com/tournaments/#top

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Time Control:Game 25/5Rounds Time:Round times: 1pm; 2pm; 3pm; 4pmByes:1 allowed no half point bye last roundPrize Info:Trophies and MedalsInquiry:Ltimes@futurechessmasters.com 617 596 5856

Entry Fee:$30.00On-site entry time 11:00am-11:30 am and day before $40.00. Huge Rooms. Plenty of ParkingRegistration – Onsite:11:00 am-11:30 amRegistration – Online:Please register early. Entry Fee: $35.00 until end of day on October 27. Late fee: $40.00.Membership Requirement:USCF

Tournament Sections & PrizesOver 1500 Trophies MedalsUnder1500 Trophies MedalsUnder 1000 Trophies MedalsUnder 500 Medals

Sponsored by Chess Master Lawyer Times & Future Masters Chess Academy

See Website: http://www.futurechessmasters.com/

NHCA Event: 47th New Hampshire Amateur Championship - Guaranteed $2,145 (Nashua, NH)
2023-10-28 10:00 - 20:00 | Connecticut
Location: Sheraton, Nashua, NH11 Tara Blvd.Nashua, NH 03062

Organized and Sponsored by the New Hampshire Chess Association (NHCA)

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Format: 4SS, G/60 d5. 4 sections, $2,145 in prizes guaranteed

Championship Section: (U2100 or UNR) $$ 270 – 200 – 160, U1950 $165; Trophy to 1st. No Unr. may win over $160.U1800 (or UNR) $$ 200 – 130 – 100, U1600 $110; Trophy to 1st. No Unr. may win over $100.U1400 (or UNR) $$ 180 – 130 – 110; trophy to 1st. No Unr. may win over $110.U1200 (or UNR) $$ 130 – 80 – 65, U1000 $60, UNR $55; Trophy to 1st. No Unr. may win over $65.All sections: No Unrated may win more than 3rd in any section. NHCA membership required of rated NH residents; dues $8 adult, $6 under 19. Registration: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sat. 10/28, Rounds.: 10-1:00-3:30-6:00. Half-point bye okay in any one Rd except Rd 4 of Champ section, must commit before Rd 2. No half-point byes for players receiving full-point byes. Online advance entry available at nhchess.org until 10/26 at 8 p.m.

OPEN TO OUT OF STATE AS WELL AS NH PLAYERS! Online entry available with credit card at https://nh-chess-assn-dot-inc.square.site (or look for link at nhchess.org). Advance EF rate available until Thursday 10/26 at 8:00 PM; at-door EF rates available later

All sections $55 if rec’d by 10/26 (8:00 PM online), $61 at site. Link for online entries via Square Market: https://squareup.com/market/nh-chess-assn-inc (or look for link at nhchess.org)

Ent: NHCA, c/o John Elmore, 20 Holmgren Rd., Stratham, NH 03885. Online advance entry available at https://nhchess.org until 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 26. Info only: johnpelmore@yahoo.com

See More Information at New Hampshire Chess Association website: https://nhchess.org/

Sheraton, Nashua, New Hampshire

OSCA: 2023 Ocean State Chess Association PREMIER OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT - $1,800 Prizes (East Greenwich, RI)
2023-11-04 10:00 - 18:00 | New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States
Tournament Playing Room at New England Tech

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Location: New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd, East Greenwich, RI 02818

* OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS *

Confirmed Pre-registrations in Open Section include: Grandmaster – GM JIANCHAO ZHOUGrandmaster – GM ALEXANDER IVANOVFIDE Master – FM RAJESH SHANMUGASUNDANational Master – NM SIDDHARTH ARUNNational Master – NM MICHAEL CAREYCandidate Master – CM DATTASAI KILARICandidate Master – CM MICHAEL UWAKWE

Format & Prizes: $1,500 b/50, plus $300 in Special Championship Trophies4SS, G/60; d5 OPEN = $400 – $300 – $200, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd4SS, G/60; d5 U1500 = $300 – $200 – $100, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd4SS, G/30; d5 U1000 = Championship Trophies to Top 3 Players4SS, G/30; d5 U600 = Championship Trophies to Top 3 Players

*** Register at Bottom of This Page ***

Round Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM. ONE DAY EVENT* OPEN & U1500 Round Times: 10:00 (Lunch 12:10 PM), 1:00 PM 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM* U1000 & U600 Round Times: 10:00, 11:10, (Lunch 12:30 PM), 1:15 PM, 2:30 PM (Done by 3:30-4:00 PM)* Players who arrive late after registration 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 (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 11/3/2023 @ 11:30PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $10 more.

Tournament Entry Fees* FREE ENTRY FEE for Titled players: GM’s, IM’s, FM’s, CM’s, NM’s, etc. EF deducted if cash prizes awarded. * EF $45 for OPEN Sections. Late entry is $10 more ($55) online/cash the day of event* EF: $38 for U1500 Section, Late entry is $10 more ($48) online/cash the day of event* EF $30 for U1000 & U600 Sections. Late entry $10 more ($40) online/cash the day of event

Title players: To register, just email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Special Discounts* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $30 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20 (Ages 3-18) Must be new USCF Membership. No renewals. In advance, not on-site.* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27 (Ages 19-23) Must be new USCF Membership. No renewals. In advance, not on-site.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Players agree “it’s the “Best Chess Venue in New England”* Plenty of parking. Beautiful College Campus. Only 12 min. south of Providence (Exit 8, off Route 95) * Extra skittles rooms, parent rooms, lounge area, cafeteria. * Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials, Salad, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one. * Lower sections finish around 3:30-4:00 PM. Higher sections around 6:30 PM.* Open to Out-of-State Players. Anyone can play in a higher section.* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com

USCF membership required to play in ALL sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

*** Register for Tournament at bottom of this page ***

"Chess Night" at 605 Broadway Bar & Grill on Wednesdays (Weekly) - Pawtucket, R.I.
2023-11-08 18:30 - 23:59 | 605 Broadway Bar & Grill, 605 Broadway Street, Pawtucket, 02860
Upcoming Meeting Days* Wednesday, November 1, 8,

Location:605 Broadway Bar & Grill – 605 Broadway Street, Pawtucket, R.I. 02860

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT – “CHESS NIGHT” * Come play against the R.I & Mass local players* Full Drink & Food menu available for purchase – Chess Matches are FREE* Visit anytime Wednesday night between 6:30 pm – 12:00 am Midnight * Chess boards provided, please bring a clock if you have on* Must be 21 to drink alcohol by law* Sponsored/Organized by Owner NM Mauricio Ruiz (Rated 2340) & Ocean State Chess Association

Contact: NM Mauricio Ruiz (401) 855-5669 – text or call for more information.

CSCA Event: 2023 Connecticut State Championship - $10,000 Guaranteed (Middletown, CT)
2023-11-12 10:30 - 20:00 | Connecticut
Sunday, November 12, 2023

Record $10,000 in Guaranteed 1-Day Prizes!!!First Class Collegiate Venue / Many Placements / Player-friendly Entry FeesSpecial Discounts / Top Directing Team / DGT Broadcast / On-site Dining

Location: Wesleyan University, Fayerweather, 55 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT 06457

Time: Rounds at 10:30a, 1:15p, 3:30p and 5:45p; Awards by 8:15 PMU800/NR: Round 1 at 12p, then ASAPOnline registration including “same day” available though 12 PM on November 12.Sections: 5 Sections: Championship (CT players rated over 1900, only, see notes [1] and [2] below);U2200; U1700; U1200; U800; NR (not rated) (NO state restriction on these sections).Rated players with rating over 299 may not participate in NR.Rounds/Time: 4 Rounds SS, G/55 d5. U800/NR: 4 Rounds SS, G/25 d5. All USCF Rated, except NR.Control: One ½ pt bye permitted in Rounds 1-3; must commit by end of registration.PRIZES = $10,000 Guaranteed plus TrophiesPrizes: Championship: $1,000-700-500-400-300-250-200-175U2200: $700-500-400-300-250-200-175-150U1700: $500-400-300-250-200-175-150-125U1200: $400-300-250-200-175-150-125-100Trophy to section winners. State Champion Trophy to Championship Section winner.U800: Trophy to Top 5, Top U400, U300, Unrated and 3 school teams.Additional Prize Information:NR: Trophy to Top 8, may be subdivided by age, if sufficient players for multiple sections.Unless tied for first place, prizes based on final standings on USCF tie breaks, NOT USCF distribution rules. Players tied for first share money prizes equally. Final placement of perfect 4-0 scores subject to Armageddon tie break; does not affect money prizes.Prize payments via PayPal within 2-10 days of event, subject to PayPal fees, if any.Entry Fee: Championship: $90 by Nov 8; $110 by Nov 10; $130 thereafterU2200/U1700: $80 by Nov 8; $100 by Nov 10; $120 thereafterU1200: $75 by Nov 8; $95 by Nov 10; $115 thereafterU800/NR: $30 by Nov 8; $40 by Nov 10; $50 thereafterRegister online only, including “same day”, ends 12p on Nov 12, ½ pt Rd 1 bye after 10a Discounts/CreditsCredits/ *CSCA Entry Credit: First time USCF registrants get $20 entry credit to a 2023-24 CSCADiscounts: State Championship event, exp: June 30, 2024.Need-based: Cases of financial hardship and Title I students, please email CSCA.Senior (65+) and Sibling (pK-12): Email CSCA before entry for 10% discount.Premium and Member Organization Members: One third discount. Code provided.GMs and IMs: Free entry by Nov 8, then deducted from prize. Please email CSCA to register. NMs and higher: Half entry by Nov 8. Please email CSCA to register.

Event Flyer: https://chessct.org/csca/Uploads/State.23.fly.pdf

REGISTER HERE: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1904&cat=1

OSCA Event: 1st Providence College Open Chess Championship (Providence, RI)
2023-11-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Providence College, 212 Huxley Ave, Providence, Rhode Island, 02908, United States
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Arthur & Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies at Providence College (Tournament Site)

Location: Providence College, Ryan Center212 Huxley AveProvidence, RI 02908

Format: 4SS, G/45; d5 – 4 Rounds. 45 minutes each, 5 second delay (OPEN Section)4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay (U1200 Section & Unrated Section)Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM. Note: You Must be 18+ years old to play in this Tournament – Sorry No Scholastic Sections, Venue Stipulations

* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *

SECTIONS & PRIZES, $450 b/25 Paid Entries, plus Trophies* OPEN = $ 150 – $75, Plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (U1500 Class Prize $75, Trophy for 1st place)* U1200 = $100 – $50, 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

Round Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM for All Sections. 3 Private large rooms have been reserved for sections & skittles* OPEN Round Times: 11:00 AM, 12:30 (Lunch 2:00), 2:45 PM, 4:30 PM. * U1200 & Unrated Round Times: 11:00, 12:00, (Lunch 1:00 PM), 1:45 PM, 2:45 PM (Done by 3:30 – 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 (10:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 11/17/2023 @ 11:30 PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more.

Tournament Entry Fees* EF $38 for OPEN Sections* EF $30 for U1200 Section* EF $30 for Unrated SectionLate On-Site Entries the day of the event is $5 more cash / online

Special 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)

Additional Information* MUST BE 18+ Years Old to Play in This Tournament – NO Scholastic players – Venue Stipulations* Event venue sponsored by the Providence College Chess Club, All Prov. College students have FREE Entry* Part of proceeds will go toward helping the Providence College Chess Club* U1200 & Unrated section will finish around 3:30-4:00 PM. Higher sections after 5:30-6:00 PM.* Plenty of parking. Please use Campus Parking Garage* Extra skittles rooms, lounge area, cafeteria on-site. * Bring a clock if you have one. Chess sets provided. * Anyone can play in a higher section* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com

USCF membership required to play in ALL rated sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

OSCA Event: 3rd East Providence Chess Tournament (East Providence, RI)
2023-12-02 10:00 - 15:30 | East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI, 02914, United States
BOTH Adult & Scholastic Chess Event – in the Beautiful $190 Million, East Providence Senior High School

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023

Location:EAST PROVIDENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2000 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, R.I. 02914

Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay (All Sections)Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM.

* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *

SECTIONS & 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

Round Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM for All Sections. * 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 15 minutes before 9:45 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 12/1/2023 @ 10:00PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more

Tournament Entry Fees* EF $35 for OPEN Sections. Late entry is $5 more * EF: $30 for U1500 Section, Late entry is $5 more * EF $25 for U1000 Section. Late entry $5 more * EF $25 for U600 Sections. Late entry $5 more

Special 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

* 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

Additional Information* This is an Adult & Scholastic Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section* Lower sections finish around 2:30-3:00 PM. Higher sections after 3:30 PM.* Plenty of parking. Charge-Point Electric FREE car charging station* Bring a clock if you have one. Chess sets provided.* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com

USCF 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

* Register at bottom of this page*

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CSCA Event: Hartford County & City Championships (Hartford, CT) - $1,000 Prizes
2023-12-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Connecticut
Sponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association

2023 Hartford County & City Championships

$1,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!Awesome Central Collegiate Venue; Special Discounts; On-site Dining

Date & Time: Sunday, December 3, 2023; Round 1 at 1100 am, then ASAP.Online advance registration thru 8p Dec 1; Location: Trinity College, Mather Hall, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106Sections/Rounds/ 5 Sections, 4 Rounds SS: Open/U1800/U1200: G/45 d5; U700/NR: G/30 d5.Time Control: Players rated over 299 cannot participate in NR (not rated).Byes: One ½ point bye in all but final Round; 0 point byes any Round.Prizes: $250-200, $150 to Top U2000 in Open; $200-150, $100 to Top U1400 in U1800;Trophies to Top 3 in U1200, U700, NR. Champion Trophies to Open Winner andTop City Resident. Medals to non-placers in U700 and NR. Prizes via PayPal.Entry Fee: Register online by Dec 1, 8p (“same day” online registration starts Dec 1, 9p)Open/U1700: $40 by Nov 28; $50 by 8p on Dec 1U1200/U700/NR: $30 by Nov 28; $40 by 8p on Dec 1On-site: Add $10 by 11:30p, ½ pt Rd 1 bye after 10:30a; exact change cash only

FLYER: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/HCCC.23.pdf

REGISTER: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1917&cat=1

2nd Cranston "Rapid" G/20 Chess Tournament (Cranston, RI)
2023-12-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Pub on Park, 655 Park Ave, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02910, United States
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023

Chess Tournament for Both Adults & Scholastic (Kids) Event

Tournament Room Location in Cranston

LocationPub On Park / Legion Bowl 655 – 661 Park AveCranston, RI 02910

Format: 4SS, G/20; d3 – 4 Rounds. QUICK RATED ONLY !!! 20 minutes each, 3 second delay (All Sections)NOTE: EVENT IS QUICK RATED = YOUR REGULAR RATING NOT AFFECTEDRound 1 starts around 12:00 PM (Noon)

* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *

SECTIONS & PRIZES, $250 Guaranteed* OPEN = $100 – $50, Plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place U1500 Class Prizes– $75 – $25, 1st Place Trophy* U1000 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place U600 Class Prize = 1st Place Trophy, Medals* Unrated = (Adults & Kids) Trophy for 1st place, Medals 2nd & 3rd Place

Round Times & Information* This is both an Adult & Kids Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section* Round 1 will start at 12:00 PM (Noon) for All Sections.* Full Food Menu available after 12:00 PM * Unrated section is for both Scholastics & Adults* Players who arrive late after Round 1 get a 1/2 pt. bye or paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance. * On-site Entries must register 15 minutes before 11:45 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 12/15/2023 @ 10:00PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more

Tournament Entry Fees* EF $30 for OPEN / U1500 Section. Late entry is $5 more * EF $22 for U1000 / U600 Section. Late entry $5 more * EF: $22 for UNRATED Section (Adult/Kids), Late entry is $5 more

Special Discounts* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $27 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

* 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

Additional Information* THIS EVENT IS QUICK RATED ONLY – REGULAR RATING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED* This Events is perfect for 1st-Time Beginner scholastic or adults – Regular Rating not affected* Pub / Restaurant will be used exclusively for tournament not open to public until 4:00 PM* This is both an Adult & Kids Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section* Please sign up early, Limited space to first 56 players.* Lower sections finish around 2:30 – 3:00 PM. Higher sections by 4:00 PM.* Beer/Drinks available after tournament. Must be 21 years old.* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. * Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions text to (401) 212-1335, or email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

USCF 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

* Register at bottom of this page*

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USCF Event: Dec 16-17, 2023 - U.S. Chess National K-12 Grade Championships (Orlando, FL)
2023-12-16 13:00 - 2023-12-17 23:59 | Connecticut
2023 National K-12 Grade Championships, December 15-17, 2023Hyatt Regency Orlando9801 International DriveOrlando, FL 32819(407) 284-1234HR: $169 single/double/triple/quad – Cutoff date: November 20, 2023

USCF National Events Website: https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar

OSCA: 2nd "PIZZA & PAWNS" G/10 Tournament @ Papa Gino's (East Providence, RI)
2024-01-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Papa Gino’s East Providence, R.I., 80 Highland Ave, East Providence, R.I., 02914
Located on Border of East Providence, RI / Seekonk, MA – Sponsored by Ocean State Chess Association

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024

Location: Papa Gino’s 80 Highland Ave East Providence, RI 02914

* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE *

Format: 5SS, G/10; d5 – 5 Rounds. 10 Min Games, 5 Second delayRound 1 starts around 11:00 AM. Rounds will run continuously. short break for lunch.

Note: Event is limited to 40 Players, Please Register Early

EF: $22 Advance Entry. $5 more at door if space is available, Limit 36 Players

OPEN SECTION (One Section)

PRIZES : $250 /20 Paid Entries* 1st = $100, 1st Place Trophy – Overall Winner* 2nd = $50, 2nd Place Trophy* 3rd Place Trophy* Top U1500 Prize = $50, 1st Place Trophy* Top Upset Prize $50

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Site is in East Providence, R.I.; but less than 1/4 mile from R.I. / MA Border with Seekonk, Massachusetts * USCF Required. This is rated as a “Quick Rated” Event, It will not affect your regular rating* USCF Regular and Quick Ratings will be used for pairing purposes (The higher of the 2 ratings will be used)* Tournament is limited to 40 Players, please register early* ALL Ages are welcome to play in Tournament* On-Site Entry $5 more if space available, $27 if tickets are not “sold out”* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM, will run continuous. Finish around 1:30-2:00 PM* Short break for lunch after Rd. 2/3 to order food from PAPA Gino’s* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Chess Sets and clocks are provided for Chess Tournament* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis, Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director & TD Assistants* Ocean State Chess Association is a registered Non-Profit in the State of Rhode Island* All profits after prizes paid are used to help local chess clubs and schools in R.I.

USCF Membership required in rated sections – sign up here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

OSCA: Brookline Blitz Championship - $1,000 Prizes (Brookline, MA) - GM’s Attending
2024-01-20 14:00 - 17:00 | St. Mary’s of the Assumption School, 67 Harvard Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, 02445, United States
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024

GM Naroditsky, GM Zhou, GM Ivanov , & GM Kritz will be playing this Tournament

Location:St. Mary’s of the Assumption School (Brookline)67 Harvard StreetBrookline, MA 02445

Format: 14SS, G3; +2 = 7 Double Rounds, 3 Minutes with 2 second incrementRound 1 starts around 2:00 PM. Rounds continuous afterward. Done by 4:30-5:00 PM

SECTIONS & ENTRY FEES* OPEN Championship Section – highest level experienced players, $50 EF GM’s & IM’s Free Entry – please email organizer* U1200 Championship Section – adults & students, $40 EF* UNRATED Section – for Novice or Intermediate level students, $30 EF

PRIZES $1000 b/30 Paid Entries Plus Championship TrophiesOPEN SECTION, Overall Champions = $300 – $150 – $100* Championship Trophies for Overall – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place* Class Prize U1800 (Open Section) = $100, 1st Place Championship Trophy* Class Prize U1500 (Open Section) = $100, 1st Place Championship Trophy* BROOKLINE PRIZE = $100, Player must have 14/14 perfect score in blitzU1200 SECTION = $100 – $50, & Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* Class Prize U800 (U1200 Section) = 1st Place TrophyUNRATED SECTION = 1st Place Trophy, Medals 2nd, 3rd Place

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* 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 $30 – $40 – $50. Late Entry Fee is $10 more day of event or on-site.* Advance Registration online by Friday 1/19/2024 @ 11:00 PM. 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.* For pairing purposes only, your highest rating will be used. However, It will be rated as a Blitz Event* Prizes will be awarded based according to players Blitz Rating.* 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

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OSCA: La Salle Academy 40-Year Anniversary Scholastic Tournament (Providence, RI) - Special Event
2024-02-03 10:00 - 14:30 | La Salle Academy, 612 Academy Ave, Providence, Rhode Island, 02908
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024

FREE PIZZA AT THIS TOURNAMENT EVENT

La Salle Academy an Institution of Academic Excellence

Tournament Location: La Salle Academy612 Academy AveProvidence, RI 02908

Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds, 30 minutes each, plus 5 second delayRound 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Finish 2:30-3:00 PM. 5 SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS & PRIZES – Must be Grades K-12* OPEN Section = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* U1200 Section = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* U900 Section = Trophies for 1st , 2nd, 3rd place* U600 Section = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* Unrated Section = Trophies 1st Place, 2nd & 3rd Place Medals* Medals will be given to players for ties or with 2.5 pts or higher who don’t receive a trophy.

EF: Only $25 in advance for all advance entries. On-site Late Entry the day of event is $5 more, $30 day of event. Late Registrations after 9:40 AM receive 1/2 pt. bye Round 1. Tournament starts promptly at 10:00 AMRated Sections must have USCF membership. OSCA Discounts for USCF membership below.

FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership, Not Renewals) will receive aFREE $20 U.S.C.F. “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Discount $25 registration. Tournament is Included!Must be done in advance. This is for players with no current USCF membership – Not USCF Renewals.

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* OSCA President, Frank DelBonis is a LaSalle Graduate “Class of 1983” played on the La Salle Chess Team – This is a 40-year Anniversary Tournament* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM, most sections will finish around 2:00 – 3:00 PM* FREE PIZZA – There will be a lunch break after round 2/3* Chess sets & clocks will be provided, however bring a chess clock if you have one* Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.* Organizer can combine sections if needed, but same prizes will be awarded* Players can always play “up” in a higher section.* 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.

* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE – SEE “TICKETS”

Frank DelBonis, La Salle Chess Team Member (Class of 1983) 40th Anniversary La Salle Class of 1983 Reunion in 2023

* REGISTER FOR TOURNAMENT AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

2024 OSCA Gr. K-12 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP (East Greenwich, RI) - MAJOR EVENT
2024-02-17 10:00 - 17:00 | New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Major 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

New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich, Rhode Island Campus

Location: New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) 1 New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich, R.I. 02818

Format: 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)

* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE ** Players can register as an Individual with a team and/or without a team

* 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

SECTIONS = ALL 3 SECTIONS ARE USCF RATED* HIGH SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE 9-12 * MIDDLE SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE 6-8 * ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE K-5

PRIZES / TROPHIES

Individual Trophies to Top 3 players in each section. Medals to players with more than 3 pts.

Team Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 Teams in each section

OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS are ELIGIBLE for ALL Individual & Team Awards

Teams 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

OTHER INFORMATION:

Longer Game G/45 Championship – Not G/25 Fast Time Control Championship Event

This is Both a Scholastic MULTI-STATE Individual Championship & Team Championship. OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FROM RI, MA, CT, & EVERY STATE

Tournament will Start ON-TIME at 10:00 AM – Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye

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 register two teams, each with 4-5 players on each team as “A” & “B” Teams to avoid pairing issues.

Players 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.

You can still register and play as an individual with no team

Players 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

ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS or SIBLINGS are Eligible for a minus -$5 per person “ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT.”

Questions: Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Chess Sets/Clocks will be provided, However, please bring a clock if you have one

Main Tournament Playing Room at the New England Institute of Technology

* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE *

OSCA: 1st St. Andrews Chess Tournament (Barrington, RI) - for Both Adults & Scholastics
2024-02-24 00:00 - 17:00 | Connecticut
BOTH Adult & Scholastic Chess Event – in the Beautiful New S.t Andrew’s Library

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024

TIME: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Tournament Location:ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOLHistoric Stone Building63 Federal RoadBarrington, RI 02806

Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay (All Sections)Round 1 starts at 12:00 PM (Noon).

* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *

SECTIONS & 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

Round 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

Tournament 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

Special 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

* 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

Additional 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

USCF 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

* Register at bottom of this page*

See all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/

Information 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

OSCA: 2nd Annual Providence Bruins Hockey & "Rapid" Chess Tournament (Providence, RI) - Adult & Scholastic - Pre-Registration REQUIRED
2024-02-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Amica Mutual Pavilion (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center), 1 LaSalle Square, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
CHESS TOURNAMENT with FREE P-BRUINS HOCKEY GAME & HAT ALL INCLUDED for $30

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Please join us for this Annual Fun Family Event!

Location:AMICA MUTUAL PAVILON (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center)1 La Salle Square (Downtown), Providence, RI 02903

Format: 4SS, G/15;d5 – “Rapid” Chess Tournament (15 Min. Games w/ 5 sec. delay)

Chess 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)

Sections & 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

*** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ****** THERE ARE NO DAY OF EVENT – ON-SITE ENTRIES ***

REGISTRATION FOR EVENT – CLICK THIS LINKhttps://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Oceanstate60

CSCA Event: Connecticut Scholastic Team Championships (Manchester, CT)
2024-03-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Connecticut
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024

Manchester High School (CT), 134 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040

REGISTER HERE: www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/K12-team.24.fly.pdf

Event 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.)

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MACA Event: 3rd Scholastic Spiegel Cup - Open to Out of State Players (Westford, MA)
2024-03-03 09:30 - 18:00 | Connecticut
NEW – ALL SECTIONS OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS

SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024

Event 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.

REGISTRATION 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.

TOURNAMENT 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.

REGISTER on MACA website: http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8667

Eastside Chess: Spring Solstice / Equinox Championship (Hartford, CT)
2024-03-10 11:00 | Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center of Hartford, 444 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT, Connecticut, 06103, United States
Sunday, March 10, 2024

Wilson Gray YMCA 444 Albany Ave Hartford, CT. 06106

EVENT OVERVIEW

Spring 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…

Please bring your own equipment. There will be a vendor onsite selling equipment.

Prizes: 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.

Location:

444 Albany AveHartford, CT 06106United States

LINK: https://new.uschess.org/spring-solsticeequinox-championship

Call Kevin Zimmerman (860) 436-1033Email: chefkez@aol.com

OSCA GM's 3rd Brookline Blitz Championship - $1,000 Prizes (Brookline, MA) - 3 GM's Confirmed
2024-03-16 14:00 - 17:00 | St. Mary’s of the Assumption School, 67 Harvard Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, 02445, United States
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM

*** At Least 3 GM’s (Grandmasters have confirmed they will attend) ***

This is an Ocean State Chess & Brookline Chess collaboration Event

Location:St. Mary’s of the Assumption School (Brookline)67 Harvard StreetBrookline, MA 02445

Format: 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

SECTIONS & 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

PRIZES $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

ADDITIONAL 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

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OSCA Bryant University Chess Championship Tournament (Smithfield, RI) - $1,100 Prizes plus Trophies
2024-03-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02917, United States
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024

Chess Tournament will be held in the Academic Innovation Center , Room 130/131 (see above) at Bryant University

Location:Bryant University (New) AIC BuildingAcademic Innovation Center1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield, RI 02917

*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE ***

Format: 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

Biggest Upset of Tournament $50 – Class Prize

ENTRY 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.

DISCOUNTS 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

ADDITIONAL 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

*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE ***

CCA Event: 16th Annual Foxwoods Chess Tournament - $60,000 Guaranteed Prizes (Mashantucket CT)
2024-03-27 00:00 - 2024-03-31 23:59 | Connecticut
MARCH 27 – March 31, 2024

16th 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

US Chess Grand Prix points: 200 (ENHANCED)

Open at Foxwoods

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.

At 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.

FOXWOODS 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.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION$60,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES:

Open 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.

Mixed 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.

Prize 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.

Entry fee: $228 online at chessaction.com by 3/25, $250 later or at site.

Open 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.

Open 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.

Under 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.

No Checks; credit cards OK.

Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $43, Young Adult $26, Youth $19.

5-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.

4-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.

3-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.

U2200 to U1100 schedules merge & compete for same prizes.

Byes: all; limit 3 (limit 2 last 4 rds) must commit before rd 3.

Prizes not claimed at tournament usually paid by PayPal (may take over a week).

Foreign player ratings Prizewinner tax info CCA electronic devices rules

PLAYERS 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.

For 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.

Ratings: 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

Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.

HOTEL RATES:

Grand 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.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

THESE 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.

Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.

Entry: 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.

SIDE EVENT:

Blitz at Foxwoods, Mar 30: Sat 9:30 pm, register by 8:45 pm.

USCF Event: 2024 National High School (K-12) Championships (Baltimore, MD) - April 5-7, 2024
2024-04-05 00:00 - 2024-04-07 23:59 | Connecticut
2024 National High School (K-12) ChampionshipApril 5 – 7, 2024 · Baltimore MD (Bughouse & Blitz April 4)

Playing 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/

ROOM RESERVATION POLICY

All 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.

PAIRINGS AND STANDINGS POSTED ONLINE!

For 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.

To 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.)

There 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.

Subscribe to our national scholastic events mailing list!

US 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!

You 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.

Awards 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!

Follow US Chess on Instagram and Twitter!Use the hashtag #HSChessChamps for your posts and tweets!

We’ve put together a guide for those who are “New To Nationals!”Click here for a primer on what to expect before you arrive!

US Chess COVID Policy

US Chess is not requiring masks, COVID-19 vaccinations, or negative COVID-19 tests for any attendees at this event.

Attendees 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.

US Chess will still sanitize all boards after each game. Attendees who wish to wear masks should bring their own.

US 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.

Rating Review Report

The 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.

TOWN HALL FOR PARENT/PLAYER INFORMATION!

Town hall information will be posted in this space when ready. –>

7 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.

Team 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.

National ChampionshipFirst place individual and team in the K-12 Championship section, including ties, will be the National High School Champion.

Time Control: Game/90 d10Each player has 90 minutes to complete the game with a 10 second grace period each move.

This 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.

Entry Fee: $80 postmarked or online by February 26, $100 postmarked or online by March 11, $130 online by March 25, $180 thereafter online.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 11AM EASTERN APRIL 4! NO EXCEPTIONS!

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION! NO EXCEPTIONS!

ONLINE REGISTRATION STRONGLY PREFERRED!

DO NOT MAIL ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER MARCH 11!

$30 change fee for roster or section changes after March 11 or any on site changes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS:

Players 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.

Current US Chess Scholastic Regulations are linked here

Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor: $36/day self-parking. No valet parking available.

Click here for Baltimore Convention Center parking information.

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.

Tournament Information Contact: nationalevents@uschess.org.

Schedule:

Opening ceremony Friday 12:45 p.m.

Round 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.

Awards 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

Connecticut Speed Chess Championships - QUICK (G/10), BLITZ (G/3), & BULLET (G/1) Championships (Willimantic, CT - Near R.I. Border) $4,000 PRIZES
2024-04-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Connecticut
GUARANTEED $4,000 PRIZES and Other Awards

SAT. APRIL 6, 2024 QUICK (G/10) Championships, BLITZ (G/3) Championships, & BULLET (G/1) Championships

Location: Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Street Student Center, Betty Tipton Room Willimantic, CT 06226* Very close to Rhode Island Border !!!

Quick: 5 Rounds SS G/10 d3 – Rd 1 starts at 10:00 AM (US Chess rated)

Blitz: 5 double Rounds SS G/3 d2 – Rd 1 starts at 1:30 PM (US Chess rated)

Bullet: 5 double Rounds SS G/1 d2 – Rd 1 starts at 4:30 PM (not rated)

All subsequent rounds ASAP

SEE EVENTS on CSCA WEBSITE: https://www.chessct.org/csca/cscaevents.php

Prizes: 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.]

Prizes 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.

Discounts: 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

Out-of-state: Out-of-state players (see Note [1] below) are welcome and prize eligible, except State titles.

Entry 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

Quick: 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.

Register 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.

Credits/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.

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OSCA 2nd Worcester State University FREE Tournament (Worcester, MA)
2024-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Worcester State University, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01602, United States
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sponsored & Directed by the Worcester State University Chess Club with help from the Ocean State Chess Association

OVER 80+ PLAYERS HAVE REGISTERED – LIST AT BOTTOM OF PAGE

THIS 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

Location:Worcester State University, Student Center 486 Chandler StreetWorcester, MA 01602

*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE ***

Format: All Sections – 4SS – G/25;d5 = 4 Rounds, 25 Minutes each with 5 second delay

SECTIONS & 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

FREE 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

ADDITIONAL 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

USCF membership required to play in ALL rated sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

* REGISTRATION HERE: Online Registration for this event is closed. Please register on-site no later than 9:40 AM

LIST OF PARTICPANTS AT BOTTON OF PAGE

PRE-REGISTRATION LIST OF PLAYERS (BELOW)

Luke 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

Reyansh VigneshDaniel MillerNandhan PrabuDuncan SoifferDevansh PeddiSai Naga Harshith ThotaLeon WanSamuel ParkDaniel ParkSamuel F BrandzenAndrew CameronJoseph Garcia

GM’s 4th Brookline Blitz Championship (CANCELED) DATE MOVED DUE TO CONFLICT W/ OTHER MASS. EVENTS
2024-04-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Connecticut
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024

This is an Ocean State Chess & Brookline Chess collaboration Event

NEXT EVENT is SATURDAY, MAY 4

KCF Event: 19th Annual Kasparov All-Girls National Championships (Chicago, IL) - April 12-14, 2024
2024-04-14 23:59 | Connecticut
APRIL 12-14, 2024

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.”

EVENT WEBSITE: http://allgirls.rknights.org/

REGISTER AT: https://www.kingregistration.com/register/2024AGN

WHEN: April 12 – 14, 2024

WHERE: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – 2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL

FORMAT: 6-Round, Swiss System (no elimination)

TIME CONTROL: Game/90, d5

SCHEDULE: 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

AWARDS: 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

SIDE 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

3rd Annual Bryant University 17 & Under FREE UNRATED Chess Tournament (Smithfield, RI) - Free R.I. Scholastic Event
2024-04-20 02:00 - 16:30 | Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02917, United States
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024

Bello Center at Bryant University – Tournament Location

LOCATIONBryant University, George E. Bello Center(University Address) 150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917(Building Address) Jacob Drive, Smithfield, RI 02917

FREE G/15 RAPID SCHOLASTIC (UNRATED) TOURNAMENT 2:00 PM – 4:30PM

Rhode Island’s 3rd Annual 17 & Under Chess Tournament

* Sponsored by the Bryant University Mathematics and Economics Dept. with the Ocean State Chess Association

Saturday 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

SECTIONSThere 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)

PRIZES In BOTH SECTIONS (6 Prizes in All)1st place = $1002nd place = $753rd place = $50

REGISTRATION: 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

Photos: George E. Bello Center at Bryant University, Tournament Location

ADDITIONAL 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

2022 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
