OSCA: Brookline Blitz Championship - $1,000 Prizes (Brookline, MA) - GM’s Attending
2024-01-20 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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OSCA: 1st St. Andrews Chess Tournament (Barrington, RI) - for Both Adults & Scholastics
2024-02-24 00:00 - 17:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

OSCA 2nd Providence College Open (Providence, RI)
2024-04-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Providence College, 212 Huxley Ave, Providence, Rhode Island, 02908, United States
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024

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

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

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

* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *

SECTIONS & PRIZES, $300 b/20 Paid Entries, plus Trophies* OPEN = $ 100 – $75, Plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place (U1500 Class Prize $50, Trophy for 1st place)* U1200 = $50 – $25, plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* UNRATED (Unrated Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st, Medals for 2nd & 3rdNote: Top Providence College Students = 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Trophies

Round Times & Information* MUST BE 18+ Years Old to Play in This Tournament – NO Scholastic players – Venue Stipulations* Round 1 will start at 12:00 PM for All Sections. 3 Private large rooms have been reserved for sections & skittles* Round Times: 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, (Lunch 2:15) 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM. * Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance.* New Policy: On-site Entries must register 20 minutes before (11:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 04/20/2023 @ 11:59 PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more.

Tournament Entry Fees* EF $35 for OPEN Sections* EF $30 for U1200 Section* EF $25 for Unrated SectionLate On-Site Entries the day of the event is $5 more cash / online

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* Event venue sponsored by the Providence College Chess Club, All Prov. College students have FREE Entry* Specific Designated Tournament Rooms, extra skittles rooms, lounge area, cafeteria on-site.* Proceeds will go toward helping the Providence College Chess Club* Sections will finish around 4:30-5:00 PM. * Plenty of parking. Please use Campus Parking Garage * Chess sets & Clocks provided. * Anyone can play in a higher section* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* MUST BE 18+ Years Old to Play in This Tournament – NO Scholastic players – Venue Stipulations* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com or text (401) 212-1335

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

OSCA 15th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic, Providence, RI (FREE PIZZA) - Adult & Scholastic Sections
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:30 | Classical High School, 770 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024

Classical High School, Providence RI

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 – Chess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School

Classical High School 770 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903(entrance to tournament in rear of building, see signs)

POPULAR EVENT – Our last event 100+ players, & OPEN Section with 25+ PlayersENTRY FEE $20/$25, Includes FREE PIZZA* U1000 / U600 EF = $20* OPEN / U1500 EF = $25

Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward (short break for lunch)

SECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid entries & Trophies* OPEN = $150 – $75 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* U1500 = $100 – $50 – $25, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1500 Sections)* U1000 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* U600 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS Must be new USCF Membership, No renewals, done in advance, not on-site.1st-TIME “YOUTH” TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = Age 5-18 – will receive USCF MembershipFREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with $25 registrationRegister below for either U600 or U1000 Section1st-TIME “YOUNG ADULT” TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = Age 19-23 – will receive USCF MembershipFREE $27 USCF “Yong Adult”” Membership INCLUDED with $35 RegistrationRegister below for either OPEN or U1500 Section

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

FREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during event. Please Pre-Register.

OPEN / U1500 Sections will Play in the Library, U1000 / U600 will play in the Cafeteria

Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $20 – $25 if you already have a USCF Membership.

On-site day of event entry fee is $10 more.

Register here online by 04/26/2024. Pre-registration check-in from 9:15 – 9:45 AM.

Scholarships available, please email with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye, or be paired with late entries

Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association in advance

Byes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous after each round except for break for pizza.

Please park in rear of building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs.

Chess sets & clocks will be provided. However, please bring a chess clock if you have one.

PAUL E. TAYLOR (1924-2011) – Paul E. Taylor, 87, of Warwick, served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid chess player and fisherman and in his retirement organized several chess clubs for both youth and seniors and was himself a Class A tournament player. He ran multiple scholastic youth tournaments, donating the trophies and his time. The Ocean State High School League Championship Trophy is named the “TAYLOR TROPHY” in honor of his work in scholastic chess & his years organizing the Rhode Island Scholastic Chess League.

U.S. CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIPSUSCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sectionsJoin U.S. Chess Federation in advance online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chessor sign up at tournament – please contact organizer Please Pre-register for Tournament (below) before 04/26/2024 at bottom of this page.

Classical High School, Providence RIENTRANCE TO TOURNAMENT located in REAR of BUILDING

USCF 2024 National Elementary (K-6) Championship (Columbus, OH) - April 26-28, 2024
2024-04-28 00:00 - 23:59
2024 National Elementary (K-6) ChampionshipApril 26-28, 2024 · Columbus, Ohio (Bughouse & Blitz April 25)

Greater Columbus Convention Center· 400 North High Street, Columbus Ohio 43215Host Hotels (all attached to GCCC; booking links for each listed below):Hyatt Regency ColumbusHilton Columbus DowntownDrury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention CenterSonesta Columbus-DowntownSupport US Chess and Ensure Future Events by staying at the host hotels!WEBSITE LINK: https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2024/elem/

Information about parking at GCCC

Click here for information about parking at or near the playing site.

See the individual hotels for information about parking in their garages or valet services.

Closest public parking garages:

Greater Columbus Convention Center Parking (all controlled by the convention center).

TOWN HALLS FOR PARENT/PLAYER INFORMATION!

US Chess will offer two informative Town Halls for parents, coaches and players.

Watch here for the links to the town halls once set up.

Follow US Chess on Instagram and Twitter!Use the hashtag #ElemChessChamps 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!

7 Round Swiss in 13 SectionsK-6 ChampionshipK-6 Under 1400K-6 Under 1000K-6 UnratedK-5 ChampionshipK-5 Under 1200K-5 Under 900K-3 ChampionshipK-3 Under 1000K-3 Under 700K-3 UnratedK-1 ChampionshipK-1 Under 500 & UnratedApril 2024 rating supplement will be used. Players must disclose other Over-the-Board (OTB) ratings with entry. Players with other OTB ratings may be moved to a different section at the discretion of US Chess.

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-6 Championship section, the K-5 Championship section, the K-3 Championship section and the K-1 Championship section, including ties, will be recognized as National Champions.

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

Entry Fee: $80 postmarked or online by March 25, $100 postmarked or online by April 8, $130 online by April 15, $180 after.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 11AM EASTERN APRIL 25! NO EXCEPTIONS!

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION! NO EXCEPTIONS!

ONLINE REGISTRATION STRONGLY PREFERRED!

DO NOT MAIL ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 8!

$40 change fee for roster or section changes after April 8 or any on site changes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS:

Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. Players are responsible for bringing and setting their own clocks, and explaining their operation when asked.

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

Opening ceremony Friday 12:45 p.m.

K-6, K-5 and K-3 sections:FridayRound One … 1:00 PMRound Two … 6:00 PMSaturdayRound Three … 9:00 AMRound Four … 1:30 PMRound Five … 6:00 PMSundayRound Six … 9:00 AMRound Seven … 1:30 PMAwards Ceremony 6:00 PM [approx.]K-1 sections:FridayRound One … 1:30 PMRound Two … 5:30 PMSaturdayRound Three … 9:30 AMRound Four … 1:30 PMRound Five … 5:30 PMSundayRound Six … 9:30 AMRound Seven … 1:30 PMAwards Ceremony 5:30 PM [approx.]

Awards

Award list is FINAL as of 12/28/2023.

All sections will award individual medals and team trophies.

SectionIndividual MedalsTeam TrophiesK-6 ChampionshipK-6 Under 1400K-6 Under 1000K-6 UnratedK-5 ChampionshipK-5 Under 1200K-5 Under 900K-3 ChampionshipK-3 Under 1000K-3 Under 700K-3 UnratedK-1 ChampionshipK-1 Under 500 & UnratedTop 10 [plus ties for 10th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 20 [plus ties for 20th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 35 [plus ties for 35th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 30 [plus ties for 30th place]Top 10 [plus ties for 10th place]Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 20 [plus ties for 20th place]Top 5Top 10Top 10Top 5Top 5Top 5Top 15Top 5Top 5Top 15Top 5Top 10Top 10

First place individual and team in each Championship Section, including ties, will be the National Champion for that division. Only Championship Sections award National Championship Titles.

NOTE: Unrated teams receive a trophy only – no individual plaques. This is per the Scholastic Regulations.

Class Prizes:

Class medals to the top three on tiebreak in the following classes:K-6 Championship: 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; Under 1000; Unrated.K-5 Championship: 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; Under 1000; Unrated.K-3 Championship: 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; Under 800; Unrated.All participants will receive a commemorative item at the completion of the final round.

Trophies PlusTrophies are provided by Trophies Plus, sponsor of the All-American Team. Trophies Plus will ship trophies for you at the conclusion of the event. Click here for shipping costs! Click here for the shipping form!

Parents, coaches and players: check out our Tournament Safety Tips!

This is ESPECIALLY for younger players! PLEASE follow these guidelines for safe behavior.

National Elementary Blitz Championship (G/5, d0):Thursday 5 p.m., entry fee $40 by 4/11, $60 after or on site.Online registration closes at 2 p.m.On-site registration closes at 4 p.m.

Place awards for the Blitz tournament:

K-6 Blitz Championship: Top 10 individuals, Top 5 Teams

K-3 Blitz Championship: Top 10 individuals, Top 5 Teams

Class awards for the Blitz Tournament to the top three in the following classes:

K-6 Blitz Championship: 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; Under 1000; Unrated.

K-3 Blitz Championship: 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; Under 800; Unrated.

Blitz Rules

National Elementary Bughouse Championship (G/5, d0):Thursday 11 a.m., $30 per 2-player team on site only. Registration 9-10 a.m. One section K-6.Medals (2 each) to top 5 teams.Bughouse Rules

Friends and Family Tournament (G/30;d5):4SS, G/30. Saturday 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., $30 onsite registration only. Anyone registering after 10:00 a.m. must take a half-point bye in round 1. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for each category of combined player/student results.

The exits from the main playing hall will be color-coded.Players will be instructed to use the exit coded to their section.

BLACK EXIT: K-6 Championship, K-6 Under 1400, K-6 Under 1000, K-6 Unrated

RED EXIT: K-5 Championship, K-5 Under 1200, K-3 Championship

WHITE EXIT: K-5 Under 900, K-3 Under 1000

BLUE EXIT: K-3 Under 700, K-3 UnratedNOTE: These exit designations do NOT apply to the K-1 Championship or K-1 Under 500 sections.Information for Accommodation Requests: Consistent with the Guidelines for Accessible Chess Events, requests for reasonable accommodations during the event should be made 2-3 weeks in advance of the event. Requests for accommodations made on site will be handled to the best of our ability.Entries and General Information Contact:nationalevents@uschess.orgTournament EntryRegister Online using the link in the top left navigation menu – Online registration is STRONGLY preferred.Here is a link to our mail-in entry form, in PDF version and Word versionTeam room information will be posted in this space when ready.How to Use the Room Reservation System – PowerPoint file – PDF fileInstructional Video on Using the Room Reservation SystemTeam Room Information Contact: Pete Karagianis at pete.karagianis@uschess.org

GM’s 5th Brookline Blitz Championship (Brookline, MA) - $1,300 Prizes
2024-05-04 14:00 - 17:00 | St. Mary’s of the Assumption School, 67 Harvard Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, 02445, United States
SATURDAY, MAY 4 @ 2:00 – 5:00 PM

GM DANIEL NARODITSKY, ALEXANDER IVANOV & WIM KATERYNA ODNORZHENKO – have already confirmed that they will attend

Photos from Past Event (January 2024) – GM Naroditsky & GM Zhou – Brookline Blitz Championship Trophies – GM Alexander Ivanov

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 30 minutes 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, $40 EF* U1200 Section – adults & students, $40 EF

PRIZES $1,300 b/35 Paid Entries Plus Championship TrophiesCHAMPIONSHIP SECTION 1600+ RATING: Overall Champions = $300 – $200 – $100* Championship Trophies for Overall – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place* Class Prize U1800 (Championship Section) = 1st Place Championship Trophy* BROOKLINE PRIZE = $300, Player must have 14/14 perfect score in blitz = SPECIAL TROPHY * Biggest Upset = $50 Prize (Championship / U1600 Sections)U1600 SECTION: Overall Champions = $200 – $100 – $50U1600 Trophies 1st place, 2nd place , 3rd place* Class Prize U1400 – 1st Place Trophy (U1600 Section)U1200 SECTION = Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* Class Prize U800 (U1200 Section) = 1st Place Trophy

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 5/3/2024. Pre-registration check-in 1:20 – 1:45 PM.* Round 1 for All sections starts at 2:00 PM. Tournament will finish around 5:00 PM.* Plenty of FREE PARKING available in REAR PARKING LOT of St. Mary’s School. Enter on left side of school.* Tournament ENTRANCE is in BACK of the building. Look for signs.* 5 Minute walk from “Brookline Village” station if you take the MBTA Green Line.* Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $40 & $50. Late Entry Fee is $10 more day of event or on-site.* USCF “Blitz Rating” will be used for both pairings and prizes.* USCF Tiebreaks will be used for Trophies. Cash Prizes are split w/ ties* Every Players plays 14 Blitz games. Tournament will run continuously after each round.* 1/2 pt. Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries receive 1/2 pt. bye* Please bring a clock if you have one, Chess sets are provided* Sponsored & Organized by Brookline Chess & Ocean State Chess Association* USCF Membership required in rated sections – sign up here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

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GM Alexander Ivanov & GM Leonid Kritz (Left) – Brookline Blitz Tournament – 60-80 Players attending – Past Event (Right)

OSCA's 2nd Lou Giarrusso Centennial Cup Championship (East Greenwich, RI) - $2,000 & Trophies - Biggest Event of the Year!
2024-05-11 10:00 - 2024-05-12 19:00 | New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024

ADVANCE ENTRIES (Click Here)

* GM JIANCHAO ZHOU * GM ALEXANDER IVANOV, * WIM KATERYNA ODNOROZHENKO* NM MATTHEW FISHBEIN* NM ALEJANDRO F. BOTTA* NM RAJESH SHANMUGASUNDARA – RI State Champion* NM MICHAEL CAREY – RI Senior State ChampionHave all confirmed they will play in this event

* Round 1 – OPEN/U1600 Sections – Starts at 10:00 AM. Time Control: G/60;d5 – Finish after 7:00 PM* Round 1 – U1000/U600 Sections – Starts at 11:00 AM. Time Control: G/30;d5 – Finish around 4:00 PM

Main Tournament Room at New England Tech

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

LOU GIARRUSSO (Born May 11, 1923) a local RI WWII Veteran will be 101 YEARS OLD, regularly plays weekly at multiple R.I. chess clubs & tournaments; He will be honored at this 2nd Annual Championship Cup Event

LET’S GET 101 PLAYERS TO SUPPORT HIM for His 101th BIRTHDAY at this annual celebration!

Louis Giarrusso Centennial Cups

Prizes: $1800 Cash Prizes Plus $250+ Trophies * Biggest Prize Fund awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event* $1,800 Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections. 90%+ of EF paid out

Format & Prizes: $1,800 Plus Championship Trophies4SS, G/60; d5 OPEN = $500 – $300 – $150, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd4SS, G/60; d5 U1600 = $400 – $250 – $100, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd4SS, G/30; d5 U1000 = Trophies to Top 3 Players4SS, G/30; d5 U600 = Trophies to Top 3 PlayersBiggest Upset = $100

* Open to Out-of-State Players. Plenty of parking. Beautiful College Campus. Extra skittles rooms, Lounge. Cafeteria. Said by many “Best Chess Venue Site in New England,”

* Round 1: OPEN/U1600 Sections – Start at 10:00 AM. Time Control: G/60;d5. Lunch at 12:15 pm. Finish after 7:00 pm Round Times: 10:00 am, (Lunch 12:15 – 1:00 pm) 1:00 pm, 3:05 PM, 5:15 pm* Round 1: U1000/U600 Sections – Start at 11:00 AM. Time Control: G/30;d5 – Lunch at 1:00 pm. Finish around 3:45 – 4:00 pm Round Times: 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, (Lunch 1:15 – 1:55 pm), 2:00 pm, 3:10 pm

* Affordable food/drinks available on site. Lunch breaks see schedule above. Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials, Salad, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza

Advance Pre-Registration by Friday, 5/10/2024* EF $48 for OPEN Section * EF $40 for U1600 Section* EF $30 for U1000 & U600 SECTIONS

* GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s are Free, EF may be deducted from prizes. * Entry Fee Registration is $10 more on-site and the day of the event

DISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included with Registration (Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $40 INCLUDES FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27* 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 24-99) = $48 INCLUDES FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP WORTH $45* Student Scholarship’s available, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com

* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one. Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible

* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis (Ocean State Chess Association) Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director has organized this event & volunteered to direct tournament for FREE w/ TD Assistants.

SEE REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

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

New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich, RI Campus

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USCF Event: 2024 National Middle School (K-8) Championship (Atlanta, GA) - May 10-12, 2024
2024-05-12 00:00 - 23:59
2024 National Middle School (K-8) ChampionshipMay 10-12, 2024 · Atlanta, Georgia (Bughouse & Blitz May 9)

Hyatt Regency Atlanta · 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta GA 30303888-421-1442 (Mention US Chess) · US Chess Rate $169 · Click here to book at room at the Hyatt!Support US Chess and Ensure Future Events by staying at the host hotel!WEBSITE LINK:

Check here frequently for updates!

PAIRINGS AND STANDINGS POSTED ONLINE!

For the 2024 National Middle School, board-order pairings and standings will not be printed. Rather, they will be posted online. Last-name alphabetical order pairings will still be posted onsite.

To see the pairings and standings, click “Results & Pairings” in the upper left hand corner, then select the tournament and section you’re interested in. (There will be no data here before 11am local time, Friday, May 10.)

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!

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!

TOWN HALL INFORMATION

US Chess offered an informative Town Hall for parents, coaches and players on Thursday, April 13. The moderators were be Pete Karagianis, Assistant Director of Events, and NTD Franc Guadalupe, chief TD of the 2023 National Middle School.

The Town Hall replay may be watched at this link.

The Tournament Review Group (defined in Section 12.5 of the Scholastic Regulations) reviews every entry to this tournament, and makes decisions about whether to assign a rating based on alternate rating data found for a player. Players on the above linked report have been assigned ratings that are different from their US Chess regular rating in the April 2023 rating supplement. Any player who has been resectioned as a result of an assigned rating has been notified by email from US Chess. The most current version of the report is published here for transparency. Contact the Director of Events with any questions.

TEAM ROOM RESERVATION INFORMATION

Team room information will be posted in this space when ready.Instructional Video on Using the Room Reservation SystemTeam Room Information Contact: Pete Karagianis at pete.karagianis@uschess.org

US Chess COVID Policy

UPDATED 11/25/2022

As of the above date, US Chess is not requiring masks, COVID-19 vaccinations, or negative COVID-19 tests for any attendees at the 2023 National Middle School.

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.

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. Please contact nationalevents@uschess.org with accommodation requests.

Parents, coaches and players: check out our Tournament Safety Tips!

This is ESPECIALLY for younger players! PLEASE follow these guidelines for safe behavior.

Hotel Room Cancellation Policy

INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS (9 rooms or fewer per night)

In order to confirm a room assignment for attendees, you will be required to provide a first night’s deposit that will be charged immediately. The deposit is refundable up to 20 days prior to the convention date. Checks and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. Credit cards will be charged immediately. The Hotel will deduct any collected nonrefundable prepayment fees from the amount that may be owed as performance or cancellation damages.

GROUP RESERVATIONS (minimum 10 rooms per night)

Any coaches that reserve 10 or more rooms per night will be required to provide a credit card guarantee for all rooms and will be charged a non-refundable first night’s deposit 20 days or less prior to the tournament date. Checks and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. Credit cards will be charged immediately. The Hotel will deduct any collected nonrefundable prepayment fees from the amount that may be owed as performance or cancellation damages.

Important Links & Information:May rating supplement will be used in compliance with the Scholastic Regulations.Current US Chess Scholastic Regulations are linked hereElectronic Device Policy for National Scholastic Events.Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. Players are responsible for bringing and setting their own clocks, and explaining their operation when asked.Unrated players may play in the Championship Section or Unrated Section only!!!Up to two 1/2 point byes available any round if requested before round 1.A half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration, or on-site before 11 AM Friday.A half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2.Players registering after 11 AM Friday will not be paired for round 1, will receive a half-point bye, and will begin play with round 2.Players requesting a section change late (after 11 AM Friday) will not be paired for round 1, will receive a half-point bye, and will begin play with round 2.A Team must have at least two players, although no maximum of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All players on a team must come from the same school.First place individual and team in K-8 Championship section, including ties, will be recognized as National Champions.US Chess membership current through May 2024 is required.

7 round Swiss in 7 sections: K-8 Championship, K-8 Under 1700, K-8 Under 1400, K-8 Under 1100, K-8 Under 900, K-8 Under 700, K-8 Unrated.

Time Control: Game/90 d10 (each player has 90 minutes to complete the game with a 10 second grace period each move)

Entry Fee: $80 if registered or postmarked by April 22, $100 if registered or postmarked by April 29, $130 by May 6, $180 thereafter or on site. Do not mail anything after April 29.$30.00 extra for all phone registrations.$30 change fee for roster or section changes after Apr. 10 or on site changes.A withdrawal requested by email no later than Apr. 20, or in person at Chess Control no later than 11 a.m. local time April 21, will be refunded 100% of the entry fee.

Schedule:Opening ceremony Fri. 12:45 pm.Rounds start at: Fri. 1 pm-6 pm, Sat. 9 am-1:30 pm-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-1:30 pm.Awards Ceremony: Sunday 6:00 pm (approximately)

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-8 ChampionshipTop 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-8 Under 1700Top 10 [plus ties for 10th place]Top 5K-8 Under 1400Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-8 Under 1100Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-8 Under 900Top 20 [plus ties for 20th place]Top 10K-8 Under 700Top 30 [plus ties for 30th place]Top 20K-8 UnratedTop 10 [plus ties for 10th place]Top 5Top five teams in each section receive 5 plaques per place (4 players and the coach).NOTE: Unrated teams receive a trophy only – no individual plaques. This is per the Scholastic Regulations.Class awards to the top three in the following classes:K-8 Championship1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599;1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299;Under 1200; Unrated.

National Middle School Blitz Championship:Time control: G/5, d0Thursday 5 p.m., entry fee $40 by 4/29, $60 after or on site.Online registration closes at 2 p.m.Onsite registration closes at 4 p.m.Awards to Top 15 Individuals, Top 5 Teams and Top 3 in each Class1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599; 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; Under 1200; Unrated.Blitz Rules

National Middle School Bughouse Championship:Thursday 11 a.m., $30 per 2-player team on site only. Registration 9-10 a.m. One section K-8.Awards (2 each) to top 5 teams.Bughouse Rules

Friends and Family Tournament (G/30;d5):4SS, G/30. Saturday 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., $30 onsite registration only. Anyone registering after 10 a.m. will take a half point bye in round 1. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for each category of combined player/student results.

Current US Chess Scholastic Regulations are linked here

Tournament Information Contact: nationalevents@uschess.org

Tournament Entry

Register Online using the link in the top left navigation menu – Online registration is STRONGLY preferred.

Here is a link to our mail-in entry form, in PDF version and Word version

Parents, coaches and players: check out our Tournament Safety Tips!

Per the Scholastic Regulations, US Chess will provide scoresheets for players.

The use of these scoresheets is mandatory for all players. No other method of keeping score may be used, unless prior approval is granted by US Chess.

We are providing a scoresheet for grades 2-12, and a scoresheet for grades K-1 (these players may use either scoresheet). Click the links to see the scoresheets, print them out, and get familiar with them!

Wheeler G/15 Rapid Tournament Fundraiser for Robotics World Championship (Providence, RI) - for Adults & Scholastics
2024-05-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Wheeler School, 216 Hope Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

REGISTER HERE (& PAY at DOOR) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fwhdjVG9j5GLcpXSqCjShNh6ITVpSuQuud_lGttLXMg/edit?ts=663e8c5b

Location:The Wheeler School216 Hope StreetProvidence, RI 02906

Format: 5SS – G/15;d5 – 5 Rounds, 15 minutes each, with 5 second delay

Registration at 10:00 – 10:50 AM, Register in Link Below, Pay $20 Cash/Check (donation) at DoorTournament Starts at 11:00 AM, ends around 2:00 PM

3 SECTIONS & PRIZES* OPEN Section – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Trophies* U1000 Section – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Trophies* UNRATED Section – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Trophies

REGISTRATION SEE BELOW AT BOTTOM OF PAGE Tournament is Free, a $20 cash/check (suggested donation) at the doorHowever, Any donation at the door is appreciatedPlease email to cancel if you can’t make it if you register

* All Proceeds from Tournament help support High School Robotics Team 252 Electric Quahogs attend World Robotics Championship

LIVE ROBOTICS DEMONSTRATION AT THE CHESS TOURNAMENT

252 Electric Quahogs Robotics Team

The Wheeler School was established in 1889 in Providence, RI

Additional Information* The Wheeler School was established in 1889 (located near Brown University) and is considered one of RI’s Best Academic Institutions* 9th grade student Arjun Dasari from Wheeler’s Chess & Robotics Teams & OSCA organized this event* Pre- Register at Ocean State Chess website, $20 suggested donation at door (cash/check) * Please email / text to cancel of you will not be coming* The Rated sections will be “QUICK RATED” only. It will not effect your regular rating. * UNRATED SECTION will Not be rated. Adults and students can play in this section* All Proceeds support Wheeler School Robotics Team attend World Robotics Championship* All 3 sections are for both adults and scholastic players* LIVE ROBOTICS DEMONSTRATION AT THE CHESS TOURNAMENT* Specially designed one-of-a-kind Trophies for each section* Plenty of Parking. See Parking Lot across from Wheeler School* Chief TD: Arjun Dasari Certified USCF TD & Frank DelBonis, Volunteer Certified USCF ANTD Assistant

CSCA Event: 2024 Connecticut Hall of Fame Action Championship - $1,000 Prizes (Fairfield, CT)
2024-05-19 11:00 - 18:00
Awesome Venue; Special Discounts; Titled FREE; Lunch Included!

Location: Sacred Heart University5151 Park Avenue, Bowman Hall, Fairfield, CT 06825

Date & Time: Sunday May 19, 2024 Round 1 at 11:00 am, then ASAP; Online registration thru 9 AM on May 19; NO on-site registrationRounds/Time: 5 Rounds SS, G/30 +3. USCF Rated. Round 1 @ 11 AM, then ASAP One ½ point bye permitted in Rounds 1-4, must commit by end of registration.Sections: 3 Sections: Open, U1800 and U1200Prizes: Open: $300-$200; $100 to Top U2000. State Champion [1] plaque to Open winner. U1800: $200-$100; $100 to Top U1500. U1800 Champion trophy to winner. U1200: Trophies to Top 3, Top U800, U600, U400, Unrated.

Other InformationState Champion trophy to Open winner. Unrated not eligible for class prizes.Prizes based on final standings on USCF tie breaks, NOT USCF distribution rules,except perfect (5-0) scores, who share money prizes equally. Prizes may not becombined; one prize per player in listed order. Prizes may be increased dependingon entries.Tie breaks: For perfect (5-0) scores, a G/5/4 d2 playoff will determine the section winner; USCF tie breaks determine seeding and color choice; does not affect money prizes

Entry Fee: by 9 AM May 19; NO on site registration. Title players FREE. $50 by May 14; $60 by May 17; $80 by May 19. U1200 $10 less

Out-of-State: Out-of-state players welcome and prize eligible, except CT Champion plaqueCredits/Discounts: Please email CSCA ahead of registration for discount code, if: Hardship (varies), Senior (15% off) or Sibling (10%). Premium Members apply discount with provided code. Title players: FREE for NMs and up; email to register.GMs and IMs: Entry fee is waived for GMs and IMsPlease email events.CSCA@gmail.com to register.Out-of-state: Out-of-state players (see Note [1] below) are welcome and prize eligible, except State title.Notes: [1] Connecticut player. A “Connecticut player” is (a) any player whose state is designated “CT” with U.S. Chess, or (b) who (i) resides, (ii) works or (ii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. [2] Tax Compliance. Players exceeding $600 in CSCA prizes for 2024 shall provide W-9 form. [3] Contact. Questions/inquiries: events.CSCA@gmail.com. [4] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals/refund requests must be emailed to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than May 15 at 11:59 PM. Refunds are subject to $15 administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event for the Connecticut chess community, and the CSCA event Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact CSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com.

FLYER INFO HERE: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/HFAction.24.fly.pdf

REGISTER HERE: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2043&cat=1

CSCA Lichess OE May 25th Unlimited SuperBlitz Arena (Online)
2024-05-25 00:00 - 23:59
More Info here: https://lichess.org/team/csca-unlimited

CSCA Online Tournament Event — REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!May 25 @ 11:00 AM – CSCA Unlimited SuperBlitz Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Blitz games required. Join team and register to participate. Prize: 60% of entries, $100 (30-25-20-15-10) guaranteed! Just $5 entry! REGISTER HERE!

FORMAT & PRIZES

Tournaments may be organizes in any Lichess-permissible format and time control. Players may suggest the type of events they would like to see included.

Minimum prize funds are the greater of 60% of collected entries or $100. Prize funds may be increased, but never decreased below the minimum.

The minimum individual prize may not be below $10.

Distribution of the prize is made in declared increments, except that any amount short of creating a new top prize may be added to the top 1 to 3 prizes, added as an additional lower prize(s), or offered as a bonus for placing players at the discretion of the organizer. Bonus prizes may not be below $5.

At least three placement prizes are guaranteed. Lower prizes may be placements or category-based, i.e., Top U2100, 10th place, bonus, streamer, etc.

For example, in a $5 designated increment increase, the distribution of the $100 minimum is $30-25-20-15-10 (prizes start at $10 and increase by $5). However, if the prize fund collected is $300 based on the 60% rule, the distribution would be one of the following: $80-[REDACTED]; $70-55-40-35-…; $65-55-45-35-…; or bonuses: +30 or +20-10 or +15-10-5, or any other combination up to six +5 bonuses. Bonuses are typically based on accuracy of performance of placing players or rating of performance. Other options would be an additional $30 or $20-10 or $10-10-10 prize(s) for more placements or category awards.

The final amount of the total prize fund is determined and announced as soon as possible following the conclusion of the event.

Registration is required, together with entry fee payment. All registrations remain at all times confidential.

Entry fees are low, between $5 and $10, as a standard. A higher fee may be charged on occasion to provide an event with a higher prize fund, especially if players request the adjustment. However, we intend to keep events as inclusive as possible for as many players as possible, worldwide. (Unfortunately, due to online payment processing charges, entry fees below $5 are not feasible.) Entry fees are NONREFUNDABLE. Unfortunately, with such a low entry fee, the cost of refunds exceeds the price of entry.

For now, all prizes are paid and all fees collected via PayPal, only.

All players, regardless of location, are welcome!

Below Team Rules apply.

MACA EVENT: 92nd Massachusetts Open - Mass State Championship - $7,500 Guaranteed Prizes (Westford. MA)
2024-05-25 00:00 - 2024-05-27 23:59
Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886

SAT. MAY 25 – MON. MAY 27 (Memorial Day Weekend)

GENERAL INFORMATIONEvent Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association (click here) VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITEhttp://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8180Event Location: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886 Event Date:Saturday, May 25, 2023Sunday, May 26, 2023Monday, May 27, 2023Time Control: 6SS, 40/120, SD/30, d10 (2-day schedule, G/40, d10 in rounds 1-3)Rounds Time: * 3-day: Sat. 10:30 & 5, Sun. 10:30 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. * 2-day: Sun. 10:30, 1, 3 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. No 2-day Championship section scheduleByes: Byes in rounds 1-5 in Championship section, 1-6 in others, limit 2, rounds 4-6 must commit before round 2.Prize Info: $7,500 guaranteed Inquiry: info@masschess.org Bob Messenger 603-891-2484. call 603-557-1732.REGISTRATION INFORMATIONEntry Fee: $90 for 3-day, $89 for 2-day mailed by 5/20 or online by Wednesday 5/22, $110 online by 5/23 or at site.$30 discount to players in U1200 section. GMs and IMs free.Registration – 3-day: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 2-day: Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.Registration – Online: Available till END OF DAY OF 5/22/2024Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua N.H. 03062Membership Requirement: USCF membership required. MACA membership required for Mass. residents.SECTIONS INFORMATIONREGISTER NOW! Championship, rated 1800 or above $1000-500, top Under 2300 $500REGISTER NOW! Under 2100, 3-Day $800-400, top Under 1900 $400REGISTER NOW! Under 2100, 2-DayREGISTER NOW! Under 1800, 3-Day $800-400, top Under 1600 $400REGISTER NOW! Under 1800, 2-DayREGISTER NOW! Under 1500, 3-Day $700-350, top Under 1300 $350REGISTER NOW! Under 1500, 2-DayREGISTER NOW! Under 1200, 3-Day $400-250, top Under 1000 $250REGISTER NOW! Under 1200, 2-DayTOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION* The Championship section is open to players rated 1800 and above.* There is no 2-day schedule in the Championship section.* The Championship section is FIDE rated, and FIDE rules are used.* State Champion title to the top-scoring Mass. resident or student in each section.* Unrated prize limits: $400 in U2100, $300 in U1800, $200 in U1500, $100 in U1200, can’t win title.* Bring chess set and clock.* Payment at site must be by cash or check. No credit cards.* MACA annual meeting Monday 9 a.m.* Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com.

OSCA 2nd Papa Gino's Scholastic G/15 Rapid Tournament (West Warwick, RI) - Tentative
2024-05-25 12:00 | Papa Ginos West Warwick, 700 East Greenwich Ave, West Warwick, Rhode Island, 02893, United States
Located on Bald Hill Road – Past the Warwick Mall, & Before Showcase Cinema

Location: PAPA GINO’S 700 East Greenwich Ave West Warwick, RI 02893

* Note: This is located on Bald Hill Road area of Warwick, down the street from Showcase Cinema’s

Format: 4SS, G/15; d5 – 4 Rounds. Each player gets 15 Minutes with 5 second delay.QUICK RATED ONLY. Round 1 starts around 11:00 AM. Finish 2:00-3:00 PM.

Event is limited to 36 Players (Must be a student, under age 18)

3 SECTIONS & PRIZES – Must be Scholastic Gr. K-12* U1200 (High Level) = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* U800 (Intermediate) = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* U500 (Novice/beginner) = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Medals will be given to players for ties or with 2.5 pts or higher who don’t receive a trophy.

EF: Only $20 in advance for all advance entries, limited to 36 participants.On-site entry day of event is $5 more, Late Entry will be $25 (If room available)Rated Sections must have USCF membership. OSCA Discounts for USCF membership below.

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

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* limited to 36 players, so please register as soon as possible* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM, will run continuously* There will be a short break for lunch after round 2 or 3 to order food from PAPA Gino’s* Most Sections will Finish around 2:00 PM, U1200 Section between 2:30-3:00 PM* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. * Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 11:40 for 2nd Round, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section.* Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess in advance with reason why* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $10 extra, if tickets are not “sold out”* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis, Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director & TD Assistants* All profits after prizes paid are used to help local chess clubs and schools in R.I.

* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE – SEE “TICKETS”

CSCA Lichess OE May 28 UltraBullet Arena (Online)
2024-05-28 13:00 - 14:30
More information on Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) website below:https://lichess.org/team/csca-open-events

May 28 @ 1 PM – CSCA OE May UltraBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 90. Minimum 100 UltraBullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!

MAY CHAMPIONS:Hyper1:2: @shootingstar10*Bullet1: @shootingstar10SuperBlitz: @shootingstar10*Rapid8: @DoojonRapid10: “pending review”

RECENT EVENT WINNERS:5/21, OE SuperBlitz: @shootingstar10*5/16, OE Rapid10: “under review”5/14, OE Hyper1:2: @shootingstar10*5/7, OE Bullet1: @shootingstar105/2, OE Rapid8: @Doojon

Earlier winners: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Winner.lst.pdfTOTAL PRIZES AWARDED since Sept 2023: $8,000( * – pending Lichess Fair Play review )

CSCA Lichess May 30 Classical Swiss (Online)
2024-05-30 12:00 - 17:00
More Information (click below)https://lichess.org/team/csca-open-events

CSCA Online Tournament Event — Registration is OPEN!!!May 30 @ 12 PM – CSCA OE May Classical Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 5 Rounds, 25+1. Minimum 20 Classical games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!
