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SUMMARY:CSCA Event: 2025 Connecticut Open (Bridgeport\, CT) - $5\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:CONNECTICUT OPEN$5\,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!Awesome Central Collegiate Venue; Special Discounts; On-site Dining50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Saturday\, September 20\, 2025Round 1 at 11 AM\, then ASAP.Online registration only thru 12 PM on 9/20. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: University of Bridgeport\, Cox Student Center\, 244 Park Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT 06604 \n\n\n\nRds/Sec/ 4 Rounds SS; Open\, U2100\, U1700\, U1200: G/45+10; U700\, NER: G/25+5;TC/Byes: NE and USCF-rated\, except NER NE-rated only; One ½ point bye in Rds 1-3;½ point Rd 1 bye if registering after 9 AM on 9/20. \n\n\n\nGrand Prix: 50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points \n\n\n\nPrizes: Open: $1\,000-600-400\, $250 to Top U2300. U2100: $700-400-300\, $200 to TopU1800. U1700: $500-300-200\, $150 to Top U1400. U1200: Trophies to Top 3\,Top U900. U700: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U400. NER: Trophies to Top 3.Trophies to Open/U2100/U1700 winners. Trophies to 3 point or better results andmedals for others in lower sections. Cash prizes via PayPal. \n\n\n\nTie break: Perfect (4-0) scores decided by Armageddon tie break with USCF tie breaksdetermining seeding; does not affect cash prizes. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Register online; $98 by 9/10\, $108 by 9/16\, $128 by 9/18; $160 thereafter.U1200/800/NE: $40 less. GM/IM FREE by Sep 8\, then from prizes.Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts. Email us for discount code. \n\n\n\nTournament Flyer: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Open.25.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nONLINE REGSTRATION: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2391&cat=1
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/connecticut-open/
LOCATION:Bridgeport University – Cox Student Center\, 244 Park Ave\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T000000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament (Smithfield\, RI) - STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 27\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSTILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS THRU OCT. 6 \n\n\n\n100% of proceeds collected from this tournament will go to the Tomorrow Fund which helps families of children who have cancer. Please consider donating even if you cannot attend \n\n\n\nAdvance Entries: (Click Below) REFRESH PAGE FREQUENTLYhttps://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/ \n\n\n\nBryant University\, Academic Innovation Center (AIC Center) – Tournament Location\n\n\n\nTournament Location: Bryant University (NEW) AIC Building1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield\, RI 02917 *** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE *** \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tomorrow Fund provides daily financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families. Kids treated in the Pediatric Oncology Program and The Tomorrow Fund Clinic at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence\, Rhode Island support. These vital programs are made available to our patients and families from the time of diagnosis\, throughout treatment\, into recovery and beyond.Click on website for more info: https://www.tomorrowfund.org/ \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES * OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Medals* UNRATED (Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st\, Medals for 2nd & 3rd \n\n\n\nMORE PRIZES: RAFFLE FOR CHILD CANCER – PLEASE BRING CASH $$ TO PARTICIPATE* $50 Gift Cards* $30 Providence Bruins Tickets two sets (4)* $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates* More Prizes to come! \n\n\n\nENTRY FEE DONATION FOR REGISTRATION – REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGEOpen & U1600 Sections = $35 in advance U1200 & U800 = $30 in advanceUnrated Section = $25 in advanceRated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated SectionLate Entry the Day of the Event $5 more – You may get a 1/2 pt. Bye in Round 1 \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership (Not USCF Renewals) Only $15 More for Registration* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $39 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $48 Registration\, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $69 Registration\, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $63 Registration\, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 9/24. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players\, No Renewals) \n\n\n\nThank you to our Trophy Sponsor:David DelBonis\, PresidentPRECISION HOME LENDING (401) 487-7379website: https://ddphl.com/ \n\n\n\nPrecision Home Lending\, Cranston\, RI – Our Annual Tomorrow Fund Trophies Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sectionsJoin U.S. Chess Federation online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\nSee all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Trophies & Medals for the event\n\n\n\n\n\nWinners from last year’s 2024 Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* R.I. chess player Wayne Powers’ daughter survived leukemia and received encouragement & support from the “Tomorrow Fund.”The OSCA community would like to give back to them and other families who are currently experiencing the same hardship.* Tournament in the $32 Million “AIC” Building = Academic Innovation Center Rooms 130/131* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuously* The 2025 “Neil Fachon” Outstanding Sportsmanship & Leadership Award will be given to RI Player* Chess sets provided\, please bring a clock if you have one* Byes must be requested in advance. * Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye.* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. * OSCA reserves the right to combine or split sections* If you cannot attend\, please consider a small donation for the cause \n\n\n\n*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE *** \n\n\n\n\n\nWayne Powers received the 2024 “Neil Fachon Award”\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you Bryant University for Hosting this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLOCAL DAD HOSTS CHESS TOURNAMENT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR DAUGHTER’S CANCER TREATMENT (2024)SEE 2 MIN VIDEO & READ NEWS ARTICLE (BELOW)https://turnto10.com/news/coronavirus/show-us-something-good/local-dad-hosts-chess-tournament-to-say-thank-you-for-daughters-cancer-treatment-the-tomorrow-fund-mentor-march-21-2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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SUMMARY:OSCA Monthly: East Greenwich Chess Club (East Greenwich\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:(FREE) One Tuesday Each Month\, 7:00 – 9:00 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n         \n\n\n\nLocation:Twisted Pizza450 Main Street East Greenwich\, RI 02818 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdditional Information:* Learn – Play – Connect. For Both Adults & Kids* Beginners\, Intermediate\, & Advanced Players are all welcome* Chess sets provided. Bring a chess set and clock if you have one* Free to Play\, show up anytime. Club meets on Patio in front. 7:00 – 9:00 PM \n\n\n\nUpcoming Meeting Dates (Monthly) One Tuesday every Month* Tuesday\, October 7 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions? – Contact E.G. Chess Club President\, Michael Clark (401) 859-1786or contact: Frank DelBonis\, President Ocean State Chess Association. Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com; Text (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEast Greenwich Chess Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)The Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/east-greenwich-chess-club/
LOCATION:Twisted Pizza\, 450 Main Street\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
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SUMMARY:OSCA 11th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament (Woonsocket\, RI) - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 18\, 2025 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n* ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS TOURNAMENT WILL GO TOWARD HELPING SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS IN RHODE ISLAND \n\n\n\n* Please Register Early There is Limited Space for This Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocationWoonsocket Public Library303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, RI 02895  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM \n\n\n\nSECTIONS* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMax Malyuta\, at the New England Jr. Team Championship 2002\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntry Fees (Donation)U1200 & 800 Sections: $30 advanced entryOPEN & U1600 Sections: $35 advance entry \n\n\n\nLate Entry the DAY OF THE EVENT is $5 more \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Please Register Early\, Limited Space for This Event* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM and run continuous* Lower sections finish around 2:30 pm. Higher sections around 3:00-3:30 pm. * Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance before start of tournament.* On-site entries must register 30 minutes before (9:30 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 10/12/2024. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more. \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership Only $15 More for Registration* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $39 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $48 Registration\, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $69 Registration\, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $63 Registration\, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 9/24. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players\, No Renewals) \n\n\n\n*** REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *** \n\n\n\n\n\nFamily friend with Max Malyuta\n\n\n\n\n\nTrophies from past year’s Max Malyuta Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\nMax Malyuta (1981-2007) was a chess coach in Barrington\, RIwhen he passed away at age 25 from Meningitis. He was beloved by the R.I. Chess community. \n\n\n\nNews Articles about Max Malyuta (1981-2007) – click on links below \n\n\n\n“Team Copes with Coach’s Sudden Death” – East Bay Newshttps://chessdailynews.com/team-copes-with-coachs-sudden-death/ \n\n\n\n“New England Lost a Bright Young (Chess) Star” – Susan Polgarhttps://chessdailynews.com/new-england-lost-a-bright-young-star/ \n\n\n\n“He was a special soul” – Donna Perrotta \n\n\n\n“You will Never Be forgotten\, You will always be in our Hearts” – Frank DelBonis (Eulogy 2007) \n\n\n\nCousin Pavel and Uncle Slav Malyutaattended last year’s event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/11th-max-malyuta-memorial-tournament/
LOCATION:Woonsocket Harris Public School\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual G/15 Rapid Chess Tournament Fundraiser at the Wheeler School (Providence\, RI) - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor Adults & Scholastic Players \n\n\n\nREGISTER BELOW (& PAY at DOOR)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:The Wheeler School216 Hope StreetProvidence\, RI 02906 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS – G/15;d5 – 4 Rounds\, 15 minutes each\, with 5 second delay \n\n\n\nRegistration at 10:00 – 10:50 AM\, Register in Link Below\, Pay $20 Cash/Check (donation) at DoorTournament Starts at 11:00 AM\, ends around 2:00 PM \n\n\n\n3 SECTIONS & PRIZES* OPEN Section – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies* U1000 Section – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies* UNRATED Section – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PQdAJA4tXdkW3Pk_wiCxuGfkyN_ofXrKK589q0MLNZQ/edit Tournament is Free\, a $20 cash/check (suggested donation) at the doorAny donation at the door is appreciatedPLEASE PRE-REGISTERPlease email to cancel if you can’t make it if you register \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: REGISTRATION FORM (CLICK HERE)  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n* All Proceeds help support High School Robotics Team 252 Electric Quahogs attend World Robotics Championship \n\n\n\nThe Wheeler School was established in 1889 in Providence\, RI\n\n\n\nAdditional Information* The Wheeler School was established in 1889 (located near Brown University) and is considered one of RI’s Best Academic Institutions* 11th 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 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 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-rapid-fundraiser-wheeler-robotics/
LOCATION:Wheeler School\, 216 Hope Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02906\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
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SUMMARY:Book Signing - Danny Rensch from Chess.com (Boston\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Hummingbird Books\, 55 Boylston St Suite 5510\, Chestnut Hill\, MA 02467 \n\n\n\nDanny Rensch recently released his memoir\, Dark Squares\, about first\, his life growing up in a cult as a chess prodigy\, and second\, about his experience in chess and as a co-founder at Chess.com \n\n\n\nThe book has been wonderfully received both in and outside of chess circles. While it is not a traditional “chess” book\, Danny’s story has resonated with many in the American chess world who have grown up playing club blitz\, weekend opens\, and US scholastic championships. \n\n\n\nDanny will be in Boston on Nov. 5 at Hummingbird Books at 7:00 p.m. speaking with renowned author Ben Mezrich and signing books.Register Below. Each event ticket includes a copy of Danny’s new book\, which you can get him to sign 🙂  \n\n\n\n  TO REGISTER CLICK HERE:  DANNY RENSCH BOOK SIGNING \n\n\n\nDanny Rensch Book “Dark Squares”
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/book-signing-danny-rensch-from-chess-com-boston-ma/
LOCATION:Hummingbird Books\, 55 Boylston St Suite 5510\, Chestnut Hill (Boston)\, Massachusetts\, 02467\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T103000
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CREATED:20251121T200807Z
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SUMMARY:New England Rapid Championship (E. Hartford\, CT) - $1\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 22\, 2025 \n\n\n\nR.I PLAYERS DISCOUNT = USE “OSCA25” for -$30 Discount –  ENTRY FEE ONLY $60 To register Thursday 11/20\, Friday 11/21 or Saturday 11/22 – On-Site – up until 1 hour before event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Raymond East Hartford Public Library\, 840 Main Street\, East Hartford\, CT 06108 \n\n\n\nDate & Time: Saturday\, November 22\, 2025; Round 1 at 10:30 AM\, then ASAP.Online registration thru 9 AM; Onsite registration at TD discretion \n\n\n\nRounds / Sections: 10 Rounds SS; Open\, U1800 and U1200; G/10+3. USCF rated. \n\n\n\nByes: Four ½ point byes in Rounds 1-8 permitted; 0 point byes any Round. \n\n\n\nPrizes: $1\,000 plus Grand Prix: 20 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points.$300-200\, $100 to Top U2100 in Open; $200-100\, $100 to Top U1500 in U1800; Plaques to New England Champion and Amateur Champion;Trophies to Top 3 and Top U900\, U600\, U300 in U1200. Medals to othersPayments via PayPal. Regular ratings used for prizes and pairings. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Register online; $50 by 11/14\, $60 by 11/18\, $75 by 11/20\, $90 by onlineend. Onsite $100 at TD discretion\, exact cash only\, ½ pt bye R1 and R2.GM/IM FREE by 11/12\, then from prizes. Titled and U1200: $15 less.Sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts\, email us for discount code. \n\n\n\nFLYER:  https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Raymond.25.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2470&cat=1
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/new-england-rapid-championship/
LOCATION:Raymond East Hartford Public Library\, 840 Main Street\, East Hartford\, Connecticut\, 06108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T083000
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SUMMARY:Chess in Education Conference (New York\, NY)
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSponsored by (Click Link for more info): National Scholastic Chess Foundation & Kasparov Chess Foundation  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nConference Location: Quorum\, 1221 Avenue of the Americas\, New York\, NY 10020 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nABOUT THE MINDSETS CHESS CONFERENCE\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\, leading educators\, academics\, and chess professionals will share their experiences\, research\, and insights on the dynamic field of chess in education. Drawing broadly on the concept of mindsets\, this conference will explore the role of chess in education–ranging from fundamental concerns about curriculum\, educational policy\, the positive uses of failure\, and the nature of play\, to practical questions about classrooms and other sites of learning.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Barry Hymer\n\n\n\n\n\nGM Peter Wells\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote: Mindset and Chess ImprovementJoin Dr. Barry Hymer and Grandmaster Peter Wells as they share groundbreaking insights from their book Chess Improvement: It’s all in the mindset. Barry and Peter will draw on the research conducted for their book\, and on the mindset literature\, to argue that chess educators should embrace mastery-based virtues like challenge and purposeful play\, and not mystery-based virtues like ‘natural talent’. There is both immediate and long-term value in de-emphasising the status-based markers so beloved of the chess community\, in favour of fostering a love of the game’s intrinsic qualities. They are also keen to engage in a dialogue with the ideas and viewpoints advanced by previous speakers\, and with the contributions of audience members \n\n\n\nWorld Champion GM Gary Kasparov\n\n\n\nSpecial Address by World Champion Garry Kasparov“The one way to be sure we are learning something is when we are nervously attempting something new\, even if it is solving a routine problem in a new way.” – Garry Kasparov\, How Life Imitates ChessListen to the legendary world champion’s reflections on a mindset that embraces growth as a driver for improvement and performance. \n\n\n\nWhy Teach This Rather Than That in Schools? Thoughts on Chess and the Justification Question \n\n\n\nJeff Bulington (PhD\, curriculum studies; MA\, philosophy) is director and lead instructor at the Franklin Chess Center in Meadville\, Mississippi. Before that he was a longtime public school chess teacher in Memphis\, Tennessee. Prior to becoming a schoolteacher\, he taught logic and other philosophy courses at Indiana University-Purdue University\, Indianapolis. \n\n\n\nThe Philosophy of Games and Learning Through Play – A panel discussion \n\n\n\nSamantha Ooley (MA\, philosophy) serves as Academic Program Manager for the Purdue Philosophy Department\, including the Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence (VRAI) Lab. She regularly teaches a course titled “Philosophy: What Can I Do with That?” \n\n\n\nTroy Seagraves (PhD\, philosophy) teaches in the Purdue University Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program\, and has pioneered a course titled “I Play\, Therefore I Am: Introduction to Philosophy Through Video Games” as part of the VRAI Lab. \n\n\n\nFM Loren Schmidt (PhD\, Philosophy and English) is a professor at Heritage University\, where\, until stepping down this year\, he served as Chair in English and Philosophy. His doctoral dissertation\, Moments of Vision: rule breaking\, rule creation\, and rule use in meaning systems (Purdue\, 1984)\, was a groundbreaking phenomenological study of the road to chess mastery.  \n\n\n\nJeff Bulington: Moderator \n\n\n\nSearching for the Queen’s Gambit: An Exploratory Analysis of Male-Female Ratings Gaps in U.S. Chess \n\n\n\nDr. Brian Kisida\, University of Missouri\, Columbia\, Dr. Matthew Pepper\, Basis Policy Research\, and Dr. Michelle Wickman\, Sinquefield Center for Applied Economic Research\, present a paper (completed with Mike Podgursky\, University of Missouri) exploring the origin and evolution of male-female ratings gaps for young chess players. \n\n\n\nCONFERENCE SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION:  CLICK HERE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/chess-in-education-conference/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
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SUMMARY:SENECA 5th Portsmouth Scholastic Chess Tournament (Portsmouth\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SENECA Events are Not Affiliated with the Ocean State Chess Association\, USCF R.I. State Affiliate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocationPortsmouth Middle School125 Jepson Ln\, Portsmouth\, RI 02871 \n\n\n\nThe Portsmouth Tournament is a scholastic chess tournament for children in grades K-12. Trophies will be awarded to the top players in each section. Join us for the fun and competition! \n\n\n\nTIME CONTROL: 4SS\, G/25 d/5. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS: Two USCF-rated sections and two unrated sections* \n\n\n\n–UNDER 1400 (rated section: USCF membership required**) \n\n\n\n–UNDER 700 (rated section: USCF membership required**) \n\n\n\n–UNRATED (no membership required) \n\n\n\n–NOVICE (no membership required) \n\n\n\n* If you have any questions about which section is right for your child\, please email Eduardo at epaguag@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n** For more information about USCF membership\, go to www.uschess.org or call 800-903-8723. NOTE: USCF membership must be purchased or renewed by December 4\, 2025\, if you plan on playing in a rated section. \n\n\n\nTrophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section. \n\n\n\nSections may be combined or split at the discretion of the tournament director. This is a 4-round tournament\, but a small section may have to play 3. Full-point byes may apply in sections with an odd number of players\, and ½ point byes are available in any round pending early notification to the tournament director. Please bring a chess clock if you own one. \n\n\n\nADVANCE REGISTRATION: Online entry fee $25. ONLINE ENTRY ONLY. Registration closes on December 4\, 2025\, at 11:59 PM or when we hit the capacity for the venue. Scholarships may be available if needed on a case-by-case basis. Southeast New England Chess Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. \n\n\n\nDOOR REGISTRATION: THERE IS NO DOOR REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY. \n\n\n\nRound 1 starts at 9:30 AM. Others on completion of each round. Please arrive and check in at 9:00 AM. Failure to check in by 9:20 AM may result in receiving a bye for round one. Unrated sections may finish around 12PM. Rated sections may finish around 1PM. \n\n\n\nFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Bob Salvas at (401) 359-1602 or email: monasterychess@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFor information on all of our events\, see http://senecachess.org/.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/seneca-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast New England Chess Association (SENECA)":MAILTO:monasterychess@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20250718T170625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T160709Z
UID:19419-1765411200-1765497599@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:2025 U.S. Chess National K-12 Grade Championship (Spokane\, WA)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Spokane Convention Center334 West Spokane Falls BoulevardSpokane WA 99201 \n\n\n\nSEE MORE INFORMATION HERE: https://new.uschess.org/k12-2025-championships \n\n\n\nWashington State Chess Federation: https://www.wachess.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpokane Convention Center 334 West Spokane Falls Boulevard\, Spokane WA 99201\n\n\n\nFor all sections! \n\n\n\n\n$105 online or postmarked by 10/27/2025\n\n\n\n$160 online or postmarked by 11/17/2025\n\n\n\n$235 online ONLY by 12/1/2025\n\n\n\n$360 online ONLY by 12/10/2025\n\n\n\n$400 on-site until 10am Friday 12/12 – See Scholastic Regulations for details on required byes for on-site entries.\n\n\n\n$40 for section changes requested after 11/3/2025\n\n\n\nNO registrations by phone.\n\n\n\nNO mailed registrations postmarked after 11/17/2025 will be accepted.\n\n\n\n100% Entry refunds available if notified by email to  Click here to show email address by 11/3/25. Refunds requested after 11/3/25 or in person at Chess Control by 11 a.m. PT on 12/11/25 will incur a $40 service charge. No refunds after 11am 12/11/25.\n\n\n\n\n**NEW** Starting at the 2025 National K12 Grade Championships\, US Chess will issue badges to all participants. Badges will be required to enter the defined playing area.  Please click here to read about the Badging process. \n\n\n\nMain event information\n\n\n\n\nAll sections will consist of seven rounds with Swiss system pairings\, and a time control of G/90 d10.\n\n\n\nUS Chess reviews complete rating history for all players\, per the Scholastic Regulations.\n\n\n\nPlease bring clocks. Players are responsible for knowing how to set and operate their clock.\n\n\n\nChess sets and score sheets provided.\n\n\n\nUS Chess membership through December 2025 is required.\n\n\n\nAny roster changes made after 11/3/25 or on site will incur a $40 change fee.\n\n\n\nUp to two 1/2 point byes available any round if requested before round 1.\n\n\n\nA half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration\, or on-site before 11 AM Friday.\n\n\n\nA half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2.\n\n\n\nThe December 2025 rating supplement will be used in compliance with the Scholastic Regulations.\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Questions\, including withdrawals and refunds: contact nationalevents@uschess.org.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for other events\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the 2025 K-12 Blitz Tournament\, Click here for information. \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the 2025 National Puzzle Solving Championship\, in partnership with ChessKid\, Click here for information. \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER the Guest Grandmaster Simul Exhibition\, Click here for information. \n\n\n\nClick here for information about the 2025 K-12 Bughouse Tournament. Registration is on-site only at Chess Control. \n\n\n\nClick here for information for the 2025 Friends and Family Tournament. Registration is on-site only at Chess Control.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2025-national-k-12-grade-championship/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Chess Federation":MAILTO:membership@uschess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20250210T044554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T051756Z
UID:15389-1765618200-1765652400@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:2025 OFFICIAL RHODE ISLAND STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (East Greenwich\, RI) - $2\,000+ Guaranteed
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 13\, 2025 \n\n\n\nOPEN TO OUT-OF STATE PLAYERS – ADULT & SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS – GM’s & TITLE PLAYERS REGISTERED \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES – CLICK HERE (Refresh Webpage Frequently) \n\n\n\nTournament Room for Open Championship & U1600 Amateur Championship Sections\n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\nSections and Prizes = $2\,000 Guaranteed\, Plus Special Championship Trophies * A Heritage Event\, Enhanced Grand Prix Points Awarded\, State Championship Event* Biggest Prize Fund Awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event \n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology\, EG Campus1 New England Tech BlvdEast Greenwich\, RI 02818 Format: 4SS – 4 Round Swiss System Scoring: All Sections are USCF Dual Rated Sections & Time Controls* Championship Section: G/45+10* Amateur Section (U1600): G/45+10* U1200 Section: G/30;d5* U800 Section: G/30;d51st Round StartChampionship & Amateur Sections: 9:30 AM\, Sections will start on time\, no delaysU1200 & U800 Sections: 10:00 AM\, Sections will start on time\, no delays \n\n\n\nOpen Championship SectionTotal Cash Prize Fund: $1\,2501st place: $600 and State Champion Trophy2nd place: $400 and Trophy3rd place: $150 and TrophyU1800 Top Finisher: $100 and Trophy** Amateur Championship Section (Under 1600)Total Cash Prize Fund: $7501st place: $400 and State Amateur Champion Trophy2nd place: $200 and Trophy3rd place: $100 and TrophyU1400 Top Finisher: $50 and Trophy** U1200 & U800 Sections1st place: Trophy2nd place: Trophy3rd place: TrophyU1200 & U800 Class Prize TrophiesScore of 2.5 – 3.0 who do not win trophies will receive Medals**Per USCF Regulations\, Unrated players may enter the Amateur and Championship sections\,but are not eligible for the U1800 or U1400 Class Prizes Entry Fee Dates and RegistrationEarly Bird Registration: Until Monday\, December 1\, 2025 @ 11:59 pmRegular Registration: December 2 -11\, 2025  + $10 moreLate Registration: December 12 & 13 = + $15 moreGM’s & IM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s are Free\, (EF may be deducted from prizes) Email organizer: Click here to show mail address  \n\n\n\nEntry FeesChampionship Section: $55 (Early) by 12/1; $65 (Regular) by 12/11\, $80 (Late) on 12/12 – 12/13.Amateur U1600 Section: Championship: $55 (Early) by 12/1; $65 (Regular) by 12/11; $80 (Late) on 12/12 -12/13.U1200 Section: $35 (Early) by 12/1; $45 (Regular) by 12/11; $55 (Late) on 12/12-12/13.U800 Section: $35 (Early) b y 12/1; $45 (Regular) by 12/11; $55 (Late) on 12/12-12/13. Additional Information Regarding Entries* Players who enter after\, at the discretion of the Chief Tournament Director\, will be given a half point bye for round 1* Pairing will be posted 30 Minutes before Round 1\, Tournament will NOT be delayed \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLast Year’s Rhode Island State Championship Trophies\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Round Times – Open Championship & Amateur Championship (G/45+10)Round 1: 9:30 am – 11:40 am*Lunch 11:40 am -12:20 pm*Round 2: 12:20 pm – 2:30 pmRound 3: 2:35 pm – 4:45 pmRound 4: 4:45 pm – 6:55 pmAwards: 7:00 pm Round Times – U1200 & U800 (G/30;d5)Round 1: 10:00 – 11:10 amRound 2: 11:15 – 12:25 pm*Lunch 12:30 pm -1:10 pm*Round 3: 1:15 pm – 2:25 pmRound 4: 2:30 pm – 3:45 pmAwards: 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Open to Out-of-State Players are eligible for 1st\, 2nd 3rd place trophies\, however the Special (separate) 1st Place State Championship Trophy for Rhode Island Champion\, and the Rhode Island Amateur Champion (U1600) must be R.I. residents.* If a non-resident wins either section\, they will receive the 1st place monetary prize\, but the title of Champion and Amateur Champion would go to the RI resident who scored the highest. Out-of-State players are eligible for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place trophies* Players can only play up one section from their most recent supplemented USCF rating.* Ratings less than 1200 cannot enter the Open section\, and ratings less than 800 cannot enter the Amateur (U1600) section.* Open & Amateur Championship Sections will be in Main Playing Hall * U1200 & U800 Sections will be in a separate rooms on the same floor* Players can take one 1/2 bye in advance\, but must be requested before round 1\, After Rd 1 player receives 0 Point bye* Half point byes can be requested for round 4 in advance before round 1\, however\, it could make you ineligible for money prizes.* Active USCF membership is required for all sections. USCF December Supplement will be used.* Chess Sets will be provided. Clocks are limited\, so please bring a clock if you have one Campus Information* Plenty of parking. beautiful college campus. extra skittles rooms\, lounge.* Affordable food/drinks available in Cafeteria on site. Lunch breaks see schedule above.* Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials\, Salad Bar\, Burgers\, Pasta\, Deli Sandwiches\, Soup\, Pizza\, Ice cream* Additional campus rooms provided for parents with laptops and skittles room available \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\nNew England Institute of Technology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUSCF TLA link: https://new.uschess.org/2025-rhode-island-state-chess-championship
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2025-rhode-island-state-championship/
LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20251129T224713Z
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SUMMARY:2025 All-American Chess960 Championship - NECA & CSCA Event (Online) - $1\,000
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Sunday\, December 21\, 2025; Round 1 at 3p\, then ASAP\,Online registration thru Dec 20; Same day registration per instructions below.Location: Lichess.org: Connecticut State Chess Association teamRounds/Sections:  5 Rounds Swiss; Open\, U1500 and U800; G/15+1 Lichess.org-rated;TC/Byes: Platform bye and tie break rules apply: ½ point for Round 1\, if joining late. \n\n\n\n* USCF Regular Ratings Used for Sections and Prizes. (Alternative ratings may be adjusted toestimate USCF where unavailable or not current.) \n\n\n\n* Pairings via platform or manual/software at organizer’s discretion. \n\n\n\n* 30 minimum Chess960 games on Lichess required at any time control.Grand Prix: 20 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points. \n\n\n\nPrizes: $1\,000 based on 50 paid entries (minimum guaranteed: $500):Open: $300-150\, $80 Top U2000\, $70 Top U1800\, Champion Plaque;U1500: $200-$100\, $60 Top U1200\, $40 Top U1000\, Amateur Champion Plaque;U800: Plaques to Top 3\, Top U500\, Top U300\, Top Unrated.Plaque to Top New England\, Connecticut players as Regional\, State Champions.* All ties resolved by platform tiebreaks. USCF Ratings and Rules apply to Prizes.* All prizes paid via PayPal after Lichess checks are completed \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Register online; $15 by 12/11\, $20 by 12/16\, $25 by 12/18\, $30 by 12/20. Sameday permitted via instructions below\, $40. GM/IM FREE by 12/10\, then fromprizes. Sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts\, email us for discount code. \n\n\n\nSame day registration at organizer’s discretion. Send $40 via PayPal to“events.CSCA@gmail.com” and email “re: All-American” to events.CSCA@gmail.com with(1) Full Name\, (2) USCF ID\, (3) Lichess ID\, and (4) mobile phone number. \n\n\n\nEntries within 2 hours of event or later may need 20-30 minutes to process. \n\n\n\nAll platform and event rules apply. Complete entry\, then join Team and Section. \n\n\n\nAll US Players welcome and fully prize eligible except NE and CT plaques. \n\n\n\n Event Flyer (Click Here): https://chessct.org/csca/Uploads/960.25.fly.pdf \n\n\n\n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored & Sanctioned by New England Chess Association (NECA) and Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA)
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2025-all-american-chess960-championship/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20251127T120832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T020035Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Official New England Blitz Championship (Ashland\, MA) - $1\,400+ Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 28\, 2025 \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES: CLICK HERE(Refresh Webpage Frequently) \n\n\n\nPARKING LOT: Lot is across the street from Shell Gas Station (enter off of Chestnut St.)FMCA BUILDING: FMCA is located on Corner of Homer Ave & Union Street \n\n\n\nLocation: Future Masters Chess Academy200 Homer AveAshland\, MA 01721 \n\n\n\nFormat & Time Control14DSS\, G/3+2 = 7 Double Rounds\, 3 minutes each +2 increment (14 Rounds) \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes $1\,400 b/40 paid entries\, Championship TrophiesOpen Championship Section: $400-200-$100\, Special Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd. Top U2000 TrophyU1700 Amateur Section: $200-$100-$50\, Special Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd. Top U1400 Trophy & Chess BookU1200 Intermediate Section: Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Top U1000 Trophy. Chess Books to winnersU800 Scholastic Section: Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Top U600 Trophy. Chess Books to winners** Masters Prize – $300\, Plus Special Large Championship Trophy. Player must have a perfect score 14/14 (Open Section)** Biggest Upset $50 Prize (Championship/U1700 Sections) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntry FeesOpen Championship Section: $45 by 12/21 (Early Bird) ; $50 12/22-12/26 (Regular); $65 on 12/27-12/28 (Late);U1700 Section: $40 by 12/21 (Early Bird) ; $45 12/22-12/26 (Regular); $60 12/27-12/28 (Late);U1200 Section: $35 by 12/21 (Early Bird) ; $40 12/22-12/26 (Regular} $50 12/27-12/28 (Late);U800 Section: $35 by 12/21 (Early Bird) ; $40 12/22-12/26 (Regular); $50 12/27-12/28 (Late)* FREE ENTRY to GM’s\, IM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s. EF may be deducted. Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n* Register at Bottom of Page * \n\n\n\nTournament Start: Round 1 @ 10:00 amEvent will start in time\, Pairings will be posted 20-30 min before round 1Late Registrations may receive (2) 1/2 pt. byes for Round 1.Tournament will run continuously\, finish by 3:30 pm \n\n\n\nAdditional Information: * Event approved as the Official New England Blitz Championship Tournament* Winners of “Open Championship” & “Amateur U1700 Champion” Sections receive New England Blitz Champion Titles* Blitz Rating will be used. If player has no blitz rating\, then regular rating used for pairings* Only Blitz Rating will be affected (Not Regular/Quick Rating) – Unrated players with USCF membership welcome* Must have an “Active” USCF Membership required in all sections\, If expired\, register or renew at bottom of page* USCF December Rating Supplement and USCF Blitz Rules will be used for the event* Event will start promptly\, pairings will be posted 20-30 minutes before round 1* Byes must be requested in advance. No more than two 1/2 pt. (1 pt.) byes allowed. No 1/2 pt. byes in 2 last rounds* Late registrations on Sat. 12/27 (day before) & Sun. 12/28 (day of event) pay extra $15 EF in all sections* Late entries after 9:30 -9:40 a.m.\, may receive 1/2 pt. byes or be paired if possible* Registered players who arrive late after the start of tournament may receive a forfeit for rounds 1 or 2* Tournament starts @ 10:00 am. runs continuously\, finished by 3:00 – 3:30 pm* Plenty of parking available. Chess sets and clocks will be provided. * Electronic DGT Boards displayed on TV screens for Top boards in Open Championship Section \n\n\n\nU.S. CHESS FEDERATION – BLITZ RULES OF CHESS: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsored by:* New England Chess Association (NECA)* Future Masters Chess Academy (FMCA) * Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2025-new-england-blitz-championship/
LOCATION:Future Masters Chess Academy\, 200 Homer Ave Mezzanine Level\, Ashland\, Massachusetts\, 01721\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20240101T134443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T050934Z
UID:8414-1767312000-1767571199@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CCA 14th Continental Boston Chess Congress (Boston\, MA) - $12\,000 Prizes Guaranteed
DESCRIPTION:Jan 2-4 or 3-4\, Massachusetts \n\n\n\nHyatt Regency Boston Harbor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHyatt Regency Boston Harbor101 Harborside Dr\, Boston\, MA 02128 \n\n\n\nHotel $139 room rates \n\n\n\nFormat: 5-SS\, 40/80\, SD/30; d30 (2-day option\, rounds 1-2 G/60\, d10).  \n\n\n\nParking: Day parking $10\, overnight $20/day(Parking is subject to availability; spaces in hotel parking lot are not guaranteed). \n\n\n\nClick Here For Standings\, Parings\, Results And Other Important Information \n\n\n\nPrizes $12\,000 Guaranteed!  In 6 sections. US Chess Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced) \n\n\n\nPremier Section: Open to 2000/over. Prizes $1200-600-400\, clear 1st/tiebreak $100\, top USCF Under 2300 $500-250.See peakrating.us regarding qualification through peak rating. FIDE rated. Under 2100 Section: Prizes $1000-500-300. FIDE rated.Under 1900 Section: Prizes $1000-500-300.Under 1700 Section: Prizes $900-500-300.Under 1500 Section: Prizes $800-400-300.Under 1200 Section: Prizes $400-200-150.Unrated may enter any section except Premier\, with prize limit $100 in U1200\, $200 in U1500\, $300 in U1700. \n\n\n\nMixed doubles bonus prizes: Best male + female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team rating must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat; prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles prizes. \n\n\n\nTop 5 sections entry fees: $88 online at chessaction.com by 12/30/25\, $100 later online or at site until 1 hour before round 1. GMs free\, $80 deducted from prize. \n\n\n\nUnder 1200 entry fee: All $20 less than above. \n\n\n\nAll: Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $50\, not available to go from Premier to Premier. No mail entries. No checks\, credit cards OK. \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $54\, Senior (age 65+) $48\, Young Adult $33\, Youth $24. \n\n\n\n3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7\, Sat 11 & 5\, Sun 10 & 3:30.2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11\, 2 & 5\, Sun 10 & 3:30. \n\n\n\nHalf point byes available all rounds\, limit 2 byes\, must commit before round 2. \n\n\n\nHotel rates: $139-139-164-189\, hotel reservations link to be posted here\, also to be posted at chessevents.us (or call 617-568-1234 and request Chess rate); reserve by 12/13 or rate may increase. \n\n\n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \n\n\n\nRatings:  January 2026 official USCF Rating list used.  Unofficial uschess.org ratings or USCF Online Regular Ratings usually used if otherwise unrated\, or to qualify for Premier (see peakrating.us). Players cannot play below Online Regular rating minus 100 points. \n\n\n\nForeign player rating info. Prizewinner tax info               Electronic devices policy \n\n\n\nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELLPHONES DURING PLAY. Please leave your phone home\, or in your hotel room or car\, or in a bag at your table.  \n\n\n\nBring set\, board\, clock if possible- none supplied. \n\n\n\nBlitz Tournament:  Saturday 9:30 pm.  Enter at site Saturday 7:30 – 9:10 pm. \n\n\n\nEntry: www.chessaction.com. No mailed entries. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering).
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/continental-boston-chess-congress/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor at Logan Airport\, 101 Harborside Drive\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02128\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Continental Chess Association":MAILTO:Director@Chess.US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20250817T060558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T170409Z
UID:19761-1767484800-1767571199@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:2026 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championships (Oak Brook\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:JANUARY 2-4\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PanAm26 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort\n\n\n\n3500 Midwest Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL 60523Hotel rate: $112 per night plus tax for 1 king bed OR 2 queen bed room.Book your rooms online here \n\n\n\n6/SS\, G/90+30\, 4-board team tournamentUS Chess rated; Open section is FIDE rated.3 sections based on team average rating: Open\, U2000\, U1400 \n\n\n\nFull rulebook: Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship Rulebook \n\n\n\nByes & Default forfeit time: No half-point byes (only zero point byes). Withdrawals must be submitted to the Organizer/Chief TD at least 2 hours before the round start. A player and/or team will forfeit the game if they are not present at the board within 1 hour (60 minutes) after the start of the round. \n\n\n\nLineup Submission: Lineup submissions for each round are due 90 minutes before each round. \n\n\n\nRatings: Team average ratings are based on individual ratings taken from the December Supplement Rating\, and as specified in the PanAms rulebook.. \n\n\n\nAll players agree to comply with US Chess regulations concerning college player eligibility.  \n\n\n\nEntry fee: $240 per team  online until 12/7/25; $280 online thereafter until 12/29/2024 when registration closes and player eligibility forms are due. \n\n\n\nMailed entries with check or money order in U.S. dollars may be sent to Chess Weekend\, 21694 Doud Ct.\, Frankfort\, IL 60423 USA  \n\n\n\nPrizesTeam & Individual Tie-breaks will be used as specified in the PanAm Rules. \n\n\n\nTeam Prizes (Plaques) \n\n\n\n\nTop four teams (Open) will qualify for the 2026 Final Four College Chess Championship\n\n\n\nTop 4 teams in each section (Open\, U2000) Top 3 teams in U1400\n\n\n\nPlaques to top Division II (2000-2199)\, Division III (1800-1999)\, Division V (1400-1599 in U1800 section)\, \, and Division VII (U1200 and unrated) teams.\n\n\n\nPlaque to top International Team\n\n\n\nPlaque to top Community College\n\n\n\nPlaque to top four-year small college team (\n\n\n\nPlaque to top all-female team\n\n\n\nPlaque to best Mixed Doubles team (2 males and 2 females)\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Prizes \n\n\n\n\nTop Individual Boards 1-4\n\n\n\nTop Alternate\n\n\n\nTop 3 Females\n\n\n\nTop Individual Upset\n\n\n\n\nTournament Schedule \n\n\n\nFriday\, 1/2/2026Onsite Registration/Check-in: 10:00am – 1:00pmTechnical Meeting (Captains & Coaches): 4:00pm – 4:30pmOpening Ceremony: 5:30pmRound 1: 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 1/3/2026Round 2: 10:00amRound 3: 5:00pmBlitz tournament: 9:00 pm \n\n\n\nSunday\, 1/4/2026Round 4: 10:00amRound 5: 5:00p \n\n\n\nMonday\, 1/5/2026Round 6: 9:00amAwards Ceremony: Approximately 2:30 pm \n\n\n\n___________ \n\n\n\nSide events\n\n\n\nPan-American Blitz$1000 guaranteed prize fund \n\n\n\nSaturday 8:00 pm or immediately after the Pan-American Team evening round. 5 round double Swiss (10 total games). G/3; inc. 2.  USCF blitz rated.  Higher of USCF blitz or regular rating used. Entry fee online $25 online by 12/27\, $30 thereafter online or on site. 
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-pan-american-intercollegiate-championships/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20251211T181307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T074034Z
UID:21554-1767830400-1767916799@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:Riverside Library Chess Program for Kids (Riverside\, RI) - Registration
DESCRIPTION:Students Age 7+ Years Old – 5 WEEKS – FREE PROGRAMChess Class Dates: Thursday’s\, January 8 – February 5\, 2026Program runs on Thursday’s\, 4:00 – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nRegistration Starts: Monday\, December 15\, 2025 –  * Register early before class fills up\, limited space * \n\n\n\nDates & Times:Thursday\, January 8\, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday\, January 22\, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday\, January 29\, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday\, February 5\, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: Danielle Skeldon\, email: weaverlibrary@gmail.comLibrary Phone Number: (401) 433-4877 \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: CLICK HERE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/riverside-library-chess/
LOCATION:Riverside Library\, 475 Bullocks Point Ave\, Riverside\, Rhode Island\, 02915\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20250606T053329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T031817Z
UID:18902-1768003200-1768089599@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA's Rhode Island All-Girls & Women's State Chess Championship (Riverside\, RI) - Open to Out-of-State Players
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JANUARY 10\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nSt. Mary Bay View – All-Girls School in E. Providence\, R.I.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt. Mary Academy – Bay View 3070 Pawtucket Ave Riverside\, RI 02915 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM and finish around 3:30 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS* OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP – Open Championship – Any Age (USCF RATED) – USCF Required* OPEN GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP – Girls\, Grade K-12 (USCF RATED) – USCF Membership Required* UNRATED – ALL AGES – Girls & Women’s Section – USCF Membership NOT Required \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE \n\n\n\nPrizesTrophies for 1st Place\, 2nd Place\, 3rd Place in every section.Medals to all players who receive 2.5 or more points.1st Place R.I. Championship Winner in both rated sections\, must be a Rhode Island resident. Out-of-state players are Eligible for separate 1st Place Trophy. All players eligible for 2nd & 3rd Places\, Medals \n\n\n\nENTRY FEESOPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Registration $35 (by 1/9/2026); Late Registration – Day of Event is $40 OPEN GIRL’S CHAMPIONSHIP = Registration $30 (by 1/9/2026). Late Registration – Day of Event is $35 UNRATED GIRLS & WOMEN’S = Registration $25 (by 1/9/2026). Late Registration – Day of Event is $30 * Note: Late Registration – Day of Event 1/10/ 2026 Registration is $5 More  \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS:* Family Discount: 2 Siblings or Mom / Daughter get special discounted entry fee (Save -$10) – USCF Rated* Scholarships to any player who needs a free entry. Please send us an email with hardship reason in advance* Questions\, email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n* St. Mary Bay View Students\, Parents\, & Faculty\, receive Free entry – Please email: frank@oceanstatechess.comPlease provide your Name\, Age\, Phone\, Grade or Faculty/Parent info and Section.Players who want to play in USCF Rated section only need to purchase USCF Membership good for 1 year. Unrated section is free\, No USCF membership required. \n\n\n\n1st-TIME PLAYER SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: Registration Includes U.S. Chess (USCF) Membership!* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $39 includes FREE USCF “Youth” membership worth $24 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, in advance (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $48 includes FREE USCF membership worth $33 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, in advance (Save $15-$20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $69 includes FREE USCF “Adult” membership worth $54 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, done in advance (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME SENIOR TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) $63 includes FREE USCF “Adult” membership worth $48 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, done in advance (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\n\n\nSt. Mary Bay View is the oldest and most prestigious All-Girls School in Rhode Island founded in 1874\n\n\n\nTournament will be held in the Library – Plenty of Parking\, Beautiful Venue\n\n\n\nSt. Mary Academy Bay View Students should register by emailing Frank DelBonis: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\nRegistration here online by 01/9/2026. Pre-registration check-in from 9:25 – 9:45 AM.\n\n\n\nScholarships available\, please email with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\nLate entries Day of Event may receive a 1/2 pt. bye round 1\, or be paired with late entries\n\n\n\nByes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuously\n\n\n\nAll participants in OPEN Championship Women’s & Girl’s Section must be registered with U.S. Chess Federation as a “Girl” or “Woman.”  – These are Rules and policies we must follow as the USCF R.I. State Affiliate.\n\n\n\nChess sets & clocks will be provided \n\n\n\nR.I. Winners will represent Rhode Island in the National USCF Girls K-12 Haring National Girls Chess Tournament (Click Link Below)https://new.uschess.org/2025-sc-haring-girls-qualifier-tournament\n\n\n\nSee Link for 2025 All-Girls U.S. Chess Federation Championshiphttps://new.uschess.org/haring\n\n\n\nAll Players from every state will Qualify for the Polgar National Girls Championship (Clink Link Below)https://new.uschess.org/2026-sc-girls-chess-championship\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n2025 All Girls/Women’s Championship last year\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotos from the 2025 Event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTrophies from 2025 R.I. Girls-Women’s Championship – Biggest Girls/Women’s Event in New England\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/ri-all-girls-womens-chess-championship/
LOCATION:St. Mary Academy Bay View\, 3070 Pawtucket Ave\, Riverside\, Rhode Island\, 02915\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20250825T154227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T155244Z
UID:20040-1768654800-1768676400@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:4th Annual Providence Bruins Hockey Rapid Chess Tournament (Providence\, RI) - $200 & Trophies - Adult & Scholastic - Pre-Registration (Required) - Most Fun Event of the Year - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JANUARY 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nCHESS TOURNAMENT with FREE P-BRUINS HOCKEY GAME TICKET & HAT – ALL INCLUDED for only $35(Spectators can play in unrated tournament or watch games\, but must also have a tournament registration ticket) \n\n\n\n*** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ****** THERE ARE NO DAY OF EVENT – ON-SITE ENTRIES *** \n\n\n\nTournament Location – Amica Pavilion in Providence\, RI\n\n\n\nLOCATION:Amica Mutual Pavilion Center1 La Salle Square (Downtown)\, Providence\, RI 02903  \n\n\n\n* USCF QUICK RATED ONLY – DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR REGULAR RATING \n\n\n\nFORMAT: 5SS\, G/10;d5 – “Rapid” Chess Tournament (10 Min. Games w/ 5 sec. delay) \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES: * OPEN 1200+ Adult Section (USCF RATED) = $200 b/20 Players – Prizes: $125 – $75\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* U1200 Scholastic K-12 Section (USCF RATED) = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, Medals for players w/ 2.5 pts or higher* Parents / Kids Unrated Section (UNRATED) = Parents Chess Play (Optional) = Medals & Free Tournament Vouchers \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE:Chess Tournament: Check-in @ 12:30 PM. Tournament 1:00 – 4:30 PM – OSCA Rapid G/10 Chess TournamentDinner Break: 4:30 – 6:30 PM – Dinner Time Break in Providence\, You can leave arena and return for gameHockey Game: 7:05 PM – 8:30 PM (Hockey Ticket Included in Price) Cleveland Monsters vs. Providence Bruins  \n\n\n\nPARKING OPTIONS: (See Map Link Below)* FREE Parking near “Garibaldi Square” (Atwells Ave & side streets)\, 5 minute walk across bridge to Amica Center* FREE Parking off West Exchange Street (See Map Below) 5 minute walk to Amica Center* Parking on street at Amica Center with meter parking (per hour)* Parking Garages available $13-$35. See link below for options – Click on Jan. 17th event* MAP WITH PARKING OPTIONS – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n\n\nProvidence Bruins Hockey Game & Chess Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\nChess Friends at the P-Bruins Game\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Join Us for this Very Popular Annual Fun Family Event! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nChess Tournament in the Afternoon 1:00 – 4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nChess Trophies\, Free Hats & Cash $ Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParents or Friends who Don’t Play Chess can Join In the Fun! $35 get you a Hockey Ticket and a Hat and you can be a spectator (optional) at the Tournament \n\n\n\nQuestions: Text Frank (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\nYou must Pre-Register for this event\, No On-Site Entries Registration Link: https://www.providencebruins.com/groups/osca \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n2025-1-17_P-BRUINS_Flyer
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/providence-bruins-hockey-rapid-chess/
LOCATION:Amica Mutual Pavilion (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center)\, 1 LaSalle Square\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20241201T021353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T201320Z
UID:14179-1768745700-1768759200@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:Queens Blitz Series for Women & Girls (Boston\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 18\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTime Control:6 rounds Swiss System (accelerated\, double) Rapid: 6SS  G/10 +5 Blitz: 6SS (Double) G/3+2G/3 + 2Rounds Time:2:30 p.m. – Events Starts3:00 Pizza & Social3:30 – Round 14:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Blitz Games $15 to PlayByes:Players may take up to four half point byes. Chess accessories prizes for the first 15 blitz players to register!Prize Info:$100 – $75\, Top U1500 $50\, Top U1000 $25.Prizes in U1500 & U1000 are awarded by the high current regular or Rapid Rating – Also used for pairings.\n\n\n\nTournament Rules and Other Information* UNRATED\, Free Puzzle Solving\, Rapid & Blitz Tournament* The tournament being unrated\, we will soften the rules a little bit: if you make an illegal move it doesn’t lose on the spot\, instead\, the TD will add 1 minute to your opponent.* Places 1 – 10 earn series points: 10 points for 1st place\, 9 points for 2nd… 1 point for 10th. * Those who score the most points throughout all 6 events will get prizes.* Chess sets and clocks are provided.* Event is open for out-of-state players\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor More Info – Email: WIM Kateryna Odnorozhenko  katerynaodnorozhenko@yahoo.comor Click Here to register: http://masschess.org/Events/BostonQueensSeries20260118.html \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n2026-Queens-PDF\n\n\nUPCOMING TOURNAMENTS:  JANUARY 18\, 2026MARCH 8\, 2026APRIL 19\, 2026
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/queens-blitz-women-girls/
LOCATION:Boylston Chess Club Boston\, 35 Kingston St. Suite 1\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20250105T033646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T053125Z
UID:14929-1768816800-1768833000@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:RICS 3rd Annual MLK Day Scholastic Tournament (Cranston\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 20\, 2025 \n\n\n\nRICS Scholastic Events are Not Affiliated with Ocean State Chess Association State Affiliate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, January 20th – First Round at 10am. \n\n\n\nLocation: Edgewood Congregational Church – 1788 Broad St\, Cranston\, RI 02905 \n\n\n\nSections: Unrated\, Rated (Under-700)\, and Rated (Under-1400) Sections. \n\n\n\nPlayers: Open to scholastic players\, K-12 only. \n\n\n\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss Tournament. \n\n\n\nRound Times: Round 1 at 10am. All others ASAP. \n\n\n\nTime Control: 25 Minutes with 5 second increment. Boards\, pieces\, and clocks provided. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $30.00 \n\n\n\nUSCF: Active USCF Membership required for all participants in the Rated section. \n\n\n\nPrizes: Trophies to top 3 each section\, medals to plus scores. \n\n\n\nCapacity: Tournament is limited to 50 players max. \n\n\n\nRegistration: No onsite registration. Please register online in advance. \n\n\n\nMore info: email info@richessschool.com \n\n\n\nBoards\, sets and clocks provided. We reserve the right to split or combine sections if necessary.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/rics-scholastic/
LOCATION:Edgewood Congregational Church\, 1788 Broad Street\, Cranston\, Rhode Island\, 02905\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="RICS":MAILTO:info@richessschool.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20260124T180848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T210313Z
UID:22686-1769454000-1769464800@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Due to SNOWSTORM - Mon. Jan. 26 - R.I. Chess Club "Beers & Boards"
DESCRIPTION:DO TO SNOW STORM – THE RI CHESS CLUB WILL BE CANCELLED ON MONDAY\, JANUARY 26AND RESUME NEXT WEEK ON MONDAY\, FEBRUARY 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEE YOU NEXT WEEK \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMonday Night Weekly Players at the RI Chess Club\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhode Island Chess Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)The Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/cancelled-r-i-chess-club-beers-boards/
LOCATION:Bo’s Billiards\, 33 Lambert Lind Hwy\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20260121T035035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T041941Z
UID:22607-1770336000-1770595199@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Classical Championship (Windsor\, CT) - $12\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Feb. 6 – Sunday\, Feb. 8\, 2026 (2 or 3 Day Event Options) \n\n\n\n$12\,000 Prizes ($7\,000 Guaranteed) & Trophy Awards!Excellent Central Hotel Venue; FIDE-rated; GM/IMs FREE40 USCF Grand Prix Points; 100 CSCA Grand Prix Points \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nHilton Garden Inn\, Windsor\, CT\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Hilton Garden Inn Hartford North\, 555 Corporate Drive\, Windsor\, CT 06095Hotel rate: $125-125 by 1/23\, may increase after\, reserve here; Parking is FREE;Complimentary Bradley International Airport and area shuttle available. \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Fri-Sun\, February 6-8 (3-Day) or Sat-Sun\, February 7-8 (2-Day)Schedules: 3-Day: 2/6: 7p\, 2/7: 9a\, 2p\, 6:30p\, 2/8: 10a\, 2:30p2-Day: 2/7: 9a\, 11a\, 2p\, 6:30p\, 2/8: 10a\, 2:30pmRegister online thru 1 PM on 2/7; Onsite on 2/6 ends at 6 PM – REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nSections / Rounds 6 Rounds SS; Sections – Open (1800+); U2100; U1800; U1500; U1200;3-Day: G/90+30; TC/Byes: 2-Day: 2 Rds G/45+10\, 4 Rds G/90+30; FIDE (Open\, U2100)\, USCF\, NE rateByes: Two ½ point byes in all but final Round.Grand Prix: 40 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 100 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points.Sections & Prizes: $12\,000 Total – $10\,000 b/180; Plus $2\,000 Additional Prizes GuaranteedOpen Section: $1\,400-700-500\, Top U2300: $400-300; U2100 Section: $1\,200-600-400 U1800 Section: $1\,000-500-350 U1500 Section: $800-400-300U1200 Section: $600-300-250Additional Prizes – $2\,000 Guaranteed:(1) Perfect Bonus: Added to first place for 6-0 score(s): $500 in Open\, $300 in U2100\, $200 other sections; (2) Alex Relyea Memorial Prize: $600 to Event’s Top Upset. Prizes via PayPal. Trophies/plaques to first place. Alternative first place tiebreak may be employed\, not affecting cash prizes. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Register online; $108 by 1/26\, $128 by 2/3\, $158 by 2/5\, $200 thereafter. GM/IM FREE by 1/28\, then from prizes. Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts\, email us for code. Reentry: Before Round 3\, $100 cash\, not in Open. \n\n\n\nTOURNMENT FLYER – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nNotes: [1] Other states. ALL STATES AND COUNTRIES WELCOME! [2] Unrated. Not permitted in Open\,limited to $400\, $300\, $200\, $150 in prizes in lower sections\, respectively. [3] Prizes & tax requirements. Allprizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 toevents.CSCA@gmail.com. [4] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUSTemail their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Feb 4 at 11:59 PM. Refunds are subject to $20administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments &Events is in effect. Please contact the CSCA for promotional opportunities. \n\n\n\nFor More information Contact: Alex Lumelsky\, CSCA President – chess.csca@gmail.com \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA)
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-connecticut-classical/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20251222T155623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T065321Z
UID:21886-1770458400-1770478200@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA: 1st North Providence Chess Tournament (North Providence\, RI) - $500 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES: CLICK HERERefresh Webpage Frequently \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:North Providence High School1828 Mineral Spring AveNorth Providence\, RI 02904 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat & Time Control4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay (All Sections)Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER EARLY – LIMITED SPACE – SEE RGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES: $500 b/30 paid entries\, plus Trophies* OPEN = $200 – $100\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1600 = $100 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place– Biggest Upset Prize $50 for Open/U1600 Sections* U1200 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U800 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Medals \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM for All Sections. * Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance.* On-site Entries must register 20-30 minutes no later than 9:40 or risk 1/2 point bye\, Tournament will not be delayed \n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees* OPEN SECTION: EF $35 (Early-Bird by Saturday 2/1). Regular entry is $40 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More* U1600 SECTION: EF: $35 (Early-Bird by Saturday 2/1). Regular entry is $40 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More* U1200 SECTION: EF $30 (Early-Bird by Saturday 2/1). Regular entry is $35 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More* U800 SECTION: EF $30 (Early-Bird by Saturday 2/1). Regular entry is $35 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More \n\n\n\nFREE ENTRY: Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com* GM’s\, WGM’s\, IM’s\, WIM’s\, FM’s. EF will not be deducted from your prizes.* All North Providence High School Students\, email organizer in advance* Scholarships available\, please email organizer in advance with hardship reason \n\n\n\nNote: On-site Entry\, Day of the Event must register & arrive 30 minutes in advance or risk taking a 1/2 pt. bye in Rd. 1 \n\n\n\nSPECIAL DISCOUNTS: Registration Includes US Chess Membership!* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $39 includes FREE USCF “Youth” membership worth $24 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, in advance\, for U800 & U1200 Sections (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $48 includes FREE USCF membership worth $33  Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, in advance\, U800\, U1200\, U1600\, Open Sections (Save $15-$20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $69 includes FREE USCF “Adult” membership worth $54  Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, done in advance\, U1200\, U1600\, Open Sections (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME SENIOR TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) $63 includes FREE USCF “Adult” membership worth $48 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, done in advance\, U1200\, U1600\, Open Sections (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\nU.S. Chess Memberships – USCF Required in Rated Sections\, sign-up for a New Membership or Renew at bottom of this page \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Register early\, there is limited space for participants* Plenty of Parking in the front of the school\, See entrance in front & follow signs* This is an Adult & Scholastic Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section* Lower sections finish around 2:30-3:00 PM. Higher sections after 3:30 PM.* Chess sets and chess clocks provided. There will most likely be a 30 minute lunch break.* Players can only register one section above rating. For example 1059 rated player can play in U1200 or U1600\, Not in Open Section.* Please register early\, limited space and save money on entry fee* USCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No Unrated sections for this event* Late Entries the day of event will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Text all questions to Frank DelBonis (401) 212-1335. or email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\n\n\nNorth Providence High School Front Entrance \n\n\n\n\n\nLibrary Media Center\, Tournament Location\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation \n\n\n\nSee all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/north-providence-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:North Providence High School\, 1828 Mineral Spring Ave\, North Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02904\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20250206T192113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T235402Z
UID:15360-1772089200-1772137800@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:Thursday\, Feb. 26: OSCA Cranston Chess Club Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled Tonight Only  – Most players will not be attending due to recent snow storm \n\n\n\nThe Cranston Club meeting next week on Thursday\, March 5\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are playing next Thursday\, February 13\, 2025
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/cranston-chess-club-cancelled-tonight/
LOCATION:Legion Bowl & Billiards\, 661 Park Ave\, Cranston\, Rhode Island\, 02910\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20250919T203940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T054336Z
UID:20408-1772271000-1772301600@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA Premier "Rhode Island Open" Championship (East Greenwich\, RI) - $2\,000 Guaranteed + Trophies - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY\, 28\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSNOW UPDATE: TOURNAMENT IS HAPPENING SATURDAY – PARKING LOT PLOWED & ROADS GOOD – NO ISSUES100 PLAYERS REGISTERED \n\n\n\nOPEN TO OUT-OF STATE PLAYERS – ADULT & SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS – TITLE PLAYERS REGISTERED \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES – CLICK HERERefresh Webpage Frequently \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:New England Institute of Technology1 New England Tech Blvd.East Greenwich\, RI 02818 \n\n\n\nFormat:4SS – 4 Round Swiss System Scoring: All Sections are USCF Dual Rated Sections & Time Controls* Championship Section: G/45+10 (approx. 55-60 min.)* Amateur Section (U1700): G/45+10 (approx. 55-60 min)* U1200 Section: G/30;d5* U800 Section: G/30;d51st Round StartChampionship & Amateur Sections: 9:30 AM\, Sections will start on time\, no delaysU1200 & U800 Sections: 10:00 AM\, Sections will start on time\, no delays \n\n\n\nTotal Prizes: $2\,000 GUARANTEED + $700 in TROPHIES \n\n\n\nOpen Championship SectionTotal Cash Prize Fund: $1\,250 + Trophies1st place: $600 and State Champion Trophy2nd place: $300 and Trophy3rd place: $200 and Trophy* Class Prize – U1900 Top Finisher: $150 and Trophy Amateur Championship (U1700 Section) Total Cash Prize Fund: $900 + Trophies1st place: $400 and State Amateur Champion Trophy2nd place: $250 and Trophy3rd place: $150 and Trophy* Class Prize – U1400 Top Finisher $100 + Trophy U1200 & U800 Sections1st place: Trophy2nd place: Trophy3rd place: TrophyU1200 & U800 Class Prize TrophiesScore of 2.5 – 3.0 who do not win trophies will receive Medals**Per USCF Regulations\, Unrated players may enter the Amateur and Championship sections\,but are not eligible for the U1900 or U1400 Class Prizes Entry Fee Dates and RegistrationEarly Bird Registration: Until Sunday\, February 22\, 2026 @ 11:59 pmRegular Registration: February 23 – 26  + $10 moreLate Registration: February 27 & 28 = + $15 moreFREE ENTRY for GM’s & IM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s\, FM’s\, Email organizer: Click here to show mail address  \n\n\n\nEntry FeesChampionship Section: (Early-Bird) $55 Extended to 2/26; (Regular) $65 by 2/27\, (Late) $80 Day of event 2/28Amateur U1700 Section: (Early-Bird) $55 Extended to 2/26; (Regular) $65 by 2/27; (Late) $80 Day of event 2/28U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $40 Extended to 2/26; (Regular) $50 by 2/27; (Late) $65 Day of event 2/28.U800 Section: (Early-Bird) $35 Extended to 2/26; (Regular) $45 by 2/27; (Late) $60 Day of event 2/28. \n\n\n\nSPECIAL DISCOUNTS: Registration Includes USCF Membership!* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $49 includes FREE USCF “Youth” membership worth $24Must be new 1 Year membership not renewals\, in advance\, for U800\, U1200. U1600 Sections (Save $10-15)* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $58 includes FREE USCF membership worth $33Must be new 1 Year membership not renewals\, in advance\, U800\, U1200\, U1600 Sections (Save $10-$15) Additional Information Regarding Entries* Players who enter after\, at the discretion of the Chief Tournament Director\, will be given a half point bye for round 1* Pairing will be posted 20-30 Minutes before Round 1\, Tournament will NOT be delayed \n\n\n\n2026 Rhode Island Open Championship Trophies\n\n\n\n  Round Times – Open Championship & U1700 Championship (G/45+10)Round 1: 9:30 am – 11:40 am*Lunch 11:40 am -12:20 pm*Round 2: 12:20 pm – 2:30 pmRound 3: 2:35 pm – 4:45 pmRound 4: 4:45 pm – 6:55 pmAwards: 7:00 pm Round Times – U1200 & U800 (G/30;d5)Round 1: 10:00 – 11:10 amRound 2: 11:15 – 12:25 pm*Lunch 12:30 pm -1:10 pm*Round 3: 1:15 pm – 2:25 pmRound 4: 2:30 pm – 3:45 pmAwards: 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Open to Out-of-State Players are eligible for 1st\, 2nd 3rd place trophies\, however the Special (separate) 1st Place State Championship Trophy for R.I. Open Champion\, and the R.I. Open Amateur Champion (U1700) must be R.I. residents.* If a non-resident wins sections\, they receive the 1st place monetary prize & trophy too. but the title of Champion and Amateur Champion would go to the RI resident with the highest score. Out-of-State players eligible for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place trophies* Players can only play up one section from their rating in the most recent published USCF Rating Supplement* Ratings less than 1200 cannot enter the Open section\, and ratings less than 800 cannot enter the Amateur (U1700) section.* Note: All Sections will be playing in side rooms\, not in large hall for this event* Players can take one 1/2 bye in advance\, but must be requested before round 1\, After Rd 1 player receives 0 Point bye* Half point byes can be requested for round 4 in advance before round 1; However\, you may be ineligible for money prizes.* Active USCF membership is required for all sections. If expired please renew USCF membership at bottom of page* Chess Sets will be provided. Clocks are limited\, so please bring a clock if you have one* February 2026 USCF Rating Supplement used unless you are unrated. Provisional USCF rating established after 4 games. Campus Information* Plenty of parking. beautiful college campus. extra skittles rooms\, lounge.* Affordable food/drinks available in Cafeteria on site. Lunch breaks see schedule above* No outside food will be allowed on the 3rd floor Tournament area or rooms.* Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials\, Salad Bar\, Burgers\, Pasta\, Deli Sandwiches\, Soup\, Pizza\, Ice cream* Additional campus rooms provided for parents with laptops and skittles room available \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation \n\n\n\nThe “Rhode Island Open” is an official Open State Championship event which is sanctioned by U.S.C.F.to be organized and directed by the R.I. State Chapter Affiliate of the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF Bylaws)
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/rhode-island-open/
LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20250812T153742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T192800Z
UID:19560-1772323200-1772927999@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:World Chess Festival (King of Prussia\, PA)
DESCRIPTION:See all information at this Link:https://www.hanleychessacademy.com/2026WCFKingPrussia.html \n\n\n\n2026 World Chess Festival – King of PrussiaApril 3-5\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesmond Malvern HotelOne Liberty BlvdMalvern\, PA 19355(610) 296-9800 \n\n\n\nThere are tournaments for ALL experience/skill levels. \n\n\n\nOur solutions: The youth player can play in the Non-Rated/Capture the King tournaments on Friday and Saturday (Beginner Tournaments) and then join our Under 750 USCF rated scholastic on Sunday for their first USCF tournament. For the adult\, that person can join our Friday Adult Swiss as well as our Friday Night Adult Blitz tournament. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATON ABOUT THIS EVENT:   \n\n\n\nWorld Chess Festival – Youth Championship\n\n\n\nUSCF Top 100 Rating List Scholastic Tournament\n\n\n\nFriday Warm-Up Scholastic\n\n\n\nFriday & Saturday Non-Rated/Capture the King\n\n\n\nFriday Adult Swiss\n\n\n\nYouth Blitz Tournament\n\n\n\nAdult Blitz Tournament\n\n\n\nPuzzle Solving Tournament\n\n\n\nPlaying Rules\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nHotel Reservations\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\nAdvanced Entries\n\n\n\nInformation\, Policies\, and Contact Us\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDesmond Malvern Hotel – Malvern\, PA
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/world-chess-festival/
LOCATION:Desmond Malvern Hotel\, One Liberty Blvd\, Malvern\, Pennsylvania\, (610) 296-9800\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanley Chess Academy":MAILTO:hanleychessacademy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20260221T004151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T113305Z
UID:23241-1772870400-1772902800@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CSCA: 2026 Hartmayer Memorial (UCONN - Storrs\, CT) - $1\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION 2026 Hartmayer Memorial\, Tolland County & UCONN Championships$1\,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!CSCA Grand Prix; Collegiate Venue; Live DGT Broadcast; On-site Dining \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchool of Engineering\, University of Connecticut\n\n\n\nLocation: University of Connecticut\, School of Engineering\, 261 Glenbrook Road\, Storrs\, CT 06269 \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Saturday\, March 7\, 2026; Round 1 at 11:00 AM\, then ASAP.Online and onsite registrations end 11:30 AM. \n\n\n\nPrizes: Open: $250-150\, $100 to Top U2200. U2000: $200-100\, $100 to Top U1600.U1300/U800/NER: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U1000 in U1300\, U500 and U300 in U800. LTD Thomas Hartmayer Memorial Prize: $100 & Plaque to Top Upset overall. Trophies to Open/U2000 winners and Top UCONN player. Trophies to 3-point or better results and medals to non-placing players. Cash prizes via PayPal. \n\n\n\nSec/Rds/ Open (see Note [1])\, U2000\, U1300\, U800\, NER; 4 Rounds Swiss\, \n\n\n\nTC/Byes: Open & U2000: G/45+10\, Others: G/30+10; NE and USCF-rated\, New England Rated;One ½ pt bye in Rds 1-3; Discretionary bye/pairing for entries after 9 AM.Grand Prix: 20 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points. \n\n\n\nTie break: Tie break on 4-0-0 ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn\, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn\, c)G/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Register online; $45 by 2/25\, $55 by 3/3\, $65 by 3/5\, $80 thereafter. GM/IM FREE by 2/25\, then from prizes. Titled and U1300/U800/NER: $10 less.Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts\, email us for discount code. \n\n\n\nThomas Hartmayer (1951-2016)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHartmayer Memorial Tournament Flyer:  https://chessct.org/csca/Uploads/HM-TCUCC.25.26.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2544&cat=1 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNotes: [1] Open Section. Players rated under 2000 are not permitted in the Open unless they are older than 18 yearsand rated over 1800. The organizer in its sole discretion may waive this requirement. [2] Prizes & taxrequirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUSTemail their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Mar 4 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed orreceived after deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [4] Unauthorizedsolicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact theCSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Connecticut Campus\, Storrs\, CT\n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) & UNCONN School of Engineering
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-hartmayer-memorial/
LOCATION:University of Connecticut\, School of Engineering\, 261 Glenbrook Road\, Storrs\, Connecticut\, 06269\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T154500
DTSTAMP:20260419T142428
CREATED:20251223T054514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T160145Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Paul Gavlick Rhode Island Rapid & Blitz State Championship (Providence\, RI) - $1\,000 Prizes + Free Pizza
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES: CLICK HERERefresh Page Frequently \n\n\n\nTournament for ALL AGES – Rhode Island Rapid and Blitz State Championship – Play in One Event or Both Events Same DayOpen to OUT-OF STATE Players – Eligible to win all trophies – RI Champions will receive separate 1st Place Champion Trophies \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION OPEN – GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:La Salle Academy – 612 Academy Ave\, Providence\, RI 02908 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvents & Times:RI State Rapid Championship: starts at 10:00 am – 1:00 pmRI State Blitz Championship: starts at 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm \n\n\n\nLunch Break: 12:50 – 1:20 pmFREE PIZZA for anyone who registered for Both Events \n\n\n\nFormatRapid Tournament: 5SS; G/10+3 = 5 Single Round Swiss (5 Rds.) each gets 10 min + 3 sec. increment per game Blitz Tournament: 5DSS; G/3+2 = 5 Double Round Swiss (10 Rds.) each gets 3 min +2 sec. increment per game \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT* Regular Ratings will be used only for pairings & prizes * This Event does not affect your regular USCF Rating. * Only USCF Rapid (Quick) and Blitz Rating will be affected \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes: $1\,000 Guaranteed Prizes plus Trophies $500 Prize Fund Each for Open Section for Both Rapid & Blitz Tournaments* OPEN SECTION: $500 – Both Rapid & Blitz Tournament $250-$150-$100 (each event)\, Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd* Class Prize Top U1900 Championship Trophy (Open Section) – 1st place Championship Cup Trophy* Class Prize Top U1600 Championship Trophy (Open Section) – 1st place Championship Cup Trophy* Class Prize Top U1300 Championship Trophy (Open Section) – 1st place Championship Cup Trophy 3 Scholastic Sections: – Both Rapid & Blitz Tournament: Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd places for * High School Section (Grade 9-12) – Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, for Both RAPID & BLITZ* Middle School Section (Grade 6-8) – Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, for Both RAPID & BLITZ* Elementary School Section (Grade K-5) – Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, for Both RAPID & BLITZ \n\n\n\nEntry FeesOpen Section: Special Price = $40 to play in Both Championship Events includes Pizza. If you Play in Only One Event = $25 for Rapid Only / EF\, $25 for Blitz Only GM’s\, IM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s FREE. EF will Not be deducted from prizes3 Scholastic Sections: Special Price = EF $30 to play in Both Championship Events\, includes PizzaEF $30 Both Events = includes Out-of-State players\, or R.I. Gr. K-12 players who do not play in RI OSCA LeaguesIf you play in only one event: EF $20 registration for Only Rapid Event; EF $20 for Only Blitz EventSPECIAL DISCOUNT: for R.I. Scholastic OSCA League Players Gr. K-12 only pay $20 for both events Must Register by March 12\, 2026 (for Discount\, Players must be from R.I. and MUST play in the OSCA High School\, Middle School\, or Elementary School Leagues)* There will be a $10 Late Entry Fee for registering Day Before 3/13 & Day of the Event 3/14; may get 1/2 point bye in Rd 1 \n\n\n\n* Registration at Bottom of Page * \n\n\n\nDiscount Entries for 1st-Time USCF Tournament Players and Siblings* 1st-Time Tournament (Age 3-18) Discount $44 = Includes FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership (Not Renewal)* 1st-Time Tournament (Age 19-24) Discount $53 = Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership (Not Renewal)* 1st-Time Tournament (Age 25-64) Discount $74 = Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership (Not Renewal)* 1st-Time Tournament (Age 64-99) Discount $68 = Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership (Not Renewal)* Siblings Discount – 2 Siblings (Gr. K-12) – 2 Entries for both Rapid and Blitz Events -$10\, Only $25 Each \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul W. Gavlick (1935 – 2012)\, of North Providence\, RI. played for more than 40 years\, several years holding the title of RI Speed Chess Champion. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and spoke fluent polish. Paul was one of the most active chess players in Rhode Island\, playing every week at the Rhode Island Chess Club in Providence\, and the Blackstone Chess Club in Pawtucket. At the Sven Brask Chess Club in Plainville\, MA\, he was the Howard Cook Memorial co-champion in 2006 and 2009. In other yearly contests at the club\, he won the “Ironman” Award in 2007\, the “Most Improved Player” Award in 2009\, and was the “Ironman” co-champion in 2010\, and played chess until age 77. His Son Paul Gavlick III and Grandson Evan Gavlick\, currently coach a free chess program for children in North Providence. Information about Paul Gavlick here: https://www.uschess.org/index.php/Obituaries/Paul-W.-Gavlick.html \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* The winners of the Open Sections will hold the Title(s) of 2026 R.I Rapid Champion\, and 2026 RI Blitz Champion* Winners of Scholastic Section will hold Title(s) of 2026 Elementary\, Middle\, High School – R.I. Rapid Champion / Blitz Champions* Both Events are Open to Out-of-State players. Eligible to win all trophies. RI Champions will receive a separate trophy* Chess sets & Chess Clocks will be provided. Check-in: Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the tournament starts* This event does not affect your regular rating. Rapid & Blitz Ratings are used\, regular rating used for pairings only if no ratings * Parking in Rear. Plenty of parking\, please go to back parking lot and see stairs to the rear entrance to LaSalle Academy* R.I. Rapid Championship from 10:00 am -1:00 pm (2.5 – 3 hours). R.I. Blitz Championship from 1:30-3:45 pm (2 hours)* FREE PIZZA. Lunch Break 12:45-1:15 pm for those players who sign up for both the Rapid & Blitz championship events* USCF Membership is required in both sections. USCF Rapid and Blitz Rules apply.* Chief TD & OSCA Organizer Frank DelBonis\, is a La Salle Academy Graduate ‘Class or 1983’ and played on the chess team \n\n\n\n\n\nFrank DelBonis\, La Salle Student\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank DelBonis\, Grade 12 (1983)\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank DelBonis\, Present\n\n\n\n\n\nLa Salle Academy is a private Roman Catholic college preparatory school run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Providence\, Rhode Island. It was founded by the Christian Brothers in 1871 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-ri-rapid-blitz-state-championship/
LOCATION:La Salle Academy\, 612 Academy Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02908
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SUMMARY:SENECA: 1st Cumberland Spring Chess Fest (Cumberland\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SENECA Events are Not Affiliated with the Ocean State Chess Association (USCF R.I. State Affiliate) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is an open scholastic chess tournament for children in grades K-12. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBlackstone Valley Prep School\n\n\n\nBlackstone Valley Prep School291 Broad St\, Cumberland\, RI 02864 \n\n\n\nTIME CONTROL: 4SS\, G/25 d/5. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS: Two USCF-rated sections and two unrated sections* \n\n\n\n–U1400 (rated section: USCF membership required**) \n\n\n\n–UNDER 700 (rated section: USCF membership required**) \n\n\n\n–UNRATED (no membership required) \n\n\n\n–NOVICE (no membership required) \n\n\n\n* If you have any questions about which section is right for your child\, please email Eduardo at epaguag@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n** For more information about USCF membership\, go to www.uschess.org or call 800-903-8723. NOTE: USCF membership must be purchased or renewed by March 19\, 2026\, if you plan on playing in a rated section. \n\n\n\nTrophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section. \n\n\n\nSections may be combined or split at the discretion of the tournament director. This is a 4-round tournament\, but a small section may have to play 3. Full-point byes may apply in sections with an odd number of players\, and ½ point byes are available in any round pending early notification to the tournament director. Please bring a chess clock if you own one. \n\n\n\nADVANCE REGISTRATION: Online entry fee $25. ONLINE ENTRY ONLY. Registration closes on March 19\, 2026\, at 11:59 PM or when we hit the capacity for the venue. Scholarships may be available if needed on a case-by-case basis. \n\n\n\nDOOR REGISTRATION: THERE IS NO DOOR REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY.Round 1 starts at 9:30AM. Others on completion of each round. Please arrive and check in between 9AM and 9:20AM. Failure to check in by 9:20AM may result in receiving a bye for round one. Unrated sections may finish around 12PM. Rated sections may finish around 1PM-1:30PM. \n\n\n\nRound 1 starts at 9:30 AM. Others on completion of each round. Please arrive and check in at 9:00 AM. Failure to check in by 9:20 AM may result in receiving a bye for round one. Unrated sections may finish around noon. Rated sections may finish around 1PM. \n\n\n\nFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Bob Salvas at (401) 359-1602 or email: monasterychess@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFor information on all of our scholastic events\, see http://senecachess.org/.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/seneca-chess-fest/
LOCATION:Blackstone Valley Prep School\, 291 Broad Street\, Cumberland\, Rhode Island\, 02864\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast New England Chess Association (SENECA)":MAILTO:monasterychess@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Tiverton Chess Club (Tiverton\, RI) - One Thursday Every Month
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\nMEETS ONCE PER MONTH ON FIRST or SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:Tiverton Public Library34 Roosevelt AveTiverton\, RI 02878 \n\n\n\nFREE to PLAY \n\n\n\n* USCF rated game G/45;d5 – Must have USCF membership* Fun Unrated Chess Games for players too \n\n\n\n* Please bring sets\, boards\, and clocks if you have them   \n\n\n\nFor more info contact: Thomas Perella\, Phone (401) 965-1786Email: tomperella@yahoo.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUPCOMING FUTURE MEETINGS * Thursday\, April 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\n* Check the Tiverton Schedule Regularly\, Thursday each month can vary according to availability of the space
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/tiverton-chess-club/
LOCATION:Tiverton Public Library\, 34 Roosevelt Ave\, Tiverton\, Rhode Island\, 02878\, United States
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