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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Waters Church Chess Tournament (N. Attleborough\, MA) - FREE Event
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JULY 11\, 2026 \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED (FULL) \n\n\n\nAdvanced Entries: CLICK HERE – 130 Registered  PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL AND CANNOT ATTENDEmail: frank@oceanstatechess.com\, or text (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFREE EVENT – LUNCH INCLUDED \n\n\n\nBoth USCF Rated & Unrated “Fun” Sections for Kids and AdultsMust Pre-Register by July 9th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocationWaters Church57 John L Dietsch SquareAttleboro Falls\, MA 02763 \n\n\n\n\nCost: FREE to participate! Lunch is included – Must Pre-Register for this event\n\n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 minutes each with 5 second increment \n\n\n\nSections* Advanced Open Section (USCF Rated – Membership Required)* Amateur U1400 Section (USCF Rated – Membership Required)* Novice Adult Section (Unrated – No USCF Membership Required)* Novice Kid Section (Unrated – No USCF Membership Required) \n\n\n\nPrizes* Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place in each section* Chess Medals for ties \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Must Register in advance by July 9\, 2025* There will be no on-site entries the day of the event* Please arrive by 9:30-9:45 am to check-in* Lunch provided – sandwiches\, chips\, and water* Air-conditioned facility* Free parking is available onsite.* Play for fun in the Unrated sections\, or Rated Sections for more serious players * Chessboards and clocks are provided* Please check out the Waters Church website: https://waterschurch.org/* OSCA President\, Frank DelBonis attends Waters Church\, please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions \n\n\n\nPlease Register in Advance by July 9 – No On-Site entry the day of the eventPlease let us know if you need to cancel your registration – Email – frank@oceanstatechess.com or text (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\nREGSTER HERE: CLOSED  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3 Sunday Morning Services @ 7:30 AM\, 9:30 AM\, & 11:30 AM\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWaters Church is a Non-Denominational Christian Church – Learn More About Us CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nSee All Our Locations & Listen to the Latest Message: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n ______________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nTournament Time:
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/waters-free-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Waters Church\, 57 John L Dietsch Square\, North Attleborough\, Massachusetts\, 02763\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T235959
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SUMMARY:Chess & Math Tutoring Camp (East Bay)
DESCRIPTION:For More Information\, For a Tutoring Appointment Contact:PAUL DeLUCA – (401) 525 – 4813Email: chesslesson@yahoo.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMayor’s Chess Open Play Event\n\n\n\n\n\nElementary County 1st Place Champs\n\n\n\n\n\nChess Camp Bristol Audubon Society\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGM Hikaru Nakamura w/ Coach Paul\n\n\n\n\n\n1st & 2nd Grade Chess Students\n\n\n\n\n\nChess Instruction with Coach Paul\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElementary Team Champion Trophy\n\n\n\n\n\nCoach Paul “Mr. Chess” \n\n\n\n\n\nStudent Players at Mr. Paul’s Annual Mayor’s Chess Tournament
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/chess-math-tutoring-camp/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul DeLuca":MAILTO:chesslesson@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T210000
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SUMMARY:OSCA's Cranston Chess Club - SPECIAL BLITZ TOURNAMENT - 5th Week Event - Thurs. Oct. 29 - $300 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 29\, 2026 \n\n\n\nLocation: LEGION BOWL\, 661 Park Ave\, Cranston\, Rhode Island 02910 \n\n\n\nNote: This is a Special Week 5 Event (Every Second/Third Month) = Blitz Tournament 6SS – G/5;+3 Entry Fee: $20 cash\, Register On-site for this one-night Blitz Tournament Event. Please arrive by 6:50 PMBlitz Tournament Prizes: $300 b/20 players = 1st Place $150\, 2nd $100\, 3rd $50 \n\n\n\nSPECIAL BLITZ FORMAT* Week 5 = Blitz Tournament 6SS – G/5/+3 – Only for this Special Blitz Event  (6 Round Blitz\, Each player gets 5 minutes each with +3 second increment)* Blitz Rating will be used for this event; If no Blitz rating then regular rating will be used for pairing purposes only* Unrated Blitz players can also play with an active USCF membership* This event will NOT affect your Regular USCF Rating\, Only affect your BLITZ RATING ONLY* USCF Rated Games Start Promptly at 7:00 PM\, please arrive by 6:45-6:50 PM\, Blitz Finishes around 8:45 – 9:00 PM * Unrated players may join us and play fun side games anytime for Free* If 5 weeks in a month\, Week 5 = Blitz Tournament 6SS – G/5;+3 (Special Event\, Not Every Month)* Note: Our Regular Weekly Format: G/45;+10 = 1 USCF rated game per week. (4 games per month)\, $5 per week to play* The Regular G/45 tournament results from all 4 weeks submitted at end of the month as 4-Round Tournament \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJOIN US FOR OUR REGULAR THURSDAY NIGHTS 7:00 – 8:30 PMG/45;+10 – One Rated Game per week – $5 to play each week – 4 Week TournamentCash Prizes and Trophy to Winner of the Month\, Rated and Unrated Games each week \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\nUpcoming Meeting Days for 2026:* Thursday\, August 6\, 13\, 20\, 27* Thursday\, September 3\, 10\, 17\, 24* Thursday\, October 1\, 8\, 15\, 22* Thursday\, October 29 – (5th week) – Special Blitz Chess Tournament Event* Thursday\, November 5\, 12\, 19 – (No meeting on Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving)* Thursday\, December 3\, 10\, 17 – (No meeting on Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve)* Thursday\, January 28 – (5th week) – Special Blitz Chess Tournament Event
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/cranston-chess-club-blitz/
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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SUMMARY:OSCA 4th Annual Rogers Free Library Chess Tournament (Bristol\, RI) - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUGUST 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Rogers Free Library525 Hope StreetBristol\, RI 02809 \n\n\n\nEntry: FREE to Play in TournamentPlease Register Early\, Limited Space – 45-50 players. Registration is Open \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 minutes each\, 5 second increment \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes * Advanced Open Section (Adult & Kids) – USCF RATED (US Chess Membership Required)* Intermediate / Novice Section (Adults & Kids) – UNRATED (No Membership Required) \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Advanced Section1st Place – Special Championship Cup Trophy + $75 Gift Certificate 2nd Place – Special Championship Cup Trophy + $50 Gift Certificate3rd Place – Special Championship Cup Trophy + $ 25 Gift Certificate \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Novice / Intermediate Section1st Place Special Trophy 2nd Place Special Trophy3rd Place Special Trophy \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PMLocation: Roger Library\, Upstairs Conference RoomAudience:  All Ages  Categories:  Clubs \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Information* ALL PLAYERS looking to participate MUST register (Recommended In Advance)* Tournament is Free\, please register early\, and contact us if you need to cancel so someone else can play* Limited Space\, only 45-50 people will compete for the trophies and grand prizes!* Tournament will start promptly at 10:00 am\, please check in by 9:45 am* Chess sets and clocks will be provided* Bring your best game and good luck* Event is sponsored by the Roger Free Library and the Ocean State Chess Association* Volunteer Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Associate National Tournament Director\, Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTO REGISTER: CLICK HERE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/osca-4th-rogers-free-library-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Rogers Free Library\, 525 Hope Street\, Bristol\, Rhode Island\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T235959
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SUMMARY:2026 U.S. Open Championship (Grand Rapids\, MI)
DESCRIPTION:US OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION HERE: https://new.uschess.org/us-open-2026 \n\n\n\nFULL SCHEDULE CLICK HERE: https://new.uschess.org/us-open-2026/schedules \n\n\n\n2026 U.S. Open Championship\, August 3-9Playing Site: DeVos Place Convention Center303 Monroe Avenue NWGrand Rapids MI 49503Tournament hotels:Amway Grand PlazaCourtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand RapidsNote: both are attached to DeVos Place Convention Center \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026USOpen \n\n\n\nHOTEL INFORMATION: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nU.S. Open Round Times\n\n\n\nThe US Open has one section\, in which anyone can enter. This event is NOT rated by FIDE. \n\n\n\n9 Round Swiss with 3 Schedules7-Day Schedule: 7pm 8/3\, 10am & 7pm 8/4\, 10am & 7pm 8/5\, 7pm 8/6\, 7pm 8/7\, 7pm 8/8\, 3pm 8/9.5-Day Schedule:   First 5 rounds 3pm & 7pm 8/5\, 10am\, 3pm & 7pm 8/6; round 6 at 10am 8/7. (Round 6 is played at the 7-day schedule time control. Then the 5-day schedule merges into the 7-day schedule for round 7 at 7pm on 8/1.)4-Day Schedule:   First 6 rounds 1pm\, 7pm\, & 10pm 8/6; 10am\, 1pm\, & 4pm 8/7. (Then it merges into the 7-day schedule for round 7 at 7pm on 8/7.) All schedules merge after Round 6 and compete for the same prizes. \n\n\n\nTime Control:7-Day Schedule: all rounds 40/100\, SD/30\, inc/30 (30-second increment from move one)5-Day Schedule: rounds 1-5 at G/90 d5   rounds 6-9 at 40/100\, SD/30\, inc/304-Day Schedule: rounds 1-6 at G/60 d5   rounds 7-9 at 40/100\, SD/30\, inc/30 \n\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________   \n\n\n\nINVITATIONALS (GRADE K-12) & SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPShttps://new.uschess.org/us-open-2026/invitationals-information \n\n\n\nHOTEL DISCOUNT LINK:  CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nNational invitational schedules: Irwin | Denker | Haring | Barber | Rockefeller | Ashley \n\n\n\nThe Arnold Denker Tournament of High School Champions is an annual event held in conjunction with the U.S. Open\, in which the 51 high school champions of each state affiliate and the District of Columbia compete to determine who will be crowned the Denker Champion of Champions. It was founded in 1985 by Grandmaster Arnold Denker (1914-2005). \n\n\n\nThe Dewain Barber Tournament of Middle School Champions was founded in 2011 by Dewain Barber to provide a competition comparable to the Denker tournament for middle school students. \n\n\n\nThe Ruth Haring National Girls’ Tournament of Champions is a tournament of Champions for girls from across the United States. It is held annually in the model of the Denker and Barber Tournaments. The tournament is named in memory of WIM Ruth Haring (1955-2018)\, former US Chess President. \n\n\n\nThe John D. Rockefeller III National Tournament of Elementary School State Champions was founded in 2020 to provide a competition comparable to the Denker tournament for elementary school students. This event is named in memory of John D. Rockefeller III (1906-1978)\, noted philanthropist. \n\n\n\nThe GM Maurice Ashley National Tournament of K-3 State Champions is an annual invitational event run by US Chess that will start determining the Ashley National Champion in 2026. The tournament is named after GM Maurice Ashley. \n\n\n\nThe John T. Irwin National Senior Tournament of Champions is a tournament of Champions for seniors from across the United States. This event was founded in 2018\, and is named in memory of John T. Irwin (1940-2019)\, poet\, literary critic\, and English professor. \n\n\n\nThe FM Sunil Weeramantry National Blitz Tournament of State Champions is a blitz tournament for State Champions from across the United States attending the other US Open invitationals. This event was founded in 2020\, and is named for Sunil Weeramantry\, chess master\, author\, coach\, organizer\, and scholastic official. \n\n\n\nParticipant lists\, schedules\, and other information can be found at the tournament websites above. \n\n\n\nTHIS TOURNAMENT IS BY INVITE ONLY – TOP PLAYERS FORM EACH STATE \n\n\n\n\n\nSEE NATIONAL USCF EVENTS HERE: https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-u-s-open-championship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T204500
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SUMMARY:OSCA: Cranston Chess Club KIDS & TEENS Thursday's Gr. 5-12 (Cranston\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY’S – 7:05 – 8:05 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:  Legion Bowl – 661 Park Ave\, Cranston\, RI 02910 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCRANSTON CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS & TEENS – 7:05 – 8:05 PM * The Club is for Students Grades 5-12\, however students Grade 3 & 4 can attend if they know how to play chess* One hour lesson for $10 per student. free fun games if other students attend (attendance varies week to week)* Students should already at least know how to move the chess pieces\, if not see link below (Free Lessons + Courses)* FREE VIDEO CHESS LESSONS & COURSES LINKS ONLINE: CLICK HERE* Elementary & Middle School students MUST be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian* Both USCF Rated and Unrated (Fun) Games for everyone – FREE play included for all students* (Optional) students can sign up for a U.S. Chess Federation “Youth” Membership (Age 3-19) on premises to play in Rated Tournaments – USCF good for 1 year. Unrated Games do not require USCF membership* Advanced students can play rated games against adults Time Control G/45;d10 (45 min. each\, 10 sec. delay)* Video Arcade\, Pool Tables\, and Bowling Alley at the Legion Bowl too* Pub on Park is located next door. food menu & beverages available – students cannot enter pub without a parent* Note: Before you attend\, please let us know you will be coming to be sure coach Frank will be there.* Questions: Text OSCA President Frank DelBonis @ (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Meeting Days for 2026:* Thursday\, August 13\, 27 (Tentative Summer Dates – text if attending\, 401-212-1335)* Thursday\, Sept. 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 – Meeting Days* Thursday\, October 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 – Meeting Days* Thursday\, October 29 – (No Kids Club Meeting) Special Blitz Chess Tournament Event * Thursday\, November 5\, 12\, 19 – Meeting Days (No meeting Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving)* Thursday\, December 3\, 10\, 17\, 2 – Meeting Days (No meeting Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCranston 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/cranston-chess-club-kids-teens/
LOCATION:Legion Bowl & Billiards\, 661 Park Ave\, Cranston\, Rhode Island\, 02910\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T204500
DTSTAMP:20260901T192146Z
CREATED:20230829T031329Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - No Cranston Chess Club (Cranston\, R.I.) - Thursday\, Sept. 3rd
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – THE CMC CHESS CLUB WILL BE STARTING ON THURSDAY’S VERY SOON \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBOTH UNRATED & USCF RATED SECTIONS EVERY WEEK ON THURSDAY \n\n\n\nEVERY THURSDAY NIGHT\, 7:00 – 8:45 PM@ Legion Bowl – 661 Park Ave\, Cranston\, RI 02910 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFORMAT* G/45;+10 = 1 game per week. (4 Games per month)\, only $5 per week to play(Each player gets 45 minutes with a 10 second increment)* Weekly G/45 tournament results from all 4 weeks submitted at end of the month as a 4 – Round Tournament* Rated Games Start Promptly at 7:00 PM\, please arrive by 6:50 PM * Unrated players may join us and play fun side games anytime for Free* If 5 weeks in a month\, Week 5 – Blitz Tournament 6SS – G/5+3 (Special Event\, Not Every Month) – $20 Entry Fee \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUpcoming Meeting Days:** The Cranston Club will closing this month (September) – Players will be attending CMC Chess Club on Thursday’s \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n\n* USCF RATED G/45;+10 – 45 minutes each with 10 sec. increment – 1 game per week = cost $5 per week\n\n\n\n* FREE (UNRATED) Fun Chess Games if players are available – New members are always welcome\, Please Join Us!\n\n\n\n* Rated Weekly Games will start @ 7:00 PM\, Check-in by 6:50 pm\n\n\n\n* PRIZES: $140 (RATED SECTION) b/10 players each week = 1st Place $80 & 2nd Place $40\, Biggest Upset $20\n\n\n\n* New/Renewal USCF Memberships available (Optional)\n\n\n\n* Unrated Show up anytime to play chess\, and stay as short or long as you like. Spectators can come to watch\n\n\n\n* Chess Sets & Clocks will be provided\, but please bring a clock if you have one\n\n\n\n* The Pub on Park connected to club playing area\, a full food and beverage menu is available\n\n\n\n* Duckpin Bowling\, Arcade Games\, & Free Pool Tables available too (See “Legion Bowl” link below)\n\n\n\n* Cranston Club is Organized & Directed by Board members of the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)\n\n\n\nPresident\, Cranston Chess ClubFrank DelBonis (Board of Directors\, Ocean State Chess Association)Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCranston Chess Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)The Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCranston Chess Club @ Legion Bowl\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNEW – CRANSTON CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS & TEENS – 7:00 – 8:30 PM* Students Grades 5-12 can participate\, $5 per week to play * 1st Place\, 2nd Place\, 3rd Place trophies for best scores after 4 weeks* Parent must be present for Elementary & Middle School kids* Both USCF Rated G/45;d10 and Unrated Games (Fun) for everyone* Please text to confirm we are meeting (Kids Chess Club meetings are tentative during summer)* For more information text OSCA President Frank DelBonis @ (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Pub on Park” connected to Chess Club at Legion Bowl
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/cranston-chess-club-on-thursdays/
LOCATION:Legion Bowl & Billiards\, 661 Park Ave\, Cranston\, Rhode Island\, 02910\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T235959
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UID:26862-1788566400-1788825599@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:New England Open (Framingham\, MA) - $4\,300 Guaranteed
DESCRIPTION:SAT SEPT. 5 – MON. SEPT. 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website Location: Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center\, 1657 Worcester Rd\, Framingham\, MA 01701  Event Date:Saturday\, September 05\, 2026Sunday\, September 06\, 2026Monday\, September 07\, 2026Time Control: 6SS; 40/120\, SD/30\, d10 (2-day schedule G/40; d10 in rounds 1 to 3)\, No 2-day schedule in Championship section.Round Times: 3-day = Sat. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.\, Sun. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.\, Mon. 10 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.; 2-day = (U2000 to U1200 sects. only): Sun. 10:30 a.m.\, 1 p.m.\, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.\, Mon. 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.Byes: Limit 2 byes\, rounds 1-5 in Championship\, rounds 1-6 in U2000 to U1200\, must commit before the start of round 3\,Prize Info: $4\,300\, 100% guaranteed.Inquiry:info@masschess.org    Registration InformationEntry Fee: $85 for 3-day\, $84 for 2-day if mailed by 8/31 or online by Wed. 9/2; $100 online by Thur. 9/3 or at site. $30 discount for players in U1200 section rated under 1000 or unrated. Free to GMs and IMs.Registration – Onsite:3-day: Sat. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.; 2-day (U2000 to U1200 only): Sun. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.Registration – Mail:Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr.\, Apt 12\, Nashua NH 03062Membership Requirement:MACA or WMCA membership required for Mass. residents; NHCA membership required for N.H. residents. US Chess membership required for all players.Sections InformationTournament Sections:* Championship $600-300-250\, top U2400 $250\, top U2200 $250* Under 2000 $400-200-150* Under 1800 $400-200-150* Under 1500 $300-150-100* Under 1200 $250-130-100\, top U1000 $100Tournament Rules and Other InformationRegister online: * Players may play up by a maximum of 200 rating points (official\, live\, or at time of registration).* No 2-day schedule for the Championship Section.The Championship section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. * Free entry to GMs and IMs. New England champion title to the high-scoring New England resident or student in the championship section.* Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2000\, $150 in U1800\, $125 in U1500\, $100 in U1200.* Official September ratings used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.* Please bring chess sets and clocks. No equipment is provided. No credit cards at site; cash or check only.\n\n\n\nMassachusetts Chess Association (MACA) Information website link below:  http://www.masschess.org/events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=10874 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: CLICK HERE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/new-england-open-3/
LOCATION:Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center\, 1657 Worcester Rd\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260906T200145Z
CREATED:20260906T004205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T200145Z
UID:26903-1789286400-1789318800@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:Queens Series (Boston\, MA) - Unrated\, Blitz\, Rapid\, Simul
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 13\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer WebsiteLocation: Boylston Chess Club Boston\, 35 Kingston St. Suite 1\, Boston\, MA 02111   [ Directions ]Event Date: Sunday\, September 13\, 2026Time Control: 6 double rounds Swiss System (1st rd accelerated) G/3 + 2Rounds Time: 2:00 pm simul by GM Nadya Kosintseva 3:30 pm free pizza 4:00 pm blitzByes: Up to 2 half point byes. For a last round bye\, must commit before start of round 2Prize Info: $100 – $75\, Top U1500 $50\, Top U1000 $25. Medal and a book prize for the top 1 unrated player. Book prizes for 3 best performing/ longest standing against GM in simul. Chess accessories for the first 15 to register \,This event is part of the Boston Queens Series.Click here to see the series flyer.Inquiry email: kateryna@masschess.org     Event Webpage: machess.org/WomensChessRegistration InformationEntry Fee: Blitz: $20 Free entry to GMs\, IMs\, WGMs\, WIMs\, and unrated playersSimul: FREE Registration – Onsite:1:30 pm – 3:50pm cash or checks onlyMembership Requirement: No requirements. However\, MACA sponsors and funds the event\, and your membership would help them provide more programs like this in the future.Sections InformationTournament Sections: Open
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/queens-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T161030Z
CREATED:20260528T162854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T161030Z
UID:25995-1789491600-1789498800@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA: Chess in the Park (Providence\, RI) - FREE Event
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026 @ 5:00- 7:00 PM \n\n\n\nPlay Chess for Free against other Rhode Island players at Biltmore Park in Providence\, RI \n\n\n\nLocation: 10 Kennedy Plaza\, Providence\, RI 02903 \n\n\n\nNo Registration Required – Just show up !!  \n\n\n\nPhotos below from our last event on July 28\, 2026 “Challenge of the Chess Champions” at the Kiosk at Biltmore Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/challenge-of-the-chess-champions/
LOCATION:Biltmore Park Kiosk\, 10 Kennedy Plaza\, 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:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T194015Z
CREATED:20250807T200620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T194015Z
UID:19494-1789646400-1789660800@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA Collaboration: Cranston Senior Center Chess Club (Cranston\, RI) - on Thursday's
DESCRIPTION:Senior Chess Club meets every week on Thursday’s 12:00 – 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nAll Seniors are invited – Must be age 50+ or older to play \n\n\n\nFREE – Fun play – Please join the seniors for chess !!! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChess Players at the Cranston Senior Center\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCranston Senior Center – 1070 Cranston Street\, Cranston\, RI 02920\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more info contact: Sky Marcos\, Director of Activities Phone: (401) 780-6216Email: smarcos@cranstonri.org  \n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nCranston Senior Chess Club is supported by the Cranston Senior Center & the Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/cranston-senior-chess/
LOCATION:Cranston Senior Center\, 1070 Cranston St Cranston\, RI 02920\, Cranston\, Rhode Island\, 02920\, 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:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T223000
DTSTAMP:20260915T191535Z
CREATED:20221209T172831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T191535Z
UID:865-1790017200-1790029800@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA Weekly - Rhode Island Chess Club "Beers & Boards" on Mondays (Warwick\, R.I.) - Free Casual Chess Event
DESCRIPTION:(FREE) Every Monday Night\,  7:00 – 10:00 PM \n\n\n\n(Adults) Must be 18+ Years Old to Attend \n\n\n\nMonday Night Rhode Island Chess Club at Bo’s Billiards in Warwick\, RI\n\n\n\n  Location: Bo’s Billiards – 33 Lambert Lind Hwy\, Warwick\, RI 02886 \n\n\n\n\n* FREE (Unrated) Chess Games – Show up at anytime to play chess\n\n\n\n* New members are always welcome. stay as short or long as you like. Spectators can come to watch\n\n\n\n* 20-25 Players on Average (Rated 800-2200) show up weekly for fun games. Use a clock or no clock – Your choice\n\n\n\n* Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older to attend (required at  establishment)\, Must be 21 to drink alcohol\n\n\n\n* Bo’s has a full menu of food & drinks\, beer\, cocktails. 50 cent wings after 7:30 PM – Best in Rhode Island!\n\n\n\n* Located on Cranston/Warwick line; close to the Warwick Mall next to Marshall’s Plaza. Plenty of Parking\n\n\n\n* Pool Billiard tables available as well\, big screen TV to watch Monday Night Football in the bar area.\n\n\n\n* Sponsored & Organized by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)\n\n\n\n* For more information contact (Text) – Frank DelBonis (401) 212-1335\, Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUpcoming Meeting Days:Monday\, September 7\, 14\, 21\, 28Monday\, October 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nR.I. Chess Club – Awarded 2025 U.S. Chess Best Small Club of the year in America!\n\n\n\n       \n\n\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/beers-boards-chess-club/
LOCATION:Bo’s Billiards\, 33 Lambert Lind Hwy\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260918T190249Z
CREATED:20260906T195651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T190249Z
UID:26910-1790276400-1790283600@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CMC Chess Club Thursday G/75 (Coventry\, RI) - $700
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO THE CHESS MASTER CONNECTIONS (CMC) CHESS CLUB \n\n\n\n\n\nInside the newly renovated CMC Chess Club\n\n\n\n\n\nComfortable Chairs & High Quality Chess Sets\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: 182 Arnold Road\, Coventry\, RI 02816 \n\n\n\nEvent: Thursday Night CMC Chess Club (USCF Rated & Unrated Games) \n\n\n\nEvent Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Register by 6:55 pm) \n\n\n\nTime Control: G/75;+10 (Each player gets 75 minutes plus +10 second increment) \n\n\n\nTotal Prizes: $700Championship = $375 b/15 players; $250 – $125U1700 = $300 b/15 players; $200-$100* Class Prize: Biggest upset prize for tournament $25 \n\n\n\nSections & Cost: Championship Section – EF $12.50 / Week = $50 for the Month (one visit $15 entry)U1700 Section – EF $10.00 / Week = $40 for the Month (One visit $15 entry)Unrated Section (Casual Play) – EF $10.00 / Week = $40 for the Month (One visit $10\, 1st-time visitor = FREE) \n\n\n\nTO REGISTER: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Players of any age can play\, you can play one week or all 4 weeks* Chess Sets and Chess Clocks will be provided* One game player per week = 4 Game Tournament (Month)* Players Must have a US Chess Membership (You can sign up for membership on-site)* Chief TD – Frank DelBonis\, Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director\, Text: (401) 212-1335* CMC Owner\, IM Jorge Sammour-Hasbun (Rated 2600)\, Email: jsammourh@gmail.com* We appreciate if you please contact either Frank or Jorge to pre-register before the event \n\n\n\nUpcoming Schedule of EventsSeptember G/75+10 (4 Weeks)* Thursday\, September 10\, 2026 * Thursday\, September 17\, 2026 * Thursday\, September 23\, 2026* Thursday\, October 1\, 2026October G/75 +10 (4 Weeks)  – FREE LESSONS IN OCTOBER = EVERY THURSDAY’s 6:00-6:45 PM* Thursday\, October 8\, 2026* Thursday\, October 15\, 2026* Thursday\, October 22\, 2026* Thursday\, October 29\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you need a new / renew – U.S. Chess Membership (1 Year) click on link below:NEW / RENEW – USCF MEMBERSHIP
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/cmc-thursday/
LOCATION:CMC Chess Club\, 182 Arnold Street\, Coventry\, Rhode Island\, 02816\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260920T140950Z
CREATED:20260425T205200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T140950Z
UID:25009-1790416800-1790438400@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:4th Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament (Smithfield\, RI) - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 26\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED – REGISTRATION is OPEN \n\n\n\nREGISTER & DONATE FOR TOURNAMENT: CLICK HERE(Link will take you to the registration page on NA Chesshub) \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\n \n\n\n\nBryant University\, Academic Innovation Center (AIC Center) – Tournament Location\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Location:Bryant University\, AIC Building1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield\, RI 02917 \n\n\n\n*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE *** \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tomorrow Fund provides daily financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families. Kids treated in the Pediatric Oncology Program and The Tomorrow Fund Clinic at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence\, Rhode Island support. These vital programs are made available to our patients and families from the time of diagnosis\, throughout treatment\, into recovery and beyond. Click on website for more info: https://www.tomorrowfund.org/ \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; +5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second incrementRound 1 starts around 10:00 AM. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES * OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U1700 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Medals* UNRATED (Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st\, Medals for 2nd & 3rd \n\n\n\nMORE PRIZES: RAFFLE FOR CHILD CANCER – PLEASE BRING CASH $$ TO PARTICIPATE* $50 Gift Cards* $30 Providence Bruins Tickets 2 sets (4)* $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates* More Prizes to come! \n\n\n\nENTRY FEE DONATION FOR REGISTRATION – REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGEOpen & U1700 Sections = $35 in advance U1200 & U800 = $30 in advanceUnrated Section = $25 in advanceRated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated SectionLate Entry the Day of the Event $5 more – You may get a 1/2 pt. Bye in Round 1 \n\n\n\nTOMORROW FUND DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \n\n\n\nThank you to our Trophy Sponsor:David DelBonis\, PresidentPRECISION HOME LENDING (401) 487-7379website: https://ddphl.com/ \n\n\n\nPrecision Home Lending\, Cranston\, RI – Our Annual Tomorrow Fund Trophies Sponsor\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Trophies & Medals for the event\n\n\n\n\n\nWinners from a previous event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you Bryant University for Hosting this Event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLOCAL DAD HOSTS CHESS TOURNAMENT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR DAUGHTER’S CANCER TREATMENT (2024)SEE 2 MIN VIDEO & READ NEWS ARTICLE (BELOW)https://turnto10.com/news/coronavirus/show-us-something-good/local-dad-hosts-chess-tournament-to-say-thank-you-for-daughters-cancer-treatment-the-tomorrow-fund-mentor-march-21-2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR TOURNAMENT: CLICK HERE  \n\n\n\nTOMORROW FUND DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/4th-annual-tomorrow-fund-charity-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260919T174703Z
CREATED:20260919T032147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T174703Z
UID:27093-1790445600-1790449200@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:Girls In Chess Speakers Series (Online)
DESCRIPTION:QUEENS OF TOMORROW SPEAKERS SERIES \n\n\n\nFeaturing America’s Top Female Chess Players \n\n\n\nFill Out The Form below (Click Here) to get Updates on these Women SpeakersCLICK HERE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUpcoming Dates: All Happening at 6:00 PM* Saturday Sept. 5\, 2026 – IM ALICE LEE* Wednesday\, Sept. 9\, 2026 – WIM CHLOE GAW* Saturday\, Sept. 19\, 2026 – WIM KELSEY LIU* Saturday\, September 26\, 2026 – FM Jasmine Su* Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 – WGM Zoey Tang* Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 – WGM Rochelle WU* Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 – FM Rachael Li* Saturday\, October 24\, 2026 – WGM Iris Mou* Saturday\, October 28\, 2026 – FM Rose Atwell* Friday\, October 30\, 2026 – FM Megan Paragua \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeatured on link Below:http://masschess.org/images/Queens-of-Tomorrow-Speaker-Series.pdf \n\n\n\nFill Out The Form below (Click Here) to get Updates on these Women SpeakersCLICK HERE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/girls-in-chess-speakers-online/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260919T190743Z
CREATED:20260919T173131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T190743Z
UID:27071-1790618400-1790625600@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA Weekly: Newport Chess Club (Newport\, RI) - Monday's
DESCRIPTION:Meets Every Monday Night 6:00 – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n       \n\n\n\n\n\nNewport Chess Club at the Wayfinder Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\nNewport Chess Club Playing Room\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Wayfinder Hotel – 151 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. Newport\, RI 02840(Just over the Newport Bridge\, across the street from Newport Grand Casino (Formerly Newport Jai Alai) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor More Info\, Contact: David Marlowe – President\, Newport Chess Club Email: david@newportchess.comPhone: (401) 236-1984 \n\n\n\nNewport Chess Club (website): https://newportchess.com/ \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* FREE to come and Play\, located right off the highway in Newport – close to Jamestown & Saunderstown* Learn – Play – Connect. Beginners\, Intermediate\, & Advanced Players Can Attend – Show Up Anytime.* Chess sets provided. Bring a chess set and clock if you have one* The Hotel has Food and Drinks/Bar available for purchase when your are there \n\n\n\nUpcoming – Monday Chess CLub Meetings* Monday\, September 28\, 2026 – Inaugural First Meeting !* Monday\, October 5\, 2026* Monday\, October 12\, 2026 (Columbus Day)* Monday\, October 19\, 2026* Monday\, October 26\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCliffwalk in Newport\, Rhode Island\n\n\n\n\n\nLocated Just over Newport Bridge\n\n\n\n\n\nLighthouse – Newport\, Rhode Island\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNewport Chess Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess AssociationRhode Island State Affiliate of the U.S. Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/newport-chess-club/
LOCATION:Wayfinder Hotel\, 151 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. Newport\, RI 02840\, Newport\, Rhode Island\, 02840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T194500
DTSTAMP:20260916T182332Z
CREATED:20260907T191243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182332Z
UID:26979-1791019800-1791056700@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA & CMC - 1st FIDE QUADS (Coventry\, RI) - $1\,500 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 3\, 2026 \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION COMING SOON \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\nFIDE QUADS – G/75;+30 = ONE DAY EVENT – Each player plays 3 games (Players in their own rating Range) \n\n\n\n* Players are Required to play ALL 3 ROUNDS or will be penalized \n\n\n\nTournament Location: 182 Arnold Street\, Coventry\, RI 02816 \n\n\n\nTime Control: G/75;+30 (each players gets 75 minutes plus a 30 Second Increment) \n\n\n\nSAT. OCT. 3 – SCHEDULE (ONE DAY)Round 1: 9:30 AM Lunch Break: 1:00 – 1:45 PMRound 2: 1:45 PMRound 3: 5:15 PM \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $75 per person to play. \n\n\n\nPrizes: $1\,500 b/40 Players* The Winner of Each Quad (4 players) wins $150 each* Players in the same rating range will play each other.* Players must have a active USCF & FIDE Membership* Your performance in those games must correspond to a rating of at least 1400\, Not above 2400 (FIDE)* Tournament will be both USCF and FIDE Rated* Players receive a FIDE Rating after playing at least 5 games.* If you don’t meet the requirements after your first 5 games\, additional games can count until you do.* If you need a FIDE Membership ID\, please contact: Wayne. E. Powers\, Email: wayne.e.powers@gmail.com* FIDE Arbiters for the event: International Arbiter (IA) Ambrish Joshi & National Arbiter (NA) Dr. Wayne E. Powers  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA quad is a tournament with 4 players (3 Rounds)\, arranged so that everyone plays everyone else in the group \n\n\n\n* Player 1 vs Player 2* Player 1 vs Player 3* Player 1 vs Player 4* Player 2 vs Player 3* Player 2 vs Player 4* Player 3 vs Player 4 \n\n\n\nDo You Need a FIDE ID Number to register for the Event?Email Contact: Dr. Wayne Powers\, FIDE Arbiter:  wayne.e.powers@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n1st FIDE Quads will be held at the CMC Chess Club\, Coventry\, RI
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/fide-quads/
LOCATION:CMC Chess Club\, 182 Arnold Street\, Coventry\, Rhode Island\, 02816\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260918T191543Z
CREATED:20260117T061647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T191543Z
UID:22541-1791297000-1791304200@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:Newport Library Chess Club (Newport\, RI) - 1st & 3rd Tuesday's
DESCRIPTION:1st & 3rd Tuesday (Bi-Monthly) @ 2:30 – 4:30 PMFor those just starting or the more advanced chess players. No registration required\, just drop in. Looking forward to seeing you! \n\n\n\nSee Newport Library Chess Club link: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nNewport Public Library\, Newport Rhode Island\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUPCOMING MEETING DAYS(1st & 3rd TUESDAY’S)Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026 \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: Allyson Neurohr\, Email: aneurohr@newportlibraryri.org \n\n\n\n     \n\n\nNewport-Chess-Club-2026-4
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/newport-library-chess-club/
LOCATION:Newport Public Library\, 300 Spring Street\, Newport\, Rhode Island\, 02840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260914T073407Z
CREATED:20260425T220455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T073407Z
UID:25025-1791626400-1791648000@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA: 12th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament (Barrington\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 10\, 2026 (Columbus Day Weekend) \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\nTO REGISTER: CLICK HERE (Link will take you to the registration page on NA ChessHub) \n\n\n\n        \n\n\n\n\n\nNewly Renovated Barrington High School \n\n\n\n\n\n$240 Million Renovation completed May 2024\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL220 Lincoln AveBarrington\, RI 02806 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second increment.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM \n\n\n\nSECTIONS* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* 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\, Rhode Is Chess Club New England Jr. Team Championship 2002\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntry Fees (Suggested Donation)U1200 & 800 Sections: $30 advanced entryOPEN & U1600 Sections: $35 advance entry \n\n\n\nLate Entry the DAY OF THE EVENT is $10 more \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM and run continuous* Lower sections finish around 3:00 -3:30 pm. Higher sections around 4:00-4:30 pm.* Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance before start of tournament.* On-site entries must register 20 minutes before (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 10/11/2026. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more. \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership Only $20 More for Registration* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $53 Registration\, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 24-64) = $74 Registration\, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration\, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 10/15. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players\, No Renewals) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrophies from 2025 Max Malyuta Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily of Max Malyuta at Last Years Event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFamily friend with Max Malyuta\n\n\n\nMax Malyuta (1981-2007) from Pawtucket\, RI was a chess coach and beloved chess player.when he passed away at age 25 from Meningitis. He was beloved by the R.I. Chess community. \n\n\n\nQuotes from his Friends: \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\n \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Located in the New Renovated Barrington High School* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one.* Anyone can play in a higher section* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL sections except Unrated. Join U.S. Chess Federation membership online. Please list the Referral Affiliate as Ocean State Chess Association (T9349271)https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Located in the New Renovated Barrington High School* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one.* Anyone can play in a higher section* Byes must be requested in advance* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL sections except Unrated. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/12th-max-malyuta-memorial-tournament/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260918T195149Z
CREATED:20241218T232037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T195149Z
UID:14598-1792605600-1792612800@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA Monthly - Providence Gambit Chess Club (Providence\, RI) -  3rd Wednesday Every Month
DESCRIPTION:Meets from 6:00 – 8:00 PM – One Wednesday each Month \n\n\n\nFree to Play – All chess players at all chess levels are welcome to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocationNew Harvest Café10 Sims AveProvidence\, RI 02909 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more Information: \n\n\n\nSee our Instagram Page:  @TheProvidenceGambitProvidence Chess Club President: Miguel YoungsText: (401) 633-5751Email: youngs.miguel@gmail.com \n\n\n\nUpcoming – Wednesday Chess Club Monthly Meetings:* Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026* Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdditional Information:* Learn – Play – Connect. Beginners\, Intermediate\, & Advanced Players attend every month* Some chess sets provided. Bring a chess set and clock if you have one* Venue Serves Specialty Coffee\, Draft & Bottled Beer\, Mixed Cocktails* Located right next to Buttonwoods Brewery (New Location\, Providence)* See our Instagram Page: @TheProvidenceGambit \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\nProvidence Gambit Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess AssociationRhode Island State Affiliate of the U.S. Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/providence-gambit-chess-club/
LOCATION:New Harvest Cafe’\, 10 Sims Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02909\, 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:20261114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260906T200005Z
CREATED:20260814T153623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T200005Z
UID:26832-1794648600-1794679200@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:2026 RHODE ISLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (Woonsocket\, RI) - $2\,000 GUARANTEED
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\nDATE & LOCATION FINALIZED – REGISTRATION OPENS SOON \n\n\n\nOPEN TO OUT-OF STATE PLAYERS – NEAR RI & MA BORDER \n\n\n\nADULT & SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nElks Lodge #850\, Woonsocket\, RI\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Room\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850\, 380 Social St\, Woonsocket\, RI 02895* Woonsocket\, RI is 20 Min. from Providence\, Near Mass Border close to Blackstone\, Bellingham\, Worcester\, MA \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Location Near Massachusetts Border\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\nFormat:4SS – 4 Round Swiss System Scoring: All Sections are USCF Dual Rated Sections & Time Controls* Championship Section: G/55+5* Amateur Section (U1700): G/55+5* U1200 Section: G/30;+5* U800 Section: G/30;+51st 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 TrophyU2000 Top Finisher: $100 and Trophy** Amateur Championship Section (Under 1700)Total Cash Prize Fund: $7501st place: $400 and State Amateur Champion Trophy2nd place: $200 and Trophy3rd place: $100 and TrophyU1500 Top Finisher: $50 and Trophy** U1200 & U800 Sections1st place: Trophy2nd place: Trophy3rd place: TrophyU1200 & U800 Class Prize TrophiesScore of 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 U2000 or U1500 Class Prizes Entry Fee Dates and RegistrationEarly-Bird Registration: Until Monday\, November 2\, 2026 @ 11:59 pmRegular Registration: November 3 -12\, 2025  + $10 moreLate Registration: November 13 & 14 = + $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: (Early-Bird) $59 by 11/2; (Regular) $69 by 11/12\,(Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14.Amateur U1700 Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by 11/2; (Regular) $69 by 11/12\,(Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14.U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $45 by 11/2; (Regular) $55 by 11/12; (Late) $65 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14.U800 Section: U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $40 by 11/2; (Regular) $55 by 11/12; (Late) $65 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14. 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 15-20 Minutes before Round 1\, Tournament will NOT be delayed \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.* 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 November 2026 US Chess Ratings Supplement will be used.* Chess Sets & Clocks will be provided. Bring your own set for analysis in side skittles room
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-ri-state-championship/
LOCATION:Elks RI Lodge 850\, 380 Social Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, 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:20261212T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T235959
DTSTAMP:20260824T161822Z
CREATED:20251223T051917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T161822Z
UID:21966-1797033600-1797119999@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA December Tournament - In Development
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, December 12\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSave The Date – In Development
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/osca-free-summer-tournament-in-development/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T070459Z
CREATED:20260909T062917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T070459Z
UID:27009-1800061200-1800126000@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:5th Annual Providence Bruins Hockey Rapid Chess Tournament (Providence\, RI) – $200 & Trophies – Adult & Scholastic – Pre-Registration (Required) – Most Fun Event of the Year
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JANUARY 16\, 2027 \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON \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\n \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\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 or play in Unrated Section (optional) at the Tournament \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\nRapid Quick Chess\n\n\n\n\n\nTrophies\, Hats\, Medals
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/p-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:20270327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T230614Z
CREATED:20260427T222225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230614Z
UID:25047-1806138000-1806166800@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:2027 OFFICIAL RHODE ISLAND SCHOLASTIC STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (Warwick\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 27\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDATE & LOCATION are Both FINALIZED \n\n\n\n* OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS \n\n\n\n* BIGGEST R.I. SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR!134 Players participated in 2026 in this Tournament  \n\n\n\n* $1\,200+ TROPHIES AWARDED TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS *(Players can register as an Individual with a Team or without a Team) \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES – Available after March 14\, 2027Refresh Page Frequently \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBeautiful Tournament Location – The Prestigious Crowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick\, RI\n\n\n\nLocation: Crowne Plaza Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, RI 02886(10 Min. from Providence\, Near T.F Greene Airport) \n\n\n\n2027 Scholastic Individual Grade K-12 Championship Qualifier and School Team Championship \n\n\n\nFORMAT & ROUND TIMES: 4SS\, G/40;d5 – 4 Rounds (Games)\, each player gets 40 minutes each w/ 5 second delayRound 1: Starts Promptly at 9:00 AM. Late Registrations the Day of Event may receive 1/2 Pt. Bye Round 1* Please Arrive by 8:30 – 8:50 AM to Check-In. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE* Players can register as an Individual with a Team and/or without a team \n\n\n\nSECTIONS = ALL 3 SECTIONS ARE USCF RATED* High School Section – Grades 9-12. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams* Middle School Section – Grades 6-8. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams* Elementary School Section – Grades K-5. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams \n\n\n\nRHODE ISLAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REPRESENTATIVESTop Rhode Island winners from each section are eligible to participate in the R.I. Closed Invitational Scholastic Championship Tournament in April\, 2027\, which will determine the Top 3 Player representatives from Rhode Island for U.S. Chess Federation National Denker (High School)\, Barber (Middle School) & Rockefeller (Elementary) to participate at the U.S. Chess National Tournament of State Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI in August\, 2026. Links below – more information. \n\n\n\nU.S. Chess Federation Denker Gr. 9-12 Tournament of High School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/denkerU.S. Chess Federation Barber Gr. 6-8 Tournament of Middle School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/barberU.S. Chess Federation Rockefeller Gr. K-5 Tournament of Elementary State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/rockefeller(NEW) U.S. Chess Federation 2nd Annual GM Maurice Ashely Gr. K-3 Tournament Elementary State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/ashley \n\n\n\nENTRY FEES* Early-Bird (Discount) – Individual Registration (3 weeks in advance): is $49 per player by Sat. 3/6. * Early-Bird (Discount) – Team Registration – 4 Entries = $184 ($46 each x 4 players) by Sat. 3/12* Regular Registration: $55 from Mon. 3/7 – Wed. 3/24. * Late Registration: $65 – Thurs. 3/25 & Fri. 3/36 (2 days before and the day before). * Very Late Registration – $80 On-Site or Day of Event Registration on Sat. 3/27 * Note: Bigger Parent Room will be provided this year. Fits 200 people. Parents\, coaches\, & spectators have free entry \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT TEAM ENTRY FEE: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS or SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$6 Discount“ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT.” Note: Top 4 Team Player scores will counted for each “Team Score” – For example\, If a team has 6-8 players\, the top 4 scores will be counted. Team with 8+ players or more should consider registering 2 Teams (A-Team & B-Team). Players will not paired against each other unless they are competing for 1st Place champion in round 3 or 4. \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT – SIBLINGS: Siblings receive -$6 discount on each entry. $49 if registered by Sun. 3/6 \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT 1st-TIME USCF RATED TOURNAMENT ENTRY (SAVE $15 – $20 PER ENTRY)1st-Time Rated USCF Event. OSCA Discount: Registration $49/55 + $24 USCF membership = $73-$79\, get both for $59)$24 USCF Membership Included with $35 Registration = $59 – Must sign-up by Monday 3/22(Note this is for 1st-Time USCF Tournament players\, does not include USCF renewals; Membership good for 1 year)* Additional Scholarships available to R.I. students with financial hardship* Contact Frank DelBonis with hardship reason. Text (401) 212-1335. Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFO\n\n\n\n* Time Control for ALL 4 Rounds: G/40;d5; Accelerated Pairings will be used Rds. 1-2\n\n\n\n* $1\,200 in Individual & Team Trophies & Medals will be awarded for this Tournament\n\n\n\n* This is Both a Scholastic MULTI-STATE Individual Championship & Team Championship.* OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FROM RI\, MA\, CT\, NH\, VT\, NY & EVERY STATE. Last Year 120+ Players\n\n\n\n* Top Out-of-State Winner is eligible for separate 1st Place trophy\, Top R.I. 1st Place Champions must be from R.I.\n\n\n\n* Tournament will Start ON-TIME at 9:00 AM – Late Entries after 8:40 may receive 1/2 pt. bye\n\n\n\n* You can still register and play as an individual with no team\n\n\n\n* Team Competition: Each school’s team score is calculated by adding points from the top 4 players on that team. Must have minimum of 3 players for a team. Maximum limit is 7 per team. Teams with 8-10+ players or more should consider registering as two teams\, each with 4-5 players on each team as “A” & “B” Teams to avoid pairing issues. Accelerated pairings may be used only in rounds 1 & 2.\n\n\n\n* Team Players must be from the same school. Students must play in grade section. List your school on entry form.\n\n\n\n* Spectators & parents do NOT have to buy a registration ticket\, parents are free\n\n\n\n* Chess Sets and Clocks provided. However\, please bring a chess set for skittles / parent room to practice\n\n\n\n* Bigger Parent Room (Double size) will be provided this year.\n\n\n\n* Chess Sets & Clocks on sale at the Tournament (Optional)\n\n\n\n* U.S. Chess Certified Associate National Tournament Director\, Frank DelBonis & Certified TD Assistants\n\n\n\n* Questions: Text Organizer (401) 212-1335\, or Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com (Text is preferred)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCrown Plaza Rotunda – Main Tournament Room\n\n\n\n\n\nHigh School Section 2026 Event\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Championship Team Trophies \n\n\n\n\n\n132 Players attended last year\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2027-scholastic-state-chess-championship/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212220Z
CREATED:20260512T045538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T212220Z
UID:25661-1810373400-1810400400@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA 5th Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Championship - $1\,500 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:IN DEVELOPMENT – DATE & LOCATION TBD \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, MAY 15\, 2027 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOverall Prizes:$1\,500 Guaranteed Cash Prizes\,Plus $500 in Trophies30 Enhanced Grand Prix PointsFree Pizza for Lunch \n\n\n\n* Open to Out-of-State Players – Both Adult & Scholastic Sections \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n* Round 1 – ALL SECTIONS – Starts at 9:30 AM – Finish by 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nTime Controls:Open & U1700 Sections = G/45;+5 = Each player gets 45 min. with +5 sec. incrementU1200 & U800 Sections = G/30;+5 = Each player gets 30 min. with +5 sec. increment \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOU GIARRUSSO (May 11\, 1923 – Sept. 9\, 2024) a local RI WWII Veteran and chess player\, passed away in 2024We started this tournament in 2023 & 2024 to celebrate his 100th & 101st birthdays. We continue the tradition to honor his legacy. \n\n\n\nFormat\, Sections\,& Prizes: $1\,500 b/50 Guaranteed. Plus Championship TrophiesOPEN SECTION: 4SS\, G/40;+5 – OPEN = $500 – $300– $200\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* Class Prize Top U2000 – 1st Place TrophyU1700 SECTION: 4SS\, G/40;+5 – U1700 = $250 – $150 – $100\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* Class Prize Top U1400 – 1st Place TrophyU1200 SECTION: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – U1200 = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd PlaceU800 SECTION: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – U800 = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place \n\n\n\nEntry Fee Registrations* Free Entry to GM’s & IM’s\, FM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s* OPEN & U1700 Sections: Early-Bird $45 by 5/7; Regular $55 from 5/8 – 5/14. Late Entry = $65 on Sat. 5/15* U1200 & U800 Sections: Early-Bird $35 by 5/7; Regular $40 from 5/8– 5/14. Late Entry = $50 on Sat. 5/15* Student Scholarship’s available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included w/ Registration – Entry ONLY $20 (Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME “STUDENT” DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $44 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $24) Included* 1st-TIME “YOUNG ADULT” DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $53 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $33) Included* 1st-TIME “ADULT” DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $74 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $54) Included* 1st-TIME “SENIOR” DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) $68 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $48) Included \n\n\n\nRound Times – All Sections8:45-9:20: AM – Check-in / Announcements / PairingsRound 1: 9:30 am* Kids Sections Finish around 3:00 pm. Higher sections finish around 4:30 PM. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Plenty of Parking Available. * Tournament will run continuous with a lunch break* Chess Sets & Chess Clocks will be provided. Please bring your own set to analyze or play for fun.* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Student players under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nLou Giarrusso WWII Veteran\n\n\n\n\n\nHappy 100+ Birthday Lou Giarrusso\n\n\n\n\n\nLou Giarrusso 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 5-100+ at 2023 Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\nTrophies from 2026 our Event\n\n\n\n\n\nA lifetime of Achievement
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/5th-lou-giarrusso-memorial-championship/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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