BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean State Chess Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean State Chess Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceanstatechess.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean State Chess Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230620T163347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T191807Z UID:4413-1689206400-1689551999@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Continental Chess Event: 53rd Annual CONTINENTAL OPEN - $30\,000 Prizes (Marlborough\, MA) DESCRIPTION:Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel\, 181 Boston Post Road W\, Marlborough MA 01752. \n\n\n\nFree parking. \n\n\n\n7 round Swiss in 7 sections. \n\n\n\n$30\,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES \n\n\n\nUS CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (enhanced) \n\n\n\nTOP 5 SECTIONS\, JULY 13-16 OR 14-16: 40/80\, SD/30\, d30 (3-day option\, rounds 1-2 G/60\, d10). \n\n\n\nPREMIER SECTION\, open to 2000/up (see peakrating.us). Prizes $3000-1500-800-400-300\, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus\, top USCF U2300 $1300-700. FIDE rated. \n\n\n\nUNDER 2100\, UNDER 1900\, UNDER 1700 SECTIONS: Prizes each section $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2100 is FIDE rated. \n\n\n\nUNDER 1500 SECTION: Prizes $1400-800-400-300-200. \n\n\n\nUNDER 1300 AND UNDER 1100 SECTIONS\, JULY 15-16: G/60\, d10.UNDER 1300 SECTION: Prizes $1400-800-400-300-200.UNDER 1100 SECTION: Prizes $800-500-300-200-100. \n\n\n\nMIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections:$1000-500-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2..   \n\n\n\nPrize limits:  1) If Online Regular rating is more than 50 points over section or prize maximum\, prize limit $400. 2) Unrated limits $100 in U1100\, $200  U1300\, $300 U1500\, $400 U1700\, $500 U1900\, $600 U2100. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line.Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com. US player ratings: Official July USCF ratings used. Unofficial or Online Regular USCF ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. \n\n\n\nTop 6 sectons entry fee: $158 online by 7/11\, $180 online or at site until 1 hour before  round 1 GMs free; $150 from prize.Under 1100 section entry fee: all $60 less. \n\n\n\nNo checks at site\, credit cards OK.Online EF $5 less to MACA members; join at masschess.org. \n\n\n\nSpecial 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com\, Adult $40\, Young Adult $25\, Youth $18.  \n\n\n\nRe-entry: $80\, no Premier to Premier. U1100 to U1100 $40. \n\n\n\n4-day schedule (Premier to U1500): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm\, Rds.Thu 7 pm\, Fri 11 am & 5 pm\, Sat-Sun 10 am & 4 pm. \n\n\n\n3-day schedule (Premier to U1500): Reg. ends Fri 10 am\, Rds. Fri 11\, 2 & 5\, merges with 4-day at 5 pm. \n\n\n\n2-day schedule (U1300\, U1100): Reg. ends Sat 9 am\, rds. Sat 10 am\, 1 pm\, 4 pm & 7 pm\, Sun 10 am\, 1 pm & 4 pm. \n\n\n\n4-day & 3-day schedules merge and compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all\, limit 2\, must commit by rd 3. \n\n\n\nHotel rates: $129-129\, includes hot breakfast\, link will be posed at chessevents.us or call 508-460-0700\, reserve by 6/29 or rate may increase. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION LINK: http://www.chesstour.com/cono23.htm URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/continental-chess-event-53rd-annual-continental-open-marlborough-ma-30000-prizes/ ORGANIZER;CN="Continental Chess Association":MAILTO:Director@Chess.US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230617T052324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T213059Z UID:4346-1688814000-1688823000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Ocean State Chess "PIZZA & PAWNS" G/10 @ Papa Gino's (East Providence\, RI) DESCRIPTION:Located on Border of East Providence\, RI / Seekonk\, MA – Sponsored by Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, JULY 8\, 2023 \n\n\n\nLocation: Papa Gino’s 80 Highland Ave East Providence\, RI 02914 \n\n\n\n* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 5SS\, G/10; d5 – 5 Rounds. 10 Min Games\, 5 Second Delay.Round 1 starts around 11:00 AM. Rounds will run continuously afterward \n\n\n\nNote: Event is limited to 40 Players\, Please Register Early \n\n\n\nEF: $12 Advance Entry. $5 more at door if space is available\, Limit 40 Players \n\n\n\nSECTIONS * OPEN (One Section Only) \n\n\n\nPRIZES : $200 /20 Paid Entries* 1st = $100\, 1st Place Trophy* 2nd = $50* Top U1500 Prize = $50 \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Site is in East Providence\, R.I.; but less than 1/4 mile from R.I. / MA Border with Seekonk\, Massachusetts * USCF Required. This is rated as a “Quick Rated” Event\, It will not affect your regular rating* USCF Regular and Quick Ratings will be used for pairing purposes (The higher of the 2 ratings will be used)* Tournament is limited to 40 Players\, please register early* ALL Ages are welcome to play in Tournament* On-Site Entry $5 more if space available\, $17 cash only if tickets are not “sold out”* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM\, will run continuous. Finish around 1:30-2:00 PM* There will be a short break for lunch after round 2-3 to order food from PAPA Gino’s* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Chess Sets and clocks are provided for Chess Tournament* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Certified USCF Senior Tournament Director & TD Assistants* This event has been approved by the Ocean State Chess Board of Directors* Ocean State Chess Association is a registered Non-Profit in the State of Rhode Island* All profits after prizes paid are used to help local chess clubs and schools in R.I. URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/pizza-pawns-g-10-papa-ginos-east-providence-ri/ LOCATION:Papa Gino’s East Providence\, R.I.\, 80 Highland Ave\, East Providence\, R.I.\, 02914 ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230530T133026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T161048Z UID:3941-1688083200-1688515199@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Continental Chess Event: 51st Annual 2023 World Open - $200\,000 Prizes (Philadelphia\, PA) DESCRIPTION:51st annual WORLD OPEN (top 6 sections) \n\n\n\nJune 30-July 4\, July 1-4 or July 2-4\, 2023   \n\n\n\nUnder 2200 through Under 1400 Sections\, June 30-July 4\, July 1-4 or July 2-4: 40/90\, SD/30\, d30 (4-day option\, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option. rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). U2200 and U2000 40/90 games are FIDE rated. \n\n\n\nUnder 1200 and Under 1000 Sections: see June 23-25.RATINGS: June FIDE ratings are used for the Open Sction\, and July official USCF ratings for Under 2200 through Under 1400. Unofficial or Regular Online uschess.org ratings are usually used if otherwise unrated. Players must disclose foreign\, FIDE and other over the board ratings\, and these ratings\, adjusted if necessary\, may be used if higher than USCF. Over the board ratings such as club\, league\, scholastic\, state or province\, etc\, adjusted if appropriate\, may be used at our discretion if above USCF.  No rating below the latest official USCF rating\, on the list corresponding to the ending date of the tournament\, will be used. Click here for further details. \n\n\n\nOpen Section: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500\, clear winner bonus $500\, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500\, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500\, top FIDE Under 2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first\, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/4 for title & bonus prize.Under 2200 Section: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400\, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 2000 Section: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400\, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 1800 Section: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400\, top U1700 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 1600 Section: $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400\, top U1500 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 1400 Section: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700-600-500-400-400\, top U1300 (no unr) $1600-800.Under 1200 Section: Details from Continental Chess Coming SoonUnder 1000 Section: Details from Continental Chess Coming Soon \n\n\n\nPrize limits:                 1) If any post-event Regular OTB or Regular Online rating posted 6/28/22-6/28/23 or current Regular Online rating is more than 40 points over section maximum\, prize limit $1000. 2) Under 26 lifetime OTB regular rated games as of July 2023 official list cannot win over $2000 in U1400\, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July 2023 official list not counted toward 26 game total.3) Unrated limits U1400 $500\, U1600 $600\, U1800 $800\, U2000 $1000\, U2200 $1500. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score in Open through Under 1400: $2400-1200-700-500-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $300. \n\n\n\nEntry fee: Online at chessaction.com: $318 by 5/15\, $328 by 6/26\, $350 online or at site until 1.5 hours before round 1.  No checks\, credit cards OK.GMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize.IMs & WGMs in Open: Entry fee $100 less\, also $100 deducted from prize.Open Section entry fee $100 more if not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE (see peakrating.us). \n\n\n\nSeniors 65/up: all entry fees $100 less in U1400 or above sections.No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160\, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 6/29.Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $40\, Young Adult $25\, Youth $18. \n\n\n\n      5-day schedule (Open to U1400): 6/30 7 pm\, 7/1-2 11 am & 6 pm. 7/3-4 10 am & 5 pm.. .               4-day schedule (U2200 to U1400): 7/1 11\, 2:30 & 6. merges with 5-day 7/1 6 pm.      3-day schedule (U2200 to U1400): 7/2 11\, 1:30\, 3:30\, 6 & 8:30\, merges with 5-day 7/3 10 am.        \n\n\n\nCellphone\, electronic device & anti-cheating rules: see www.devicerules.com. Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Not all electronic score sheets are allowed.Hotel rates: $143 single or double\, $163 3 in room. 50 free rollaway beds available; if taken\, rollaways are $30/day. Under 18 free in parents room using  existing bedding. Reserve early\, the chess block may sell out by early June. Reservation link will be posted soon at chessevents.us.Room or travel sharing: Post a request to share on the USCF “All Things Chess” forum. If you have difficulty posting\, email director@chess.us and we will post your request for you.Parking: One block from the Sheraton is Gateway Garage\, 1540 Spring Street\, about $25.day Monday through Friday\, $10/day Saturday and Sunday. Sheraton valet parking is about $45/day.  \n\n\n\nGUARANTEED PRIZES: $208\,000 in top 6 sections(See June 23-25 for two lower sections with $17\,000 guaranteed prizes)9 rounds at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown\, 201 North 17th St\, Philadelphia PA 19103FREE MORNING LECTURES by GM Sam Palatnik\, starting 8:45 am June 24-25 and July 1-4\, also afternoon lectures on these dates if space permits  US Chess Grand Prix Points: 300 (enhanced) Open Section\, June 30-July 4 only: 40/90\, SD/30\, d30. FIDE rated\, GM & IM norms possible.FIDE now requires at least one Swiss System (at least 40 players) norm to obtain a title. \n\n\n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntry: chessaction.com. No mailed entries. $15 service charge for refunds.  \n\n\n\nQuestions: chesstour.com\, chesstour.info\, Director@Chess.US.Entries posted at chessaction.com URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2023-world-open-200000-prizes-philadelphia-pa/ ORGANIZER;CN="Continental Chess Association":MAILTO:Director@Chess.US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230424T165009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T105337Z UID:3503-1686996000-1687014000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:1st Historic Warren Armory - Ocean State Chess Association Tournament (Warren\, R.I.) DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 17\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTournament Location\, Historic “Castle-Like” Warren Armory built in 1842\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: 11 Jefferson Street Warren\, RI 02885 \n\n\n\nThe Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren\, RI \n\n\n\n* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $300 Guaranteed* OPEN = $100 – $75 & Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level* U1500 = $75 – $50 & Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & Medium Level* U1000 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place – Scholastic Gr. K-12* U600 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Scholastic Gr. K-12* UNRATED = No USCF Required (Unrated Fun Games) – Both Students & Adults Trophy for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEF: Scholastic U1000\, U600\, Unrated: Only $20 in advance for players with USCF Membership. On-site entry day of event is $25 Cash. Adult OPEN / U1500: Only $25 in advance for players with USCF membership. On-site entry day of event is $30 Cash. \n\n\n\nFREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership) will receive aFREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Special $25 registration. Tournament Entry Fee IncludedRegister below for either U600 or U1000 Section (For Scholastic Only) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$ CASH PRIZES SPONSORED BY BLOUNT SEAFOOD (WARREN\,R.I.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* ADDITIONAL PARKING\, BEHIND WARREN TOWN HALL\, 514 MAIN STREET\, WARREN\, RI 02885* AIR-CONDITIONING will be provided in the Tournament Room* Skittles Room Provided\, Coffee Shop on same street * Free Tour of the Armory during Lunch* Lunch break provided\, multiple restaurants to walk to in neighborhood* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuous* Most Sections will Finish around 1:30 PM\, OPEN around 2:30-3:00 PM* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. Please bring a clock if you have one. * Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 11:00 /11:15 for 2nd Round\, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries* Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association in advance* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $5 extra = $25 / $30 Cash Only. If possible\, please register in advance online. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tournament Playing room inside the Armory URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-warren-armory-east-bay-chess-tournament-warren-r-i/ ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230523T034646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T160818Z UID:3894-1686355200-1686527999@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Connecticut State Chess Association Event: 2023 Connecticut Open - $3\,000 in Guaranteed Prizes! (South Windsor\, CT) - Close to R.I. DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 10 – SUNDAY\, JUNE 11\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Cambria Hotel @ Evergreen Walk (NEW HOTEL) 1000 Long Leaf Lane South Windsor\, CT 06074 \n\n\n\n* Limit 90 players * \n\n\n\nRounds/Time: 5 Rounds SS\, G/60 d10. USCF rated.Schedule: 6/10: 11 AM\, 2 PM\, 5 PM\, 6/11: 10 AM\, 1 PM\, Awards: ASAPOne ½ pt bye permitted in Rounds 1-4; must commit by end of registration. \n\n\n\n Sections: 3 Sections* OPEN* U1800* U1200Prizes: $600-300-200 to Top 3 in Open\, $200 to Top U2100\, not otherwise placing.$500-250-200 to Top 3 in U1800\, $200 to Top U1500\, not otherwise placing.$200-150-100 plus Trophies to Top 3 in U1200\, $100 plus Trophy to Top U800\,Trophies to Top U500 and Unrated\, not otherwise placing. State Open Champion trophy to Open winner. Unrated not eligible for class prizes.Prizes based on final standings on USCF tie breaks\, NOT USCF distribution rules\,except perfect (5-0) scores\, who share money prizes equally. Prizes may not becombined; one prize per player in listed order. \n\n\n\nTie break: If there are 2 or more players tied with a perfect (5-0) score\, a playoff willdetermine the section winner and will immediately follow Round 5. See Note [1]below. Other ties determined by US Chess standard tie breaks. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $85 by June 3 / $100 by June 6 / $115 by June 9 / $130 by 9:00 am on June 10.U1200 $10 less: $75/$90/$105/$120. Limit: 90 entries. Online registration\, only. NO on-site registration. \n\n\n\nDiscounts: General DISCOUNTS: Students with financial hardship\, attending Title I schoolsor requesting a sibling discount should email events. EMAIL: CSCA@gmail.com to requestadditional registration instructions. \n\n\n\nCSCA Member Organization & Premium Member DISCOUNT: CSCA MemberOrganizations and Premium Members will receive instructions to apply $20membership discount to their entries. Schools may apply for Member Organizationstatus at any time by email to chess.CSCA@gmail.com. Individual players mayregister for Premium Membership here. \n\n\n\nGMs and IMs: Entry fee is waived for GMs and IMs\, if registering by June 3.Deducted from prize thereafter. Please email events.CSCA@gmail.com to register. \n\n\n\nHotel Room Reservation; Hotel rate: $179/night\, June 9-10\, rate exp.: 6/2 \n\n\n\nFLYER: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Open.23.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION HERE: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1840&cat=1 \n\n\n\nChief TD: Frank DelBonis URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2023-connecticut-open-3000-in-guaranteed-prizes-south-windsor-ct-close-to-r-i/ ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230530T124528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T045133Z UID:3931-1685786400-1685905200@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:MACA Event: 6th Massachusetts Senior Open (Boston\, MA) DESCRIPTION:Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITEEvent Location: Boylston Chess Club Boston\, 35 Kingston St. Suite 1\, Boston\, MA 02111   [ DIRECTIONS ]Event Date: Saturday\, June 03\, 2023 – Sunday\, June 04\, 2023Time Control: 4SS; 40/90 SD20; d5Rounds Time: Sat. 10 am and 3 pm. Sun. 10 am and 3 pm.Byes: OK all\, limit 1\, must commit before round 2. No half point byes for players receiving full point byes.Prize Info: $1\,100 based on 30 fully paid entries ($20 off entries count 60%). 80% guaranteed. \, Unrated can’t win more than $100 in U1810 section.Inquiry: info@masschess.org    603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732.REGISTRATION INFORMATIONEntry Fee: $49 if mailed by 5/30 or online by 6/1\, $60 at site. $20 discount to players in U1810 section rated under 1200 or unrated. GMs and IMs free.Registration – Onsite: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 am.Registration – Online: Available till END OF DAY OF 6/1/2023.Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12\, Nashua NH 03062Membership Requirement: US Chess membership required. MACA required for Mass. residents ($12/year).SECTIONS INFORMATIONTournament Sections: REGISTER NOW! Open $250-125\, top U2210 $100\, top U2010 $100REGISTER NOW! Under 1810\, rated 1200 or above $200-125\, top U1610 $100\, top U1410 $100TOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION* Open to players born before 6/4/1973. * Out of state OK. See boylstonchess.org for information about the Boylston Chess Club\, including parking. * Chess sets and clocks are supplied by the club* No wheelchair access. On site payment is by cash or check. No credit cards.* Sections may be combined. * Top Massachusetts player in the Open Section qualifies for the John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior Champions. URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/6th-massachusetts-senior-open-boston-ma/ ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T093000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230409T200811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T012645Z UID:1226-1683970200-1683970200@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Louis Giarrusso Centennial Celebration Cup Championship $1\,800 Prizes - $38 / $25 EF - 90%+ EF paid out as Prizes (East Greenwich\, RI) DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 13\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology\, EG Campus 1 New England Tech Blvd East Greenwich\, RI 02818 \n\n\n\n\nLOU GIARRUSSO (May 11\, 1923 – Present) a local RI WWII Veteran will be 100 YEARS OLD\, regularly plays weekly at multiple R.I. chess clubs & tournaments; He will be honored (and playing in tournament) at this Once-in-a-lifetime Inaugural Championship Cup Event \n\n\n\n\n\nLou will be presented with special awards for lifetime achievements. LET’S GET 100 PLAYERS TO SUPPORT HIM for HIS 100th BIRTHDAY at this Historical celebration! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPrizes: $1800 b/50 (paid entries) \n\n\n\nFormat & Prizes:4SS\, G/60; d5 OPEN = $500 – $300 – $1504SS\, G/60; d5 U1500 = $400 – $250 – $1004SS\, G/30; d5 U1000 = Trophies to Top 3 Players4SS\, G/30; d5 U600 = Trophies to Top 3 PlayersBiggest Upset Open / U1500 = $100 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n* Round 1 will start at 9:30 AM.  Anyone can play in a higher section.* Round Times will be 9:30 AM\, (Lunch 12:00-12:30) 12:30 PM\, 2:30 PM\, 4:30 PM. will be continuous* 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. \n\n\n\n* $1800 – Biggest Prize Fund awarded at Rhode Island Rated event in RI Chess History! * $ Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections. 90%+ of EF paid out \n\n\n\n* Open to Out-of-State Players. Plenty of parking. Beautiful College Campus. Extra skittles rooms\, Lounge. Cafeteria. Said by many “Best chess venue site in RI\,” \n\n\n\n* Affordable food/drinks available on site. Lunch break around 12:00 PM. Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials\, Salad\, Burgers\, Pasta\, Deli Sandwiches\, Soup\, Pizza \n\n\n\n* EF $38 for OPEN & U1500 Sections. Entry is $7 more ($45) cash on-site. * EF $25 for U1000 & U600 SECTIONS. $5 more ($30) cash on-site \n\n\n\n* GM’s & IM’s Free\, EF deducted from prizes. \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $25 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20 \n\n\n\n* Lower sections finish around 2:30 PM. Higher sections after 6:00 PM. \n\n\n\n* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one. Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible \n\n\n\n* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis (Ocean State Chess Association) has organized this event & volunteered to direct tournament for FREE w/ TD Assistants. \n\n\n\nMEDIA & NEWS/TV – Please Contact Frank DelBonis – PH: (401) 212-1335. Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\n\n\n$ 38.00 Advance Entry Fee for Open & U1500 Sections. $45.00 at site.FREE Entry Fee to GM’s\, IM’s (Entry fee may be deducted from prizes)$ 25.00 Advance Entry Fee for U1000 & U600 Sections\, $30.00 at site. \n\n\n\nSEE REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \n\n\n\nTournament Location – Ne England Institute of Technology\n\n\n\nTournament Room for OPEN & U1600 Sections – NEIT Conference Room\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNew England Tech Cafeteria\n\n\n\nNEIT Lounge URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/louis-giarrusso-centennial-celebration-cup-championship-1800-prizes-38-ef-90-ef-paid-out-as-prizes/ LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230315T153518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T224224Z UID:2742-1682848800-1682848800@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:31st Massachusetts G/60 Championships - $3\,000 Prizes Guaranteed (Westford\, MA) DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 30\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS; G/60 d5Rounds: 10:00 – 1:00 – 3:30 – 6:00 \n\n\n\nPrizes: $3\,000 Guaranteed!* Championship (2000/up) $350-175\, top U2300 $150* Under 2200 $250-150* Under 2000 $250-150* Under 1800 $250-125* Under 1600 $200-125* Under 1400 $200-100* Under 1200 $200-100* Under 1000 $150-75 \n\n\n\nByes: Byes in rounds 1-4\, must commit before round 2\, limit 1. No half point byes for players receiving full point byes. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $39 if mailed by 4/24\, or online by 4/28\, $50 at site. $10 discount for U1000 section. GMs and IMs free. \n\n\n\nOther Information:* Unrated prize limits: $50 in U1000\, $75 in U1200\, $100 in U1400\, $125 in U1600\, $150 in U1800\, $175 in U2000.* There is a minimum rating of 2000 (official or current) to play in the Championship section.* New players: enter ID as 00000000\, pay for US Chess and MACA memberships\, send email to info@masschess.org with name\, address and date of birth* Please bring chess set and clock.* No credit cards at site; cash or check OK. \n\n\n\nQuestions: Bob Messenger 603-891-2484. Email: info@masschess.org Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTo Register\, go to MACA website: http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8073 URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/31st-massachusetts-g-60-championships-3000-prizes-guaranteed/ LOCATION:Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, Massachusetts\, 01886 ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T235900 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230315T161652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T002215Z UID:2711-1682726400-1682812740@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:CSCA Event: Thomas E. Hartmayer Memorial Tournament (Hartford\, CT) DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 27\, 2024 \n\n\n\nDETAILS COMING SOOM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Tom: Thomas Hartmayer\, known to friends as “Tom” and to some as “Herr Direktor” for his devotion to tournament directing\, was a University of Connecticut Chess Club organizer and tournament director\, as well as avid chess player and supporter of the Connecticut chess community. Most notably\, Tom co-organized scholastic tournaments for kids K-8 in northern/eastern Connecticut when there was little to no other chess activity north of New Haven. Since his untimely passing on January 1\, 2016\, he is greatly missed by family\, friends and the whole of Connecticut chess. \n\n\n\nTo Register\, go to: https://www.chessct.org/ \n\n\n\n——————————————————————————— \n\n\n\nUnrated ineligible for class or upset prizes. Prizes based on final standings onUSCF tie breaks\, NOT USCF distribution rules\, except perfect (4-0) scores\, whoshare money prizes equally.*Team prizes may be increased\, depending on number of entering teams\, generallydesignated by players from the same school. The Organizer\, at their discretion\, maydesignate additional teams by school district from participating players in the samesection\, who have insufficient participants to form a school-based team. TheOrganizer\, at their discretion\, may divide teams that comprise more than 10% ofany section. \n\n\n\nTie break: If there are 2 or more players tied with a perfect (4-0) score\, a playoff willdetermine the section winner and will immediately follow Round 4. See Note [1]below. Other ties determined by US Chess standard tie breaks. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: TBA Discounts: Hartford residents: All children residing in Hartford’s areas of need and registeringfor one of the scholastic sections above receive FREE entry and FREE scholasticUSCF ID valid for one year. All Hartford residents registering for the Open or theU1600 section receive $20 entry by April 19\, $30 by April 28. Players in thiscategory should email events.CSCA@gmail.com to request additional registrationinstructions. Hartford residents may also register in person at the Wilson-Gray YMCA. All inperson registration payments are cash ONLY.General DISCOUNTS: Students with financial hardship\, attending Title I schoolsor requesting a sibling discount should email events.CSCA@gmail.com to requestadditional registration instructions.CSCA Member Organization DISCOUNT: CSCA Member Organizations willreceive instructions to apply $10 membership discount to their members. Schoolsand other organizations may apply for Member Organization status at any time byemail to chess.CSCA@gmail.com.GMs and IMs: Entry fee is waived for GMs and IMs\, if registering by April 19.Deducted from prize thereafter. Please email events.CSCA@gmail.com to register.Out-of-state: Out-of-state players welcome and fully prize eligible. \n\n\n\nNotes:THIS NONPROFIT EVENT IS ORGANIZED AND SPONSORED BY THE CONNECTICUT STATECHESS ASSOCIATION\, WILSON-GRAY YMCA YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER AND EASTSIDE CHESS. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CONNECTICUT CHESS COMMUNITY AND THEYMCA. \n\n\n\n[1] Tie break playoff format. If there are 2 or more players tied with a perfect (4-0) score\, a playoff willdetermine the section winner and will immediately follow Round 4. The playoff format will be G/5/4 d2Armageddon game\, blitz rules apply\, with USCF tie breaks determining seeding and choice of color.Playoff pairings will be highest seed against lowest seed and so on. Each playoff round will result inelimination of the losing player(s). Final placement of eliminated players will be arranged in order ofseeding based on round of playoff elimination. If the number of players in the initial playoff round isuneven\, the highest seeded player(s) will advance without play to the second playoff round. All other tiesbroken by US Chess standard tie break rules. \n\n\n\n[2] COVID-19 Protocols Apply. All applicable YMCA COVID-19 Protocols apply. \n\n\n\n[3] Food Service. The YMCA plans to have food service available during the event\, including grilledlunch options. \n\n\n\n[4] Rating Supplement. Apr 2023 USCF Rating Suppl. used for section entry\, pairings and prizes. \n\n\n\n[5] Tax requirements. Players receiving total payments of $600 or more from the CSCA in 2023 mustsubmit a W-9 to the CSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com in advance of receiving prize. \n\n\n\n[6] Contact. All questions/inquiries to events.CSCA@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n[7] Refunds/Cancellation Policy. To withdraw registration or request a refund\, email your request toevents.CSCA@gmail.com no later than April 27 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not received by email orreceived after the above deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $15 administrative fee. \n\n\n\n[8] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event for the Connecticut chesscommunity\, and the CSCA event Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments is in effect. Please contactCSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com for advertising and promotional opportunities. \n\n\n\nFlyer: https://chessct.org/csca/Uploads/HMT.23.fly.pdf URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/thomas-e-hartmayer-memorial-tournament-1300-prizes-awards/ LOCATION:Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center of Hartford\, 444 Albany Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, Connecticut\, 06103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230418T033214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T101141Z UID:3471-1682157600-1682157600@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:BCF Spring Festival – $4\,000 Guaranteed Prizes & BUGHOUSE TMT DESCRIPTION:BUGHOUSE TOURNAMENT (Additional Side Event)Saturday at 8pm. Prizes: $400-$200 \n\n\n\nFISCHER RANDOM BLITZ TOURNAMENT (Additional Side Event)Sunday at 8pm. Prizes: $400-$200\, Top U2300 $150\, Top U1800 $150 \n\n\n\nMAIN EVENT:FRIDAY\, APRIL 21SATURDAY\, APRIL 22SUNDAY\, APRIL 23 \n\n\n\nSponsor: The Boylston Chess FoundationNew Location: Boylston Chess Club Boston35 Kingston St. Suite 1\, Boston\, MA 02111 \n\n\n\nFormat:2-day schedule rounds 1 and 2 G/60 d/5\, rounds 3-5 G/90+302-day: Sat. 10:00\, 1:00\, 3:30\, Sun. 10:00 & 3:30 \n\n\n\n3-day schedule G/90+30.3-day: Fri. 7:15pm\, Sat. 10:00 & 3:30\, Sun. 10:00 & 3:30. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES:OPEN: $1000-$500-$200\, Top U2300 $300\,U1900: $250-$100\, Top U1600 $150U1200: Trophies for the top 3 places \n\n\n\nSee Entry Info on website:  Free entry for GM’s and IM’s. \n\n\n\nOTHER INFO* Side events (no additional charge for tournament entrants)* Bughouse – starts Saturday at 8pm. Prizes: $400-$200* Fischer Random Blitz – starts Sunday at 8pm. Prizes: $400-$200\, Top U2300 $150\, Top U1800 $150* Event located at 35 Kingston St\, Boston\, MA\, near Downtown Crossing\, first floor.* Any player holding the title of either Grandmaster or International Master may play in any BCF tournament with no entry fee\,and no entry fee will be withheld from any prize he or she wins.* Need to withdraw or take a bye email to: td@boylstonchess.org at least 10 minutes before the round.* For parking and transportation info\, please visit https://boylstonchess.org/parking-and-public-transit \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email: info@boylstonchess.org \n\n\n\nPhone: (617) 714-3022 \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: boylstonchess.org/events/933/spring-festival URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/xxbcf-spring-festival-4000-guaranteed-prizes-new-boston-location-5ss-2-day-3-day-options/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230320T034557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T041255Z UID:2882-1681552800-1681569000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:15th Cumberland\, R.I. BK Tournament - Adults & Scholastic Sections - Only $15 Entry - $Cash Prizes / Trophies (Cumberland\, RI) DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 15\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Cumberland Burger King\, 1715 Mendon Rd\, Cumberland\, RI 02864 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – Format: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward \n\n\n\n\nEF: Only $15 in advance for Players with USCF Membership. On-site entry day of event is $20 Cash.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES * OPEN = $100 & 1st Place\, & Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level * U1500 = $50 & Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level Scholastics* U1000 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place – Scholastic K-12* U600 = Trophy to 1st Place. 2nd & 3rd Place Medals \n\n\n\nFREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership) will receive aFREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Special $20 registration. Tournament is FREE.Register below for either U600 or U1000 Section \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT HELD IN BACK ROOM\, AWAY FROM MAIN DINING ROOM FRONT DOOR\n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Advance Entry is $15. On-site day of event entry fee is $20 Cash.\n\n\n\nRegister here online by 04/14/2023. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:50 AM.\n\n\n\nRound 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuous. U600 will Finish around 1:00 PM\, Others between 1:30-2:30 PM\n\n\n\nPlayers can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries\n\n\n\nScholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association in advance\n\n\n\nByes must be requested in advance.\n\n\n\nChess sets & clocks will be provided\n\n\n\nThe last 14th Cumberland Burger King held in RI was Dec. 27\, 2014\, directed by Frank DelBonis URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/15th-cumberland-ri-bk-tournament-adults-scholastic-sections-only-15-entry/ LOCATION:Burger King (Cumberland)\, 1715 Mendon Road\, Cumberland\, Rhode Island\, 02864\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230410T173758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T234056Z UID:3334-1681477200-1681484400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:FREE SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT - 2nd Providence Public Library 17 & Under Chess Tournament - Friday\, April 14\, 2023 @ 1-3 PM DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Bryant University Council for Inclusive Excellence and the Providence Public Library \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday April 14\, 2023. Tournament starting at 1:00 pm ending at 3:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Providence Public Library (3rd floor Seminar Room) 150 Empire St\, Providence\, RI 02903 \n\n\n\nTwo Age Groups (Depending on ages of students – Older/Younger)This is an “Unrated” Tournament – 4SS – G/10;d5 \n\n\n\n1st place = $100\, Runner-Up = $50 (4 prizes) \n\n\n\nRegistration required: FREE ENTRY * LIMITED SPACE: ONLY THE FIRST 24 PLAYERS WILL BE REGISTERED FOR TOURNAMENT PLEASE REGISTER EARLY – DEADLINE is WED. APRIL 12 \n\n\n\nTo register\, please email: wzywiak@bryant.edu 1. your first and last name\, 2. your age 3. name of your school4. USCF # if you have one (Not required) \n\n\n\nFrank DelBonis\, certified USCF Tournament Director will be volunteering to help direct the tournamentQuestions: Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com ; Call/Text (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\nSeminar Room 3rd Floor\, Providence Public Library\, Providence\, RI URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/free-scholastic-tournament-2nd-providence-public-library-17-under-chess-tournament-friday-april-14-2023-1-3-pm/ LOCATION:Providence Public Library\, 150 Empire Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230118T205342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T045126Z UID:1488-1680343200-1680363000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:14th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic Chess Tournament. Providence\, R.I. (FREE PIZZA)- Adult & Scholastic Sections DESCRIPTION:Classical High School\, Providence RI\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 1\, 2023 – Scholastic Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School \n\n\n\nClassical High School 770 Westminster St\, Providence\, RI 02903(entrance to tournament in rear of building\, see signs) \n\n\n\nPOPULAR EVENT – Our last event 50+ players\, & U2200 Section with 17 Players \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $300 b/25 Paid Entries & Trophies* OPEN = 1st Place = $125; 2nd Place = $75* U1500 = 1st Place $65 & 1st Place Trophy; 2nd Place $35* U1000 = Trophies will be awarded to top 3 players* U600 = Trophies will be awarded to Top 3 players \n\n\n\n\nFREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS 1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership) will receive a FREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with $25 registration. Register below for either U600 or U1000 Section \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\n\n\nFREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during event. Please Pre-Register.\n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Advance Entry is $25. On-site day of event entry fee is $10.00 more.\n\n\n\nRegister here online by 03/31/2023. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:50 AM.\n\n\n\nPlayers can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries\n\n\n\nScholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association in advance\n\n\n\nByes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous after each round. \n\n\n\nPlease park in rear of building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs. \n\n\n\nChess sets & clocks will be provided. However\, please bring a chess clock if you have one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAUL E. TAYLOR (1924-2011) – Paul E. Taylor\, 87\, of Warwick\, passed away August 26\, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor M. (Gearing) Taylor\, with whom he was married for 61 years. Mr. Taylor was the international marketing manager & engineer for Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.\, retiring after 45 years of service. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid chess player and fisherman and in his retirement organized several chess clubs for both youth and seniors and was himself a Class A tournament player. He also ran multiple scholastic youth tournaments\, donating the trophies and his time for free. The Ocean State High School League Championship Trophy is named the “TAYLOR TROPHY” in honor of his work in scholastic chess and his years running the chess league. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nU.S. CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIPSUSCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sectionsJoin U.S. Chess Federation in advance online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chessor sign up at tournament – please contact organizer Please Pre-register for Tournament (below) before 03/31/2023 at bottom of this page. \n\n\n\nENTRANCE TO TOURNAMENT – Classical High School\, Providence RI URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/14th-paul-taylor-classic-at-classical-high-school-chess-tournament/ LOCATION:Classical High School\, 770 Westminster Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230315T131956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T215614Z UID:2699-1679734800-1679749200@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:NEW ENGLAND ONLINE SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS - CSCA & NECA Event (Sat. March 25\, 2023) DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1754&cat=1 \n\n\n\n*** 85 INDVIDUAL & TEAM PRIZES !!! *** \n\n\n\nWEBSITE INFORMATION: https://www.chessct.org/csca/cscamain.phpFLYER: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/NECA-o.K12.fly.23.pdfSponsored & run by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION (CSCA)sanctioned by the NEW ENGLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION (NECA)2023 NEW ENGLAND ONLINE SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPSDate/Time: Saturday\, March 25\, 2023 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM \n\n\n\nRound 1 at 9 am; all subsequent Rounds ASAP\, Ends by 1 pmOnline registration ONLY by 11:59 pm on March 23Location: Online via Chess.com \n\n\n\nRounds/Time: 6 Rounds Swiss tournament\, G/15 +3. USCF online-rated \n\n\n\nSections: 5 sections (all USCF online rated):* High School (grades 9 thru 12);* Middle School (grades 6 thru 8);* Elementary School (grades K thru 5);* Primary School (grades K thru 3); and K-1 (grades K and 1) \n\n\n\nPrizes:* Plaques to Top 10 players and Top 5 teams in High\, Middle\, Elementary and Primary.* Plaques to Top 10 players in K-1. * Additional plaques to not otherwise placing players finishing Top U1600\, U1200\, U800 in High School\, U1300\, U1000\, U700 in Middle School\, U1000\, U800\, U500 in Elementary School\, U500 in Primary School\, and Top Female in all sections. * Plaques to Top player and team from each state/region in each section not otherwise placing.* Individual and team placements may be increased to 10% of section participants.* Top New England Player and Team in each section marked “New England Online Scholastic Champion” on their Plaque.* Prizes processed and shipped to players within thirty (30) days of the posting of the final verified results. \n\n\n\n Requirement: * All players must have valid USCF membership and a basic Chess.com account. * Free Chess.com account is enough to participate in the tournament* All “second chance” accounts have to be declared to the organizer and the Chief TD* Pairing & Games: Tournament will be paired manually with SwissSys pairing software following USCF pairing rules with Team restrictions turned on\, as long as it produces competitive pairings within the individual-based format of the competition.* Pairings and standings will be publicly available via Google sheet\, and players will have time to look up their pairings before each round.* Games will be started by tournament director(s) on Chess.com. * Players will need to be logged into www.chess.com/play/online\, game will pop up automatically. * Start of consecutive rounds will be announced via Zoom\, as well as posted on the Google sheet.* Fair play regulations: All players are required to have a minimum of 20 rapid games played on Chess.com before the start of the tournament. * All players must have a sufficient game history in the applicable time control to establish a baseline of their performance.* Fair Play monitoring will be applied throughout tournament play. * TDs will be in direct contact with Chess.com’s Fair Play department throughout. * At the conclusion of the tournament\, all games will be submitted for a thorough fair play check. * Tentative unverified results will be posted immediately after the event is finished. * Final verified results will be posted within one to two weeks after the Chess.com fair play report is received and any necessary adjustments applied.* Although a Zoom video meeting will be open and available for all player to join\, including those in need of support\, players will not be required to join the Zoom meeting or use cameras unless requested. Regardless\, the organizer reserves the right to call players in for Zoom video monitoring at any time and\, particularly\, in the later rounds of the tournament.* Highest of USCF or Chess.com Regular/Quick/Rapid ratings used for pairings and prizes.* Byes: One ½ point bye permitted Round 1-5; 0 point byes any round. Must commit by end of registration.Entry Fee: $40 by March 15; $50 by March 23. Online registration\, only. Registration ends March 23 @ 11:59pm.Discounts: General DISCOUNTS: Students with financial hardship\, attending Title I schoolsor requesting a sibling discount should email events.CSCA@gmail.com to requestadditional registration instructions.CSCA Member Organization DISCOUNT: CSCA Member Organization schoolsor clubs will receive instructions to apply $10 membership discount to theirstudents. Schools may apply for Member Organization Status at any time byemail to chess.CSCA@gmail.com. GMs and IMs: Entry fee is waived for GMs and IMs\, if registering by March 15. 50% waived thereafter. \n\n\n\nPlease email: events.CSCA@gmail.com to register or ask about “Discounts”Out-of-state: Out-of-region\, non-New England\, players (see Note [1] below) are welcome andprize eligible\, except Regional Champions.Notes:THIS NONPROFIT EVENT IS ORGANIZED AND SPONSORED BY THE CONNECTICUTSTATE CHESS ASSOCIATION. This is an official US Chess and New England ChessAssociation recognized Regional Championship event to determine the 2023 New EnglandOnline Scholastic Individual and Team Champions.[1] New England player/school. Any player residing in or attending school in New England(Connecticut\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, Rhode Island and Vermont) is considereda New England player for title purposes. Any school located in New England is considered aNew England school for title purposes. Regardless\, of this title requirement\, all players fromwithin and without New England are invited to participate and are fully prize eligible with theonly exception of New England title.[2] Team composition. All players participating on a team must be students of the same school.No team may compete in more than one section. However\, schools consisting of multiple gradelevels may enter a team in multiple sections. No player may participate on more than one team.[3] Rating Supplement. March 2023 USCF Rating Suppl. used for section entry\, pairings andprizes. Highest of USCF and Chess.com rating applied for pairing and prizes.[4] Contact. All questions/inquiries to events.CSCA@gmail.com.[5] Refunds/Cancellation Policy. To withdraw registration or request a refund\, email yourrequest to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than March 22 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests notreceived by email or received after the above deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subjectto $15 administrative fee. URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/new-england-online-scholastic-championships-presented-by-the-new-england-chess-association-csca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230315T135844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T220611Z UID:2719-1679680800-1679689800@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:ONLINE BLITZ: NEW ENGLAND ONLINE SCHOLASTIC "BLITZ" CHAMPIONSHIPS - CSCA & NECA Event (Friday\, March 24\, 2023) DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1782&cat=1 \n\n\n\n*** 24+ INDIVIDUAL & TEAM PRIZES *** \n\n\n\nWEBSITE INFORMATION: https://www.chessct.org/csca/cscamain.phpFLYER: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/NECA-o.K12.btz.fly.23.pdfSponsored & run by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION (CSCA)sanctioned by the NEW ENGLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION (NECA)2023 NEW ENGLAND ONLINE SCHOLASTIC “BLITZ” CHAMPIONSHIPSDate/Time: Friday\, March 24\, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\nRound 1: 9:00 am; all subsequent Rounds ASAP\, Ends by 1:00 pmOnline registration ONLY by 11:59 pm on March 23Location: Online via Chess.com \n\n\n\nRounds/Time: 5 double Rounds Swiss tournament\, G/3 +2. USCF online-rated. Highest of USCF or Chess.com Regular/Quick/Rapid/Blitz ratings used for pairings and prizes. \n\n\n\nByes: No ½ point byes permitted; 0 point byes any round. Must commit by end of registration. \n\n\n\nSections: 3 sections (all USCF online rated):* High School (grades 9 thru 12);* Middle School (grades 6 thru 8);* Elementary School (grades K thru 5); \n\n\n\nPrizes:* Plaques to Top 5 players and Top 3 teams in High (grades 9 thru 12)\, Middle (grades 6 thru 8) and Elementary (grades K thru 5) Schools.* Individual and team placements may be increased to 10% of school level participants. * Top New England Player and Team in each school level marked “New England Online Scholastic Blitz Champion” on their Plaque.* Prizes processed and shipped to players within thirty (30) days of the posting of the final verified results. \n\n\n\n Requirement: * All players must have valid USCF membership and a basic Chess.com account. * Free Chess.com account is enough to participate in the tournament* All “second chance” accounts have to be declared to the organizer and the Chief TD \n\n\n\nPairing & Games: Tournament will be paired manually with Swiss-Sys pairing software following USCF pairing rules with Team restrictions turned on\, as long as it produces competitive pairings within the individual-based format of the competition.* Pairings and standings will be publicly available via Google sheet\, and players will have time to look up their pairings before each round.* Games will be started by tournament director(s) on Chess.com. * Players will need to be logged into www.chess.com/play/online\, game will pop up automatically. * Start of consecutive rounds will be announced via Zoom\, as well as posted on the Google sheet. \n\n\n\nFair play regulations: All players are required to have a minimum of 20 rapid games played on Chess.com before the start of the tournament. * All players must have a sufficient game history in the applicable time control to establish a baseline of their performance.* Fair Play monitoring will be applied throughout tournament play. * TDs will be in direct contact with Chess.com’s Fair Play department throughout. * At the conclusion of the tournament\, all games will be submitted for a thorough fair play check. * Tentative unverified results will be posted immediately after the event is finished. * Final verified results will be posted within one to two weeks after the Chess.com fair play report is received and any necessary adjustments applied.* Although a Zoom video meeting will be open and available for all player to join\, including those in need of support\, players will not be required to join the Zoom meeting or use cameras unless requested. Regardless\, the organizer reserves the right to call players in for Zoom video monitoring at any time and\, particularly\, in the later rounds of the tournament.* Highest of USCF or Chess.com Regular/Quick/Rapid ratings used for pairings and prizes.* Byes: One ½ point bye permitted Round 1-5; 0 point byes any round. Must commit by end of registration.Entry Fee: Regular Price: $30 by March 15; $40 by March 22. Online registration only. Registration ends March 22 @ 11:59pm.Discounts: General DISCOUNTS: Students with financial hardship\, attending Title I schoolsor requesting a sibling discount should email: events.CSCA@gmail.com to request additional registration instructions.CSCA Member Organization DISCOUNT: CSCA Member Organization schoolsor clubs will receive instructions to apply $10 membership discount to theirstudents. Schools may apply for Member Organization Status at any time byemail to chess.CSCA@gmail.com. GMs and IMs: Entry fee is waived for GMs and IMs\, if registering by March 15. 50% waived thereafter. \n\n\n\nPlease email: events.CSCA@gmail.com to register or ask about student discountsOut-of-state: Out-of-region\, non-New England\, players (see Note [1] below) are welcome andprize eligible\, except Regional Champions.Notes:THIS NONPROFIT EVENT IS ORGANIZED AND SPONSORED BY THE CONNECTICUTSTATE CHESS ASSOCIATION. This is an official US Chess and New England ChessAssociation recognized Regional Championship event to determine the 2023 New EnglandOnline Scholastic Individual and Team Champions.[1] New England player/school. Any player residing in or attending school in New England(Connecticut\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, Rhode Island and Vermont) is considereda New England player for title purposes. Any school located in New England is considered aNew England school for title purposes. Regardless\, of this title requirement\, all players fromwithin and without New England are invited to participate and are fully prize eligible with theonly exception of New England title.[2] Team composition. All players participating on a team must be students of the same school.No team may compete in more than one section. However\, schools consisting of multiple gradelevels may enter a team in multiple sections. No player may participate on more than one team.[3] Rating Supplement. March 2023 USCF Rating Suppl. used for section entry\, pairings andprizes. Highest of USCF and Chess.com rating applied for pairing and prizes.[4] Contact. All questions/inquiries to events.CSCA@gmail.com.[5] Refunds/Cancellation Policy. To withdraw registration or request a refund\, email yourrequest to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than March 22 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests notreceived by email or received after the above deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subjectto $15 administrative fee. URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/online-blitz-new-england-online-scholastic-blitz-championships-presented-by-the-new-england-chess-association-friday-march-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230315T150504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T151548Z UID:2732-1679220000-1679220000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Massachusetts Girls Qualifier - Under 1000 Section Open To Out-Of-State Players DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 19\, 2023 Location: Boylston Chess Club Boston\, 35 Kingston St. Suite 1\, Boston\, MA 02111 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS. Under 1000 G/30\, d5 & Premier G/45\, d5; \n\n\n\nRound 1: starts at 10 a.m. Other rounds start ASAP \n\n\n\nPrizes: The winner of the Premier Section will receive an invitation to the MA Girls’ Invitational Championship\, to compete to represent MA in the 2023 Ruth Haring National Girls Tournament of Champions \, Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 players in each section. Players scoring three points or more and not winning a trophy will win a medal. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Discounted fee of $30 if mailed by 3/13 or paid online by 3/17. Regular fee of $35 at the door. Additional $15 discount for first-time players in a USCF-rated tournament in the Under 1000 section. \n\n\n\nWebsite: http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8125 \n\n\n\nByes: One ½-point bye is allowed in the U1000 section. No ½-point byes are allowed in the Premier section \n\n\n\nQuestions: Phone: 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 617-557-1723. No phone entries. Email: info@masschess.org \n\n\n\nOther Information:* Official March ratings are used for pairings* Open to girls in grades K-12.* Premier section is restricted to Massachusetts residents and students rated 800 and above.* Under 1000 Section is open to out-of-state players* MA high school girl chess players will be available to review games for entry level chess players.* All electronic devices must be turned off completely and stored out of sight. Players are forbidden to have electronic devices on them at any time during the game* In the interest of the players\, no spectators are allowed in the playing hall when games are in progress* Penalties are at the discretion of the TD and may include reducing the remaining time of the offending player or declaring the game to be lost by the offender* Masks are required. Players should bring chess sets and clocks\, \n\n\n\nSponsored by Massachusetts Chess Association (MACA) ScholasticsChecks Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: c/o Robert Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12\, Nashua NH 03062Registration On-site: 9:00 a.m.-9:30a.m. \n\n\n\nUSCF membership is required for all players. URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/massachusetts-girls-qualifier-under-1000-section-is-open-to-out-of-state-players/ ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230315T125114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T125114Z UID:2694-1679054400-1679227200@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Continental Chess - 31st Annual Eastern Class Championships - $20\,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES DESCRIPTION:Friday – Sunday\, March 17 – 19\, 2023 – Both 2 Day Schedule (Sat/Sun) & 3 Day Schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun) \n\n\n\nSheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport\, Windsor Locks\, Connecticut \n\n\n\nSEE LINK TO REGISTER: http://www.chesstour.com/ecc23.htm \n\n\n\nMarch 17-19 or 18-19                                                                          Connecticut       US Chess Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced) \n\n\n\n31st annual Eastern Class Championships. 5SS\, 40/80\, SD/30\, d30 (2-day option\, rds 1-2 G/60 d10)\, Sheraton Hartford Hotel\, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance)\, Windsor Locks CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. Top 3 sections are FIDE rated\, except G/60 games. \n\n\n\n$20\,000 PRIZE FUND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. In 7 sections:Master (2100/up): $2000-1000-500-300\, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus\, top U2300 $800-400.Expert (1900-2199): $1400-700-400-300.  Class A (1700-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-300.Class B (1500-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-300.Class C (1300-1599/Unr): $1200-600-300-200. Class D (Under 1400/Unr): $1000-500-300-200.Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $600-400-200-100.Playing up: see peakrating.us. \n\n\n\nUnrated may enter E through A\, with prize limits: E $100\, D $200\, C $300\, or B $400.Prize limit: $200 if Online Regular rating is more than 50 points over prize minimum. \n\n\n\nMixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat.  \n\n\n\nTop 6 sections entry fee: $128 online at chessaction.com by 3/15\, $150 at site\, or online until an hour before round1.  GMs free\, $100 deducted from prize.Class E Section entry fee: $40 less than top 6 sections entry fee. \n\n\n\n3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm\, rounds Fri 7 pm\, Sat 11 am & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am\, rounds Sat 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. Byes: OK all\, limit 2 byes; must commit before round 2.Hotel rates: $149-149\, link at chessevents.us or call 860-627-5311\, request chess rate\, reserve by 3/3 or rate may increase.  \n\n\n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.Entry: chessaction.com. No mailed entries.. Questions: Directo@Chess.us\, chesstour.com\, chesstour.info. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). $15 service charge for refunds.  \n\n\n\nBring set\, board\, clock if possible- none supplied.  \n\n\n\nBLITZ TOURNAMENT  Saturday night\, 9:30 pm\, enter by 9:10 pm. \n\n\n\nOnline entry fee $5 less to CSCA or WMCA members. \n\n\n\nSEE LINK TO REGISTER: http://www.chesstour.com/ecc23.htm URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/continental-chess-31st-annual-eastern-class-championships-20000-guaranteed-prizes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230221T011326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230311T064854Z UID:2135-1678528800-1678554000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Ocean State Chess Association Scholastic Grade K-12 Chess Championship – Scholastic Individual & Team New England Championship Event ($25/$30) DESCRIPTION:Major 2023 New England Scholastic Championship Event – Sat. March 11\, 2023 \n\n\n\n*** OPEN TO OUT OF STATE PLAYERS *** \n\n\n\n\n\nNew England Institute of Technology\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island Campus\n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)1 New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich\, R.I. 02818 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/45; d5 – 4 Rounds: 10:00 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM\, 3:30 PM(Lunch Break 12:00-12:30 PM) \n\n\n\n** EVENT WILL START AT 10:00 AM – LATE ENTRIES WILL RECEIVE 1/2 PT. BYE** Longer Time Control G/45 minutes\, compared to other R.I. championship eventswhich are shorter/ quicker time controls like G/25** Reasonable Entry fee with beautiful campus venue\, plenty of free parking\, cafeteria with affordable full menu \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS = ALL 3 SECTIONS ARE USCF RATED* HIGH SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE 9-12* MIDDLE SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE 6-8* ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECTION – GRADE K-5 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPRIZES/TROPHIES:\n\n\n\nIndividual Trophies to Top 3 players in each section. Medals to players with more than 3 pts.\n\n\n\nTeam Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 Teams in each section\n\n\n\nOUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS are eligible for ALL Individual & Team Awards\n\n\n\nTeams must have players from same schoolENTRY FEE: $30 – Please Register in advance online“SIBLINGS” DISCOUNT = (Only $25) Discount -$5 off each family member’s entry fee“TEAM” DISCOUNT = (Only $25) Discount -$5 off each person for “Teams” with 4 or more players. 10+ players additional discounts“1st TOURNAMENT” DISCOUNT = If this is your 1st tournament\, WE WILL PAY FOR YOUR USCF “YOUTH” Membership (worth $20)It will be INCLUDED in your $30 Entry Fee (This is for students with NO USCF MEMBERSHIP)$30 if pre-register in advance on our website (PayPal) by Friday\, 3/10/2023 @ 6:00 PM.On-Site Entry the DAY OF EVENT is $40 from 9:20 AM – 9:50 AM.Round 1 will start ON-TIME at 10:00 AM – TOURNAMENT WILL NOT BE DELAYED\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTEAM COMPETITION: * Each school’s team score is calculated by adding points from the top 4 players individual scores on that team. * Must have minimum of 3 players for a team. Maximum limit is 7 per team. * Teams with 8-10 players or more should register two teams\, each with 4-5 players on each team to avoid pairing issues.* Players must be from the same school: Teams can have three or more players.* Students must play in grade section. Please list your school on entry form.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER INFORMATION:\n\n\n\nLonger Game G/45 Championship – Not G/25 Fast Time Control Championship Event\n\n\n\nThis is Both a Scholastic MULTI-STATE Individual Championship & Team Championship.OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM RI\, MA\, CT\, & EVERY STATE\n\n\n\nTournament will Start ON-TIME at 10:00 AM – Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye\n\n\n\nPlayers will enjoy this beautiful college venue with multiple skittles rooms provided. Plenty or parking.College cafeteria will be open for lunch with affordable variety of food/drinks\n\n\n\nENTRY FEE DISCOUNT: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS or SIBLINGS are Eligible for a minus -$5 per person “ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT.”\n\n\n\nQuestions: Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\nChess Sets/Clocks will be provided\, However\, please bring a clock if you have one.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$25.00 – $30.00Advance Entry (PayPal) by 3/10/2023 @ 6:00 PM \n\n\n\nNew England Tech Cafeteria Lounge Area\n\n\n\nNEIT Cafeteria with Salad Bar\, Soup\, Pizza Station\, Burger Station\,Daily Dinner Meal\, Ice Cream\, Drinks URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/ocean-state-scholastic-grade-k-12-chess-championship-scholastic-individual-team-new-england-championship-event-25-30-2/ LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230118T203623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T194045Z UID:1479-1677924000-1677940200@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:1st Barrington Chess Tournament - NEW Adult & Scholastic Sections - $250 PRIZES plus TROPHIES DESCRIPTION:BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (Newly Renovated)220 Lincoln Ave\, Barrington\, RI 02806 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds: Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will be continuous afterward \n\n\n\nSECTIONS (ALL USCF RATED)* U2200 / OPEN Section – Adults & Highest level experienced players* U1500 Section – Adults & High level students* U1000 Section – for students Intermediate level Gr. K-12* U600 Section – for students Gr. K-8\, Novice / 1st time players USCF Membership included \n\n\n\nPRIZES* U2200 / OPEN = $150 b/10 paid entries – 1st Place = $100; 2nd Place = $50;* U1500 = $100 b/10 paid entries – 1st Place $65 plus Trophy; 2nd Place $35; * U1000 = Trophies will be awarded to top 3 players* U600 = Trophies will be awarded to Top 3 players \n\n\n\n* FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS 1st-Time Players (Unrated without USCF membership) will receive a FREE USCF $20 “Youth” membership included w/ $20 registration. Register for U700 Section (option) w/ New USCF membership – register here & get FREE USCF membership # ID at tournament \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATIONEntry Fee: Advance Entry is $20. On-site Day of Event Entry Fee $25.00.Register online by 3/3/2023. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:50 AM. 1/2 pt. Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries will receive 1/2 pt. byeTournament will run continuous after each round. U1000 & U600 finish about 1:00 – 1:30 PM. Higher Sections Finish around 2:30-3:00 PM.U2200 & U1500 Sections with less than 7 players may be combined. All prizes still awarded.Scholastic sections with less than 7 players may be combined. All prizes still awarded.Free Coffee & Hot Chocolate available on-siteScholarships available for students – Please email organizer \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chessor sign up for USCF membership at tournament\, included FREE for students who don’t have USCF Membership #USCF “Youth” Membership Ages 5-18 is $20; Young Adult Under Age 24 is $27; Senior age 65+ is $40; Regular Adult $45; \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister at bottom of this page URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-barrington-high-school-scholastic-chess-tournament-newly-renovated/ LOCATION:Barrington High School\, 220 Lincoln Ave\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230119T110403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T191454Z UID:1033-1677405600-1677416400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:Providence Bruins Hockey & "Rapid" Chess Tournament on "Rhode Island Hockey Day" DESCRIPTION:Sections for Both Adults & Children – “Rapid” Chess Tournament (15 Min. Games w/ 5 sec. delay) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/15;d5 – “Rapid” Chess Tournament (15 Min. Games w/ 5 sec. delay) \n\n\n\nChess Tournament: 4 Rounds: 10:00 AM\, 10:45 PM\, 11:30 PM\, 12:15 PM (Finish by 1:00 PM)Lunch Break: 1:00 – 3:00 PM – You can leave Arena during break\, visit Providence for lunchHockey Game: starts at 3:05 – 5:00 PM (hockey ticket included) \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes: * OPEN 1200+ Adult Section (USCF RATED) = $200 b/20 Players – Prizes: $125 – $75* U1200 Scholastic K-12 Section (USCF RATED) = Trophies for Top 3 Players\, Medals for players w/ 2.5 pts or higher* Parents / Kids Unrated Section (UNRATED) = Parents Chess Play (Optional) = Trophy & Free Tournament Vouchers \n\n\n\n*** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. (NO) ON-SITE ENTRIES. \n\n\n\n\n\n *** PRE-REGISTER & PAY HERE: http://www.providencebruins.com/osca URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/providence-bruins-hockey-rapid-chess-tournament/ LOCATION:Amica Mutual Pavilion (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center)\, 1 LaSalle Square\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230125T165303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230205T225901Z UID:1563-1676109600-1676138400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:2023 Connecticut Speed Chess Championships - QUICK (G/10)\, BLITZ (G/3)\, & BULLET (G/1) Championships (Willimantic\, CT - Near R.I. Border) $2\,500 PRIZES DESCRIPTION:GUARANTEED $2\,500 PRIZES for Players & Teams \n\n\n\nSAT. FEBRUARY 11\, 2023 – QUICK (G/10) Championships\, BLITZ (G/3) Championships\, & BULLET (G/1) Championships \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Location: Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Street Student Center\, Betty Tipton Room Willimantic\, CT 06226* Very close to Rhode Island Border !!! \n\n\n\nQuick: 5 Rounds SS G/10 d3 – Rd 1 starts at 10:00 AM (US Chess rated) \n\n\n\nBlitz: 5 double Rounds SS G/3 d2 – Rd 1 starts at 1:30 PM (US Chess rated) \n\n\n\nBullet: 5 double Rounds SS G/1 d2 – Rd 1 starts at 4:30 PM (not rated) \n\n\n\nAll subsequent rounds ASAP \n\n\n\nOne Section: OPEN \n\n\n\nEntry Fee = $80 USD initial ; Email Organizer for “R.I. Player Discount” – send email to: events.CSCA@gmail.com \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\nPrizes: $300-$200-$100 to Top 3 per event; $300 bonus to overall Champion;  $100 to overall Top Under 1800\, Under 1200\, Senior (50+) and Female\, not otherwise cash prize placing.  \n\n\n\nTrophy to Top Connecticut player overall as Connecticut Speed Champion; Trophy to Top Collegiate\, Upper (grades 6-12) and Lower (grades pre-5) School players per event; Trophy to Top 3 Collegiate\, Upper and Lower School players overall; Trophy to Top Collegiate\, Upper and Lower School Teams overall; Highest finishing Connecticut players and teams recognized as State Champions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPrizes based on final placement on USCF tie breaks\, NOT USCF distribution rules. Overall placement based on combined placement in all three events. Non-participating players in any event will be considered tied for last place. Cash prizes distributed via check by mail (PayPal distribution may be requested subject to PayPal fees)\, also see Note [4] tax requirements below.  \n\n\n\nDiscounts: General DISCOUNTS: Financial hardship\, Title I students\, Parents registering siblings or Seniors 65+ should email events.CSCA@gmail.com to request additional registration instructions.  \n\n\n\nOut-of-state: Out-of-state players (see Note [1] below) are welcome and prize eligible\, except State titles. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSee Link: https://www.chessct.org/csca/cscagen.php?u=cscaspeed23.php&l=cscaevents.lm&c=cscaevents \n\n\n\nEvent Flyer: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/speed.23.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nRegistration link: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1734 \n\n\n\n* Online registration for this event will not be available after February 10\, 2023 at 8:00 PM EST.* On-site registration is not available for this event. URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2023-connecticut-speed-chess-championships-quick-g-10-championships-blitz-g-3-championships-bullet-g-1-championships-willimantic-ct-2500-prizes/ ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20221216T194903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T232244Z UID:1016-1675504800-1675521000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:2nd East Providence High School Scholastic Chess Tournament DESCRIPTION:Scholastic Chess Event in Rhode Island at the Beautiful New $190 Million East Providence High School \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEAST PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL 2000 Pawtucket Ave\, East Providence\, R.I. 02914 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds: 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 1:45 PM \n\n\n\n\nOPEN Section (USCF RATED)\n\n\n\nU1000 Section (USCF RATED)\n\n\n\nINTERMEDIATE Section (UNRATED) \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTrophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section. All players with 2.5 pts or more will receive medals \n\n\n\nTournament will Start at 10:00 AM\, will Finish around 2:30 PM \n\n\nEntry Fee: Advance Entry is $20.00. On-site Day of Event Entry Fee $25.00.Register here online by 02/03/2023. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:55 AM.Students can always play “up” in a higher section Scholarships are available\, please email Ocean State Chess AssociationByes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous after each round.Plenty of Parking. 2 Charge-Point Electric Vehicle Stations Available with 4 connectors on siteChess sets will be provided. Please bring a chess clock if you have one. \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 \nRegister at bottom of this page \nSee all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEast Providence High School Cafeteria (Tournament Location) URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-east-providence-high-school-scholastic-chess-tournament/ LOCATION:East Providence High School\, 2000 Pawtucket Ave\, East Providence\, RI\, 02914\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20230120T015836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T125806Z UID:1529-1674905400-1674914400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:BLITZ Chess Tournament at EL LAHAM Middle Eastern Restaurant (Adult & Scholastic Blitz) DESCRIPTION:Prizes: $500 b/30 & Trophies \n\n\n\nAdvance Entry Fees: $25.00 & $15.00 & $10.00 Email/Text us & Pay Cash at Door and/or PayPal Online – Email\, Text\, or PayPal\, Must be received No later than Friday1/27/2023 @ 9:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: EL LAHAM RESTAURANT\, 91 Rolfe Square\, Cranston\, RI 02910 \n\n\n\nFormat: 5SS\, G/5/2 – 5 Rounds Double Swiss\, (5 minutes\, 2 sec delay) = Prizes $500 b/30 playersRound Times: 11:30 AM\, 12:00 PM\, 12:30 PM\, 1:00 PM\, 1:30 PM \n\n\n\n\nOPEN Section (USCF RATED) – Prizes $150 – $100 – $50\n\n\n\nU1500 Section (USCF RATED) – Prizes $100 – $65 – $35\n\n\n\nSCHOLASTIC K-12 (USCF RATED) – Trophies to Top 3 Players\, based on tiebreaks\n\n\n\nUNRATED Section (NO USCF REQUIRED) – Trophies to Top 3 Players\, based on tiebreaks \n\n\n\nAdditional Prize: Choice of 1 of 3 donated New chess books for Scholastic & Unrated Sections\n\n\n\nAdditional Prize: Choice of 1 of 3 donated New chess books for Top Upset in Open / U1500 \n\n\n\nPrizes are based on paid entries. $500 b/30 paid entries. \n\n\n\n*** PLEASE NOTE: BLITZ TOURNAMENT WILL BE “CLOCK MOVE\,” and NOT “TOUCH MOVE” *** (USCF Rule 26A – TD Discretion “Variant” rule can be used if announced) \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sections.Join/Renew U.S. Chess Federation online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$25.00 Advance Entry fee for OPEN & U1500 Sections; $30 on-site the Day of Event (w/ No advance) \n\n\n\n$15.00 Advance Entry fee for SCHOLASTIC K-12 Section; $20 on-site the Day of Event (w/ No advance) \n\n\n\n$10.00 Advance Entry fee for UNRATED Section; $15 on-site the Day of Event (w/ No advance) URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/blitz-chess-tournament-at-el-laham-middle-eastern-restaurant-adult-scholastic-blitz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230121T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230121T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20220121T160022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T182708Z UID:163-1674298800-1674315000@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:New England Tech Family & Friends Free Chess Tournament DESCRIPTION:Both Adult & Scholastic Tournament Open to Everyone in the Community \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)1 New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich\, R.I. 02818 \n\n\n\n    Format: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds: 11:00 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 1:30 PM\, 2:45 PM (Lunch Break 12:00 – 12:30 PM) \n\n\n\n\nOPEN Section (USCF RATED)\n\n\n\nU1000 Section (USCF RATED)\n\n\n\nINTERMEDIATE /NOVICE Section (UNRATED)    \n\n\n\n\nTrophies will be awarded to the top 3 players in each section \n\n\n\nNote: 3 additional trophies will be awarded to the best performance of New England Tech college students who finish 1st place\, 2nd place\, & 3rd place \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: FREE – Please register in ADVANCE – See “FREE” Ticket Registration BelowNote: On-site Registrations the day of event is $10.00Cash donations to help pay for trophies & tournament costs on-site are appreciated \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-chessPlease Pre-register for Tournament (see below) before 01/21/2023 at bottom of this page.Players and parents can purchase lunch (reasonable $) available in college cafeteria between 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \n\n\n\nNew England tech Lounge next to Cafeteria\n\n\n\nNew England Tech Cafeteria\n\n\n\nNew England Tech Student Lounge Cafeteria Area\n\n\n\nSee other events past & present at our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/ \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Ocean State Chess Association & New England Institute of Technology URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/neit_family_friends_free_tournament/ LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States CATEGORIES:Tournament ORGANIZER;CN="Frank DelBonis":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20221115T163317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T212555Z UID:369-1673690400-1673708400@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:2nd Wilson-Gray YMCA Bishops Chess Club Tournament Hartford\, CT DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Wilson-Gray Bishops Chess Club & East Side Chess Association of Hartford\, CT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center of Hartford444 Albany Avenue\, Hartford\, CT 06103 \n\n\n\n\n\nChess Tournament for people of ALL Ages – Both Adults & YouthPlayers of all ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nFormat: G/30; d5. Open Section & Scholastic Section. Entry Fee – Open Section: $45 on site (Please email organizer to pre-register)Entry Fee – U1000 Scholastic Section: $30 on site (Please email organizer to pre-register)This is a Rated USCF Chess TournamentUSCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. All players must have a U.S. Chess Federation Membership.Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chessPlease bring a chess set & chess clock if you have one. \n\n\n\nSchedule: Registration: 9:15-9:50 AMRound 1: 10:00 AMRound 2: 11:15 AM Round 3: 12:30 PMRound 4: 1:45 pm \n\n\n\nPRIZES for OPEN Section: $350 Guaranteed1st Place: $2002nd Place: $1003rd Place: $50* Additional Class Prizes for U1800 & U1600 – b/20 Entries \n\n\n\nTrophies for U1000 Scholastic Section (Ages 17 & Under): 1st Place Trophy – Plus U1000 $$ Cash Prize2nd Place U1000 Trophy3rd PlaceU1000 Trophy \n\n\n\nTo pre-register contact organizer: Kevin Zimmerman (860) 436-1033. Email: chefkez@aol.com \n\n\n\nChief Senior Tournament Director: Frank C. DelBonis (Ocean State Chess Association) \n\n\n\nFor more information see website: https://www.ghymca.org/wilson-gray-chess URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/wilson-gray-ymca-bishops-chess-club-tournament-hartford-ct/ LOCATION:Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center of Hartford\, 444 Albany Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, Connecticut\, 06103\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20221221T060407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T121430Z UID:1097-1673175600-1673193600@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:1st Prestigious Lasell Manor Tournament in Northbridge\, MA DESCRIPTION:Adult & Scholastic Tournament – Just 25 Minutes north of Rhode Island \n\n\n\n\n\nWhitin Lasell Manor – 89 Room\, 20 Acre Property located in Northbridge\, MA\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: 120 Hill St\, Northbridge\, MA 01588 \n\n\n\nFormat & Prizes: 4SS\, G/30;d5 – All Sections \n\n\n\nOPEN Section – $400. b/30 Paid EntriesPrizes = $200 – $100 – $50\, Biggest Upset $50 \n\n\n\nU1400 Section – Trophies Top 3 players U1100 Section – Trophies Top 3 Players U800 Section – Trophies Top 3 Players All Scholastic players with more than 2.5 pts will receive a trophy or medal. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhitin Lasell Manor Tournament Venue\n\n\n\nWhitin Lasell Manor Tournament Venue\n\n\n\nWhitin Lasell Manor Tournament Venue\n\n\n\nOPEN Section: $30.00 Advance Entry (On-site $35) U1400 Section Entry: $25 Advance (On-site $30)U1100 Section Entry: $25 Advance (On-site $30)U800 Section Entry: $25 Advance (On-site $30) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistoric 89-Room manor (mansion) once hosted President William Howard Taft Booker T. Washington\n\n\n\nA landmark mansion built in 1890 by one of America’s Industrial Revolution pioneers in the Black Stone Valley\n\n\n\nTournament is open to all ages and skill level. USCF membership required.\n\n\n\nAdvance entries must be received by 1/06/2023 \n\n\n\nTD’s: Kavita Bhatia & Frank DelBonis\, USCF certified tournament directors \n\n\n\nREGISTER – OPEN SECTION (CLICK BELOW) http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8055 \n\n\n\nREGISTER – SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS (CLICK BELOW) http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8054 \n\n\n\nFor more info contact: Kavita Bhatia\, Chess Without Stress Academy \n\n\n\nEmail: chesswithoutstress@gmail.com Ph: (408) 663-8541\n\n\n\nWebsite: https://chesswithoutstress.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhitin Lasell Manor Hallway URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-prestigious-lasell-manor-tournament-in-northbridge-ma/ LOCATION:Whitin Lasell Manor (Northbridge\, MA)\, 120 Hill Street\, Northbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01588\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Chess Without Stress Academy":MAILTO:chesswithoutstress@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20221212T144519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T131159Z UID:965-1673085600-1673101800@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:3rd Classical High School Chess Tournament DESCRIPTION:Scholastic Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Classical High School 770 Westminster St\, Providence\, RI 02903 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds: 10:00 AM\, 11:00 PM\, 12:15 PM\, 1:30 PM \n\n\n\n\nOPEN Section (USCF RATED)\n\n\n\nU1000 Section (USCF RATED)\n\n\n\nINTERMEDIATE /NOVICE Section (UNRATED)\n\n\n\n\nTrophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section. All players with 2.5 pts or more will receive medals \n\n\n\nRound 1 of Tournament will Start at 10:00 AM\, will Finish around 2:30 PM \n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Advance Entry is $20. On-site Day of Event Entry Fee $25.00.\n\n\n\nRegister here online by 01/06/2023. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:55 AM.\n\n\n\nStudents can always play “up” in a higher section\n\n\n\nScholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association\n\n\n\nByes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous after each round.\n\n\n\nPlease park in Rear of building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs. Plenty of parking available.\n\n\n\nPizza place “Nice Slice” located across the street\, Burger King & other restaurants nearby\n\n\n\nChess sets will be provided. Please bring a chess clock if you have one.\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 Please Pre-register for Tournament (see below) before 01/6/2023 at bottom of this page. URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/3rd-classical-high-school-chess-tournament/ LOCATION:Classical High School\, 770 Westminster Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20221109T140822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T210509Z UID:321-1670666400-1670682600@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:1st Central High School Scholastic Chess Tournament DESCRIPTION:CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 70 Fricker Street\, Providence\, R.I. 02903 \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds: 10:00 AM\, 11:15 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 1:30 PM \n\n\n\n* OPEN Section (USCF RATED)* U1000 Section (USCF RATED)* INTERMEDIATE Section (UNRATED)* NOVICE Section (UNRATED) \n\n\n\nTrophies will be awarded to the top three players in each sectionUSCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. NO USCF membership required in “Unrated” sectionsJoin U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Advance Entry is $15. Register here online by 12/09/2022. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:55 AM.On-site Day of Event Entry Fee $20.00. Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess AssociationByes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous after each round. Tournament Event will be in Central High School Library on 2nd Floor \n\n\n\nRegister below at bottom of this page. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Ocean State Chess Association URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-central-high-school-scholastic-chess-tournament/ LOCATION:Central High School\, 70 Fricker Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221119T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221119T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210049 CREATED:20221104T035651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T194921Z UID:155-1668852000-1668868200@oceanstatechess.com SUMMARY:1st East Providence High School Scholastic Chess Tournament DESCRIPTION:The New $190 Million East Providence Senior High School \n\n\n\n\nEAST PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL 2000 Pawtucket Ave\, East Providence\, R.I. 02914 \nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds: 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 1:30 PM \n* OPEN Section (USCF RATED)* U1000 Section (USCF RATED)* INTERMEDIATE Section (UNRATED)* NOVICE Section (UNRATED) \nTrophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section \n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Advance Entry is $20. On-site Day of Event Entry Fee $25.00.Register here online by 11/18/2022. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:55 AM. Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess AssociationByes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous after each round. \n\n\n\nRegister at bottom of this page \n\n\n\nSee all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/ \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Ocean State Chess Association URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-east-providence-high-school-scholastic-chess-tournament/ LOCATION:East Providence High School\, 2000 Pawtucket Ave\, East Providence\, RI\, 02914\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Frank DelBonis":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR