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SUMMARY:CSCA: 2026 Connecticut Open (New London\, CT) - $5\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Friday / Saturday\, April 24-25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOne or Two Day Options – Only 55 Minutes from Providence \n\n\n\n2026 CONNECTICUT OPEN$5\,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!* Amazing Collegiate Venue; DGT Broadcast; GM/IM FREE; Onsite Dining* 50 USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 CSCA Grand Prix Points* Sponsored by Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nLocation: Connecticut College\, Crozier-Williams\, 270 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, CT \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Fri-Sat\, April 24-25 (2-Day) or Sat\, April 25 (1-Day)Schedules: 2-Day: 4/24: 7pm\, 4/25: 9am\, 1:30pm\, 6p; 1-Day: 4/25: 9am\, 11am\, 1:30pm\, 6pm;U700 and New England Rated: 1-Day\, 4/25 (Sat only) 9 am\, 11 am\, 1:30 pm\, 3:30 pmRegister online thru 10 AM on 4/25; Onsite ends 6 PM 4/24\, 10 AM 4/25Hotel information provided on our website: www.ChessCT.org \n\n\n\nSec/Rds/ 4 Rounds SS; Open (note[1])\, U2100\, U1700\, U1200: 2-Day: G/90+10;TC/Byes: 1-Day: 2 Rds. G/45+5\, 2 Rds. G/90+10; U700/NER: G/45+5 all; USCF-\, NE-rated.One ½ bye in Rds. 1-3; Discretionary bye for registration 1 hour ahead of day startGrand Prix: 50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix PointsPrizes: Open: $1\,000-600-400\, $250 to Top U2300. U2100: $700-400-300\, $200 to TopU1800. U1700: $500-300-200\, $150 to Top U1400. U1200: Trophies to Top 3\,Top U900. U700: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U400. NER: Trophies to Top 3.Trophies to Upper Section winners. Medals to others. Cash prizes via PayPal.Tie breaks: Tie break on 1st place ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn\, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn\, c)G/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes.Entry Fee: Register online; $98 by 4/15\, $108 by 4/21\, $128 by 4/23; $160 thereafter.U1200: $40 less. U700/NER: $50 less. GM/IM FREE by 4/13\, then from prizes.Re-entry: Before Round 2\, $60 cash\, not from Open to Open.Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts. Email us for discount code. \n\n\n\nNotes: [1] Open Section. Players rated under 2000 are not permitted in the Open unless they are older than 18 yearsand rated over 1800. The organizer in its sole discretion may waive this requirement. [2] Unrated. Unrated limitedto $300 in U2100 and $200 in U1700. [3] Prizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Playerswinning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [4] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST email their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 22 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or received after deadline\,will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited.CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the CSCA for advertising andpromotional opportunities.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-connecticut-open-new-london-ct-5000-prizes/
LOCATION:Connecticut College\, Crozier-Williams Building\, 270 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, Connecticut\, 06320\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T203000
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SUMMARY:OSCA: Woonsocket Chess Club (Woonsocket\, RI) - Monthly
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 24th\, 2026 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\n* FREE Casual Chess Games & Friday Night Dinner (Dinner Available 5:00-7:00 pm)CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR DATES TO SEE WHICH FRIDAY OF MONTH TO MEETLocated in Woonsocket\, RI (20 Min. from Providence) Near Mass Border close to Blackstone\, Bellingham\, Worcester\, MA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Location: Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850\, 380 Social St\, Woonsocket\, RI 02895   \n\n\n\n\n* FREE Casual Chess Games & Friday Night Dinner (food available for purchase)\n\n\n\n* Meets once per Month (week may vary\, please check schedule)\n\n\n\n* Show up at anytime to play chess\, watch games\, or have dinner with chess friends\n\n\n\n* Woonsocket only 20 minutes from Providence\, and 30 minutes from Worcester\, MA\n\n\n\n* Plenty of Parking. Entrance is located in back of building\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* “Friday Fish Fry Night” and Non-Seafood items + Weekly Specials. Food is outstanding & inexpensiveDinner & Food available from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.\n\n\n\n* Participants are encouraged to buy food and/or drinks to support Elks Lodge\n\n\n\n* Full bar\, beer\, wine\, soda\, drinks available. Must be 21 to drink alcohol\n\n\n\n* Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian\n\n\n\n* Sponsored & Organized by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)\n\n\n\n* For more information contact (text preferred) – Frank DelBonis (401) 212-1335\, email: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUPCOMING FUTURE MEETINGS * Friday\, April 24 2026 (4th Week of April)* Friday\, May 15\, 2026 (3rd week of May) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWoonsocket\, RI – Located on the Massachusetts Border\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nELKS LODGE FRIDAY FOOD MENU\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWoonsocket Chess Club is organized & 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/woonsocket-chess-club/
LOCATION:Elks RI Lodge 850\, 380 Social Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
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SUMMARY:MACA: 9th Mass Senior Open Chess Championship (Marlborough\, MA) - $1\,100 Prize Fund
DESCRIPTION:Sat.- Sun.\, April 25-26\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHilton Garden Inn\, Marlborough MA\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer WebsiteEvent Location: Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough\, 170 Forest Street\, Marlborough\, MA 01752   [ Directions ]Hotel Info:20% off Best Available Rate. Call hotel directly: 508-251-6706 and press 0 to speak with front desk representative (do not press 1 for reservations)\, and say you’re playing in chess tournament.Event Date: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 – Sunday\, April 26\, 2026Senior Requirement: Must be at Least 50 years old to play in this eventTime Control: 4SS\, 40/90\, SD/30\, d10. Rounds Time:10 am and 3 pm each day. Byes: OK all\, limit 1\, must commit before round 2\, no half point byes to players receiving full point byes. Prize Info: $1\,100 prize fund based on 30 fully paid entries ($20 off entries count 70%)\, 80% guaranteed.\, Unrated can play in either section. Can’t win more than $100 in U1810.Inquiry:  Email – info@masschess.org    603-891-2484Day of the tournament phone 603-557-1732.Registration InformationEntry Fee: $49 if mailed by 4/20 or online by 4/23\, $60 at site.$20 discount to players in U1810 sect. rated under 1200 or unrated. GMs and IMs free.Registration – Onsite: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12\, Nashua NH 03062USCF Membership Requirement: US Chess membership required. (MACA) membership required MA residents ($12/year).Sections InformationTournament Sections & Prizes: Open $250-125\, top U2210 $100\, top U2010 $100.Under 1810 $200-125\, top U1610 $100\, top U1410 $100.Tournament Rules and Other InformationOpen to players born before 4/26/1976. Must be at Least 50 Years Old to Play in this event. Register online hereWe are using NAchesshub registration.IMPORTANT: Be sure to enter your birthdate in your NAchesshub player profile in order to register.Also\, when registering\, please use a gmail account. You can see everyone who has already registered for this tournament by clicking on Roster button. The top Massachusetts player in the Open Section qualifies for the John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior Champions. On site payment is by cash or check. No credit cards. Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/mass-senior-open-chess-championship/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough\, 170 Forest Street\,   \, Massachusetts\, 01752\, United States
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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\nR.I. Chess Club – Awarded 2025 U.S. Chess Small Club of the year !\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@ 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 (Rated between 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\, April 6\, 13\, 20\, 27Monday\, May 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 Monday\, June 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 \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:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
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SUMMARY:OSCA's Cranston Chess Club - SPECIAL BLITZ TOURNAMENT - 5th Week Event - Thurs. April. 30 - $300 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 30\, 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\, April 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 (April 30th is Blitz Only)* Thursday\, April 30 (5th week = Blitz)* Thursday\, May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 (Not Blitz)
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T235959
DTSTAMP:20260422T182115
CREATED:20250817T061928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T063013Z
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SUMMARY:2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore\, MD) - May 1-3
DESCRIPTION:MAY 1-3\, 2026 \n\n\n\n2026 U.S.C.F. National Elementary School K-6 Championships. Link below includes: Registration\, Rules\, Hotel\, Side Events\, Pre-Entry List:https://new.uschess.org/nes-championships-2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlaying Site: Baltimore Convention Center1 West Pratt StreetBaltimore\, MD 21201Tournament hotels:Hilton BaltimoreSheraton Innter Harbor HotelHyatt Regency Baltimore Inner HarborNote: all are attached to Baltimore Convention Center \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSEE USCF National Tournament Schedule https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-national-elementary-k-6-championship/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T204500
DTSTAMP:20260422T182115
CREATED:20250308T161539Z
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SUMMARY:OSCA: Cranston Chess Club KIDS & TEENS Thursday's Gr. 5-12 (Cranston\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY 7:00 – 8:30 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 – 7:00 – 8:30 PM * The Club is for Students Grades 5-12\, however students Grade 3 & 4 can check it out and join the fun* Fun Play for students Weekly Chess Lessons available  * Students get free lessons for your first visit (most weeks) – please email for more information* Elementary & Middle School students MUST be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian* Both USCF Rated and Unrated (Fun) Games for everyone – $5 per week to play 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* Option to play rated games – Time Control G/45;d+10 – each player gets 45 minutes plus 10 second increment* Video Arcade and Bowling Alley at the Legion Bowl as well* Medals for Top Unrated Players (No USCF Membership Required)* Pub on Park is located next door. food/beverages available – students cannot enter pub without a parent* Note: Before you attend\, please let us know you will be coming. 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\, May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \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:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182115
CREATED:20251230T064010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T143024Z
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SUMMARY:OSCA 4th Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (East Greenwich\, RI) - $1\,500+ Prizes
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 9\, 2026 \n\n\n\nGM Jianchao Zhou & GM Alexander are both Registered \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOverall Prizes:$1\,500 Guaranteed Cash Prizes\, plus $500 in Trophies30 Enhanced Grand Prix Points \n\n\n\n* Open to Out-of-State Players – Both Adult & Scholastic Sections \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: La Salle Academy – 612 Academy Ave\, Providence\, RI 02908 \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/40;+5 = Each player gets 40 min. with +5 sec. increment U1200 & U800 Sections = G/30;+5 = Each player gets 30 min. with +5 sec. increment \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 Fri. 5/1; Regular $55 from Sat. 5/2 – 5/8. Late Entry = $65 on Fri/Sat. 5/8-5/9* U1200 & U800 Sections: Early-Bird $35 by Fri. 5/1; Regular $40 from 5/2– 5/8. Late Entry = $50 on Fri/Sat. 5/8-5/9* 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. Got to Back Parking Lot of La Salle Academy\, see entrance & signs.* Chess Sets & Chess Clocks will be provided* 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\nLou Giarrusso 1943 – WWII Veteran\n\n\n\nLou Giarrusso 2024\n\n\n\nHappy 100th Birthday Lou\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA lifetime of Achievement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION OPENS SOON
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/4th-lou-giarrusso-memorial-cup-championship/
LOCATION:La Salle Academy\, 612 Academy Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02908
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T235959
DTSTAMP:20260422T182115
CREATED:20250817T062946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T061750Z
UID:19780-1778803200-1779062399@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School K-8 Championship (Round Rock\, TX)
DESCRIPTION:MAY 15-17\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School Grade K-8 ChampionshipsLink below includes: Registration\, Rules\, Hotel\, Side Events\, Pre-Entry List:https://new.uschess.org/nms-championships-2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2026 National Middle School (K-8) Championship\, May 15-17Kalahari Resorts & Conventions3001 Kalahari BoulevardRound Rock\, TX 78665HR: $199 single-quad \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSEE NATIONAL USCF EVENTS HERE: https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-national-middle-school-k-8-championship/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182115
CREATED:20241218T232037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171507Z
UID:14598-1779300000-1779307200@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\, May 20\, 2026* Wednesday\, June 17\, 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:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182115
CREATED:20260316T003355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T001258Z
UID:24039-1780135200-1780156800@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA 17th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic - FREE PIZZA (Providence\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School \n\n\n\nClassical High School\, Providence RI\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Classical High School\, 770 Westminster St\, Providence\, RI 02903(Entrance to Tournament in rear of building\, near tennis courts\, see signs) \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. Each player gets 30 minutes with a 5 second delayRound 1 starts @ 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward (short break for lunch) \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $500 Guaranteed & Trophies* OPEN = $250 – $100\, plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1700 = $100 – $50\, plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* Biggest Upset:  1st Place Trophy (Open & U1700 Sections)* U1200 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U800 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place \n\n\n\nPOPULAR EVENT – Last year’s event had 100+ playersENTRY FEE: Includes FREE PIZZA* U1200 / U800 SECTIONS:(Early-Bird) $25 by Fri. 5/17. Regular Entry $30 from 5/18 – 5/28* OPEN / U1700 SECTIONS: Early-Bird) $30 by Fri. 5/17. Regular Entry $35 from 5/18 – 5/28 * LATE Entry Fee: +$10 More – Fri. 5/29 & Sat. 5/30 – Day Before & Day of the Event. Discounts do not apply* SIBLINGS DISCOUNT (2 ENTRIES) = $25 EACH\, Must Register by Thursday 5/28* STUDENTS from Providence Public School District have FREE Entry\, Must register by Thursday 5/28\, Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Registration (1st USCF Rated Tournament / Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $39 INCLUDES FREE $24 USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $53 INCLUDES FREE $33 USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $74 INCLUDES FREE $54 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 INCLUDES FREE $48 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\n\n\n* FREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during the event. Please Pre-Register.\n\n\n\n* Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $25-$30 if you already have a USCF Membership.\n\n\n\n* Save $ with Early Registration. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:45 AM.\n\n\n\n* LATE Entry Fee is $10 more – Friday 5/29 & Saturday 5/30 (Day Before Event and Day of Event)\n\n\n\n* Scholarships available\, please email with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\n* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries\n\n\n\n* Smaller sections may be combined if needed\, but all section prizes will still be awarded\n\n\n\n* Providence Public School District students =  FREE Entry. Must Register in Advance  Please Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\n* Students who show up to register the day of the event will not receive free entry\n\n\n\n* Byes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuously except for the break for pizza.\n\n\n\n* Please park in the rear of the building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs.\n\n\n\n* Chess sets & clocks will be provided.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAUL E. TAYLOR (1924-2011) – Paul E. Taylor\, 87\, of Warwick\, served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid chess player and fisherman and in his retirement organized several chess clubs for both youth and seniors and was himself a Class A tournament player. He ran multiple scholastic youth tournaments\, donating the trophies and his time. The Ocean State High School League Championship Trophy is named the “TAYLOR TROPHY” in honor of his work in scholastic chess & years organizing the R.I. Scholastic Chess League. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease Pre-register for Tournament (below) before 05/30/2025 at bottom of this page \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n(REAR ENTRANCE) Classical High School\, Providence RI\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClassical High School\, Providence RIENTRANCE TO TOURNAMENT located in REAR of BUILDING (Near Tennis Courts)
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/17th-paul-taylor-memorial-classic/
LOCATION:Classical High School\, 770 Westminster Street\, 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:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182115
CREATED:20251218T141814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T142130Z
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SUMMARY:OSCA 4th Annual Historic Warren Armory Chess Tournament (Warren\, RI) - $500
DESCRIPTION:DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED \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\nLocation: Historic Warren Armory11 Jefferson StreetWarren\, RI 02885 \n\n\n\nThe Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren\, RI \n\n\n\nLAST FEW YEARS EVENT had 70-100+ Players from 5-7 States !! – Everyone wants to “Come Play Chess in the Castle”See info from last year’s event: https://oceanstatechess.com/past-events/ \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 run continuously\, 30-40 Min Break for Lunch after Rd. 2 \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid entries from Open/U1600* OPEN Section = $200 – $100\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level* U1600 Section = $100 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & Medium Level* Class Prize = Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1600 Sections)* U1200 Section = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals – Intermediate Adult & Scholastic* U800 Section = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Medals – Scholastic Gr. K-12 \n\n\n\nENTRY FEESU1200\, U800 Sections: Early-Bird Only $35 until Sun. 6/7. REGULAR is $10 more ($40) until Mon 6/8 -Thurs. 6/18.OPEN / U1600 Sections: EARLY-BIRD Only $40 until 6/7. REGULAR is $10 more ($45) until Mon 6/8 -Thurs. 6/18.* FREE Entry for GM’s\, WGM’s\, IM’s\, FM’s\, WIM’s* LATE Entry Fee the Day before Fri. 6/19 + Day of the Event 6/20 is +$10 More. EF Prices $50 & $55. Discounts do not apply \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership (Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $34 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $43 Registration\, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $64 Registration\, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $58 Registration\, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 6/18. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players\, No Renewals) \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 continuously\, Lunch break after Round 2 (around 12:15-12:30)* Scholastic U1200 / U800 Sections will Finish around 2:30 PM\, OPEN / U1600 Sections around 3:30 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 or get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 11:00 for 2nd Round\, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. U800 is a Scholastic Section. U1200 Intermediate adults & Kids* Student Scholarships available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $10 extra. If possible\, please register in advance online. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\nSee News Article about the TournamentWarren Gazette East Bay News Article Written By Ethan Hartley. Posted Wednesday\, June 21\, 2023https://www.eastbayri.com/stories/largest-chess-tournament-in-east-bay-history-held-in-warren\,113627 \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/4th-historic-warren-armory/
LOCATION:Historic Warren Armory\, 11 Jefferson Street\, Warren\, Rhode Island\, 02885\, 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:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182115
CREATED:20250625T225656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T214452Z
UID:19159-1783764000-1783782000@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Waters Free Chess Tournament (N. Attleborough\, MA) - FREE Event
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JULY 11\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER EARLY – WE ONLY HAVE SPACE FOR 90-95 PLAYERSOVER 100+ PLAYERS LAST YEAR  \n\n\n\nFREE EVENT – LUNCH INCLUDED \n\n\n\nBoth USCF Rated & Unrated “Fun” Sections for Kids and AdultsMust Pre-Register by July 7th.  \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;d5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 minutes each with 5 second delay \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* Additional prizes like chess books\, gift cards\, free future tournament entries will be awarded! \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Must Register in advance by July 7\, 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/* Chief Tournament Director 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 8 – No On-Site entry the day of the event \n\n\n\nREGSTER HERE: COMING SOON
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182115
CREATED:20260409T164337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165059Z
UID:24849-1785578400-1785598200@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA 4th Annual Rogers Free Library Chess Tournament (Bristol\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUGUST 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED  \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 – 32 players. Registration Opens Soon \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay \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 – $75 Gift Certificate 2nd Place – $50 Gift Certificate3rd Place –  $ 25 Gift Certificate \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Intermediate / Novice1st Place Trophy 2nd Place Trophy3rd Place 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* Both Adults & Kids are invited to play in the 3rd Annual RFL Chess Championship* 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 32 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 Roger Free Library with help from Ocean State Chess Association* Volunteer Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Associate National Tournament Director\, Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: OPENS SOON
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T235959
DTSTAMP:20260422T182115
CREATED:20250817T063534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T015038Z
UID:19785-1785715200-1786319999@oceanstatechess.com
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/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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