Events

Friday / Saturday, April 24-25, 2026 One or Two Day Options - Only 55 Minutes from Providence 2026 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) Location: Connecticut College,… Read More »CSCA: 2026 Connecticut Open (New London, CT) – $5,000 Prizes

Sat.- Sun., April 25-26, 2026 Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer WebsiteEvent Location: Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough, 170 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752   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,… Read More »MACA: 9th Mass Senior Open Chess Championship (Marlborough, MA) – $1,100 Prize Fund

MAY 1-3, 2026 2026 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 Playing 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 SEE USCF National Tournament Schedule https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar

Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM * 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 Location: Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850, 380… Read More »OSCA: Woonsocket Chess Club (Woonsocket, RI) – Monthly

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 GM JIANCHAO ZHOU + GM ALEXANDER IVANOV (REGISTERED)IM's, FM's, & NM's Registered Too ADVANCE ENTRIES – CLICK HERERefresh Webpage Frequently Overall Prizes:$1,500 Guaranteed Cash Prizes, Plus $500 in Trophies30 Enhanced Grand Prix PointsFree Pizza for Lunch * Open to Out-of-State Players - Both Adult & Scholastic Sections Location: La Salle Academy – 612 Academy… Read More »OSCA 4th Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (Providence, RI) – $1,500+ Prizes, FREE PIZZA

MAY 15-17, 2026 2026 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 2026 National Middle School (K-8) Championship, May 15-17Kalahari Resorts & Conventions3001 Kalahari BoulevardRound Rock, TX 78665HR: $199 single-quad SEE NATIONAL USCF EVENTS HERE: https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Who Can Play: Scholastic Rated Chess Tournament for students ages 7-17 years Old When: Starts 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Hindu Temple, 40 Astral Street, Warwick, RI 02888 Cost: $25 Registration Rounds / Time Control: 4SS, G/25;d5 Sections* Open Expert Level (USCF ID needed)* UNDER 1200 (USCF ID needed)* UNDER… Read More »IARI Event: Scholastic Chess Tournament (Warwick, RI)

Massachusetts State Championship Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website Event Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Rd. West, Marlborough, MA 01752   Hotel Info: Event rate: $225/night, reserve by 4/21. Use this reservation linkHotel direct number: (508) 460-0700.Event Date:Saturday, May 23, 2026Sunday, May 24, 2026Monday, May 25, 2026Time Control: 6SS, 40/120, SD/30, d10 (2-day… Read More »94th Massachusetts Open Championship (Marlborough, MA) – $7,500 Prizes

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Saturday, May 30, 2026 ADVANCE ENTRIES - CLICK HERERefresh Page Frequently Chess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School Location: Classical High School, 770 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903(Entrance to Tournament in rear of building, near tennis courts, see signs) Format: 4SS, G/30; +5 – 4 Rounds. Each player gets 30 minutes with a 5 second… Read More »OSCA 17th Annual Paul Taylor Memorial Classic Tournament – FREE PIZZA (Providence, RI) – $500 Prizes

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Sunday, June 7, 2026 23rd Susan Polgar Foundation Girls’ InvitationalThis year the event will be held online by combining elements from the past in-person and online events. U.S. Chess Federation Tournament Life Announcement (TLA) - Click Link Belowhttps://new.uschess.org/23rd-susan-polgar-foundation-girls-invitational Eligibility The event will have two stages: Main Event If three or more: Play-off… Read More »23rd Susan Polgar Foundation Girls’ Invitational (Online) – $1,500

KIDS CHESS CLUB (ONLY) Cancelled This Week Will Resume Nest Thursday, June 25th SEE FREE CHESS LESSONS VIDEO LINK BELOW NOTE: Cranston Adult Chess Club 7:00 - 8:45 pm is NOT CANCELLED Kids Chess Club is Cancelled this week FREE VIDEO CHESS LESSONS: CLICK HERE