RICS January Scholastic Chess Tournament (North Kingstown, RI)
2025-01-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Rhode Island Chess School, 679 Boston Neck Rd, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, 02852, United States
Sunday, January 5, 2025

RICS Scholastic Events are Not Affiliated with Ocean State Chess Association State Affiliate

RICS – Rhode Island Chess School found in Plaza in North Kingstown

When: Sunday, January 5, 2025 – First Round at 10am.

Sections: Unrated, Under-700 (Rated), and Under-1400 (Rated).

Players: Open to scholastic players, K-12 only.

Format: 4 Round Swiss Tournament.

Round Times: Round 1 at 10am. All others ASAP.

Time Control: 25 Minutes with 5 second increment. Boards, pieces, and clocks provided.

Entry Fee: $30.00

USCF: Active USCF Membership required for all participants in the Rated section.

Prizes: Trophies to top 3 each section, medals to plus scores.

Capacity: Tournament is limited to 32 players max.

Registration: No onsite registration. Please register online in advance.

Includes: Pizza for all tournament participants

More info: email info@richessschool.com

Boards, sets and clocks provided. We reserve the right to split or combine sections if necessary

Register Here: https://www.richessschool.com/tournaments/p/jan5-2025-scholastic-tournament

OSCA 1st R.I. All-Girls & Women's Chess Championship Tournament at Bay View (East Providence, RI) - Open to Out-of-State Players
2025-01-11 00:00 - 23:59 | St. Mary Academy Bay View, 3070 Pawtucket Ave, Riverside, Rhode Island, 02915, United States
Saturday, January 11, 2024

* OPEN TO OUT-OF STATE PLAYERS *

St. Mary Academy – Bay View 3070 Pawtucket Ave Riverside, RI 02915

SECTIONS* OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP – Open Championship – Any Age (USCF RATED) – USCF Required* OPEN GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP – Girls, Grade K-12 (USCF RATED) – USCF Membership Required* GRADE K-12 (UNRATED) – Scholastic Girls Section – USCF Membership NOT Required

ENTRY FEESOPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Early Registration $25 (by 1/1/2025). Regular reg. $30 by 1/10/2025 OPEN GIRL’S CHAMPIONSHIP = Early Registration $25 (by 1/1/2025). Regular reg. $30 by 1/10/2025GRADE K-12 (UNRATED) = Early Registration $20 (by 1/1/2025). Regular registration $25 by 1/10/2025* Note: Day of Event Registration is $5 More * St. Mary Bay View Students & Faculty, receive Free entry – Please email: frank@oceanstatechess.com Please provide your Name, Age, Phone, Grade or Faculty/Parent info.Student who want to play in USCF Rated section only need to purchase $20 USCF Membership good for 1 yr

Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM and finish around 3:00 PM

PrizesTrophies for 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place in every section, Medals1st Place Championship Winner Must be a Rhode Island Resident, There will also be 1st Place Trophies for out-of-state players who participate

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

St. Mary Bay View is the oldest and most prestigious All -Girls School in Rhode Island founded in 1874

Tournament will be held in the Library – Plenty of Parking

St. Mary Academy Bay View Students should register by emailing Frank DelBonis: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Register here online by 01/10/2025. Pre-registration check-in from 9:15 – 9:45 AM.

USCF Membership can be purchased below – NOTE After Jan. 1, 2025 US CHESS has increased all USCF membership prices by +20%

Scholarships available, please email with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Late entries 1/2 pt. bye, or be paired with late entries

Byes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous

All participants in OPEN Championship Women’s & Girl’s Section must be registered with U.S. Chess Federation as a “Girl” or “Woman.” – These are Rules and policies we must follow as the USCF R.I. State Affiliate.

Chess sets & clocks will be provided

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Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

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CSCA Event: Connecticut Classical (Norwalk, CT) - $2,300 Prizes
2025-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Rhode Island
Connecticut State Chess Association a 501(c)(7) nonprofit corporation presents

2025 CONNECTICUT CLASSICAL $2,300+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards! New Premier Academy Venue; FIDE, USCF & New England rated; Special Discounts Sponsored by CSCA

Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26, 2025;

Schedule: Jan 25: Round 1 at 10 AM; Round 2 at 3 PM; Jan 26: Round 3 at 9 AM; Round 4 at 2 PM.

Online registration only thru 12p Jan 25. Limited to 70 participants. Location: Sections/Rds/TC: Byes: e4

Location: Chess Academy, 15 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

2 Sections: Open and U1800 4 Rounds SS G/90+30; FIDE (Open only), USCF and New England rated One ½ point bye in all but final Round; 0 point byes any Round.

Prizes: OPEN: $500-300-200, $200 to Top U2200 and U2000, Champ Trophy to 1st. U1800: $300-200-150, $150 to Top U1400 and U1200, Champ Trophy to 1st. Medals to non-placers. Prizes via PayPal.

Entry Fee: Register online by 12 PM Jan 25; ½ pt Rd 1 bye after 7 PM on Jan 24. $98 by Jan 21; $113 by Jan 23; $138 by Jan 24 at 7 PM; $170 thereafter.

All registration online, including same day. GMs/IMs FREE by Jan 21, after Jan 21 entry deducted from prizes.

Premium Members (30%), Sibling (10%), Senior (15%) and Hardship (varies) discounts available; email us. [Discounts do not apply to late fees.]

Registration Flyer: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Classical.25.fly.pdf

REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2262&cat=1

OSCA's Cranston Chess Club - SPECIAL BLITZ TOURNAMENT - 5th Week Event - JAN. 30 - $175 Prizes
2025-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Legion Bowl & Billiards, 661 Park Ave, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02910, United States
Thursday, January 30, 2025

SPECIAL BLITZ FORMAT* Week 5 = Blitz Tournament 6SS – G/5/2 – Only for this Special Blitz Event (6 Round Blitz, Each player gets 5 minutes each with 2 second delay)* Blitz Rating will be used for this event; If no Blitz rating then regular rating will be used for pairing purposes only* 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 no later than 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/5/2 (Special Event, Not Every Month)* Note: Our Regular Weekly Format: G/45;d10 = 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

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

@ Legion Bowl – 661 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910

Upcoming Meeting Days:* Thursday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (January 30 = Week 5 Blitz Event)* Thursday, February 6, 13, 20 27* Thursday, March 6, 13, 20, 27

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Join us for our weekly regular Thursday night event

* USCF RATED G/45;d10 – 45 Min each w/10 sec delay – 1 game per week = cost $5 per week

* FREE (UNRATED) Fun Chess Games if players are available – New members are always welcome, Please Join Us!

* Rated Weekly Games will start @ 7:00 PM, Check-in by 6:50 pm

* PRIZES (RATED SECTION) b/10 players each week = 1st Place $80 & 2nd Place $40, and Biggest Upset Game $20

* Unrated Show up anytime to play chess, and stay as short or long as you like. Spectators can come to watch

* USCF Rated section must have USCF Membership – Join: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

* Chess Sets & Clocks will be provided

* The Pub on Park connected to area, food and beverages available

* Duckpin Bowling & Pool Tables available too

* Cranston Club is Organized & Directed by Board members of the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)

* For more information contact – Frank DelBonis (401) 212-1335 Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

OSCA "Chess for Charity" Championship at Bryant University (Smithfield, RI)
2025-02-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02917, United States
Saturday, February 15, 2025

100% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Providence Rescue Mission whose mission is to Feed, Shelter, and Counsel the Homeless in Rhode Island: https://www.providencerescuemission.org/

Academic Innovation Center (AIC Building) at Bryant University

Tournament LocationBryant University, AIC Building1150 Smithfield PikeSmithfield, RI 02917

Format: OPEN & U1600 Sections: 4SS, G/45; d5 – 4 Rounds. 45 minutes each, 5 second delayU1200 & Unrated Sections 4SS, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delayOpen / U1600 Sections – Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM.U1200 / Unrated Sections – Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM

SECTIONS & PRIZES * OPEN SECTION = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals* U1600 SECTION = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals* U1200 SECTION = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals Class Prize Trophies: U800 & U600 Winners* UNRATED SECTION (No USCF Required) = Special Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Medals

ENTRY FEE: “SUGGESTED DONATIONS” FOR REGISTRATION – Register at Bottom of this pageOpen, U1600 Sections, U1200, & Unrated SectionsRated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated SectionPick your entry fee amount (see below) as a donation for all sections

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* Ocean State Chess Association & Bryant University are sponsoring this charity event* Go to the Information booth at entrance for directions, see “Chess” sign in front of AIC Building* Free entry scholarships available due to hardship, just email: frank@oceanstatechess.com* Chess sets provided, please bring a clock if you have one* Players can always play “up” in a higher section* Must have active USCF membership for rated section, Sign up for a New / Renewal below* Byes must be requested in advance* Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye, please register early * If you cannot attend, please consider giving a donation to this charity

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

* Only emergency homeless shelter in Rhode Island open 24/7* Provides hot showers, personal items, clothing, shoes, socks, underwear- free of charge* Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday- 7,000+ meals a month & distribute food boxes of over 3,000 meals each week* Offers a one-year Recovery Program, Christian counseling, bible studies, life skills, job training and family reconciliation

New England Collegiate Championships (Middletown, CT) - CANCELLED / POSTPONED
2025-02-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Wesleyan University, Fayerweather, 55 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, Connecticut, 06457, United States
Saturday, February 22, 2025

Wesleyan University Campus, Fayerweather Building

Connecticut State Chess Association, Wesleyan Chess Club, and New England Chess Associationpresents the 2025 New England Collegiate Championships

$1,500 in Guaranteed Prizes!!!

Category and Team Awards! Top Collegiate Venue with On-site Dining College Prospective—students Grades 7-12 rated over 800—are welcome Sponsored by Wesleyan Chess

Date/Time: Saturday, February 22, 2025; Round 1 at 11a, then ASAP

Online Registration: ONLY Online Registration, ends 9 AM on February 22

Location: Wesleyan University, Fayerweather, 55 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT 06457

Sections: USCF-rated: Open and U1600; and Not USCF-rated: New England-rated (NER);

Format/Rounds: 4 Rounds SS, G/30+10; One ½ point bye for Rds 1-3; 0 point byes any round.

Prizes: Open: $300-$175-$125; U1600: $250-$150-$100; NER: $200-$125-$75. Trophies: Collegiate: Open Champion, Top U1800 in Open, U1600 Champion, Top U1200, U800 in U1600, NE-rated Winner, Top Female per section, Top Team per section; Overall: Champions by state, Top 3 2-Year College, Top 3 Small School (<4,000), Top 2-Year College Team, Top Small School Team; Prospective (Scholastic): Top scholastic player per section.

Prospective Scholastic players Grades 7-12, rated 800+, are invited and fully prize eligible.

Tie break: Entry Fee: Perfect (4-0) scores decided by Armageddon tie break with USCF tie breaks determining seeding; does not affect cash prizes.

Register online: $50 by 2/18; $60 by 2/20; $80 by 2/21; $100 by 9a 2/22. GMs/IMs FREE by 2/16, then deducted from prizes. Discounts: Premium Member, Member Organization and Hardship available.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2290&cat=1

OSCA 3rd Annual Providence Bruins Hockey Rapid Chess Tournament (Providence, RI) - $200 & Trophies - Adult & Scholastic - Pre-Registration (Required) - Most Fun Event of the Year
2025-02-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Amica Mutual Pavilion (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center), 1 LaSalle Square, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 23, 2025

CHESS TOURNAMENT with FREE P-BRUINS HOCKEY GAME TICKET & HAT – ALL INCLUDED for only $34

*** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ****** THERE ARE NO DAY OF EVENT – ON-SITE ENTRIES ***

Providence Bruins HockeyChess Friends at the P-Bruins GameChess SportsmanshipHockey is Chess at 100 MPHRapid Quick Chess Fights on the Ice

Please Join Us for this Very Popular Annual Fun Family Event!

AMICA MUTUAL PAVILION (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center)

2024 Rapid Chess Tournament before the Hockey Game

Location:Amica Mutual Pavilion Center1 La Salle Square (Downtown), Providence, RI 02903

REGISTRATION FOR EVENT IS OPEN (Click Here) = www.providencebruins.com/osca

Format: 4SS, G/10;d5 – “Rapid” Chess Tournament (10 Min. Games w/ 5 sec. delay)

* USCF QUICK RATED ONLY – DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR REGULAR RATING

Chess Tournament: Check-In @ 9:30-9:45 AM. 4 Rounds: 10:10 AM, 10:45 PM, 11:20 PM, 12:00 PM (Finish by 12:45 PM) Awards 12:45-1:00 pmLunch 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 in Price) Providence Bruins vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Parents or Friends who Don’t Play Chess can Join In the Fun! $34 get you a Hockey Ticket and a Hat and you can be a spectator (optional) at the Tournament

Questions: Text Frank (401) 212-1335

Sections & Prizes: * OPEN 1200+ Adult Section (USCF RATED) = $200 b/20 Players – Prizes: $125 – $75, Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place* U1200 Scholastic K-12 Section (USCF RATED) = Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Medals for players w/ 2.5 pts or higher* Parents / Kids Unrated Section (UNRATED) = Parents Chess Play (Optional) = Medals & Free Tournament Vouchers

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

1st Greater North Kingstown Scholastic Open (N. Kingstown, RI)
2025-03-09 09:30 - 13:00 | Hamilton Elementary School, 25 Salisbury Ave, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, 02852, United States
Sunday, March 9, 2025

SENECA Events are Not Affiliated with the Ocean State Chess Association, USCF R.I. State Affiliate

This is an open scholastic chess tournament for children in grades K-12. Trophies will be awarded to the top players in each section.

Location: Hamilton Elementary School25 Salisbury Ave, North Kingstown, RI 02852

Tournament Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm

TIME CONTROL: 4SS, G/25 d/5.

SECTIONS: Two USCF-rated sections and two unrated sections*

–UNDER 1400 (rated section: USCF membership required**)

–UNDER 700 (rated section: USCF membership required**)

–UNRATED (no membership required)

–NOVICE (no membership required)

* If you have any questions about which section is right for your child, please email Eduardo at epaguag@gmail.com.

** For more information about USCF membership, go to www.uschess.org or call 800-903-8723. NOTE: USCF membership must be purchased or renewed by March 7, 2025, if you plan on playing in a rated section.

Trophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section.

Sections may be combined or split at the discretion of the tournament director. This is a 4-round tournament, but a small section may have to play 3. Full-point byes may apply in sections with an odd number of players, and ½ point byes are available in any round pending early notification to the tournament director. Please bring a chess clock if you own one.

Advance Registration: Online entry fee $25. ONLINE ENTRY ONLY. Registration closes on March 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM or when we hit the capacity for the venue. Scholarships may be available if needed on a case-by-case basis. Southeast New England Chess Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

DOOR REGISTRATION: THERE IS NO DOOR REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY.

Round 1 starts at 9:30 AM. Others on completion of each round. Please arrive and check in at 9:00 AM. Failure to check in by 9:20 AM may result in receiving a bye for round one. Unrated sections may finish around noon. Rated sections may finish around 1PM.

For Additional Information contact Bob Salvas at (401) 359-1602 or email: monasterychess@gmail.com.

For information on all of our events, see http://senecachess.org/.

2025 OFFICIAL RHODE ISLAND SCHOLASTIC K-12 STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (East Greenwich, RI)
2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025

SEE ADVANCE ENTRIES HERE: https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/

2025 Scholastic Individual Grade K-12 Championship Qualifier and School Team Championship

*** OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS ***

* BOTH INDIVIDUAL & TEAM PRIZES = Players can register as an Individual with or without a Team

New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich, Rhode Island Campus

Location: New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) 1 New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich, R.I. 02818

FORMAT & ROUND TIMES: 4SS, G/45; d5 – 4 Rounds, each player gets 45 min. each, 5 second delayRound 1: 10:00 am – 11:40 amLunch: 11:45 am – 12:30 pmRound 2: 12:30 am – 2:10 pmRound 3: 2:10 – 3:50 pmRound 4: 3:50 – 5:30 pmAwards: 5:30 pm* Note: These are approximate round times

* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE* Players can register as an Individual with a team and/or without a team

* IMPORTANT ROUND 1 WILL START ON TIME AT 10:00 AM – PAIRINGS WILL BE POSTED AT 9:40 AM DAY OF EVENT ON SATURDAY LATE ENTRIES MAY RECEIVE 1/2 PT. BYE

SECTIONS = ALL 3 SECTIONS ARE USCF RATED* High School Section – Grades 9-12 * Middle School Section – Grades 6-8 * Elementary School Section – Grades K-5

OSCA Trophies from the 2024 RI State Championship in November, 2024

RHODE ISLAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REPRESENTATIVESTop Rhode Island winners from each section (plus top rated R.I. players) will be eligible to participate in the R.I. Closed Invitational Scholastic Championship Tournament on April 26-27, 2025, which will determine the Top 3 Player representatives from Rhode Island for U.S. Chess Federation National Denker (High School), Barber (Middle School) & Rockefeller (Elementary) to participate at the U.S. Chess National Tournament of State Champions in Madison, Wisconsin on July 28 -31, 2025. See links below for more information.

U.S. Chess Federation Denker Gr. 9-12 Tournament of High School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/denkerU.S. Chess Federation Barber Gr. 6-8 Tournament of Middle School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/barberU.S. Chess Federation Rockefeller Gr. K-5 Tournament of Elementary School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/rockefeller

ENTRY FEES* Early Bird Entry Fee is $40 until Monday 3/10. Team Early Bird Discount Entry fee is $140 ($35 each x 4 players) * Regular Registration Entry Fee is $47 until Friday 3/14. Team Regular Entry Fee is $160 ($40 each x 4 players) * Late Registration Entry Fee “The Day of Event” is $55 on 3/15. Late Team Entry Fee is $200 ($50 each x 4 players)

* DISCOUNT TEAM ENTRY FEE: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS or SIBLINGS are Eligible for a minus -$5-7 per person “ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT.” Note: Top 4 Team Player scores will counted for each “Team Score.” – For example, If a team has 6 players, the top 4 scores will be counted. Team players will not paired against each other unless they are competing for 1st Place champion in round 4

*DISCOUNT – SIBLINGS: All siblings receive a -$5 discount on each entry fee ($35) if register by 3/13Siblings Price increases on Friday 3/14 to $84 ($42 Each). Not available on day of the event

* DISCOUNT 1st-TIME USCF TOURNAMENT ENTRY = If this is your 1st Rated USCF Event, OSCA will provide a discounted price of$44 for Entry Fee which Includes your $24 USCF Membership + $20 Discounted EF. Must register by Thursday 3/13.On Friday 3/14 the Discount is $50 which Includes FREE $24 USCF Youth Membership(Note this is for 1st-Time USCF Tournament players, does not include USCF renewals for current members)

ADDITIONAL INFO

* Longer Game G/45;d5 Championship time control; Accelerated Pairings may be used rounds 1-2

* This is Both a Scholastic MULTI-STATE Individual Championship & Team Championship. * OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FROM RI, MA, CT, & EVERY STATE

* Top Out-of-State Winner is eligible for a separate 1st Place trophy, but Top R.I. 1st Place Champions must be from Rhode Island

* Tournament will Start ON-TIME at 10:00 AM – Late Entries after 9:40 may receive 1/2 pt. bye

* You can still register and play as an individual with no team

* Players will enjoy this beautiful college venue with multiple skittles rooms provided. Plenty or parking. college cafeteria will be open for lunch with salad bar, soup station, burger & deli, pizza, snacks and drinks

* Team Competition: Each school’s team score is calculated by adding points from the top 4 players on that team. Must have minimum of 3 players for a team. Maximum limit is 7 per team. Teams with 8-10+ players or more should register two teams, each with 4-5 players on each team as “A” & “B” Teams to avoid pairing issues. Accelerated pairings may be used in rounds 1 & 2.

* Players must be from the same school. Students must play in grade section. Please list your school on entry form.

* Spectators & parents do NOT have to buy a registration ticket, parents are free

* Please bring a chess clock if you have one. Chess sets will be provided.

* Questions: Text Organizer (401) 212-1335 , or Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com (Text is preferred)

New England Institute of Technology

Part of the Lounge and Dining area

College Cafeteria – Multiple Food Options

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

* Registration is at Bottom of This Page *

RICS March Scholastic Tournament (North Kingstown, RI)
2025-03-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Rhode Island Chess School, 679 Boston Neck Rd, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, 02852, United States
Sunday, March 23, 2025

RICS scholastic events are Not Affiliated with the Ocean State Chess Association

RICS – Rhode Island Chess School found in Plaza in North Kingstown

When: Sunday, March 23, 2025 – First Round at 10am.

Sections: Unrated, Under-700 (Rated), and Under-1400 (Rated).

Players: Open to scholastic players, K-12 only.

Format: 4 Round Swiss Tournament.

Round Times: Round 1 at 10am. All others ASAP.

Time Control: 25 Minutes with 5 second increment. Boards, pieces, and clocks provided.

Entry Fee: $30.00

USCF: Active USCF Membership required for all participants in the Rated section.

Prizes: Trophies to top 3 each section, medals to plus scores.

Capacity: Tournament is limited to 32 players max.

Registration: No onsite registration. Please register online in advance.

Includes: Pizza for all tournament participants

More info: email info@richessschool.com

Boards, sets and clocks provided. We reserve the right to split or combine sections if necessary

Register Here: https://www.richessschool.com/tournaments

USCF SUPER NATIONALS VIII - Early Entry by March 24 (Orlando, FL) - May 8-11, 2025
2025-03-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Rhode Island
U.S. Chess Federation Grade K-12 Nationals – Combined High School, Middle School, & Elementary School

May 9-11, 2025 · Orlando, Florida(May 8, 2025 – Bughouse & Blitz)

* $100 = EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE by MARCH 24, 2024 * $150 online or postmarked by April 14th; $225 by April 28, 2025; $350 online ONLY by 11am Wed., May 7, 2025

Click Here for More information: https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2025/sn8/

Register Here: https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php?wkevent=2025SuperNationalsVIII

Entry Fee, main event, all sections:

$100 online or postmarked by March 24, 2025

$150 online or postmarked by April 14, 2025

$225 online ONLY by April 28, 2025

$350 online ONLY by 11am Wednesday, May 7, 2025

$40 for section changes requested after April 14, 2025

NO registrations by phone.

NO mailed registrations postmarked after April 14, 2025 will be accepted.

NO on-site entries.

Fight With Madi - Charity Online Chess Tournament
2025-03-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Rhode Island
This Event Ended on 3/22/2025 – But you can still donate, see bottom of page – We’re trying to reach our $2k goal

Saturday, March 22, 2025 – EVENT has already occurred

Saturday, March 22 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Help Madison Fight Stage IV Cancer

Join our online chess tournament fundraiser to support 14-year-old Madison Brodeur in her battle against a rare and aggressive stage IV nasopharyngeal cancer.

Madison’s Story

At just 14 years old, Madison Brodeur is an unstoppable force. She’s fierce on the football field, powerful on the volleyball court, and full of life, laughter, and strength beyond her years. But now, she’s facing the toughest opponent yet—a rare and aggressive stage IV nasopharyngeal cancer.

Despite this unimaginable challenge, Madi continues to fight with the same determination that makes her a standout athlete and an inspiration to everyone who knows her. Her spirit is unbreakable, but she needs a team behind her.

Shane Brodeur is a proud veteran and a devoted father to his wonderful daughter, Madison. Her extraordinary strength and resilience in the face of this daunting diagnosis has amazed everyone who knows her. Despite the challenges, her passion for marine biology, volleyball, football, and surfing remains unwavering. Her determination and vibrant spirit continue to inspire everyone around her.

Your donation will help provide support for her – so she can get back to doing what she loves most.

As Madison bravely fights through chemotherapy, your support can make a meaningful difference in her journey. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference in her battle as she faces this illness with incredible courage.

Tournament Information:

Date & Time: March 22nd, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST

Duration: 2 hours, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Prizes: 1st Place: $40 2nd Place: $30 3rd Place: $20 Pawn Island Apparel Gift Card

Entry Fee: suggested Donation to Madison’s GoFundMe

Donate Here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-madison-fight-stage-4-cancer

Register Here: https://lichess.org/tournament/zEKFIurS

Madison with Veteran Father Shane

Madison with Her Family

Madison at a Sporting Event

✨ Donate to Help Madison ✨

OSCA: 2nd Open Chess Championship at Stonehill College (Easton, MA) - $1,800 Prizes & Trophies
2025-03-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Stonehill College, Alumni Hall, 320 Washington Street, North Easton, Massachusetts, 02357, United States
Saturday, March 29, 2025

GM Jianchao Zhou (2669) & other NM’s have registered for this event!

ADVANCE ENTRIES – Go to our Menu or Click Here: https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/

1st Stonehill College Chess Tournament – Alumni Hall

1st Stonehill College Chess Tournament – Alumni Hall

Location:Stonehill College. Alumni Hall125 Belmont StreetEaston, MA 02357

IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS: Please use: 125 Belmont, Easton, MA with a GPS which will take you to the Main Gate. Security guard will buzz you in. Follow signs to Alumni Hall. (Note: do NOT use Stonehill’s general address 320 Washington Street which brings you to locked Side Gate)

Format: 4-Round Swiss Tournament

Time Controls:Open & U1700 Challenger: G/45;d5 = 45 min. each plus 5 sec. delayExplorer U1200 & Unrated: G/30;d5 = 30 min. each plus 5 sec. delay

Sections & Prizes $1,800 = $1,500 Cash Prizes plus $300+ Trophies, b/50 Paid entries in 3 rated sectionsOPEN: $350 – $250 – $150, plus Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, U2000 Class Prize TrophyCHALLENGER (U1700): $250 – $150 – $100, Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, U1400 Class Prize TrophyEXPLORER: (U1200): $125 – $75 – $50, Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, U900 & U700 Class Prize TrophiesUNRATED: Open to all players, no USCF membership required, Trophy 1st Place, 2nd & 3rd Medals

Open & Challenger(U1700) Schedule: Starts @ 10:00 AMRegistration On-site: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM, Check-in by 9:45-9:50 amRound 1: 10:00 am – 11:40 amRound 2: 11:45 pm – 1:25 pmLunch: 1:30 – 2:30 pmRound 3: 2:30 pm – 4:10 pmRound 4: 4:15 pm – 5:55 pmAwards: 6:00 pm

Explorer (U1200) & Unrated Schedule: Starts @ 11:00 AMRegistration On-Site: 10:00 am – 10:30 am, Check-in by 10:45 amRound 1: 11:00 am – 12:10 amRound 2: 12:15 pm – 1:25 pmLunch: 1:30 – 2:30 pmRound 3: 2:30 pm – 3:40 pmRound 4: 3:45 pm – 4:55 pmAwards: 5:00 pm

Entry Fees:Open: $55 Early-Bird by Mon. 3/24; Regular $65 by Friday 3/28; Day of Event or on-site $75Challenger (U1700): $45 Early-Bird by Mon. 3/24; Regular $55 by Friday 3/28; Day of Event or on-site $65Explorer (U1200): $35 Early by Mon. 3/24; Regular $45 by Friday 3/28; Day of Event or on-site $55Unrated (No USCF Membership): $25 Early by Mon. 3/24; Regular $35 by Friday 3/28; Day of Event or On-site $45* FREE Entry for GM’s, IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s – email: frank@oceanstatechess.com, EF may be deducted* FREE Entry for Stonehill College Students & Faculty – email: frank@oceanstatechess.com Send: full name, phone, which section, USCF # if playing in rated sections

Discounts: 1st-time tournament players (USF Rated) not renewals – available until by Thurs. 3/271st-time tournament player (Age 3-18) $44 receives tournament entry plus includes a $24 Free “Youth” USCF membership1st-time tournament player (Age 19-24) $53 receives tournament entry, plus includes a $33 Free “Young Adult” USCF membership* DISCOUNTS Available for 1st-time Adult (Age 25-64) and 1st-time Senior” (Age 65-99). Inquire by email* Note: 2 discount players entries = 1 paid entry for b/50 cash prizes

Information & Rules:Lunch Buffet available at college cafeteria for Only $5 per person!Please bring a chess clock, chess sets are provided.Phones must be powered off in bag and face down or left outside hallByes must be requested in advance. No headphones, or smartwatches in the playing hallChess Notation required (except Unrated and students under age 8 years old)Ticket registration is only for Tournament players, Parents or friends attending are FreePlease use: 125 Belmont, Easton, MA with a GPS, takes you to Main Gate with security guard to help you get to Alumni HallPlayers in USCF Rated sections must have an active USCF membership. sign up for a new / renew at bottom of page.

About Stonehill College: Stonehill College, founded in 1948, is a private liberal arts college in N. Easton, MA. Known for academic excellence and a supportive community, Stonehill hosts chess events to foster intellectual excellence and community engagement.

About OSCA: The Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) is a non-profit organization and the Rhode Island State Affiliate.We foster a vibrant chess community organizing events and workshops to promote chess for all ages and skill levels. OSCA regularly collaborates with institutions throughout New England to create enriching experiences for chess players.

Contact: Text Preferred (401) 212-1335. Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

* Registration at Bottom of Page *

Stonehill College

Alumni Hall – Stonehill College

Tournament Room – Stonehill College

Skittles Room – Alumni Hall

Lobby – Alumni Hall

Parking – Alumni Hall

The Ocean State Chess Association is a registered non-profit organization and the Official Rhode Island State Affiliate of the U.S. Chess Federation

2025 All-Girls National Championships (Chicago, IL)
2025-04-04 00:00 - 2025-04-06 23:59 | Rhode Island
APRIL 4-6, 2025

20th ANNUAL

KCF ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

April 4-6, 2025

presented by, Kasparov Chess Foundation

Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, & US Chess

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – Chicago, IL2233 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr

Time is running out! The entry fee for the 20th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championships increases after March 10, so don’t miss your chance to register at the lower rate!

REGISTER NOW >>>

Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable weekend of competitive chess and inspiration!

Exciting News! Legendary World Champion Garry Kasparov to Attend the 2025 KCF All-Girls Nationals

We are thrilled to announce that legendary World Champion Garry Kasparov will be making a special appearance at the 20th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship. As one of the greatest chess players of all time, Kasparov’s presence at this milestone event will be an unforgettable experience for all participants.

Please Note: There will be no book signing, meet and greet, or other open event for the public to meet Garry Kasparov. His appearance is part of the tournament activities.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Entry Fee: $ 125 by March 10, $ 175 by March 24, $225 by April 3, $250 Onsite

Format: 6SS, G/90,d5

Opening Ceremony: Fri 2:30pm.

Rounds: Rd. 1 – Fri 3:00pm; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10:00am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9:00am & 1:00pm

Awards: 5:00pm

Hotel: single – quad $169 Reservations: Online or (847) 777-6500. Reserve early rate may increase / sell out.

SECTIONS / AWARDS – Age as of 1/1/2025

Under 8 top 14 individuals, top 500 – 799, top U500, top 6 schools

Under 10 top 16 individuals, top 700 – 999, top U700, top 6 schools

Under 12 top 16 individuals, top 900 – 1199, top U900, top 6 schools

Under 14 top 16 individuals, top 1100 – 1399, top U1100, top 3 schools

Under 16 top 8 individuals, Top 1300 – 1599, top U1300, top 3 schools

Under 18 top 8 individuals, Top 1500 – 1799, top U1500, top 3 schools

(top 3 players added for team scores)

SIDE EVENTS

Blitz Tournament (G/3 +2) – 5 double rounds, one section. Fri. April 4, 7:00 PMEntry Fee: $45 by March 24, $60 after/onsite. Online registration closes at 2 pm, onsite registration closes at 5:00 pm.Awards: Top 10 players

Bughouse Tournament (G/5,d0) – Number of rounds will be determine by the number of entries, one section. Fri. April 4 , 11:00 AMEntry Fee : $50 per team. Online registration closes on April 4 at 9 AM CST. Onsite registration 9 – 10 am.Awards: Top 5 teams

OSCA: 1st Paul Gavlick Rhode Island Rapid & Blitz State Championship at LaSalle Academy (Providence, RI) - $1,000 Prizes plus Trophies
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:30 | La Salle Academy, 612 Academy Ave, Providence, Rhode Island, 02908
Saturday, April 12, 2025

GM Andrew Hong, GM Jianchao Zhou, GM Alexander Ivanov, IM’s, WIM’s, & NM’s are registered for this event!

ADVANCE ENTRIES FOR EVENT: (REFRESH YOUR SCREEN) For Most Updated Listhttps://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/

Tournament for ALL AGES – Rhode Island Rapid and Blitz State Championship – Play in 1 Event or Both Events on the Same DayOpen to OUT-OF STATE Players – Eligible to win all trophies – RI Champions will receive separate 1st Place Champion Trophies

Location:La Salle Academy – 612 Academy Ave , Providence, RI 02908

Events & Times:RI Championship Rapid Tournament: starts at 10:00 am – 12:30 pmRI Championship Blitz Tournament: starts at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

FormatRapid Tournament: 5SS; (Single) G/10+5 = 5 Round Swiss, each player gets 10 min + 5 second increment per game Blitz Tournament: 7SS (Double); G/5+5 = 7 Double Round Swiss (14 games), each player gets 5 min +5 second increment per game

This Event does not affect your regular USCF Rating, only USCF Quick (Rapid) and Blitz Ratings – see below for more info

Lunch Break: 12:45 – 1:15 pmFREE PIZZA for anyone who signs up for Both Events

Sections & Prizes: $1,000 Prizes plus Trophies $500 Prize Fund Each for Open Section for Both Rapid & Blitz Tournaments, b/35 paid entries Open Section* OPEN SECTION: $500 – Both Rapid & Blitz Tournament: $250 – $150 – $100 for each event, plus Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd places* Class Prize U1600 Championship Trophy (Open Section) – 1st place Trophy, Medals 2nd & 3rd places 3 Scholastic Sections: – Both Rapid & Blitz Tournament: Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd places for * High School Section (Grade 9-12) – Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, for Both RAPID & BLITZ* Middle School Section (Grade 6-8) – Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, for Both RAPID & BLITZ* Elementary School Section (Grade K-5) – Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, for Both RAPID & BLITZ

Entry FeesOpen Section: Special Price = $40 to play in Both Events includes Pizza. One Event = $25 Rapid EF, $25 Blitz EF; GM’s, IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s FREE. EF may be deducted from cash prizes3 Scholastic Sections: Special Price = $25 to play in Both Events includes Pizza. One Event = $15 Rapid EF; $15 Blitz EF;SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Pay Only $5 for players Gr. 6-12 who play in the OSCA HS / MS Chess Leagues – Register by 4/11(Players must be from R.I. and MUST play in the OSCA High School or Middle School Leagues Grades 6-12 Register by 4/11)* There will be a $10 Late Entry Fee Charge for players registering the Day of the Event and may get 1/2 point bye in Round 1

Discount Entries for 1st-Time USCF Tournament Players and Siblings* 1st-Time USCF Tournament (Age 3-18) Discount – Entry Includes FREE $24 USCF Membership for only $34 (Not Renewal)* 1st-Time USCF Tournament (Age 19-24) Discount – Entry Includes FREE $33 USCF Membership for only $43 (Not Renewal)* Siblings Discount – 2 Siblings (Gr. K-12) – 2 Entries for both Rapid and Blitz Events -$10, Only $20 Each

Paul W. Gavlick (1935 – 2012), of North Providence, RI. played for more than 30 years, several years holding the title of RI Speed Chess Champion. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and spoke fluent polish. Paul was one of the most active chess players in Rhode Island, playing every week at the Rhode Island Chess Club in Providence, and the Blackstone Chess Club in Pawtucket. At the Sven Brask Chess Club in Plainville, MA, he was the Howard Cook Memorial co-champion in 2006 and 2009. In other yearly contests at the club, he won the “Ironman” Award in 2007, the “Most Improved Player” Award in 2009, and was the “Ironman” co-champion in 2010, and played chess until age 77. His Son Paul Gavlick III and Grandson Evan Gavlick, currently coach a free chess program for children in North Providence. Information about Paul Gavlick here: https://www.uschess.org/index.php/Obituaries/Paul-W.-Gavlick.html

Additional Information* The winners of the Open Sections will hold the Title(s) of 2025 R.I Rapid Champion, and 2025 RI Blitz Champion* Winners of Scholastic Section will hold Title(s) of 2025 Elementary, Middle, High School – R.I. Rapid Champion / Blitz Champions* Both Events are Open to Out-of-State players. Eligible to win all trophies. RI Champions will receive a separate trophy* Please Bring your chess clock! OSCA has extra clocks for sale for $25. Chess sets will be provided* This event does not affect your regular rating. Rapid & Blitz Ratings are used, regular rating used for pairings only if no ratings * Plenty of parking, go to back parking lot and see stairs to the rear entrance to LaSalle Academy* R.I. Rapid Championship from 10:00 am -12:30 pm (2.5 hours). R.I. Blitz Championship from 1:30-3:330 pm (2 hours)* Lunch Break 12:45-1:15 pm, Free Pizza for those players who sign up for both the Rapid & Blitz championship events* USCF Membership is required in both sections. USCF Rapid and Blitz Rules apply.

4th Annual Rhode Island 17 & Under Free Chess Tournament at Bryant University (Smithfield, RI)
2025-04-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02917, United States
Saturday, April 19, 2025

See Advance Entries Here: https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/PLEASE REFRESH YOUR PAGE TO SEE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE ADVANCE ENTRIES

4th Annual Rhode Island 17 & Under Free Chess Tournament will be held at Bryant’s AIC Center

LOCATIONBryant University, AIC Center1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

* PLEASE REGISTER EARLY – TO SECURE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURNMENT

Rhode Island’s 4th Annual 17 & Under Chess Tournament* Sponsored by the Bryant University Mathematics and Economics Dept. with the Ocean State Chess Association

FREE G/15 RAPID SCHOLASTIC (UNRATED) TOURNAMENT 1:00 PM – 4:00PM

Saturday April 19th, starting at 1:15 pm (sign in by 1:00 pm)In AIC Center (Academic Innovation Center), at the Bryant University Campus

FORMAT4SS – G15/;d5 – (UNRATED EVENT) – 4 Rounds, players get 15 Minutes each with 5 second delayNOTE – THIS IS AN UNRATED SCHOLASTIC FREE CHESS TOURNAMENT

SECTIONSThere will be Two Age Group Sections, we divide students in half to keep numbers equal* Note: this is an UNRATED Tournament (USCF membership is Not required)

PRIZES In BOTH SECTIONS (6 Prizes in All)1st place = $75 & Special Chess Medal2nd place = $50 & Special Chess Medal3rd place = $25 & Special Chess Medal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Plenty of Parking, At the Bryant Entrance, ask Gatekeeper for directions to AIC CENTER* This is a FREE Event, Space is limited, REGISTER EARLY, Let us know if you decide to cancel or cannot attend* Participants must be age 17 or under to play in tournament* Event starts at 1:00 PM, will finish around 3:30 PM* Please bring a chess clock if you have one, chess sets will be provided* Late participants may receive a 1/2 pt. bye or be paired with late entries

2022 Winners: Eric Benitz – Age 17, Central Falls HS; Andrew Wilkinson – Age 14, N. Kingstown HS; Adam Khaykin – Age 11,Home School2023 Winners: Older: Richard Meyer – Age 17, LaSalle High School; Mohammed Khe Basal 16, Cranston WestYounger: Royce Zhang – Age 8, Barrington Elementary; Luke Harding – Age 12, Home School2024 Winners: Older: Amogh Hiremath 15, N. Attleboro; Samuel Park 13, Shrewsbury; Matthew Beauvais 17, HopkintonYounger: Vishnu Tripurneni 11, Hanaford; Gabriel Mussalli 10; Milton; Nina Yang 10, Barrington

Registration required no later than APRIL 17thMust Include: (See Registration Below)* First and Last name* Date of Birth & Age as of of 4-19-2025 – Years & Months old* Name of your School* USCF or Chess Rating # (if applicable) = Used only for Pairings* Contact Information

REGISTER HERE: (click on link below)Registration Closed

If you need to cancel or have questions, please contact organizers: frank@oceanstatechess.com / wzywiak@bryant.edu

OSCA: Rhode Island's 1st Closed Invitational Scholastic State Chess Championship (Providence, RI)
2025-04-26 08:30 - 16:30 | Wheeler School, 216 Hope Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States
Closed One Day Event – By Invitation Only (Only for Rhode Island’s Top Scholastic Players)

Prestigious Tournament – 1st Time ever in Rhode Island

Location: The Wheeler School, 216 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906

Format & Time: 4SS, G/45;d5 – Round 1 will start at 8:30 amThere will be a short lunch break after Round 2. Event should finish around 4:00 – 4:30 pm

We are inviting the top winners from RI Scholastic K-12 State Championship, who will have a playoff to see who will represent Rhode Island at the U.S. National Denker, Barber, and Rockefeller National Tournament of State Champions in Madison, WI on July 28-31, 2025. They will compete against the Top player from ALL 50 STATES to become the U.S. Champion. Winners will go on to World Competitions too! See US Chess Federation links below:

* Qualifying Players include top two USCF rated R.I. students and top 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers (tied players included) at the 2025 RI Scholastic State Championship on March 15th:https://oceanstatechess.com/ri-scholastic-state-championship/

Here is the current list of 29 students that qualify below:High School Section (Grade 9-12): Levon He, Roland Bodnar, Jhavin J. Patil, Ali Hamed, Arjun Dasari, John Paul Beyer, William Francis, Evren Ozbek.Middle School Section (Grade 6-8): Gustav Wernevi, Albert Dong, Om KC, Gabriel Sumilang, Ashot Hakobyn, Devin Tunca, Oliver Tanasio, Mateo Badger, Eli Borgos, Daniel Clark, Nicholas Gil.Elementary School Section (Grade K-5): Royce Zhang, Devie Coletta, Luke Larochelle, William Poey, Nolan Smith, Jayan Thavaguru, Levi Cisneros, Pranav Muthuselvan, Adam Stern, Celestino Vazquez IV.

Entry Fee: $35. There will be an entry fee to cover cost of trophies, insurance, USCF rating fees, website, etc. Scholarships are available. Please email the hardship reason to: frank@oceanstatechess.comYou must be on the list of students on this webpage (above) to register for this event. This is a Closed Invitational Championship. Please register as soon as possible. Registration will close on April 24 @ 11:59 PM. Your USCF Membership must be current and active. This is an Official USCF Rated Event* If you cannot attend this event, or have questions, contact: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Information about the U.S. National Denker, Barber, and Rockefeller National Tournament of State Champions:

Denker High School National Tournament of State Champions (Grade 9-12)https://new.uschess.org/denker

Barber Middle School National Tournament of State Champions (Grade 6-8)https://new.uschess.org/barber

Rockefeller Elementary School National Tournament of State Champions (Grade K-5)https://new.uschess.org/rockefeller

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

OSCA's Rhode Island Amateur Mixed Team Championship (E. Greenwich, RI)
2025-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States
Saturday, May 3, 2025

ADVANCE ENTRIES: (REFRESH PAGE) https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/

MIXED R.I. AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (Teams of Any 4 Players) – Open to Out-of-State Players

Pick your Own Team of 4 Players – Mixed with Both Adult / Scholastic, or whatever mix you want.

Location: New England Institute of Technology1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich, RI 02818

Format: 3SS; G/45+10. There 3 Rounds, Each player gets 45 minutes each with 10 second increment

Start Time: Players will check-in at 9:45 am for announcements, Round 1 will start at 10:00 am. End around 4:30 pm Schedule: Round 1: 10:00-12:00 pm. Lunch 12:00-12:40 pm. Round 2 @ 12:45-2:45. Round 3 @ 2:45-4:45 pm

2 Sections: Open Mixed Team Section – Team of Any Mixed 4 Players. Can be all Adult Team or Mixed Adult & Scholastic TeamScholastic Mixed K-12 Section – Team of 4 Scholastic Players, Grades K-12, any grade, any school, any state

Rules for 4 Player Teams* Teams should have 4 players (no less than a minimum of 3 players). Extra players will be assigned to teams if needed* Open to Out-of-State players, teams can have players of any age, any state, any school/grade* Board numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 will be ordered based on current rating (May 2025 USCF Supplement)* Format will be Fixed Roster Team: Board 1 vs Board 1, Board 2 vs board 2, Board 3 vs. Board 3, etc.* For Pairing purposes only, each team will receive an average rating (add 4 ratings divide by 4) to be used to pair teams* Individuals can sign up and will be placed on a team if or as a substitute player* Players must have a USCF Membership, Tournament will be Dual-Rated* Teams can take a 1/2 point team bye for only one round, must be in advance before tournament starts* Sections can be combined if needed, all prizes from both sections will still be awarded

TEAM PRIZES: $600+ = Total in Trophies, Medals, Free Tournament Entries, & Cash Prizes = $200 b/20 playersOPEN MIXED TEAM SECTION = Mix of All Adult, or Mixed Adult & Scholastic* 1st Place Mixed Team: receives 4 Team 1st Place Championship Trophies, plus $200 in cash team prizes* 2nd Place Mixed Team: receives 4 Team Trophies, plus 4 Free Entries to any OSCA tournament (worth up to $200)* 3rd Place Mixed Team: will receive 4 New Leap Chess Clocks, one for each player (worth $100+)SCHOLASTIC MIXED K-12 SECTION = All team players must be grades K-12, from any school, any state, any grade* 1st Place All Scholastic K-12 Team: will receive 4 – 1st Place Trophies, one for each team player* 2nd Place All Scholastic K-12 Team: will receive 4 – 2nd Place Trophies for team players* 3rd Place All Scholastic K-12 Team: will receive 4 Medals, one for each player

Entry Fee4 Player team = $100 for a Team 4 players, until Friday, May 2Individual Players = $25 registration, until Friday, May 2 – Individual will be added to a teamLate Entry Fee the day of the event is $10 extra per player, may receive 1/2 point bye if arrive too late

NEW RULES* Cafeteria food stations available w/ Lunch Specials, Salad, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza, Ice Cream, Snacks.* Cafeteria (1st Floor) all food stations available from 11:30-1:00 pm, cafeteria closes at 1:30 pm. Re-opens 5:00 – 6:30 pm.* Food will not be permitted on 3rd Floor in the Tournament rooms, Skittles rooms, Parent rooms* Outside take-out food discouraged, please eat off premises; Home brought food must be eaten in 1st-Floor cafeteria area* Players, Parents, and Spectators must clean up after themselves. Parents can use extra rooms with plugs available for laptops* Student players under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent; No horseplay or running will be permitted by students* Anyone who breaks these rules will be asked to leave premises and may forfeit match games

* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE *

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

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USCF Grade K-12 SUPER NATIONALS VIII (Orlando, FL) - May 8-11, 2025
2025-05-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Rhode Island
U.S. Chess Federation Grade K-12 Nationals – Combined High School, Middle School, & Elementary School

May 9-11, 2025 · Orlando, Florida(May 8, 2025 – Bughouse & Blitz)

* EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE by MARCH 24, 2024 *

Click Here for More information: https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2025/sn8/

Register Here: https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php?wkevent=2025SuperNationalsVIII

OSCA 3rd Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (East Greenwich, RI) - $2,200 Prizes/Trophies - Biggest Event of the Year - Registration Open
2025-05-17 09:30 - 18:30 | New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025

GM JANCHAO ZHOU and GM ALEXANDER IVANOV – ARE REGISTERED

ADVANCE ENTRIES AS OF 5/12 @ 6:00 PM (REFRESH PAGE OFTEN):https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/

Location: New England Institute of Technology, EG Campus 1 New England Tech Blvd East Greenwich, RI 02818

* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE *

* Round 1 – OPEN / U1600 Sections – (9:15 AM Check-In) Starts at 9:30 AM. Time Control: G/45+10 – Finish 6:30 PM* Round 1 – U1200 / U800 Sections – (10:15 AM Check-In) Starts at 10:30 AM. Time Control: G/30;d5 – Finish by 3:45 PMTime Controls: Open & U1600 Sections = G/45+10 = Each player gets 45 min. with +10 sec. increment (Approximately 60 min. for each player) U1200 & U800 Sections = G/30;d5 = Each player gets 30 min. with 5 sec. delay (Approximately 35 min. for each player)

LOU GIARRUSSO (May 11, 1923 – Sept. 9, 2024) a local RI WWII Veteran and chess player, passed away in 2024We started this tournament to celebrate his 100th & 101 birthday’s. We continue the tradition to honor his legacy.

Overall Prizes:$2,200 Prizes & Trophies – Biggest Prize Fund Awarded at a Rhode Island Rated Event$1,800 Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections. $400 in Trophies to Top 3 in All Sections. See Details Below.

Format, Sections,& Prizes: $2,200 = $1,800 b/50 paid entries. Plus $400+ Trophies4SS, G/45+10 – OPEN = $500 – $300 – $150, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Plus U2000 Cup Trophy4SS, G/45+10 – U1600 = $400 – $250 – $100, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd4SS, G/30; d5 U1200 = Championship Trophies to Top 3 Players4SS, G/30; d5 U800 = Championship Trophies to Top 3 PlayersBiggest Upset Class Prize = $100

* Open to Out-of-State Players. * Beautiful College Campus. Plenty of parking. park in front or back. See signs to 3rd Floor, Room 330 South* Extra skittles rooms, Lounge. Cafeteria. Many refer to this location as the “Best Chess Venue Site in New England.”

Entry Fee Registrations* Free Entry to GM’s & IM’s, FM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s , EF may be deducted from prizes, email organizer.* OPEN & U1600 Sections: Early-Bird $50 by Sun. 5/11; Regular $60 from 5/12 – 5/16. Late Entry = $70 on Sat. 5/17 Day of Event* U1200 & U800 Sections: Early-Bird $35 by Sun. 5/11; Regular $45 from 5/12 – 5/16. Late Entry = $55 on Sat. 5/17 Day of Event* Student Scholarship’s available, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com

DISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included with Registration (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 REGULAR ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $74 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $54) Included* SIBLING/FAMILY DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) -$5 per sibling. $60 = 2 Siblings, (Save -$10)

Round Times – Open & U1600 Sections – G/45+10 (60 Minutes Each /110-120 minutes per round)9:15 AM – Check-in / Announcements / PairingsRound 1: 9:30 am – 11:30 amLunch: 11:30 am – 12:10 pmRound 2: 12:15 – 2:15 pmRound 3: 2:20 – 4:20 pmRound 4: 4:25 – 6:25 pmAwards: 6:40 pm* These are approximate Round Times

Round Times – U1200 & U800 Sections – G/30;d5 (30-35 minutes each / 60-70 minutes per round)10:15: AM – Check-in / Announcements / PairingsRound 1: 10:30 am – 11:40 amLunch: 11:40 am – 12:10 pmRound 2: 12:15 – 1:25 pmRound 3: 1:30 – 2:30 pmRound 4: 2:35 – 3:45 pmAwards: 3:45 pm* These are approximate round times

* Lower sections finish around 3:30-4:00 PM. Higher Sections around 6:30 PM.

* Bring a clock if you have one & bring chess set for skittles room. * Chess Sets available in Tournament Room* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Available for Purchase at Event (Cash): Books, Chess Sets, Clocks, Notation Scorepads, OSCA Items

NEW RULES* Cafeteria food stations available w/ Lunch Specials, Salad, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza, Ice Cream, Snacks.* Cafeteria (1st Floor) all food stations available from 11:30-1:00 pm, cafeteria closes at 1:30 pm. Re-opens 5:00 – 6:30 pm.* Food will not be permitted on 3rd Floor in the Tournament rooms, Skittles rooms, Parent rooms* Outside take-out food is discouraged, please eat off premises; Home brought food must be eaten in 1st-Floor cafeteria – lounge area* Players, Parents, and Spectators must clean up after themselves. Parents can use extra rooms with plugs available for laptops* Student players under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent; No horseplay or running will be permitted by students* Anyone who breaks these rules will be asked to leave premises and may forfeit match games

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Happy 100+ Birthday Lou GiarrussoTournament WinnersBirthday Cake for a KingA lifetime of AchievementTournament Room at New England TechTournament Trophies & AwardsLou GiarrussoLou Giarrusso WWII Veteran 1943

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OSCA 16th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic - FREE PIZZA (Providence, RI) - Registration Open
2025-05-31 10:00 - 15:30 | Classical High School, 770 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025

Chess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School

Classical High School, Providence RI

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; 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)

SECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid entries & Trophies* OPEN = $150 – $75 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* U1600 = $100 – $50 – $25, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1600 Sections)* U1200 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place* U800 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place

POPULAR EVENT – Last year’s event had 100+ playersENTRY FEE $30/$35, Includes FREE PIZZA* U1200 / U800 EF = $30* OPEN / U1600 EF = $35* LATE Entry Fee: +$10 More – Sat. 5/31 – Day of the Event. Discounts do not apply* SIBLINGS DISCOUNT (2 ENTRIES) = $25 EACH, Must Register by Friday 5/30* STUDENTS from Providence Public School District have FREE Entry, Must register by Friday 5/30, Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

DISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Registration (1st USCF Rated Tournament / Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $34 INCLUDES FREE $24 USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $43 INCLUDES FREE $33 USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $64 INCLUDES FREE $54 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $58 INCLUDES FREE $48 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

FREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during the event. Please Pre-Register.

Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $30 – $35 if you already have a USCF Membership.

Save $ with Early Registration by Friday 5/30/2025. Pre-registration check-in from 9:15 – 9:45 AM.

LATE Entry Fee is $10 more – Saturday 5/31 (Day before Event and Day of Event)

Scholarships available, please email with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye, or be paired with late entries

Smaller sections may be combined if needed, but all section prizes will still be awarded

Providence Public School District students have FREE Entry, Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Byes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuously except for the break for pizza.

Please park in the rear of the building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs.

Chess sets & clocks will be provided. However, please bring a chess clock if you have one.

PAUL 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.

Please Pre-register for Tournament (below) before 05/30/2025 at bottom of this page

(REAR ENTRANCE) Classical High School, Providence RI

Classical High School, Providence RIENTRANCE TO TOURNAMENT located in REAR of BUILDING (Near Tennis Courts)

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

OSCA 3rd Annual Historic Warren Armory Chess Tournament (Warren, RI) - $500 - Registration Open
2025-06-21 10:00 - 15:30 | Historic Warren Armory, 11 Jefferson Street, Warren, Rhode Island, 02885, United States
DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED

Location: Historic Warren Armory 11 Jefferson Street Warren, RI 02885

The Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren, RI

LAST TWO YEARS EVENT had 60-100+ 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/

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Format: 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

SECTIONS & 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

ENTRY FEESU1200, U800 Sections: Early-Bird Only $30 extended until 6/16. REGULAR is $5 more ($35) until Fri. 6/20. OPEN / U1600 Sections: EARLY-BIRD Only $35 extended until 6/16. REGULAR is $5 more ($50) until Fri. 6/20 * FREE Entry for GM’s, WGM’s, IM’s, FM’s, WIM’s* LATE Entry Fee the Day of the Event is +$10 More. EF Prices $45 & $50. Discounts do not apply

DISCOUNTS – 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 6/20. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)

ADDITIONAL 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.

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See 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

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

JULY 10 - Cranston Chess Club @ PANERA BREAD - FOR ONE WEEK ONLY (Cranston, RI)
2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Panera Bread, 4000 Chapel Hill Rd, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02910, United States
Changed Location One Week Only

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Panera Bread, 4000 Chapel Hill Rd, Cranston, RI 02920

THURSDAY, JULY 10 – MOVED LOCATION FOR ONE WEEK ONLY CRANSTON CHESS CLUB MEETINGLEGION BOWL IS CLOSED FOR ONE WEEK

FORMAT* G/45;d10 = 1 game per week. (4 Games per month), only $5 per week to play(Each player gets 45 minutes with a 10 second delay)* Weekly G/45 tournament results from all 4 weeks submitted at end of the month as a 4-Round Tournament* Rated Games Start Promptly at 7:00 PM, please arrive by 6:45-6:50 PM * Unrated players may join us and play fun side games anytime for Free

* USCF RATED G/45;d10 – 45 Min each w/10 sec delay – 1 game per week = cost $5.00

* FREE (UNRATED) Fun Chess Games if players are available – New members are always welcome, Please Join Us!

* Rated Weekly Games will start @ 7:00 PM, Check-in by 6:50 pm

* PRIZES (RATED SECTION) b/10 players each week = 1st Place $80 & 2nd Place $40, and Biggest Upset Game $20

* New/Renewal USCF Memberships available (Optional)

* Unrated Show up anytime to play chess, and stay as short or long as you like. Spectators can come to watch

* Chess Sets & Clocks will be provided, but please bring a clock if you have one

* The Pub on Park connected to club playing area, a full food and beverage menu is available

* Duckpin Bowling, Arcade Games, & Free Pool Tables available too (See “Legion Bowl” link below)

* Cranston Club is Organized & Directed by Board members of the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)

* For more information contact – Frank DelBonis (401) 212-1335, Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Cranston Chess Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)The Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

125th Annual U.S. Chess Open Championship (Madison, WI) - $60,000 Prizes
2025-07-28 00:00 - 2025-08-03 23:59 | Madison Marriot West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Drive Middleton, WI 53562, Middleton, Wisconsin, 53562, United States
Heritage Event, American Classic, Enhanced Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix, National Championship EventMadison Marriott West, Madison, Wisconsin

Reduced Advance Entry Fees!Register online by July 7 for the early entry fee of $155 and discounted hotel room rates are available until July 6.

See U.S. Chess Federation Link for more information:https://new.uschess.org/125th-annual-us-open-championship

When: Monday, July 28, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025

125th Annual U.S. Open

Format: 9SS, 40/100, SD/30, +30 increment from move one (5-day option, Rds. 1-6, G/90 d5, then 40/100, SD/30, +30; 4-day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60 d5, then 40/100, SD/30, +30). Site: Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Drive, Middleton WI 53562. HR: $134 single-quad, Call (608) 831-2000, mention “US Open Chess Championship”. Reserve by July 6 or rate may increase.

$60,000 IN PRIZES – 80% GUARANTEED based on 500 full entries! (A national invitationals player who also participates in U.S. Open counts as a half-entry.) A one-section tournament with Class prizes. Top U.S. player not otherwise qualified qualifies for 2025 U.S. Championship. NOTE: to qualify for U.S. Championship, a player must be registered with FIDE as a USA player before the start of the 4-day schedule.

NEW SCHEDULES FOR 2025! Choice of three schedules: 7-Day Option: 40/100, SD/30, +30. 7 PM 7/28, 10 AM & 7 PM 7/29, 10 AM & 7 PM 7/30, 7 PM 7/31, 7 PM 8/1, 7 PM 8/2, 3 PM 8/3. 5-Day Option: Rds. 1-5: G/90 d5; then 40/100, SD/30, +30. 3 PM & 7 PM 7/30, 10 AM, 3 PM & 7 PM 7/31, 12 PM & 7 PM 8/1, 7 PM 8/2, 3 PM 8/3. 4-Day Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; then 40/100, SD/30, +30. 10 AM, 4 PM, 7 PM, 10 PM 7/31; 12 NOON, 4 PM, 7 PM 8/1; 7 PM 8/2; 3 PM 8/3. All schedules merge after Round 6 & compete for same prizes.

Prizes: Top places $10000-6000-4000-3000-2500-2000-1500-1000, clear or playoff winner $200 bonus. If tie for first, top two on tiebreak play Armageddon game for bonus and title. (Separate Armageddon game for U.S. Championship qualifier, if necessary.) Armageddon game(s) will be G/10, no delay. Armageddon players will bid on start time with Black. Low bid gets requested start time and draw odds. Class Prizes: Top Master (2200-2399) $3000-1500-1000-800, Expert (2000-2199) $2500-1300-800-500, Class A (1800-1999) $2500-1300-800-500, Class B (1600-1799) $2500-1300-800-500, Class C (1400-1599) $2000-1000-600-400, Class D (1200-1399) $1500-700-500-300, Class E or below (under 1200) $1500-700-500-300, Unrated $800-400-200. Mixed Doubles prizes in various categories (see website for details). Mixed doubles teams: sign up at Chess Control on site. Half-Point Byes: must commit before Round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for 2000/up, 2 byes for 1400-1999, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye in last two rounds. Zero-point byes are always available in any round if requested at least two hours before the round(s) in question.

Entry Fee: Online, $155 by 7/7, $185 by 7/21, $195 after 7/21. By mail, $160 postmarked by 7/7, do not mail after 7/7! At site, all $220; Free entry for GMs and WGMs for main event only. (GMs and WGMs must email Click here to show mail address for their free entry). Current US Chess membership through August 2025 required. All entries must be made at least two (2) hours prior to the player’s first game, or else player takes half point bye for that round. July 2025 Rating Supplement used for US Open and all other associated events; unofficial ratings (at least four games) used if otherwise unrated. CCA minimum ratings used if above US Chess. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 points added to FIDE or FQE, 200+ added to most foreign national ratings, no points added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. Entries: US Chess, ATTN: 2025 U.S. Open, PO Box 775308, St. Louis MO 63177. ONLINE ENTRY STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, see website. NO PHONE ENTRIES! NOT FIDE RATED! No cell phones in playing hall. Bring a clock — none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tournament but not for skittles. meetings, workshops and seminars, including:

US Chess Committee Meetings 7/31-8/1, US Chess Awards Reception 8/1, US Chess Delegates Meeting 8/2-3. Many side events and other championships, including: OCEAN STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION – will be ATTENDING these MEETINGS as USCF R.I. State Chapter Affiliate

U.S. National Blitz Championship 7SS Double, G/5 d0, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 8/2;

U.S. National G/15 Championship 5SS, G/15 d5, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 7/30;

U.S. Open Weekend Swiss 5SS, G/60 d5, 11-2-5 Sat 8/2, 10-12:30 Sun 8/3; U.S. Open Scholastic 4SS, G/30 d5, 9-10:30-12-1:30 Sun 8/3; Mon-Wed-Thu-Fri Jul. 28 and Jul. 30 – Aug. 1, U. S. Open Quads (one-day events) G/30 d5. Entry fee $20. Registration 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rounds at noon, 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. $50 to first in each quad. Tue Jul. 29 U.S. Open Quads (Tuesday Quads Only) G/60 d5. Entry Fee $20. Registration 9 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Rounds at 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $50 to first in each quad.

Five other national championships will also take place: https://new.uschess.org/us-open-2025/invitationals-information* Denker Tournament of HS Champions (see website for participants’ list)* Barber Tournament of MS Champions (see website for participants’ list)* Haring Tournament of Girls State Champions (see website for participants’ list)* Rockefeller Tournament of Elementary State Champions (see website for participants’ list)* Irwin Tournament of Senior State Champions (see website for participants’ list)

Please check the U.S. Open website often for updates, new information and corrections and other useful documents! http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2025/usopen/

Address:

1313 John Q. Hammons DriveMiddleton, WI 53562United States

US Chess Federation

Email: nationalevents@uschess.org

Website: http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2025/usopen

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

OSCA 3rd Annual Rogers Free Library Chess Tournament (Bristol, RI) - SOLD OUT
2025-08-09 10:00 - 15:30 | Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope Street, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025

SOLD OUT

TOURNAMENT DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED – REGISTRATION OPEN

Rogers Free Library, Bristol Rhode Island

Location:Rogers Free Library525 Hope StreetBristol, RI 02809

Entry: FREE to PlayPlease Register Early, Limited Space – 32 players. Link at bottom of this page

Format: 4SS, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds, 30 minutes each, 5 second delay

Sections & Prizes * Advanced Open Section (Adult & Kids) – USCF RATED (US Chess Membership Required)* Intermediate / Novice Section (Adults & Kids) – UNRATED (No Membership Required)

PRIZES – Advanced Section1st Place – $75 Gift Certificate 2nd Place – $50 Gift Certificate3rd Place – $ 25 Gift Certificate

PRIZES – Intermediate / Novice1st Place Trophy 2nd Place Trophy3rd Place Trophy

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PMLocation: Roger Library, Upstairs Conference RoomAudience: All Ages Categories: Clubs

Tournament 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

REGISTER HERE: https://rogersfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14765985

OSCA Collaboration: JP Chess 3DC Free Chess Tournament (Boston, MA)
2025-08-17 13:45 - 17:00 | Civic Pavilion – City Hall Plaza, 5 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02203, United States
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025

LIST OF ENTRANTS: CLICK HERE

This FREE Tournament is the final event in the series “Three Days of Chess“which is a series of chess events made possible through a grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture The tournament is open to all chess players regardless of rating. Rated sections require USCF membership.

Location:Civic Pavilion, City Hall Plaza5 Congress StreetBoston, MA 02203* Directly opposite Boston Public Market, on Government Center Side of Congress Street)*

REGISTER HERE: https://www.jamaicaplainchess.com/3dc

LIST OF ENTRANTS: CLICK HERE

Please Read: We have reached our indoor capacity of 60 people. An additional 20 outdoor spots may be available depending on the weather.Players must be present on the day of the tournament no later than 1:45pm and re-register in person (doors open 1pm).We may also have spots available on the day depending on no-shows and late cancellations. Turn up on the day no later than 1:30pm to be added to waitlist.

​Format: 5SS, G10;d5* Tournament is 5 rounds, players get 10 minutes with 5 seconds delay* Must be a USCF member to participate in the rated sections* No USCF membership required for unrated sections

​4 Sections:* 2 Rated Section (USCF membership is required)* 2 Unrated Section (No USCF membership required)

Entry Fee: FREE – Register Early. Limited space. Last years event was sold out

​​Sections & PrizesHigher USCF Rated Section (RED) = $75-$50-$25 Gift CardLower USCF Rated Section (YELLOW) = $50 – $30 – $20 Gift Cards

Unrated Section (No USCF membership required) Higher Unrated Section (GREEN) = 1st, 2nd, 3rd: MedalsLower Unrated Section (BLUE) = 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Medals

Round Times:* R1: 2:00 pm, R2: 2:35 pm, R3: 3:10 pm, R4: 3:45 pm, R5: 4:20 pm* Rounds 2 thru 5 may start sooner than scheduled.* Prize giving and closure will be after Round 5 has been completed* Tournament starts promptly at 2:00 pm (must be registered by 1:45pm), Finished around 4:30 pm

​Additional Information* Doors open at 1:15pm (45 mins before the tournament start)* On-site registration closes 30 minutes before Round 1​ (i.e. at 1:30pm)* Players not present and not checked in by 1:45pm will be removed from the tournament * No phones allowed during tournament play. * This event is financed through a grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture organized by Jamaica Plains Chess Club (JP Chess) and Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)* Chief Tournament Director: Frank DelBonis, USCF ANTD and TD Assistants

​​​Safety and Notices* If you feel sick or have been in close contact with someone recently with COVID please do not attend the tournament.* The event is taking place in a public location. Please keep your belongings safe and with you at all times.* Parental supervision is required for all juniors.* Photography will happen at the event and may be used in social media posts.

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TO REGISTER CLICK HERE: https://www.jamaicaplainchess.com/3dc

Online LICHESS Tournament for Doug's Cancer - Sat. Aug. 23 @ 1:00 PM
2025-08-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Rhode Island
SATURDAY, AUG. 23 @ 1:00 PM – on LICHESS

Format: Blitz, G/3;+1 = (3 Minute Blitz Games with 1 second increment)

HELP SUPPORT DOUG DURING HIS CANCER TREATMENT * PLEASE GIVE TO THE GO-FUND-ME PAGE CLICK HERE* PLAY IN THE ONLINE TOURNAMENT – LICHESS LINK: https://lichess.org/tournament/SyynOXsj

Doug Caltaldo and Family – He has a Rare Cancer (Stage 4) with 3 to 6 months to Live

DOUG’S STORYHi everyone! Thank you for taking the time as we are trying to help raise money to support Doug Cataldo and his family. Doug is diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer and his doctors have told him only 17 people in the United States currently have this form of cancer. Unfortunately, the diagnosis is Small Cell Colorectal Cancer, Stage 4, which means it’s metastasized to other areas of his body and treatment options are limited. Doug has been told that this cancer is terminal and he likely has 3-6 months left to live and be with his family.

Doug has been through 10 rounds of chemo with no options given for radiation or surgery, but the tumors and the pain they cause continue to grow and spread.

Right now, Doug and his family are seeking help through Dana Farber in Massachusetts in hopes of finding a way to extend his life long enough to qualify for a trial specific to his cancer type.

The family has spent the last 11 months working to help care for him. What this has meant for his family is shouldering travel costs to make sure Doug gets his needed medical care, attending doctor appointments with Doug, and making sure he’s eating and staying hydrated to reduce emergent care. This has led to significant financial stressors and worries about being able to be there for Doug without losing their own housing and employment while bills have been left unpaid.

FMLA has been depleted and this is causing an even greater financial struggle with the current high risk of losing housing, let alone other bills that have been left unpaid that are only gaining interest. Every month has been a decision of what bills absolutely need to get paid but now even rent has been a struggle.

Any help given will go towards helping the family regain financial stability during these difficult times and alleviate that added stress so that they can continue to care for Doug and spend what precious time they have left with him.

Thank you so much for your consideration in helping raise money for Doug’s family. This not only helps them but helps Doug continue to have family around him throughout this. Show your support for this GoFundMe

84th New England Open Championship - $5,000 Guaranteed (N. Easton, MA)
2025-08-30 00:00 - 2025-09-01 23:59 | Stonehill College, Alumni Hall, 320 Washington Street, North Easton, Massachusetts, 02357, United States
Saturday, August 30, 2025 – Monday, September 1, 2025

New England Open Championship

NEW: SEE STANDINGS / WALLCHARTS: CLICK HERE

ADVANCE ENTRIES LIST – CLICK HEREPLEASE REFRESH PAGE FREQUENTLY – To See Most Up-To-Date Information

Stonehill College Campus, North Easton, Massachusetts – 387 Acre Campus

LOCATIONStonehill College, Alumni Hall, 320 Washington Street, North Easton, MA. 02357

A Heritage Event!US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $5,000 GUARANTEED, Plus TrophiesUS CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)

PRIZES: $5000 Guaranteed, plus Championship Trophies in Every Section

HOTELS: See Link for a list of affordable hotels w/ Stonehill Discounts – Click Link Here: HOTELS Please mention “Stonehill College” – for an extra discount on your hotel roomNearby hotels can be found in Brockton, MA which is only 4.5 miles (10-12 minutes) away from Stonehill College.OSCA Recommendations for Hotels: CLICK HERESee (Click) Hotels.com or (Click) Trivago.com for least expensive & best hotel options

TIME CONTROL:6SS, 40/90, SD/30, d30 for the 3-day schedule – Sat./Sun./Mon. No 2-day option in Championship Section. 2-day schedule – Sun./Mon – G/45, d5 in Rounds 1-3. Joins 3-day group rounds 4-6

3 SECTIONS: * Championship Section: $1,000 – $600 – $300, Top U2300 $250. (FIDE Rated) Open to players rated 1800+/above: * U2000 Section: $700 – $400 – $250. Top U1700 $200. * U1500 Section: $600 – $300 – $200. Top U1200 $200. Trophies in every section to 1st 2nd 3rd Place. The New England Championship title will be awarded to the highest scoring New England residents or students in each section. Unrated prize limit $200 in U2000, $150 in U1500. The September rating supplement (or most up-to-date rating) will be used from uschess.org. Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com. FIDE / Championship Section: If you don’t have a FIDE ID # please contact the organizer, email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

ENTRY FEESEntry Free to GMs and IM’s Early-Bird EF: $85 Early-Bird for 3-day, $85 for 2-day if mailed by Mon. Aug. 18. Early-Bird online registration must be received by Wed. Aug. 20 @ 11:59 pmRegular EF: $95 Online from Aug. 21 – Aug. 26 for 3-day and 2-day registrations. Late Entry Fee (If space available) $110 online if you register on Wed. 8/27, Thurs. 8/28, & Friday 8/29. On-Site EF: (If space available) $130 On-Site Registrations (3-Day) Sat. 8/30 or (2-Day) Sun. 8/31 the day of the event. Must enter event during posted registration times or receive ½ point or may be paired if possible.* Important: Please do not wait to register, we cannot guarantee a spot – the event may sell out *

SCHEDULE3-Day Schedule: (Championship, U2000, U1500)Rds. Sat. 10:30 am. and 5:00 pm., Sun. 10:30 am. and 5:00 pm., Mon. 10:00 am. and 4:00 pm. 2-Day Schedule (U2000 & U1500 Only) Rds. Sun. 10:30 am., 12:45 pm., 2:45 p.m., and 5:00 pm., Mon.10:00 am, 4:00 pm. BYESByes rounds 1-5 in Championship section, 1-6 in others, limit 2 byes, players must commit before Round 3. On-Site Registration Saturday & Sunday 8:45 to 9:30 am.

* Registration at Bottom of Page *

FOOD ON CAMPUS / WHERE TO EAT – MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS – FOR DINING SERVICES: CLICK HEREFood available on-campus at: * THE COMMONS” Stonehill College Cafeteria – $7.50 All-You-Can-Eat buffet ** The HILL – This upbeat spot is a restaurant-style eatery, lower level of the commons* GIGI’s – Located inside the Meehan School of Business, GiGi’s Café offers bowls and salads* LUX CAFE – May School of Arts & Sciences, features fresh made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, paninis* ACE PLACE – Starbucks beverages, pastries and to-go items at the MacPháidín Library* DUNKIN DONUTS – Located in the Shields Science CenterAdditional Rules & Policies:Must bring a chess clock if you have one – chess sets are provided at tournament hall only. September USCF Ratings supplement will be used for ALL sections of the Tournament.You should bring your own chess set for reviewing games afterwards at the Shields Science Center.Phones must be powered off in bag and face down or left outside hall.All Players must leave the hall once game is completed.No Spectators allowed in the Tournament playing hall.

USCF Membership: Active USCF Membership is required. FIDE Membership in Championship Section Only

Entry by Mail: payable/mail to Ocean State Chess Association, 42 Forbes St. Riverside, RI 02915, or register online at https://oceanstatechess.com/ – Tournament info on both OSCA & MACA websites. More Info: Email – New England Chess Association President: frank@oceanstatechess.com, or text (401) 212-1335.

84th NEW ENGLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) and the Stonehill College Chess Club.

Stonehill College Campus MAP: https://www.stonehill.edu/plan-your-visit/self-guided-tour/

USCF TLA online: https://new.uschess.org/new-england-open-championship

Alumni Hall, Stonehill College

About Stonehill College: Stonehill College, founded in 1948, is a private liberal arts college in N. Easton, MA. Known for academic excellence and a supportive community, Stonehill hosts chess events to foster intellectual excellence and community engagement.

About OSCA: The Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) is a non-profit organization and the Rhode Island State Affiliate.We foster a vibrant chess community organizing events and workshops to promote chess for all ages and skill levels. OSCA regularly collaborates with institutions throughout New England to create enriching experiences for chess players.

* Registration at Bottom of Page *

CSCA Event: 2025 Connecticut Open (Bridgeport, CT) - $5,000 Prizes
2025-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Bridgeport University – Cox Student Center, 244 Park Ave, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
CONNECTICUT OPEN$5,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!Awesome Central Collegiate Venue; Special Discounts; On-site Dining50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points

Date/Time: Saturday, September 20, 2025Round 1 at 11 AM, then ASAP.Online registration only thru 12 PM on 9/20.

Location: University of Bridgeport, Cox Student Center, 244 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Rds/Sec/ 4 Rounds SS; Open, U2100, U1700, U1200: G/45+10; U700, NER: G/25+5;TC/Byes: NE and USCF-rated, except NER NE-rated only; One ½ point bye in Rds 1-3;½ point Rd 1 bye if registering after 9 AM on 9/20.

Grand Prix: 50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points

Prizes: Open: $1,000-600-400, $250 to Top U2300. U2100: $700-400-300, $200 to TopU1800. U1700: $500-300-200, $150 to Top U1400. U1200: Trophies to Top 3,Top U900. U700: Trophies to Top 3, Top U400. NER: Trophies to Top 3.Trophies to Open/U2100/U1700 winners. Trophies to 3 point or better results andmedals for others in lower sections. Cash prizes via PayPal.

Tie break: Perfect (4-0) scores decided by Armageddon tie break with USCF tie breaksdetermining seeding; does not affect cash prizes.

Entry Fee: Register online; $98 by 9/10, $108 by 9/16, $128 by 9/18; $160 thereafter.U1200/800/NE: $40 less. GM/IM FREE by Sep 8, then from prizes.Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts. Email us for discount code.

Tournament Flyer: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Open.25.fly.pdf

ONLINE REGSTRATION: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2391&cat=1

3rd Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament (Smithfield, RI) - STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS
2025-09-27 00:00 - 2025-10-06 23:59 | Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02917, United States
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS THRU OCT. 6

100% of proceeds collected from this tournament will go to the Tomorrow Fund which helps families of children who have cancer. Please consider donating even if you cannot attend

Advance Entries: (Click Below) REFRESH PAGE FREQUENTLYhttps://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/

Bryant University, Academic Innovation Center (AIC Center) – Tournament Location

Tournament Location: Bryant University (NEW) AIC Building1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield, RI 02917 *** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE ***

The Tomorrow Fund provides daily financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families. Kids treated in the Pediatric Oncology Program and The Tomorrow Fund Clinic at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island support. These vital programs are made available to our patients and families from the time of diagnosis, throughout treatment, into recovery and beyond.Click on website for more info: https://www.tomorrowfund.org/

Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM.

SECTIONS & PRIZES * OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals* UNRATED (Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st, Medals for 2nd & 3rd

MORE PRIZES: RAFFLE FOR CHILD CANCER – PLEASE BRING CASH $$ TO PARTICIPATE* $50 Gift Cards* $30 Providence Bruins Tickets two sets (4)* $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates* More Prizes to come!

ENTRY FEE DONATION FOR REGISTRATION – REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGEOpen & U1600 Sections = $35 in advance U1200 & U800 = $30 in advanceUnrated Section = $25 in advanceRated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated SectionLate Entry the Day of the Event $5 more – You may get a 1/2 pt. Bye in Round 1

DISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership (Not USCF Renewals) Only $15 More for Registration* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $39 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $48 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $69 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $63 Registration, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 9/24. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)

Thank you to our Trophy Sponsor:David DelBonis, PresidentPRECISION HOME LENDING (401) 487-7379website: https://ddphl.com/

Precision Home Lending, Cranston, RI – Our Annual Tomorrow Fund Trophies Sponsor

USCF 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

See all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/

Tournament Trophies & Medals for the event

Winners from last year’s 2024 Tournament

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* R.I. chess player Wayne Powers’ daughter survived leukemia and received encouragement & support from the “Tomorrow Fund.”The OSCA community would like to give back to them and other families who are currently experiencing the same hardship.* Tournament in the $32 Million “AIC” Building = Academic Innovation Center Rooms 130/131* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM, will run continuously* The 2025 “Neil Fachon” Outstanding Sportsmanship & Leadership Award will be given to RI Player* Chess sets provided, please bring a clock if you have one* Byes must be requested in advance. * Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye.* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. * OSCA reserves the right to combine or split sections* If you cannot attend, please consider a small donation for the cause

*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE ***

Wayne Powers received the 2024 “Neil Fachon Award”

Thank you Bryant University for Hosting this Event

LOCAL DAD HOSTS CHESS TOURNAMENT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR DAUGHTER’S CANCER TREATMENT (2024)SEE 2 MIN VIDEO & READ NEWS ARTICLE (BELOW)https://turnto10.com/news/coronavirus/show-us-something-good/local-dad-hosts-chess-tournament-to-say-thank-you-for-daughters-cancer-treatment-the-tomorrow-fund-mentor-march-21-2024

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
