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SUMMARY:OSCA Monthly - Providence Gambit Chess Club (Providence\, RI) -  3rd Wednesday Every Month
DESCRIPTION:Meets from 6:00 – 8:00 PM – One Wednesday each Month \n\n\n\nFree to Play – All chess players at all chess levels are welcome to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocationNew Harvest Café10 Sims AveProvidence\, RI 02909 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more Information: \n\n\n\nSee our Instagram Page:  @TheProvidenceGambitProvidence Chess Club President: Miguel YoungsText: (401) 633-5751Email: youngs.miguel@gmail.com \n\n\n\nUpcoming – Wednesday Chess Club Monthly Meetings:* Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026* Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdditional Information:* Learn – Play – Connect. Beginners\, Intermediate\, & Advanced Players attend every month* Some chess sets provided. Bring a chess set and clock if you have one* Venue Serves Specialty Coffee\, Draft & Bottled Beer\, Mixed Cocktails* Located right next to Buttonwoods Brewery (New Location\, Providence)* See our Instagram Page: @TheProvidenceGambit \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProvidence Gambit Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess AssociationRhode Island State Affiliate of the U.S. Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/providence-gambit-chess-club/
LOCATION:New Harvest Cafe’\, 10 Sims Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02909\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA 17th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic - FREE PIZZA (Providence\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School \n\n\n\nClassical High School\, Providence RI\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Classical High School\, 770 Westminster St\, Providence\, RI 02903(Entrance to Tournament in rear of building\, near tennis courts\, see signs) \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. Each player gets 30 minutes with a 5 second delayRound 1 starts @ 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward (short break for lunch) \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $500 Guaranteed & Trophies* OPEN = $250 – $100\, plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1700 = $100 – $50\, plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* Biggest Upset:  1st Place Trophy (Open & U1700 Sections)* U1200 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U800 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place \n\n\n\nPOPULAR EVENT – Last year’s event had 100+ playersENTRY FEE: Includes FREE PIZZA* U1200 / U800 SECTIONS:(Early-Bird) $25 by Fri. 5/17. Regular Entry $30 from 5/18 – 5/28* OPEN / U1700 SECTIONS: Early-Bird) $30 by Fri. 5/17. Regular Entry $35 from 5/18 – 5/28 * LATE Entry Fee: +$10 More – Fri. 5/29 & Sat. 5/30 – Day Before & Day of the Event. Discounts do not apply* SIBLINGS DISCOUNT (2 ENTRIES) = $25 EACH\, Must Register by Thursday 5/28* STUDENTS from Providence Public School District have FREE Entry\, Must register by Thursday 5/28\, Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Registration (1st USCF Rated Tournament / Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $39 INCLUDES FREE $24 USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $53 INCLUDES FREE $33 USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $74 INCLUDES FREE $54 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 INCLUDES FREE $48 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\n\n\n* FREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during the event. Please Pre-Register.\n\n\n\n* Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $25-$30 if you already have a USCF Membership.\n\n\n\n* Save $ with Early Registration. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:45 AM.\n\n\n\n* LATE Entry Fee is $10 more – Friday 5/29 & Saturday 5/30 (Day Before Event and Day of Event)\n\n\n\n* Scholarships available\, please email with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\n* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries\n\n\n\n* Smaller sections may be combined if needed\, but all section prizes will still be awarded\n\n\n\n* Providence Public School District students =  FREE Entry. Must Register in Advance  Please Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\n* Students who show up to register the day of the event will not receive free entry\n\n\n\n* Byes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuously except for the break for pizza.\n\n\n\n* Please park in the rear of the building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs.\n\n\n\n* Chess sets & clocks will be provided.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAUL E. TAYLOR (1924-2011) – Paul E. Taylor\, 87\, of Warwick\, served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid chess player and fisherman and in his retirement organized several chess clubs for both youth and seniors and was himself a Class A tournament player. He ran multiple scholastic youth tournaments\, donating the trophies and his time. The Ocean State High School League Championship Trophy is named the “TAYLOR TROPHY” in honor of his work in scholastic chess & years organizing the R.I. Scholastic Chess League. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease Pre-register for Tournament (below) before 05/30/2025 at bottom of this page \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n(REAR ENTRANCE) Classical High School\, Providence RI\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClassical High School\, Providence RIENTRANCE TO TOURNAMENT located in REAR of BUILDING (Near Tennis Courts)
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/17th-paul-taylor-memorial-classic/
LOCATION:Classical High School\, 770 Westminster Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA 4th Annual Historic Warren Armory Chess Tournament (Warren\, RI) - $500
DESCRIPTION:DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Historic Warren Armory11 Jefferson StreetWarren\, RI 02885 \n\n\n\nThe Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren\, RI \n\n\n\nLAST FEW YEARS EVENT had 70-100+ Players from 5-7 States !! – Everyone wants to “Come Play Chess in the Castle”See info from last year’s event: https://oceanstatechess.com/past-events/ \n\n\n\n* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds run continuously\, 30-40 Min Break for Lunch after Rd. 2 \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid entries from Open/U1600* OPEN Section = $200 – $100\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level* U1600 Section = $100 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & Medium Level* Class Prize = Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1600 Sections)* U1200 Section = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals – Intermediate Adult & Scholastic* U800 Section = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Medals – Scholastic Gr. K-12 \n\n\n\nENTRY FEESU1200\, U800 Sections: Early-Bird Only $35 until Sun. 6/7. REGULAR is $10 more ($40) until Mon 6/8 -Thurs. 6/18.OPEN / U1600 Sections: EARLY-BIRD Only $40 until 6/7. REGULAR is $10 more ($45) until Mon 6/8 -Thurs. 6/18.* FREE Entry for GM’s\, WGM’s\, IM’s\, FM’s\, WIM’s* LATE Entry Fee the Day before Fri. 6/19 + Day of the Event 6/20 is +$10 More. EF Prices $50 & $55. Discounts do not apply \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership (Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $34 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $43 Registration\, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $64 Registration\, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $58 Registration\, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 6/18. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players\, No Renewals) \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* ADDITIONAL PARKING\, BEHIND WARREN TOWN HALL\, 514 MAIN STREET\, WARREN\, RI 02885* AIR-CONDITIONING will be provided in the Tournament Room* Skittles Room Provided\, Coffee Shop on same street* Free Tour of the Armory during Lunch* Lunch break provided\, multiple restaurants to walk to in neighborhood* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuously\, Lunch break after Round 2 (around 12:15-12:30)* Scholastic U1200 / U800 Sections will Finish around 2:30 PM\, OPEN / U1600 Sections around 3:30 PM* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. Please bring a clock if you have one.* Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 11:00 for 2nd Round\, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. U800 is a Scholastic Section. U1200 Intermediate adults & Kids* Student Scholarships available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $10 extra. If possible\, please register in advance online. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\nSee News Article about the TournamentWarren Gazette East Bay News Article Written By Ethan Hartley. Posted Wednesday\, June 21\, 2023https://www.eastbayri.com/stories/largest-chess-tournament-in-east-bay-history-held-in-warren\,113627 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/4th-historic-warren-armory/
LOCATION:Historic Warren Armory\, 11 Jefferson Street\, Warren\, Rhode Island\, 02885\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T000000
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SUMMARY:OSCA Free Summer Tournament - In Development
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JULY 11\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSave The Date – In Development
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/osca-free-summer-tournament-in-development/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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SUMMARY:OSCA 4th Annual Rogers Free Library Chess Tournament (Bristol\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUGUST 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Rogers Free Library525 Hope StreetBristol\, RI 02809 \n\n\n\nEntry: FREE to Play in TournamentPlease Register Early\, Limited Space – 32 players. Registration Opens Soon \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes * Advanced Open Section (Adult & Kids) – USCF RATED (US Chess Membership Required)* Intermediate / Novice Section (Adults & Kids) – UNRATED (No Membership Required) \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Advanced Section1st Place – $75 Gift Certificate 2nd Place – $50 Gift Certificate3rd Place –  $ 25 Gift Certificate \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Intermediate / Novice1st Place Trophy 2nd Place Trophy3rd Place Trophy \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PMLocation: Roger Library\, Upstairs Conference RoomAudience:  All Ages  Categories:  Clubs \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Information* Both Adults & Kids are invited to play in the 3rd Annual RFL Chess Championship* ALL PLAYERS looking to participate MUST register (Recommended In Advance)* Tournament is Free\, please register early\, and contact us if you need to cancel so someone else can play* Limited Space\, only 32 people will compete for the trophies and grand prizes!* Tournament will start promptly at 10:00 am\, please check in by 9:45 am* Chess sets and clocks will be provided* Bring your best game and good luck* Event is sponsored by Roger Free Library with help from Ocean State Chess Association* Volunteer Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Associate National Tournament Director\, Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: OPENS SOON
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/osca-4th-rogers-free-library-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Rogers Free Library\, 525 Hope Street\, Bristol\, Rhode Island\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T000000
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SUMMARY:2026 U.S. Open Championship (Grand Rapids\, MI)
DESCRIPTION:US OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION HERE: https://new.uschess.org/us-open-2026 \n\n\n\nFULL SCHEDULE CLICK HERE: https://new.uschess.org/us-open-2026/schedules \n\n\n\n2026 U.S. Open Championship\, August 3-9Playing Site: DeVos Place Convention Center303 Monroe Avenue NWGrand Rapids MI 49503Tournament hotels:Amway Grand PlazaCourtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand RapidsNote: both are attached to DeVos Place Convention Center \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2026USOpen \n\n\n\nHOTEL INFORMATION: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nU.S. Open Round Times\n\n\n\nThe US Open has one section\, in which anyone can enter. This event is NOT rated by FIDE. \n\n\n\n9 Round Swiss with 3 Schedules7-Day Schedule: 7pm 8/3\, 10am & 7pm 8/4\, 10am & 7pm 8/5\, 7pm 8/6\, 7pm 8/7\, 7pm 8/8\, 3pm 8/9.5-Day Schedule:   First 5 rounds 3pm & 7pm 8/5\, 10am\, 3pm & 7pm 8/6; round 6 at 10am 8/7. (Round 6 is played at the 7-day schedule time control. Then the 5-day schedule merges into the 7-day schedule for round 7 at 7pm on 8/1.)4-Day Schedule:   First 6 rounds 1pm\, 7pm\, & 10pm 8/6; 10am\, 1pm\, & 4pm 8/7. (Then it merges into the 7-day schedule for round 7 at 7pm on 8/7.) All schedules merge after Round 6 and compete for the same prizes. \n\n\n\nTime Control:7-Day Schedule: all rounds 40/100\, SD/30\, inc/30 (30-second increment from move one)5-Day Schedule: rounds 1-5 at G/90 d5   rounds 6-9 at 40/100\, SD/30\, inc/304-Day Schedule: rounds 1-6 at G/60 d5   rounds 7-9 at 40/100\, SD/30\, inc/30 \n\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________________   \n\n\n\nINVITATIONALS (GRADE K-12) & SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPShttps://new.uschess.org/us-open-2026/invitationals-information \n\n\n\nHOTEL DISCOUNT LINK:  CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nNational invitational schedules: Irwin | Denker | Haring | Barber | Rockefeller | Ashley \n\n\n\nThe Arnold Denker Tournament of High School Champions is an annual event held in conjunction with the U.S. Open\, in which the 51 high school champions of each state affiliate and the District of Columbia compete to determine who will be crowned the Denker Champion of Champions. It was founded in 1985 by Grandmaster Arnold Denker (1914-2005). \n\n\n\nThe Dewain Barber Tournament of Middle School Champions was founded in 2011 by Dewain Barber to provide a competition comparable to the Denker tournament for middle school students. \n\n\n\nThe Ruth Haring National Girls’ Tournament of Champions is a tournament of Champions for girls from across the United States. It is held annually in the model of the Denker and Barber Tournaments. The tournament is named in memory of WIM Ruth Haring (1955-2018)\, former US Chess President. \n\n\n\nThe John D. Rockefeller III National Tournament of Elementary School State Champions was founded in 2020 to provide a competition comparable to the Denker tournament for elementary school students. This event is named in memory of John D. Rockefeller III (1906-1978)\, noted philanthropist. \n\n\n\nThe GM Maurice Ashley National Tournament of K-3 State Champions is an annual invitational event run by US Chess that will start determining the Ashley National Champion in 2026. The tournament is named after GM Maurice Ashley. \n\n\n\nThe John T. Irwin National Senior Tournament of Champions is a tournament of Champions for seniors from across the United States. This event was founded in 2018\, and is named in memory of John T. Irwin (1940-2019)\, poet\, literary critic\, and English professor. \n\n\n\nThe FM Sunil Weeramantry National Blitz Tournament of State Champions is a blitz tournament for State Champions from across the United States attending the other US Open invitationals. This event was founded in 2020\, and is named for Sunil Weeramantry\, chess master\, author\, coach\, organizer\, and scholastic official. \n\n\n\nParticipant lists\, schedules\, and other information can be found at the tournament websites above. \n\n\n\nTHIS TOURNAMENT IS BY INVITE ONLY – TOP PLAYERS FORM EACH STATE \n\n\n\n\n\nSEE NATIONAL USCF EVENTS HERE: https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-u-s-open-championship/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000
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SUMMARY:OSCA 2nd Lincoln Woods Tournament (Lincoln\, RI) - IN DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, SEPTEBER 12 \, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLincoln Woods famous covered bridge near rear entrance (tournament entrance)\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: (Use Great Road / Break Hill Road – Rear Entrance)LINCOLN WOODS PARK2 Manchester Print Works RdLincoln\, RI 02865 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 5SS\, G/15; d5 – 4 Rounds\, 15 Minutes with 5 Second delay. Quick Rated EventRound 1 starts 2:00 PM. Finished by 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n* QUICK RATED ONLY – YOUR REGULAR RATING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED \n\n\n\nNote: Event is limited to 45 Players\, Please Pre-register Early. \n\n\n\nSections & Entry Fees: Open / U1600 = $30U1200 & U800 = $25 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES : $300 /25 Paid Entries\, TrophiesOPEN SECTION = 1st Place = $100\, 1st Place Trophy\, 2nd Place $75\, 3rd Place $50* Class Prize U1600 (Open Section) = 1st Place Trophy $75U1200 SECTION = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place TrophiesU800 SECTION = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies* Class Prize U600 (U800 Section) = 1st Place Trophy \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership\, Not Renewals) will receive aFREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Special $34 registration and Tournament is Free!Register below for either U800 or U1200 Section (For Scholastic Only) \n\n\n\nLINCOLN WOODS PARK (MAP) PLEASE USE GREAT ROAD ENTRANCE (REAR PARK ENTRANCE) GO OVER WOOD COVERED BRIDGE & FOLLOW “CHESS” SIGNS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Please use GREAT ROAD (Rear) Entrance\, off of Breakneck Hill Road (Route 123)* Follow signs after you go over covered bridge* Event will happen Rain or Shine – Both Pavilions are covered* On-Site registration only if tickets are $5 more. cash only * USCF membership is required in All Sections* Tournament is limited to 45 players\, please pre-register early.* Quick Rating will be used for pairings\, if no Quick rating\, then regular rating will be used for pairings only* Only Quick Rated – This Tournament will NOT affect your regular rating* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* There is no food available on-site\, please bring a lunch and/or snacks* Round 1 will start at 2:00 PM\, will run continuously. Finish around 5:00 PM* Chess Sets provided\, please bring a chess clock* Event is sponsored by Ocean State Chess Association\, a registered Non-Profit in the State of R.I. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-lincoln-woods-fall-foliage/
LOCATION:Lincoln Woods\, Great Hill Road/Break Hill Road (Rear Entrance)\, Lincoln\, Rhode Island\, 02865\, United States
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