Events for May 2026 – Ocean State Chess Association

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				1 event 1 1 event, 1 2026-05-01 2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore, MD) – May 1-3 2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore, MD) – May 1-3 May 1 - May 3 2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore, MD) – May 1-3 MAY 1-3, 2026 2026 U.S.C.F. National Elementary School K-6 Championships. Link below includes: Registration, Rules, Hotel, Side Events, Pre-Entry List:https://new.uschess.org/nes-championships-2026 Playing Site: Baltimore Convention Center1 West Pratt StreetBaltimore, MD 21201Tournament hotels:Hilton BaltimoreSheraton Innter Harbor HotelHyatt Regency Baltimore Inner HarborNote: all are attached to Baltimore Convention Center SEE USCF National Tournament Schedule https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar	1 event 2 1 event, 2 2026-05-01 2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore, MD) – May 1-3	1 event 3 1 event, 3 2026-05-01 2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore, MD) – May 1-3
0 events 4 0 events, 4	1 event 5 1 event, 5 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Newport Library Chess Club (Newport, RI) – 1st & 3rd Tuesday’s May 5 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Newport Library Chess Club (Newport, RI) – 1st & 3rd Tuesday’s 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Bi-Monthly) @ 2:30 - 3:30 PMFor those just starting or the more advanced chess players. No registration required, just drop in. Looking forward to seeing you!… Read More »	0 events 6 0 events, 6	3 events 7 3 events, 7 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm OSCA Collaboration: Cranston Senior Center Chess Club (Cranston, RI) – on Thursday’s May 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm OSCA Collaboration: Cranston Senior Center Chess Club (Cranston, RI) – on Thursday’s Senior Chess Club meets every week on Thursday's 12:00 - 4:00 PM All Seniors are invited - Must be age 50+ or older to play FREE - Fun play -… Read More » FREE, 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm OSCA Weekly – Cranston Chess Club (Cranston, R.I.) @ Legion Bowl May 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm OSCA Weekly – Cranston Chess Club (Cranston, R.I.) @ Legion Bowl BOTH UNRATED & USCF RATED SECTIONS EVERY WEEK ON THURSDAY EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT, 7:00 – 8:45 PM@ Legion Bowl - 661 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910 FORMAT* G/45;d10 = 1… Read More », 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm OSCA: Cranston Chess Club KIDS & TEENS Thursday’s Gr. 5-12 (Cranston, RI) May 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm OSCA: Cranston Chess Club KIDS & TEENS Thursday’s Gr. 5-12 (Cranston, RI) EVERY THURSDAY 7:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Legion Bowl – 661 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910 CRANSTON CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS & TEENS – 7:00 – 8:00 PM * The Club is… Read More »	0 events 8 0 events, 8	1 event 9 1 event, 9 9:30 am - 5:00 pm OSCA 4th Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (Providence, RI) – $1,500+ Prizes, FREE PIZZA May 9 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm OSCA 4th Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (Providence, RI) – $1,500+ Prizes, FREE PIZZA SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 GM JIANCHAO ZHOU + GM ALEXANDER IVANOV (REGISTERED)IM's, FM's, & NM's Registered Too ADVANCE ENTRIES – CLICK HERERefresh Webpage Frequently Overall Prizes:$1,500 Guaranteed Cash Prizes, Plus $500 in… Read More » Get Tickets $24.00 – $74.00	0 events 10 0 events, 10
1 event 11 1 event, 11 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm OSCA Weekly – Rhode Island Chess Club “Beers & Boards” on Mondays (Warwick, R.I.) – Free Casual Chess Event May 11 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm OSCA Weekly – Rhode Island Chess Club “Beers & Boards” on Mondays (Warwick, R.I.) – Free Casual Chess Event (FREE) Every Monday Night, 7:00 - 10:00 PM (Adults) Must be 18+ Years Old to Attend @ Bo's Billiards - 33 Lambert Lind Hwy, Warwick, RI 02886 Upcoming Meeting Days:Monday,… Read More »	0 events 12 0 events, 12	0 events 13 0 events, 13	0 events 14 0 events, 14	1 event 15 1 event, 15 2026-05-15 2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School K-8 Championship (Round Rock, TX) 2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School K-8 Championship (Round Rock, TX) May 15 - May 17 2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School K-8 Championship (Round Rock, TX) MAY 15-17, 2026 2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School Grade K-8 ChampionshipsLink below includes: Registration, Rules, Hotel, Side Events, Pre-Entry List:https://new.uschess.org/nms-championships-2026 2026 National Middle School (K-8) Championship, May 15-17Kalahari Resorts & Conventions3001 Kalahari BoulevardRound Rock, TX 78665HR: $199 single-quad SEE NATIONAL USCF EVENTS HERE: https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar	2 events 16 2 events, 16 2026-05-15 2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School K-8 Championship (Round Rock, TX) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm IARI Event: Scholastic Chess Tournament (Warwick, RI) May 16 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm IARI Event: Scholastic Chess Tournament (Warwick, RI) Saturday, May 16, 2026 Who Can Play: Scholastic Rated Chess Tournament for students ages 7-17 years Old When: Starts 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Hindu Temple, 40 Astral Street,… Read More » Get Tickets $24.00	1 event 17 1 event, 17 2026-05-15 2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School K-8 Championship (Round Rock, TX)
0 events 18 0 events, 18	0 events 19 0 events, 19	1 event 20 1 event, 20 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm OSCA Monthly – Providence Gambit Chess Club (Providence, RI) – 3rd Wednesday Every Month May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm OSCA Monthly – Providence Gambit Chess Club (Providence, RI) – 3rd Wednesday Every Month Meets from 6:00 - 8:00 PM - One Wednesday each Month Free to Play - All chess players at all chess levels are welcome to attend! LocationNew Harvest Café10 Sims… Read More » FREE	0 events 21 0 events, 21	0 events 22 0 events, 22	1 event 23 1 event, 23 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lichess Charity Online Tournament – “Chess for a Cause” (Online) May 23 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lichess Charity Online Tournament – “Chess for a Cause” (Online) SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 Join the Fight Against Bile Duct Cancer: "Chess for a Cause" Time of Event: Saturday, May 23rd at 12:00 - 2:00 pm Prizes: $40 - 1st… Read More »	0 events 24 0 events, 24
0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26	0 events 27 0 events, 27	0 events 28 0 events, 28	0 events 29 0 events, 29	1 event 30 1 event, 30 10:00 am - 4:00 pm OSCA 17th Annual Paul Taylor Memorial Classic Tournament – FREE PIZZA (Providence, RI) May 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm OSCA 17th Annual Paul Taylor Memorial Classic Tournament – FREE PIZZA (Providence, RI) Saturday, May 30, 2026 LOCATION & DATE FINALIZED - REGISTRATION OPENS SOON Chess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School Location: Classical High School, 770 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903(Entrance to… Read More »	0 events 31 0 events, 31

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May 1

All day

2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore, MD) – May 1-3

May 1

All day

2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore, MD) – May 1-3

May 1

All day

2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore, MD) – May 1-3

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May 5

May 5 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Newport Library Chess Club (Newport, RI) – 1st & 3rd Tuesday’s

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May 7

May 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

OSCA Collaboration: Cranston Senior Center Chess Club (Cranston, RI) – on Thursday’s

May 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

OSCA Weekly – Cranston Chess Club (Cranston, R.I.) @ Legion Bowl

May 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

OSCA: Cranston Chess Club KIDS & TEENS Thursday’s Gr. 5-12 (Cranston, RI)

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May 9

May 9 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

OSCA 4th Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (Providence, RI) – $1,500+ Prizes, FREE PIZZA

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May 11

May 11 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

OSCA Weekly – Rhode Island Chess Club “Beers & Boards” on Mondays (Warwick, R.I.) – Free Casual Chess Event

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May 15

All day

2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School K-8 Championship (Round Rock, TX)

May 15

All day

2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School K-8 Championship (Round Rock, TX)

May 16 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

IARI Event: Scholastic Chess Tournament (Warwick, RI)

May 15

All day

2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School K-8 Championship (Round Rock, TX)

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May 20

May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

OSCA Monthly – Providence Gambit Chess Club (Providence, RI) – 3rd Wednesday Every Month

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May 23

May 23 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lichess Charity Online Tournament – “Chess for a Cause” (Online)

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May 30

May 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

OSCA 17th Annual Paul Taylor Memorial Classic Tournament – FREE PIZZA (Providence, RI)

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