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SUMMARY:CSCA Event: 2023 Summer Clash Tournament in Connecticut $500 (Montville\, CT) - Close to RI
DESCRIPTION:An all-day outdoor summer chess experience\, featuring Bullet\, Blitz and Action Chess Competitions$500 in Prizes and Trophy Awards!  NMs and up FREE! $20 CSCA Entry Credit for first time USCF Members! \n\n\n\nADULTS & SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Camp Oakdale – Large Pavilion\, 866 CT-163. Montville\, Connecticut 06370 \n\n\n\nDate & Time: Sunday\, August 13\, 2023Schedule: Bullet at 10:00 AMBlitz at 11:30 AMAction at 1:30 PMOnline registration thru 9:00 AM on Aug 13th; On-site registration available\, see below.Adults and students can both play in this event Rounds/Time: BULLET: 4 double-Rounds SS\, G/1 d3 Bullet Tournament. Not Rated (Unrated)BLITZ: 4 double-Rounds SS\, G/3 d2 Blitz Tournament. USCF rated.ACTION: 4 Rounds SS\, G/30 d3 Action Chess Tournament. USCF dual-rated.Other Information:Byes: One ½ point bye permitted in Rounds 1-3 of any event by end of registrationSections: Bullet:  1 Section: Open – Bullet chess is Not rated (NR)Blitz:    2 Sections: Open and Not Rated (NR)Action: 3 Sections: Open\, Under 800 and Not Rated (NR)$ Cash Prizes: Bullet: $50\, Trophies to Top 3;Blitz: $50 to Top in Open and NR\, Trophies to 3 per section;Action: $100-50 in Open\, $50 to Top in U800 and NR\, Trophies to 3 per section.Juggernaut Bonus: $100 to Top combined score overall from all Open sections(Action games worth 2 points; Recipient must completed all three events in Opensections only; Action tie break is overall tie break).Prizes based on final standings on USCF tie breaks\, NOT USCF distribution rules\,except perfect (8-0 or 4-0) scores\, who share money prizes equally. Medalsawarded to scholastic players for overall participation.Tie breaks: In the Action event ONLY\, if there are 2 or more players tied with a perfect (4-0)score\, a playoff will determine the section winner and will immediately followRound 4. See Note [1] below. Other ties determined by US Chess standard tie breaks.Entry Fee: Register online by 9:00 AM Aug 13.Bullet: $10 by Aug 9; $15 by 9:00 AM on Aug 13.Blitz: $10 by Aug 9; $15 by 9:00 AM on Aug 13.Action: $20 by Aug 9; $30 by 9:00 AM on Aug 13.Blitz & Bullet: $15 by Aug 9; $20 by 9:00 AM on Aug 13.Action & Blitz/Bullet: $25 by Aug 9; $35 by 9:00 AM on Aug 13.All three events: $30 by Aug 9; $40 by 9:00 AM on Aug 13.On-site (late) registration: Add $10\, ends 30 minutes before Round 1 in Bullet and Blitzand at 2 PM for Action\, half point first Round bye may be imposed; All on-site payments exact change cash only \n\n\n\nSpecial Offers & Entry Discounts: CSCA Entry Credit: Players registering with USCF for first time get $20 entrycredit to a 2023-24 CSCA Championship event\, exp: June 30\, 2024.Need-based: Cases of financial hardship and Title I students emailevents.CSCA@gmail.com to request additional registration instructions. Senior (65+) and Sibling (pK-12): Email:  events.CSCA@gmail.com for instructions to apply 10% discount.Premium and Member Organization Members: CSCA Premium and Member Organizations Members apply 25% discount. Individual players may register for Premium Membership here. Groups may apply for Member Organization status via email to chess.CSCA@gmail.com.Masters: Entry fee is waived for NMs and higher\, if registering by Aug 9. Deducted from prize thereafter. Please email events.CSCA@gmail.com to register. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER by AUG. 9th for EARLY ENTRY PRICE on CSCA website: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1857&cat=1
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/csca-event-2023-summer-clash-tournament-in-connecticut-500-montville-ct/
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T153000
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SUMMARY:Ocean State's 1st HIP HOP CHESS CLUB G/15 FREE "Rapid" Chess Tournament (Providence\, R.I.)
DESCRIPTION:FREE CHESS TOURNAMENT EVENT \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMONDAY\, AUGUST 14\, 2023 (Rhode Island Holiday) \n\n\n\nLocation: ROGER WILLIAMS PARK GATEWAY CENTER                1197 Broad Street                Providence\, RI 02905 \n\n\n\n* PLEASE PRE-REGISTER (FREE) AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 5SS\, G/15; d5 – 5 Rounds. 15 Min Games\, 5 Second Delay.FREE Online Registration strongly recommended to help start tournament on-timeOn-site Registration & Practice: 3:00 – 3:45 PM                                    Round 1 starts around 4:00 PM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward. \n\n\n\nNote: Event is limited to 30 Players\, Please Register Early \n\n\n\nFREE ENTRY (Optional Donation of any amount appreciated to cover trophy costs) \n\n\n\n3 UNRATED SECTIONS & 1 RATED SECTION – For Both Students & Adults* OPEN (ADVANCED) – UNRATED* U1000 (INTERMEDIATE) – UNRATED* U600 (NOVICE) – UNRATED* USCF RATED Side Games available (Optional) – Must have USCF membership \n\n\n\nPRIZES : * Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place winners\, medals for each section \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Event is Sponsored by the HIP HOP CHESS CLUB of PROVIDENCE\, R.I.    and the Ocean State Chess Association working together for this collaborative R.I. Event* See webpage: https://www.facebook.com/HiphopChessClub * Site provided by Roger Williams Park Gateway Center\, Providence R.I.* 3 UNRATED SECTIONS\, PLUS USCF RATED SIDE GAMES AVAILABLE* USCF membership is NOT Required\, but if you have one it will be used for pairing purposes* Tournament is limited to 30 Players\, please register early* Players of ALL Ages are welcome to play in Tournament – Adults & Students* Event will happen\, Rain or Shine. Air-conditioning in building.* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Chess Sets and clocks are provided for Chess Tournament* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Certified USCF Senior Tournament Director  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  *  SEE SPECIAL FREE REGISTRATION “BUTTON” BELOW \n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association(401) 212-1335Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-hip-hop-chess-club-chess-g-15-rapid-tournament-at-roger-williams-park-gateway-center-providence-r-i/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park Gateway Center\, 1197 Broad Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02905
ORGANIZER;CN="HipHop Chess Club of RI":MAILTO:hiphopchessclubpvd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T110000
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SUMMARY:Ocean State Chess 1st Buttonwoods Brewery Quick G/10 Chess Tournament (Cranston\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUGUST 19\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nLocation: (Close to Park Ave / Warwick Line)Buttonwoods Brewery530 Wellington AveCranston\, RI 02910 \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 5SS\, G/10; d5 – 5 Rounds\, 10 Minutes with 5 Second delay.              Round 1 starts 11:00 AM. Finished by 2:00 PM \n\n\n\nNote: Event is limited to 30 Players\, Please Pre-register Early.          Must be 21+ Years old to enter the Brewery and play in Tournament \n\n\n\nEF: $30 Advance Entry. $5 more at door if space is available       Entry includes 1 Free Beer of Choice\, or 2 Seltzer’s/Soda’s. Food available to purchase. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS* OPEN (One Section) \n\n\n\nPRIZES : $200 /20 Paid Entries* 1st Place = $100\, 1st Place Trophy* 2nd Place = $50* Top U1500 Prize = $50    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Event sponsored by Buttonwoods Brewery & Ocean State Chess Association* First Chess Tournament ever held at a Brewery in Rhode Island* Must be 21 years of age to enter Brewery. No exceptions* $30 Entry Free includes = 1 Free Beer of choice\, or 2 Free Seltzers/Soda/Drinks. Food available to purchase* On-Site registration only if tickets are not “sold out.” the day of event is $5 more. $35 Cash only* USCF Required. This is rated as a “Quick Rated” event\, It will not affect your regular rating* USCF Regular and Quick Ratings will be used for pairing purposes (The higher of the 2 ratings used)* Entrance is in back of building. See “Annex” Buttonwoods Brewery Sign.* Tournament is limited to 30 Players\, please pre-register early. * Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Additional chess players can join us for a FREE Unrated Games after tournament at 2:00 PM.* Spectators not playing in tournament are welcome. Join us & buy a beer to help support the brewery* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM\, will run continuous. Finish around 2:00 PM* Chess Sets and clocks are provided for Chess Tournament* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Certified USCF Senior Tournament Director & TD Assistants* Ocean State Chess Association is a registered Non-Profit in the State of Rhode Island* Click on Buttonwoods Brewery link at bottom of this webpage for more information about the brewery
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-buttonwoods-brewery-rapid-tournament/
LOCATION:Buttonwoods Brewery\, 530 Wellington Ave\, Cranston\, Rhode Island\, 02910
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T103000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Rookies "SCHOLASTIC" Chess Events (South County\, R.I.) - END of Year Picnic
DESCRIPTION:This is a program to teach and help students who want to play chess !Elementary\, Middle & High School students are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 3\, 2023 @ 10:30-12:00 PMSprague Park Playground 179 Kingstown RoadNarragansett\, RI 02822 \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 10\, 2023 @ 10:30-12:00 PMVillage Green Playground1058 Kingstown RoadSouth Kingstown\, RI 02879 \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 31\, 2023 @ 10:30-12:00 PMGoddard Park1095 Ives RoadWarwick\, RI 02818 \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nHomeschool Rookies Alisha Harding(401) 741-2124alisha_harding@yahoo.com
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/homeschool-rookies-scholastic-chess-events-south-county-r-i/
ORGANIZER;CN="Homeschool Rookies%2C Alisha Harding":MAILTO:alisha_harding@yahoo.com
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