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SUMMARY:MACA Event: 82nd New England Open - $4\,300 Guaranteed (Westford\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Event Organizer:The Massachusetts Chess Association  VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITEEvent Location:Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886   [ DIRECTIONS ]Hotel Info:Rooms are $159 for 1-2 people. Reserve by 8/2 and mention MA Chess Association chess tournament. 978-692-8200.Event Date:Saturday\, September 02\, 2023Sunday\, September 03\, 2023Monday\, September 04\, 2023Time Control:6SS; 40/90\, SD/30\, d30 (2-day schedule G/40; d10 in rounds 1 to 3)\, No 2-day schedule in Championship section.Rounds Time:3-day: Sat. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.\, Sun. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.\, Mon. 10 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.;2-day (U2000 to U1200 sects. only): Sun. 10:30 a.m.\, 1 p.m.\, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.\, Mon. 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.Byes:Limit 2 byes\, rounds 1-5 in Championship\, rounds 1-6 in U2000 to U1200. Rounds 4-6 must commit before round 2.Prize Info:$4\,300\, 100% guaranteed.Inquiry:info@masschess.org    603-891-2484\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATIONEntry Fee:$69 for 3-day\, $68 for 2-day if mailed by 8/28 or online by 8/31; $80 at site. $30 discount for players in U1200 section rated under 1000 or unrated. Free to GMs and IMs.Registration – Onsite:3-day: Sat. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.; 2-day (U2000 to U1200 only): Sun. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.Registration – Online:Available till END OF DAY OF 8/31/2023.Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12\, Nashua NH 03062Membership Requirement: MACA or WMCA membership required for Mass. residents; NHCA membership required for N.H. residents. US Chess membership required for all players.SECTIONS INFORMATIONTournament Sections:REGISTER NOW! Championship\, rated 1800 or above $600-300-250\, top U2400 $250\, top U2200 $250REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 2000 $400-200-150REGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 2000REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 1800 $400-200-150REGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1800REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 1500 $300-150-100REGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1500REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 1200\, rated 1000 or above $250-150-100\, top U1000 $100REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 1200\, rated under 1000 or unratedREGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1200\, rated 1000 or aboveREGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1200\, rated under 1000 or unrated\n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATIONNo 2-day schedule for the Championship Section.The Championship section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules.Free entry to GMs and IMs.New England champion title to the high-scoring New England resident or student in each section.Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2000\, $150 in U1800\, $125 in U1500\, $100 in U1200\, can’t win title.Official September ratings used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.Please bring chess sets and clocks. No equipment is provided.No credit cards at site; cash or check only.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/82nd-new-england-open/
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T120000
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UID:5545-1694865600-1694883600@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:Brookline Chess Championship Tournament (Brookline\, MA) - Adult and Scholastic Players
DESCRIPTION:NEW LOCATION FOR TOURNAMENT = ST. MARY’s ASSUMPTION SCHOOL in BROOKLINE\, MA \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September\, 16\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Location: St. Mary’s of the Assumption School in Brookline67 Harvard StreetBrookline\, MA 02445 \n\n\n\n\n\n  *REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/25; d5 – 4 Rounds\, 25 Min. Games with 5 Second DelayRound 1 starts around 12:00 PM. Rounds will be continuous afterward \n\n\n\nSECTIONS (4 USCF RATED\, 1 UNRATED)* OPEN Championship Section – Highest level experienced players\, $40 EF* U1500 Championship Section – High level adults & students\, $35 EF* U1000 Championship Section – for Intermediate level students\, $30 EF* U600 Championship Section – for Novice level students\, $30 EF* UNRATED Championship Section – Novice (New) Adult & Scholastic – NO USCF Required\, $30 EF   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPRIZES $500 b/30 Paid Entries\, Plus Trophies* OPEN = $300 b/15 paid entries – $150 – $100 – $50\, Special Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1500 = $200 b/15 paid entries – $100 – $50 – $50\, Special Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1000 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place. Medals* U600 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place. Medals* UNRATED = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place. Medals \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* Plenty of parking available\, or take MBTA Green Line to “Brookline Hills’ station* Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $30\, $35\, $40* Register online by 9/16/2023. Pre-registration check-in 11:30 – 11:50 AM. * 1/2 pt. Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries receive 1/2 pt. bye* Tournament will run continuous after each round. * Starts at 12 Noon. No break for lunch. Eat lunch beforehand or bring your own.* Sets are provided\, please bring a clock if you have one* U1000 & U600 finish about 3:00-3:30 PM. Higher Sections Finish around 5:00 PM.* Sponsored & Organized by Brookline Chess & OSCA* Tournament directed by Frank DelBonis\, USCF Senior TD & Assistants from Ocean State Chess Association* USCF Membership required in 4 sections – sign up here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess* UNRATED Section – No USCF Membership is Required
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/brookline-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s of the Assumption School\, 67 Harvard Street\, Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 02445\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ocean State Tomorrow Fund Charity Tournament at Bryant University (Smithfield\, R.I.)
DESCRIPTION:100% of proceeds collected from this tournament will go to the Tomorrow Fund which helps the families of children who have cancer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nChess Tournament will be held in the Academic Innovation Center \, Room 130/131 (see above) at Bryant University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:Bryant University (New) AIC BuildingAcademic Innovation Center1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield\, RI 02917 \n\n\n\n*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE *** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 our 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/ \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES * OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1500 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1000 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* UNRATED (Unrated Fun Games) No USCF = Special Trophy for 1st\, Medals for 2nd & 3rd \n\n\n\nSpecial Championship Trophies will be awarded at this event\n\n\n\nMORE PRIZES: RAFFLE FOR CHILD CANCER – PLEASE BRING CASH $$ TO PARTICIPATE* $50 Indoor Go-Kart Tickets* $50 Amazon Card* $30 Providence Bruins Tickets* $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates* $100 “Forge To Table” Cutlery* More Prizes to come!GIFT SPONSOR \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENTRY FEE DONATION FOR REGISTRATION:Open & U1500 Sections = $30 in advance U1000 & UNRATED = $25 in advanceRated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated Section. \n\n\n\nFREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership\, Not Renewals) will receive aFREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Special $30 registration and Tournament is Free!Register below for either U600 or U1000 Section (For Scholastic Only) \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* Local 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 is in ROOM 130/131in the new $31.5 Million “AIC” Building = Academic Innovation Center (see photo above)* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuously* Chess sets provided\, please bring a clock if you have one* Byes must be requested in advance. * Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. * OSCA reserves the right to combine or split sections* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $5 extra\, cash Entry only \n\n\n\n*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE ***   \n\n\n\nThank you to our Trophy Sponsor:David DelBonis\, PresidentPRECISION HOME LENDING (401) 487-7379website: https://ddphl.com/
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/tomorrow-fund-charity-tournament/
LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T120000
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UID:5769-1695988800-1695992400@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CSCA Event: FREE Online Lunchtime Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION (CSCA)CSCA 2+1 FREE Fall Open Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Minimum 30 games on Lichess.org required. $500 in prizes! FREE entry! \n\n\n\nFriday\, Sept. 23\, 2023 @ 11:59 AM \n\n\n\nMore Information here: https://lichess.org/team/csca-open-events  \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION PAGE: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1871&cat=1 \n\n\n\nGo to their website for more details about ALL Events (click): https://www.chessct.org/csca/cscamain.php
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/csca-free-online-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Lichess\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Ocean State Chess Lincoln Woods "Fall Foliage" Tournament (Lincoln\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln Woods famous covered bridge near rear entrance (tournament entrance)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 30\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCovered Rail Pavilion 1 Location\n\n\n\n\n\nBoth Pavilions 1 & 2 Tournament Location\n\n\n\n\n\nCovered Pavilion 2 next to Rail Pavilion\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* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 Minutes with 5 Second delay.Round 1 starts 10:00 AM. Finished by 2:00 – 3:00 PM \n\n\n\nNote: Event is limited to 45 Players\, Please Pre-register Early. \n\n\n\nEF: Open & U1500 = $25       U1000 & U600 = $20  \n\n\n\nSECTIONS – USCF Membership required in all sections* OPEN* U1500* U1000* U600 \n\n\n\nPRIZES : $200 /20 Paid Entries\, TrophiesOPEN = 1st Place = $100\, 1st Place Trophy\, 2nd $50U1500 = 1st Place = $50\, 1st Place TrophyU1000 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place TrophiesU600 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies \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 $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Special $25 registration and Tournament is Free!Register below for either U600 or U1000 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\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.* 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 10:00 AM\, will run continuous. Finish around 2:00 – 3:00 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.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/ocean-state-chess-lincoln-woods-fall-foliage-tournament-lincoln-ri/
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