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SUMMARY:OSCA: 2023 Ocean State Chess Association PREMIER OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT - $1\,800 Prizes (East Greenwich\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Playing Room at New England Tech\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 4\, 2023 \n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd\, East Greenwich\, RI 02818 \n\n\n\n\n\n* OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS * \n\n\n\nConfirmed Pre-registrations in Open Section include:  Grandmaster – GM  JIANCHAO ZHOUGrandmaster – GM  ALEXANDER IVANOVFIDE Master – FM  RAJESH SHANMUGASUNDANational Master – NM SIDDHARTH ARUNNational Master – NM  MICHAEL CAREYCandidate Master – CM DATTASAI KILARICandidate Master – CM  MICHAEL UWAKWE \n\n\n\nFormat & Prizes: $1\,500 b/50\, plus $300 in Special Championship Trophies4SS\, G/60; d5 OPEN = $400 – $300 – $200\, Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd4SS\, G/60; d5 U1500 = $300 – $200 – $100\, Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd4SS\, G/30; d5 U1000 = Championship Trophies to Top 3 Players4SS\, G/30; d5 U600 = Championship Trophies to Top 3 Players \n\n\n\n*** Register at Bottom of This Page *** \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM.  ONE DAY EVENT* OPEN & U1500 Round Times: 10:00 (Lunch 12:10 PM)\, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM\, 5:00 PM* U1000 & U600 Round Times: 10:00\, 11:10\, (Lunch 12:30 PM)\, 1:15 PM\, 2:30 PM (Done by 3:30-4:00 PM)* Players who arrive late after registration will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance* New Policy: On-site Entries must register 20 minutes before (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 11/3/2023 @ 11:30PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $10 more. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees* FREE ENTRY FEE for Titled players: GM’s\, IM’s\, FM’s\, CM’s\, NM’s\, etc. EF deducted if cash prizes awarded. * EF $45 for OPEN Sections. Late entry is $10 more ($55) online/cash the day of event* EF: $38 for U1500 Section\, Late entry is $10 more ($48)  online/cash the day of event* EF $30 for U1000 & U600 Sections. Late entry $10 more ($40) online/cash the day of event \n\n\n\nTitle players: To register\, just email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nSpecial Discounts* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $30 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20      (Ages 3-18) Must be new USCF Membership. No renewals. In advance\, not on-site.* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27      (Ages 19-23) Must be new USCF Membership. No renewals. In advance\, not on-site. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Players agree “it’s the “Best Chess Venue in New England”* Plenty of parking. Beautiful College Campus. Only 12 min. south of Providence (Exit 8\, off Route 95) * Extra skittles rooms\, parent rooms\, lounge area\, cafeteria. * Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials\, Salad\, Burgers\, Pasta\, Deli Sandwiches\, Soup\, Pizza* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one. * Lower sections finish around 3:30-4:00 PM. Higher sections around 6:30 PM.* Open to Out-of-State Players. Anyone can play in a higher section.* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*** Register for Tournament at bottom of this page ***
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2023-ocean-state-chess-premier-open-tournament-2000-east-greenwich-ri/
LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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SUMMARY:"Chess Night" at 605 Broadway Bar & Grill on Wednesdays (Weekly) - Pawtucket\, R.I.
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Meeting Days* Wednesday\, November 1\, 8\,  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:605 Broadway Bar & Grill – 605 Broadway Street\, Pawtucket\, R.I. 02860 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT – “CHESS NIGHT”  * Come play against the R.I & Mass local players* Full Drink & Food menu available for purchase – Chess Matches are FREE* Visit anytime Wednesday night between 6:30 pm – 12:00 am Midnight * Chess boards provided\, please bring a clock if you have on* Must be 21 to drink alcohol by law* Sponsored/Organized by Owner NM Mauricio Ruiz (Rated 2340) & Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\nContact: NM Mauricio Ruiz (401) 855-5669 – text or call for more information.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/chess-night-at-605-broadway-bar-grill/
LOCATION:605 Broadway Bar & Grill\, 605 Broadway Street\, Pawtucket\, 02860
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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SUMMARY:CSCA Event: 2023 Connecticut State Championship - $10\,000 Guaranteed (Middletown\, CT)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 12\, 2023 \n\n\n\nRecord $10\,000 in Guaranteed 1-Day Prizes!!!First Class Collegiate Venue / Many Placements / Player-friendly Entry FeesSpecial Discounts / Top Directing Team / DGT Broadcast / On-site Dining \n\n\n\nLocation: Wesleyan University\, Fayerweather\, 55 Wyllys Avenue\, Middletown\, CT 06457 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: Rounds at 10:30a\, 1:15p\, 3:30p and 5:45p; Awards by 8:15 PMU800/NR: Round 1 at 12p\, then ASAPOnline registration including “same day” available though 12 PM on November 12.Sections: 5 Sections: Championship (CT players rated over 1900\, only\, see notes [1] and [2] below);U2200; U1700; U1200; U800; NR (not rated) (NO state restriction on these sections).Rated players with rating over 299 may not participate in NR.Rounds/Time: 4 Rounds SS\, G/55 d5. U800/NR: 4 Rounds SS\, G/25 d5. All USCF Rated\, except NR.Control: One ½ pt bye permitted in Rounds 1-3; must commit by end of registration.PRIZES = $10\,000 Guaranteed plus TrophiesPrizes: Championship: $1\,000-700-500-400-300-250-200-175U2200: $700-500-400-300-250-200-175-150U1700: $500-400-300-250-200-175-150-125U1200: $400-300-250-200-175-150-125-100Trophy to section winners. State Champion Trophy to Championship Section winner.U800: Trophy to Top 5\, Top U400\, U300\, Unrated and 3 school teams.Additional Prize Information:NR: Trophy to Top 8\, may be subdivided by age\, if sufficient players for multiple sections.Unless tied for first place\, prizes based on final standings on USCF tie breaks\, NOT USCF distribution rules. Players tied for first share money prizes equally. Final placement of perfect 4-0 scores subject to Armageddon tie break; does not affect money prizes.Prize payments via PayPal within 2-10 days of event\, subject to PayPal fees\, if any.Entry Fee: Championship: $90 by Nov 8; $110 by Nov 10; $130 thereafterU2200/U1700: $80 by Nov 8; $100 by Nov 10; $120 thereafterU1200: $75 by Nov 8; $95 by Nov 10; $115 thereafterU800/NR: $30 by Nov 8; $40 by Nov 10; $50 thereafterRegister online only\, including “same day”\, ends 12p on Nov 12\, ½ pt Rd 1 bye after 10a   Discounts/CreditsCredits/ *CSCA Entry Credit: First time USCF registrants get $20 entry credit to a 2023-24 CSCADiscounts: State Championship event\, exp: June 30\, 2024.Need-based: Cases of financial hardship and Title I students\, please email CSCA.Senior (65+) and Sibling (pK-12): Email CSCA before entry for 10% discount.Premium and Member Organization Members: One third discount. Code provided.GMs and IMs: Free entry by Nov 8\, then deducted from prize. Please email CSCA to register. NMs and higher: Half entry by Nov 8. Please email CSCA to register. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Flyer:  https://chessct.org/csca/Uploads/State.23.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1904&cat=1
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2023-connecticut-state-championship/
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:OSCA Event: 1st Providence College Open Chess Championship (Providence\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 18\, 2023 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArthur & Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies at Providence College (Tournament Site) \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Providence College\, Ryan Center212 Huxley AveProvidence\, RI 02908 \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/45; d5  – 4 Rounds. 45 minutes each\, 5 second delay (OPEN Section)4SS\, G/30; d5  – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay (U1200 Section & Unrated Section)Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM. Note: You Must be 18+ years old to play in this Tournament – Sorry No Scholastic Sections\, Venue Stipulations \n\n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *\n\n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES\, $450 b/25 Paid Entries\, plus Trophies* OPEN = $ 150 – $75\, Plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place   (U1500 Class Prize $75\, Trophy for 1st place)* U1200 = $100 – $50\, plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* UNRATED (Unrated Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st\, Medals for 2nd & 3rdNote: Top Providence College Students = 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM for All Sections. 3 Private large rooms have been reserved for sections & skittles* OPEN Round Times: 11:00 AM\, 12:30 (Lunch 2:00)\, 2:45 PM\, 4:30 PM. * U1200 & Unrated Round Times: 11:00\, 12:00\, (Lunch 1:00 PM)\, 1:45 PM\, 2:45 PM (Done by 3:30 – 4:00 PM)* Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance.* New Policy: On-site Entries must register 20 minutes before (10:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 11/17/2023 @ 11:30 PM. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more. \n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees* EF $38 for OPEN Sections* EF $30 for U1200 Section* EF $30 for Unrated SectionLate On-Site Entries the day of the event is $5 more cash / online \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpecial Discounts* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27     (Age 18-23. must be new USCF Membership\, No renewals\, done in advance\, not on-site) \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* MUST BE 18+ Years Old to Play in This Tournament – NO Scholastic players – Venue Stipulations* Event venue sponsored by the Providence College Chess Club\, All Prov. College students have FREE Entry* Part of proceeds will go toward helping the Providence College Chess Club* U1200 & Unrated section will finish around 3:30-4:00 PM. Higher sections after 5:30-6:00 PM.* Plenty of parking. Please use Campus Parking Garage* Extra skittles rooms\, lounge area\, cafeteria on-site. * Bring a clock if you have one. Chess sets provided. * Anyone can play in a higher section* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in ALL rated sections. Join U.S. Chess Federation (membership) online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/providence-college-open-tournament/
LOCATION:Providence College\, 212 Huxley Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02908\, United States
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