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SUMMARY:GM’s 5th Brookline Blitz Championship (Brookline\, MA) - $1\,300 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 4 @ 2:00 – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nGM DANIEL NARODITSKY\,  ALEXANDER IVANOV & WIM KATERYNA ODNORZHENKO – have already confirmed that they will attend \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotos from Past Event (January 2024) – GM Naroditsky & GM Zhou – Brookline Blitz Championship Trophies – GM Alexander Ivanov \n\n\n\nThis is an Ocean State Chess & Brookline Chess collaboration Event \n\n\n\nLocation:St. Mary’s of the Assumption School (Brookline)67 Harvard StreetBrookline\, MA 02445 \n\n\n\nFormat: 14SS\, G3; +2 = 7 Double Rounds\, 3 Minutes with 2 second incrementRound 1 starts around 2:00 PM. Pairing posted 30 minutes in Advance\, NO DELAYS due to late entriesRounds continuous afterward. Tournament done by 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & ENTRY FEES* OVER 1600+ Championship Section – highest level experienced players\, $50 EF      GM’s\, IM’s\, WIM’s Free Entry – please email organizer      Note: Must be Rated 1600+ to play in Championship Section* U1600 Championship Section\, $40 EF* U1200 Section – adults & students\, $40 EF \n\n\n\nPRIZES $1\,300 b/35 Paid Entries Plus Championship TrophiesCHAMPIONSHIP SECTION 1600+ RATING: Overall Champions = $300 – $200 – $100* Championship Trophies for Overall – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* Class Prize U1800 (Championship Section) = 1st Place Championship Trophy* BROOKLINE PRIZE = $300\, Player must have 14/14 perfect score in blitz = SPECIAL TROPHY * Biggest Upset = $50 Prize (Championship / U1600 Sections)U1600 SECTION: Overall Champions = $200 – $100 – $50U1600 Trophies 1st place\, 2nd place \, 3rd place* Class Prize U1400 – 1st Place Trophy (U1600 Section)U1200 SECTION = Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* Class Prize U800 (U1200 Section) = 1st Place Trophy \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* NEW POLICY: ONSITE ENTRY may receive 1/2 BYE\, ROUND 1 PAIRING DONE 30 MINUTES BEFORE EVENT. * Advance Registration online by Friday 5/3/2024. Pre-registration check-in 1:20 – 1:45 PM.* Round 1 for All sections starts at 2:00 PM. Tournament will finish around 5:00 PM.* Plenty of FREE PARKING available in REAR PARKING LOT of St. Mary’s School. Enter on left side of school.* Tournament ENTRANCE is in BACK of the building. Look for signs.* 5 Minute walk from “Brookline Village” station if you take the MBTA Green Line.* Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $40 & $50. Late Entry Fee is $10 more day of event or on-site.* USCF “Blitz Rating” will be used for both pairings and prizes.* USCF Tiebreaks will be used for Trophies. Cash Prizes are split w/ ties* Every Players plays 14 Blitz games. Tournament will run continuously after each round.* 1/2 pt. Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries receive 1/2 pt. bye* Please bring a clock if you have one\, Chess sets are provided* Sponsored & Organized by Brookline Chess & Ocean State Chess Association* USCF Membership required in rated sections – sign up here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\n*** REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEBPAGE *** \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGM Alexander Ivanov & GM Leonid Kritz (Left) – Brookline Blitz Tournament – 60-80 Players attending – Past Event (Right)
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/gms-5th-brookline-blitz-championship/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s of the Assumption School\, 67 Harvard Street\, Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 02445\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000
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SUMMARY:OSCA's 2nd Lou Giarrusso Centennial Cup Championship (East Greenwich\, RI) - $2\,000 & Trophies - Biggest Event of the Year!
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 11\, 2024 \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES (Click Here) \n\n\n\n* GM JIANCHAO ZHOU  * GM ALEXANDER IVANOV\, * WIM KATERYNA ODNOROZHENKO* NM MATTHEW FISHBEIN* NM ALEJANDRO F. BOTTA* NM RAJESH SHANMUGASUNDARA – RI State Champion* NM MICHAEL CAREY – RI Senior State ChampionHave all confirmed they will play in this event \n\n\n\n* Round 1 – OPEN/U1600 Sections – Starts at 10:00 AM. Time Control: G/60;d5 – Finish after 7:00 PM* Round 1 – U1000/U600 Sections – Starts at 11:00 AM. Time Control: G/30;d5 – Finish around 4:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Tournament Room at New England Tech \n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology\, EG Campus                1 New England Tech Blvd                East Greenwich\, RI 02818 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOU GIARRUSSO (Born May 11\, 1923) a local RI WWII Veteran will be 101 YEARS OLD\, regularly plays weekly at multiple R.I. chess clubs & tournaments; He will be honored at this 2nd Annual Championship Cup Event \n\n\n\nLET’S GET 101 PLAYERS TO SUPPORT HIM for His 101th BIRTHDAY at this annual celebration! \n\n\n\nLouis Giarrusso Centennial Cups  \n\n\n\nPrizes: $1800 Cash Prizes Plus $250+ Trophies * Biggest Prize Fund awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event* $1\,800 Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections. 90%+ of EF paid out \n\n\n\nFormat & Prizes: $1\,800 Plus Championship Trophies4SS\, G/60; d5 OPEN = $500 – $300 – $150\, Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd4SS\, G/60; d5 U1600 = $400 – $250 – $100\, Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd4SS\, G/30; d5 U1000 = Trophies to Top 3 Players4SS\, G/30; d5 U600 = Trophies to Top 3 PlayersBiggest Upset = $100 \n\n\n\n* Open to Out-of-State Players. Plenty of parking. Beautiful College Campus. Extra skittles rooms\, Lounge. Cafeteria.  Said by many “Best Chess Venue Site in New England\,” \n\n\n\n* Round 1: OPEN/U1600 Sections – Start at 10:00 AM. Time Control: G/60;d5. Lunch at 12:15 pm. Finish after 7:00 pm Round Times: 10:00 am\, (Lunch 12:15 – 1:00 pm) 1:00 pm\, 3:05 PM\, 5:15 pm* Round 1: U1000/U600 Sections – Start at 11:00 AM. Time Control: G/30;d5 – Lunch at 1:00 pm. Finish around 3:45 – 4:00 pm Round Times: 11:00 am\, 12:00 pm\, (Lunch 1:15 – 1:55 pm)\, 2:00 pm\, 3:10 pm \n\n\n\n* Affordable food/drinks available on site. Lunch breaks see schedule above. Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials\, Salad\, Burgers\, Pasta\, Deli Sandwiches\, Soup\, Pizza \n\n\n\nAdvance Pre-Registration by Friday\, 5/10/2024* EF $48 for OPEN Section * EF $40 for U1600 Section* EF $30 for U1000 & U600 SECTIONS \n\n\n\n* GM’s & IM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s are Free\, EF may be deducted from prizes. * Entry Fee Registration is $10 more on-site and the day of the event \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included with Registration (Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $40 INCLUDES FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27* 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 24-99) = $48 INCLUDES FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP WORTH $45* Student Scholarship’s available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one. Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible \n\n\n\n* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis (Ocean State Chess Association) Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director                    has organized this event & volunteered to direct tournament for FREE w/ TD Assistants. \n\n\n\nSEE REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \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\nNew England Institute of Technology\, East Greenwich\, RI Campus \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*** REGISTRATION BELOW ***
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-giarrusso-championship/
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:USCF Event: 2024 National Middle School (K-8) Championship (Atlanta\, GA) - May 10-12\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:2024 National Middle School (K-8) ChampionshipMay 10-12\, 2024 · Atlanta\, Georgia   (Bughouse & Blitz May 9) \n\n\n\nHyatt Regency Atlanta · 265 Peachtree Street NE\, Atlanta GA 30303888-421-1442 (Mention US Chess) · US Chess Rate $169 · Click here to book at room at the Hyatt!Support US Chess and Ensure Future Events by staying at the host hotel!WEBSITE LINK:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck here frequently for updates!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAIRINGS AND STANDINGS POSTED ONLINE!\n\n\n\nFor the 2024 National Middle School\, board-order pairings and standings will not be printed. Rather\, they will be posted online. Last-name alphabetical order pairings will still be posted onsite. \n\n\n\nTo see the pairings and standings\, click “Results & Pairings” in the upper left hand corner\, then select the tournament and section you’re interested in. (There will be no data here before 11am local time\, Friday\, May 10.) \n\n\n\nThere will be QR codes that link to the pairings and standings posted all around the playing site. Copies of the QR codes are also available at Chess Control. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to our national scholastic events mailing list!\n\n\n\nUS Chess now provides a way for coaches\, faculty advisors\, and other interested parties to receive our pre-tournament emails for national events. Just use this form to subscribe! \n\n\n\nYou can select the event(s) you wish to receive emails about. If you wish to unsubscribe from these lists at any point\, you do so by just clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards are provided by Trophies Plus\, sponsor of the All-American Team. Trophies Plus will ship awards for you at the conclusion of the event. Just click on their icon for details! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve put together a guide for those who are “New To Nationals!”Click here for a primer on what to expect before you arrive!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOWN HALL INFORMATION\n\n\n\nUS Chess offered an informative Town Hall for parents\, coaches and players on Thursday\, April 13. The moderators were be Pete Karagianis\, Assistant Director of Events\, and NTD Franc Guadalupe\, chief TD of the 2023 National Middle School. \n\n\n\nThe Town Hall replay may be watched at this link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tournament Review Group (defined in Section 12.5 of the Scholastic Regulations) reviews every entry to this tournament\, and makes decisions about whether to assign a rating based on alternate rating data found for a player. Players on the above linked report have been assigned ratings that are different from their US Chess regular rating in the April 2023 rating supplement. Any player who has been resectioned as a result of an assigned rating has been notified by email from US Chess. The most current version of the report is published here for transparency. Contact the Director of Events with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEAM ROOM RESERVATION INFORMATION\n\n\n\nTeam room information will be posted in this space when ready.Instructional Video on Using the Room Reservation SystemTeam Room Information Contact: Pete Karagianis at pete.karagianis@uschess.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUS Chess COVID Policy\n\n\n\nUPDATED 11/25/2022\n\n\n\nAs of the above date\, US Chess is not requiring masks\, COVID-19 vaccinations\, or negative COVID-19 tests for any attendees at the 2023 National Middle School. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to take available precautions\, including (but not limited to) bringing masks and hand sanitizer. However\, the decision has been reached to return to pre-COVID conditions at the event. \n\n\n\nUS Chess will still sanitize all boards after each game. Attendees who wish to wear masks should bring their own. \n\n\n\nUS Chess reserves the right to alter this policy as needed\, dependent upon the most recent regulatory or guidance updates from federal\, state\, and local health authorities. Please continue to check this space for any changes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation for Accommodation Requests: Consistent with the Guidelines for Accessible Chess Events\, requests for reasonable accommodations during the event should be made 2-3 weeks in advance of the event. Requests for accommodations made on site will be handled to the best of our ability. Please contact nationalevents@uschess.org with accommodation requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents\, coaches and players: check out our Tournament Safety Tips!\n\n\n\nThis is ESPECIALLY for younger players! PLEASE follow these guidelines for safe behavior. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Room Cancellation Policy \n\n\n\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS (9 rooms or fewer per night) \n\n\n\nIn order to confirm a room assignment for attendees\, you will be required to provide a first night’s deposit that will be charged immediately. The deposit is refundable up to 20 days prior to the convention date. Checks and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. Credit cards will be charged immediately. The Hotel will deduct any collected nonrefundable prepayment fees from the amount that may be owed as performance or cancellation damages. \n\n\n\nGROUP RESERVATIONS (minimum 10 rooms per night) \n\n\n\nAny coaches that reserve 10 or more rooms per night will be required to provide a credit card guarantee for all rooms and will be charged a non-refundable first night’s deposit 20 days or less prior to the tournament date. Checks and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. Credit cards will be charged immediately. The Hotel will deduct any collected nonrefundable prepayment fees from the amount that may be owed as performance or cancellation damages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Links & Information:May rating supplement will be used in compliance with the Scholastic Regulations.Current US Chess Scholastic Regulations are linked hereElectronic Device Policy for National Scholastic Events.Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. Players are responsible for bringing and setting their own clocks\, and explaining their operation when asked.Unrated players may play in the Championship Section or Unrated Section only!!!Up to two 1/2 point byes available any round if requested before round 1.A half-point bye in round 1 must be requested at the time of registration\, or on-site before 11 AM Friday.A half-point bye request for rounds 2-7 not requested in advance must be requested two hours before the scheduled start of round 2.Players registering after 11 AM Friday will not be paired for round 1\, will receive a half-point bye\, and will begin play with round 2.Players requesting a section change late (after 11 AM Friday) will not be paired for round 1\, will receive a half-point bye\, and will begin play with round 2.A Team must have at least two players\, although no maximum of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All players on a team must come from the same school.First place individual and team in K-8 Championship section\, including ties\, will be recognized as National Champions.US Chess membership current through May 2024 is required. \n\n\n\n7 round Swiss in 7 sections: K-8 Championship\, K-8 Under 1700\, K-8 Under 1400\, K-8 Under 1100\, K-8 Under 900\, K-8 Under 700\, K-8 Unrated. \n\n\n\nTime Control: Game/90 d10 (each player has 90 minutes to complete the game with a 10 second grace period each move) \n\n\n\nEntry Fee:   $80 if registered or postmarked by April 22\, $100 if registered or postmarked by April 29\, $130 by May 6\, $180 thereafter or on site. Do not mail anything after April 29.$30.00 extra for all phone registrations.$30 change fee for roster or section changes after Apr. 10 or on site changes.A withdrawal requested by email no later than Apr. 20\, or in person at Chess Control no later than 11 a.m. local time April 21\, will be refunded 100% of the entry fee. \n\n\n\nSchedule:Opening ceremony Fri. 12:45 pm.Rounds start at: Fri. 1 pm-6 pm\, Sat. 9 am-1:30 pm-6 pm\, Sun. 9 am-1:30 pm.Awards Ceremony: Sunday 6:00 pm (approximately) \n\n\n\nAward list is final as of 12/25/2023.\n\n\n\nAll individual awards\, including Blitz and Bughouse\, will be custom medals. All team awards will be trophies. \n\n\n\nAwards:IndividualTeamK-8 ChampionshipTop 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-8 Under 1700Top 10 [plus ties for 10th place]Top 5K-8 Under 1400Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-8 Under 1100Top 15 [plus ties for 15th place]Top 10K-8 Under 900Top 20 [plus ties for 20th place]Top 10K-8 Under 700Top 30 [plus ties for 30th place]Top 20K-8 UnratedTop 10 [plus ties for 10th place]Top 5Top five teams in each section receive 5 plaques per place (4 players and the coach).NOTE: Unrated teams receive a trophy only – no individual plaques. This is per the Scholastic Regulations.Class awards to the top three in the following classes:K-8 Championship1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599;1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299;Under 1200; Unrated.\n\n\n\nNational Middle School Blitz Championship:Time control: G/5\, d0Thursday 5 p.m.\, entry fee $40 by 4/29\, $60 after or on site.Online registration closes at 2 p.m.Onsite registration closes at 4 p.m.Awards to Top 15 Individuals\, Top 5 Teams and Top 3 in each Class1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599; 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; Under 1200; Unrated.Blitz Rules \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Middle School Bughouse Championship:Thursday 11 a.m.\, $30 per 2-player team on site only. Registration 9-10 a.m. One section K-8.Awards (2 each) to top 5 teams.Bughouse Rules \n\n\n\nFriends and Family Tournament (G/30;d5):4SS\, G/30. Saturday 10:30 a.m.\, 12:30 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, 4:30 p.m.\, $30 onsite registration only. Anyone registering after 10 a.m. will take a half point bye in round 1. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for each category of combined player/student results. \n\n\n\nCurrent US Chess Scholastic Regulations are linked here\n\n\n\nTournament Information Contact: nationalevents@uschess.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Entry\n\n\n\nRegister Online using the link in the top left navigation menu – Online registration is STRONGLY preferred. \n\n\n\nHere is a link to our mail-in entry form\, in PDF version and Word version \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents\, coaches and players: check out our Tournament Safety Tips!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPer the Scholastic Regulations\, US Chess will provide scoresheets for players. \n\n\n\nThe use of these scoresheets is mandatory for all players. No other method of keeping score may be used\, unless prior approval is granted by US Chess. \n\n\n\nWe are providing a scoresheet for grades 2-12\, and a scoresheet for grades K-1 (these players may use either scoresheet). Click the links to see the scoresheets\, print them out\, and get familiar with them!
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/uscf-2024-national-middle-school-k-8-championship/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
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SUMMARY:Wheeler G/15 Rapid Tournament Fundraiser for Robotics World Championship (Providence\, RI) - for Adults & Scholastics
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 18\, 2024 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE (& PAY at DOOR) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fwhdjVG9j5GLcpXSqCjShNh6ITVpSuQuud_lGttLXMg/edit?ts=663e8c5b \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\nLocation:The Wheeler School216 Hope StreetProvidence\, RI 02906 \n\n\n\nFormat: 5SS – G/15;d5 – 5 Rounds\, 15 minutes each\, with 5 second delay \n\n\n\nRegistration at 10:00 – 10:50 AM\, Register in Link Below\, Pay $20 Cash/Check (donation) at DoorTournament Starts at 11:00 AM\, ends around 2:00 PM \n\n\n\n3 SECTIONS & PRIZES* OPEN Section – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies* U1000 Section – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies* UNRATED Section – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION SEE BELOW AT BOTTOM OF PAGE Tournament is Free\, a $20 cash/check (suggested donation) at the doorHowever\, Any donation at the door is appreciatedPlease email to cancel if you can’t make it if you register \n\n\n\n* All Proceeds from Tournament help support High School Robotics Team 252 Electric Quahogs attend World Robotics Championship \n\n\n\n\nLIVE ROBOTICS DEMONSTRATION AT THE CHESS TOURNAMENT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n252 Electric Quahogs Robotics Team \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Wheeler School was established in 1889 in Providence\, RI \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* The Wheeler School was established in 1889 (located near Brown University) and is considered one of RI’s Best Academic Institutions* 9th grade student Arjun Dasari from Wheeler’s Chess & Robotics Teams & OSCA organized this event* Pre- Register at Ocean State Chess website\, $20 suggested donation at door (cash/check) * Please email / text to cancel of you will not be coming* The Rated sections will be “QUICK RATED” only. It will not effect your regular rating. * UNRATED SECTION will Not be rated. Adults and students can play in this section* All Proceeds support Wheeler School Robotics Team attend World Robotics Championship* All 3 sections are for both adults and scholastic players* LIVE ROBOTICS DEMONSTRATION AT THE CHESS TOURNAMENT* Specially designed one-of-a-kind Trophies for each section* Plenty of Parking. See Parking Lot across from Wheeler School* Chief TD: Arjun Dasari Certified USCF TD & Frank DelBonis\, Volunteer Certified USCF ANTD Assistant
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/wheeler-chess-fundraiser-robotics-championship/
LOCATION:Wheeler School\, 216 Hope Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02906\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T180000
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UID:3681-1716116400-1716141600@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CSCA Event: 2024 Connecticut Hall of Fame Action Championship - $1\,000 Prizes (Fairfield\, CT)
DESCRIPTION:Awesome Venue; Special Discounts; Titled FREE; Lunch Included! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Sacred Heart University5151 Park Avenue\, Bowman Hall\, Fairfield\, CT 06825 \n\n\n\nDate & Time: Sunday May 19\, 2024 Round 1 at 11:00 am\, then ASAP; Online registration thru 9 AM on May 19; NO on-site registrationRounds/Time: 5 Rounds SS\, G/30 +3. USCF Rated. Round 1 @ 11 AM\, then ASAP One ½ point bye permitted in Rounds 1-4\, must commit by end of registration.Sections: 3 Sections: Open\, U1800 and U1200Prizes: Open: $300-$200; $100 to Top U2000. State Champion [1] plaque to Open winner. U1800: $200-$100; $100 to Top U1500. U1800 Champion trophy to winner. U1200: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U800\, U600\, U400\, Unrated. \n\n\n\nOther InformationState Champion trophy to Open winner. Unrated not eligible for class prizes.Prizes based on final standings on USCF tie breaks\, NOT USCF distribution rules\,except perfect (5-0) scores\, who share money prizes equally. Prizes may not becombined; one prize per player in listed order. Prizes may be increased dependingon entries.Tie breaks: For perfect (5-0) scores\, a G/5/4 d2 playoff will determine the section winner; USCF tie breaks determine seeding and color choice; does not affect money prizes \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: by 9 AM May 19; NO on site registration. Title players FREE. $50 by May 14; $60 by May 17; $80 by May 19. U1200 $10 less \n\n\n\nOut-of-State: Out-of-state players welcome and prize eligible\, except CT Champion plaqueCredits/Discounts: Please email CSCA ahead of registration for discount code\, if: Hardship (varies)\, Senior (15% off) or Sibling (10%). Premium Members apply discount with provided code. Title players: FREE for NMs and up; email to register.GMs and IMs: Entry fee is waived for GMs and IMsPlease email events.CSCA@gmail.com to register.Out-of-state: Out-of-state players (see Note [1] below) are welcome and prize eligible\, except State title.Notes: [1] Connecticut player. A “Connecticut player” is (a) any player whose state is designated “CT” with U.S. Chess\, or (b) who (i) resides\, (ii) works or (ii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. [2] Tax Compliance. Players exceeding $600 in CSCA prizes for 2024 shall provide W-9 form. [3] Contact. Questions/inquiries: events.CSCA@gmail.com. [4] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals/refund requests must be emailed to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than May 15 at 11:59 PM. Refunds are subject to $15 administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event for the Connecticut chess community\, and the CSCA event Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact CSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFLYER INFO HERE: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/HFAction.24.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2043&cat=1
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2023-connecticut-hall-of-fame-action-championship-1000-prizes-fairfirld-ct/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T235959
DTSTAMP:20240524T205844Z
CREATED:20240524T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T205844Z
UID:10956-1716595200-1716681599@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CSCA Lichess OE May 25th Unlimited SuperBlitz Arena (Online)
DESCRIPTION:More Info here: https://lichess.org/team/csca-unlimited \n\n\n\nCSCA Online Tournament Event — REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!May 25 @ 11:00 AM – CSCA Unlimited SuperBlitz Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Blitz games required. Join team and register to participate. Prize: 60% of entries\, $100 (30-25-20-15-10) guaranteed! Just $5 entry! REGISTER HERE! \n\n\n\nFORMAT & PRIZES\n\n\n\n\nTournaments may be organizes in any Lichess-permissible format and time control. Players may suggest the type of events they would like to see included.\n\n\n\nMinimum prize funds are the greater of 60% of collected entries or $100. Prize funds may be increased\, but never decreased below the minimum.\n\n\n\nThe minimum individual prize may not be below $10.\n\n\n\nDistribution of the prize is made in declared increments\, except that any amount short of creating a new top prize may be added to the top 1 to 3 prizes\, added as an additional lower prize(s)\, or offered as a bonus for placing players at the discretion of the organizer. Bonus prizes may not be below $5.\n\n\n\nAt least three placement prizes are guaranteed. Lower prizes may be placements or category-based\, i.e.\, Top U2100\, 10th place\, bonus\, streamer\, etc.\n\n\n\nFor example\, in a $5 designated increment increase\, the distribution of the $100 minimum is $30-25-20-15-10 (prizes start at $10 and increase by $5). However\, if the prize fund collected is $300 based on the 60% rule\, the distribution would be one of the following: $80-45-40-35-30-25-20-15-10; $70-55-40-35-…; $65-55-45-35-…; or bonuses: +30 or +20-10 or +15-10-5\, or any other combination up to six +5 bonuses. Bonuses are typically based on accuracy of performance of placing players or rating of performance. Other options would be an additional $30 or $20-10 or $10-10-10 prize(s) for more placements or category awards.\n\n\n\nThe final amount of the total prize fund is determined and announced as soon as possible following the conclusion of the event.\n\n\n\nRegistration is required\, together with entry fee payment. All registrations remain at all times confidential.\n\n\n\nEntry fees are low\, between $5 and $10\, as a standard. A higher fee may be charged on occasion to provide an event with a higher prize fund\, especially if players request the adjustment. However\, we intend to keep events as inclusive as possible for as many players as possible\, worldwide. (Unfortunately\, due to online payment processing charges\, entry fees below $5 are not feasible.) Entry fees are NONREFUNDABLE. Unfortunately\, with such a low entry fee\, the cost of refunds exceeds the price of entry.\n\n\n\nFor now\, all prizes are paid and all fees collected via PayPal\, only.\n\n\n\nAll players\, regardless of location\, are welcome!\n\n\n\nBelow Team Rules apply.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/csca-lichess-online-superblitz/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T235959
DTSTAMP:20240524T205901Z
CREATED:20230501T123657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T205901Z
UID:3569-1716595200-1716854399@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:MACA EVENT: 92nd Massachusetts Open - Mass State Championship - $7\,500 Guaranteed Prizes (Westford. MA)
DESCRIPTION:Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSAT. MAY 25 – MON. MAY 27 (Memorial Day Weekend) \n\n\n\nGENERAL INFORMATIONEvent Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association (click here)  VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITEhttp://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=8180Event Location: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886   Event Date:Saturday\, May 25\, 2023Sunday\, May 26\, 2023Monday\, May 27\, 2023Time Control: 6SS\, 40/120\, SD/30\, d10 (2-day schedule\, G/40\, d10 in rounds 1-3)Rounds Time: * 3-day: Sat. 10:30 & 5\, Sun. 10:30 & 5\, Mon. 10 & 4. * 2-day: Sun. 10:30\, 1\, 3 & 5\, Mon. 10 & 4. No 2-day Championship section scheduleByes: Byes in rounds 1-5 in Championship section\, 1-6 in others\, limit 2\, rounds 4-6 must commit before round 2.Prize Info: $7\,500 guaranteed Inquiry: info@masschess.org    Bob Messenger 603-891-2484. call 603-557-1732.REGISTRATION INFORMATIONEntry Fee: $90 for 3-day\, $89 for 2-day mailed by 5/20 or online by Wednesday 5/22\, $110 online by 5/23 or at site.$30 discount to players in U1200 section. GMs and IMs free.Registration – 3-day: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 2-day: Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.Registration – Online:  Available till END OF DAY OF 5/22/2024Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12\, Nashua N.H. 03062Membership Requirement: USCF membership required. MACA membership required for Mass. residents.SECTIONS INFORMATIONREGISTER NOW! Championship\, rated 1800 or above $1000-500\, top Under 2300 $500REGISTER NOW! Under 2100\, 3-Day $800-400\, top Under 1900 $400REGISTER NOW! Under 2100\, 2-DayREGISTER NOW! Under 1800\, 3-Day $800-400\, top Under 1600 $400REGISTER NOW! Under 1800\, 2-DayREGISTER NOW! Under 1500\, 3-Day $700-350\, top Under 1300 $350REGISTER NOW! Under 1500\, 2-DayREGISTER NOW! Under 1200\, 3-Day $400-250\, top Under 1000 $250REGISTER NOW! Under 1200\, 2-DayTOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION* The Championship section is open to players rated 1800 and above.* There is no 2-day schedule in the Championship section.* The Championship section is FIDE rated\, and FIDE rules are used.* State Champion title to the top-scoring Mass. resident or student in each section.* Unrated prize limits: $400 in U2100\, $300 in U1800\, $200 in U1500\, $100 in U1200\, can’t win title.* Bring chess set and clock.* Payment at site must be by cash or check. No credit cards.* MACA annual meeting Monday 9 a.m.* Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/91st-massachusetts-open-7500-guaranteed-prizes-westford-ma/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20240528T091321Z
CREATED:20231229T205903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T091321Z
UID:8356-1716638400-1716638400@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA 2nd Papa Gino's Scholastic G/15 Rapid Tournament (West Warwick\, RI) - Tentative
DESCRIPTION:Located on Bald Hill Road  – Past the Warwick Mall\, & Before Showcase Cinema \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: PAPA GINO’S                 700 East Greenwich Ave                West Warwick\, RI 02893 \n\n\n\n* Note: This is located on Bald Hill Road area of Warwick\, down the street from Showcase Cinema’s \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/15; d5 – 4 Rounds. Each player gets 15 Minutes with 5 second delay.QUICK RATED ONLY. Round 1 starts around 11:00 AM. Finish 2:00-3:00 PM. \n\n\n\n\nEvent is limited to 36 Players (Must be a student\, under age 18)  \n\n\n\n\n        3 SECTIONS & PRIZES – Must be Scholastic Gr. K-12* U1200 (High Level) = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U800 (Intermediate) = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U500 (Novice/beginner) = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place   Medals will be given to players for ties or with 2.5 pts or higher who don’t receive a trophy. \n\n\n\nEF: Only $20 in advance for all advance entries\, limited to 36 participants.On-site entry day of event is $5 more\, Late Entry will be $25 (If room available)Rated Sections must have USCF membership. OSCA Discounts for USCF membership below. \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 Discount $25 registration. Free Tournament is Included!Must be done in advance. This is for players with no current USCF membership – Not USCF Renewals. \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* limited to 36 players\, so please register as soon as possible* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM\, will run continuously* There will be a short break for lunch after round 2 or 3 to order food from PAPA Gino’s* Most Sections will Finish around 2:00 PM\, U1200 Section between 2:30-3:00 PM* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. * Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 11:40 for 2nd Round\, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section.* Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess in advance with reason why* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $10 extra\, if tickets are not “sold out”* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director & TD Assistants* All profits after prizes paid are used to help local chess clubs and schools in R.I. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE – SEE “TICKETS”
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/papa-ginos-winter-scholastic-2/
LOCATION:Papa Ginos West Warwick\, 700 East Greenwich Ave\, West Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02893\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T143000
DTSTAMP:20240524T200132Z
CREATED:20240524T195229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T200132Z
UID:10960-1716901200-1716906600@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CSCA Lichess OE May 28 UltraBullet Arena (Online)
DESCRIPTION:More information on Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) website below:https://lichess.org/team/csca-open-events \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMay 28 @ 1 PM – CSCA OE May UltraBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 90. Minimum 100 UltraBullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry! \n\n\n\nMAY CHAMPIONS:Hyper1:2: @shootingstar10*Bullet1: @shootingstar10SuperBlitz: @shootingstar10*Rapid8: @DoojonRapid10: “pending review” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRECENT EVENT WINNERS:5/21\, OE SuperBlitz: @shootingstar10*5/16\, OE Rapid10: “under review”5/14\, OE Hyper1:2: @shootingstar10*5/7\, OE Bullet1: @shootingstar105/2\, OE Rapid8: @Doojon \n\n\n\nEarlier winners: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Winner.lst.pdfTOTAL PRIZES AWARDED since Sept 2023: $8\,000( * – pending Lichess Fair Play review )
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/csca-lichess-may-28-online-ultrabullet/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T170000
DTSTAMP:20240524T201124Z
CREATED:20240524T200218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T201124Z
UID:10967-1717070400-1717088400@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CSCA Lichess May 30 Classical Swiss (Online)
DESCRIPTION:More Information (click below)https://lichess.org/team/csca-open-events \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCSCA Online Tournament Event — Registration is OPEN!!!May 30 @ 12 PM – CSCA OE May Classical Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 5 Rounds\, 25+1. Minimum 20 Classical games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/csca-lichess-may-classical-swiss/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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