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SUMMARY:OSCA 2nd Annual Warren Armory Chess Tournament (Warren\, RI) - $500 - Popular Event
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 1\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Historic Warren Armory               11 Jefferson Street                                  Warren\, RI 02885 \n\n\n\nThe Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren\, RI \n\n\n\nLAST YEAR’s EVENT had 112 Players from 7 States !! – Everyone wanted to “Come play in the Castle”See info from last year’s event:  https://oceanstatechess.com/past-events/ \n\n\n\n* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will be continuous\, 30-40 Min Break for Lunch after Rd. 2 \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid E=entries from Open/U1600* OPEN = $150 – $75 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level* U1600 = $100 – $50 – $25\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & Medium Level* Class Prize = Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1600 Sections)* U1000 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals – Intermediate Scholastic Gr. K-12* U600 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Medals – Novice/Beginner Scholastic Gr. K-12 \n\n\n\nENTRY FEESScholastic U1000\, U600: Only $22 in advance for players with USCF Membership. On-site entry day of event is $30Adult OPEN / U1600: Only $27 in advance for players with USCF membership. On-site entry day of event is $35 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Registration (1st USCF Rated Tournament / Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $27 INCLUDES FREE $20 USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $35 INCLUDES FREE $27 USCF MEMBERSHIP * 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 24-99) = $48 INCLUDES FREE $45 USCF MEMBERSHIP  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* ADDITIONAL PARKING\, BEHIND WARREN TOWN HALL\, 514 MAIN STREET\, WARREN\, RI 02885* AIR-CONDITIONING will be provided in the Tournament Room* Skittles Room Provided\, Coffee Shop on same street * Free Tour of the Armory during Lunch* Lunch break provided\, multiple restaurants to walk to in neighborhood* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuous\, Lunch break after Round 2 (around 12:15-12:30)* Scholastic U1000/U600 Sections will Finish around 2:00 PM\, OPEN/U1600 around 3:00-3:30 PM* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. Please bring a clock if you have one. * Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 11:00 /11:10 for 2nd Round\, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries* Student Scholarships available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $8 extra. If possible\, please register in advance online. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE *
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-warren-armory/
LOCATION:Historic Warren Armory\, 11 Jefferson Street\, Warren\, Rhode Island\, 02885\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T103000
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UID:3964-1717237800-1717257600@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:Connecticut State Chess Association Event: 28th Annual Robert Musicant - Donald Yazgoor Memorial Chess Tournament (Norwalk\, CT)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Norwalk Public Library (The Main Library)1 Belden Avenue\, Auditorium\, Norwalk\, CT 06850 \n\n\n\nSponsored by Connecticut State Chess Associationa 501(c)(7) nonprofit corporation \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Saturday\, June 1\, 2024; Round 1 at 10:30am\, then ASAP. Awards by 3:30 PM. Online registration ONLY thru 6 PM on May 31  \n\n\n\nRnd/TC/Bye: 4 Rounds SS G/25 d5 (all players play 4 games); One ½ point bye permitted in Rounds 1-3; 0 point byes in any Round.  \n\n\n\nSections: 3 sections: Open (pK-12); U1000 (pK-12); U600 (pK-6)  \n\n\n\nPrizes: Trophies to Top 3 per section and highest finishing non-placing pK-2\, 3-5\, 6-8 players overall; Medals to non-trophy players; Names of Top and Top U1200 engraved on Musicant and Yazgoor Cups\, respectively.  \n\n\n\nTie-Breaks: For perfect (4-0) scores\, a G/5/4 d2 playoff will determine the section winner; USCF tie breaks determine seeding and color choice.  \n\n\n\nEntry Fees: $35 by May 28; $50 by 6 PM on May 31. Online registration\, ONLY. First time USCF members\, get $15 OFF entry\, email CSCA for discount code. Credits/Discounts: Please email CSCA ahead of registration for discount code\, if: Hardship (discount varies) or Sibling (10%). Premium Members apply discount with provided code. First time USCF members $15 OFF.Discounts: General DISCOUNTS: Students with financial hardship\, attending Title I schoolsor requesting a sibling discount should email events.CSCA@gmail.com to requestregistration instructions.CSCA Member Organization & Premium Member DISCOUNT: CSCA MemberOrganizations and Premium Members will receive instructions to apply $10membership discount to their entries. Schools may apply for Member Organization status at any timeEmail to: chess.CSCA@gmail.com Individual players may register for Premium Membership here.Notes:This event is organized and sponsored by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESSASSOCIATION\, REDBANDIT CHESS and NORWALK LIBRARY.Rating Supplement. June 2023 USCF Rating Suppl. used for section entry\, pairingsDay of event: Chess sets will be provided. If you have a chess clock\, please bring it with youOrganizer will have some additional clocks\, but may not have enough for everyone.We plan on taking a short lunch break during the event after Round 2. Otherwise\, Rounds will bepaired as soon as all play in the prior round is complete. Approximate schedule by round is10:30a\, 11:45a\, LUNCH\, 1:00p\, 2:10p. \n\n\n\nAward Ceremony expected by 3:30pm.ALL PLAYERS PLAY 4 GAMES. This is not an elimination tournament.ALL PARTICIPANTS: The library opens at 10 AM. Library café is open until 2 PM. Pleasearrive on time and check the Advanced Entry List to confirm your registration information.Contact: All questions/inquiries to:  events.CSCA@gmail.com \n\n\n\nNotes: [1] Contact. Questions/inquiries: events.CSCA@gmail.com. [2] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals/refund requests must be emailed to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than May 29 at 11:59 PM. Refunds are subject to $15 administrative fee. [3] 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
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/27th-annual-robert-musicant-donald-yazgoor-memorial-chess-tournament-norwalk-ct/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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SUMMARY:NEC Event: 2024 New England Class Championship (Marlboro\, MA) - $6\,500 Projected
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 15th – Sunday June 16th\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT OVERVIEW\n\n\n\n2024 New England Class Championship \n\n\n\nLocation: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road W\, Marlboro\, MA 01752  \n\n\n\n$6\,500+ projected prizes! $3\,250 (50%) Guaranteed! – Limited to first 120 players \n\n\n\nFormat: 5 rounds Swiss System\, G/60+30 Saturday\, G/90+30 SundayRounds: Saturday: 10am-2pm-6pm Sunday: 10am-3pm \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZESMaster/Expert: $2\,100 based on 20 entries: $1\,000-500\, U2400 $325\, U2200 $275Class A: $900 based on 15 entries: $500-250\, U1900 $150Class B:  $900 based on 15 entries: $500-250\, U1700 $150Class C:  $900 based on 15 entries: $500-250\, U1500 $150Class D:  $900 based on 15 entries: $500-250\, U1300 $150 Class E/Below: $800 based on 20 entries: $400-200\, U1000 $120\, Unrated $80 \n\n\n\nPlaques and the title of New England Class Champion will also be awarded to the top finisher in each Class (including Expert) residing in New England. (ME\, VT\, NH\, MA\, CT\, or RI) \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $120 for Master/Expert\, $80 for Class A\, B\, C\, and D\, $60 for Class E/Below. EF $10 more after May 20th\, $20 after June 13th and on site. $50 Play-up fee\, players may only play up 1 section.   \n\n\n\nRatings are based off of the published June 2024 USCF Rating List. Unrated players may only play in the Class E/Below section and are only eligible for the Unrated prize.  \n\n\n\nGrand Prix: This event is a 4x multiplier in the New England Grand Prix\, a new circuit of local tournaments that reward players who play and finish more events. To view the details\, prizes\, standings\, and upcoming Grand Prix Events\, visit the New England Chess Association website here: https://newenglandchess.org/   \n\n\n\nByes: 2 half-point byes allowed\, must commit before the start of Round 2.  \n\n\n\n* The tournament will take place in the Marlborough Room.* Bring sets and clocks\, limited amount provided \n\n\n\nHOTEL: You can book a room at the chess rate of $134 by clicking here: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.22024.html?groupId=W11BY2L9  \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION: Online advance entry available at onlineregistration.cc. Scroll down the webpage until you see the event\, which is being held by RAR. Onsite registration: from 9:00 – 9:45am on June 15th.Questions – Email  josephtruelson@gmail.com \n\n\n\nAddress:Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel181 Boston Post Road WMarlboro\, MA 01752 \n\n\n\nORGANIZER\n\n\n\nNew England Chess AssociationEmail: josephtruelson@gmail.comPhone: 651-443-6341Website: https://newenglandchess.org/
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/new-england-class-championship/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000
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SUMMARY:3rd Cranston "Rapid" G/15 Chess Tournament (Cranston\, RI) - $500 plus Trophies
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 22\, 2024 \n\n\n\nChess Tournament for Both Adults & Scholastic players \n\n\n\nTournament Room at Pub on Park – Our event will be held before they open\n\n\n\nLocationPub On Park / Legion Bowl 655 – 661 Park AveCranston\, RI 02910 \n\n\n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/15; d5 – 4 Rounds 15 minutes each\, 5 second delay (All Sections)EVENT IS QUICK RATED ONLY = YOUR REGULAR RATING NOT AFFECTEDRound 1 starts around 12:00 PM (Noon)\, finished by 3:00 \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE * \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES\, $500 Projected / $250 Guaranteed\, plus Trophies$500 = b/25 paid entries Open Section* OPEN = $200 – $100\, Plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place U1500 Class Prizes– $150 – $50\, 1st Place Trophy* U1200 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place U800 Class Prize = 1st Place Trophy\, Medals* Unrated = (Adults & Kids) Trophy for 1st place\, Medals 2nd & 3rd Place \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* This is both an Adult & Kids Tournament Event. * Pub / Restaurant used exclusively for tournament not open to public until 4:00 PM* Anyone can play in a higher section* Round 1 will start at 12:00 PM (Noon) for All Sections.* Full Food Menu available after 12:00 PM * Unrated section is for both Scholastics & Adults* Late Players who arrive after Round 1 get a 1/2 pt. bye or paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance. * On-site Entries must register 15 minutes before 11:45 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by Friday\, 6/21/2024. Limited space to the first 56 players \n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees* EF $30 for OPEN Section. Late entry is $5 more * EF $22 for U1200 Section. Late entry $5 more * EF: $22 for UNRATED Section (Adult/Kids)\, Late entry is $5 more  \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Entry (1st USCF Rated Event / Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT ENTRY (Age 3-18) = $27 – Registration Includes FREE $20 USCF Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT (Age 19-24) = $35 – Registration Includes FREE $27 USCF Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR (Age 25-99) = $48 – Registration Includes FREE $45 USCF Membership \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* THIS EVENT IS QUICK RATED ONLY – REGULAR RATING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED* Please sign up early\, Limited space to the first 56 players.* Event is perfect for 1st-Time Beginner scholastic or adults* Pub / Restaurant closed to regular public during chess Tournament* This is both an Adult & Kids Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section* Please sign up early\, Limited space to first 56 players.* Tournament finished around 2:30 – 3:00 PM* Beer/Drinks available after tournament. Must be 21 years old.* Chess sets & clocks will be provided* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Email all questions text to (401) 212-1335\, or email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sectionsJoin U.S. Chess Federation online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\n* Register at bottom of this page* \n\n\n\nSee all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/3rd-cranston-rapid/
LOCATION:Pub on Park\, 655 Park Ave\, Cranston\, Rhode Island\, 02910\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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