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SUMMARY:124th Annual U.S. Open Championship & USCF Delegates Meeting - $60\,000 Prizes (Norfolk\, VA)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 27\, 2024 – Sunday\, August 4\, 2024   \n\n\n\nOCEAN STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION will be here at the USCF DELEGATES MEETING this week held at the U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHeritage Event\, American Classic\, Enhanced Grand Prix\, National Championship EventNorfolk Sheraton Waterside Hotel \n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n\n\nIncludes Traditional one game per day schedule (9 days)\, a 6-day slow time control option\, and 4-day option. 9SS\, 40/100\, SD/30\, +30 increment from move one (4-day option\, Rds. 1-6\, G/60 d5; then 40/100\, SD/30\, +30). Site: Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel\, 777 Waterside Drive\, Norfolk VA 23510.  HR: $144 single-quad\, Call (757) 622-6664\, mention “US Open Chess Championship”. Reserve by June 30 or rate may increase. \n\n\n\n$60\,000 IN PRIZES – 100% GUARANTEED! A one-section tournament with Class prizes. Top U.S. player not otherwise qualified qualifies for 2024 U.S. Championship.  \n\n\n\nChoice of three schedules: Traditional: 40/100\, SD/30\, +30. One round daily at 7 PM\, except Rd. 9\, 3 PM 8/4. 6-Day Option: 40/100\, SD/30\, +30. 7 PM 7/30\, 12 NOON & 7 PM 7/31/2-8/2\, 7 PM 8/3\, 3 PM 8/4. 4-Day Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; then 40/100\, SD/30\, +30. 12 NOON\, 3 PM\, 7 PM\, 10 PM 8/1; 12 NOON\, 3 PM\, 7 PM 8/2; 7 PM 8/3; 3 PM 8/4. All schedules merge after Round 6 & compete for same prizes.  \n\n\n\nPrizes: Top places $10000-6000-4000-3000-2500-2000-1500-1000\, clear or playoff winner $200 bonus. If tie for first\, top two on tiebreak play Armageddon game for bonus and title.  (Separate Armageddon game for U.S. Championship qualifier\, if necessary.)  Armageddon game(s) will be G/10\, no delay.  Armageddon players will bid on start time with Black.  Low bid gets requested start time and draw odds.  Class Prizes: Top Master (2200-2399) $3000-1500-1000-800\, Expert (2000-2199) $2500-1300-800-500\, Class A (1800-1999) $2500-1300-800-500\, Class B (1600-1799) $2500-1300-800-500\, Class C (1400-1599) $2000-1000-600-400\, Class D (1200-1399) $1500-700-500-300\, Class E or below (under 1200) $1500-700-500-300\, Unrated $800-400-200.  Mixed Doubles prizes in various categories (see website for details).  Mixed doubles teams: sign up at Chess Control on site.  \n\n\n\nHalf-Point Byes: must commit before Round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for 2000/up\, 2 byes for 1400-1999\, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye in last two rounds. Zero-point byes are always available in any round if requested at least two hours before the round(s) in question.  \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Online\, $155 by 6/24\, $175 by 7/8\, $195 after 7/22. By mail\, $177 postmarked by 7/8\, $197 postmarked after 7/8\, do not mail after 7/15!  At site\, all $200; Free entry for GMs and WGMs for main event only. (GMs and WGMs must email Click here to show email address for their free entry). All entries must be made at least two (2) hours prior to the player’s first game. Current US Chess membership required.  \n\n\n\nJuly 2024 Rating Supplement used for US Open and all other associated events; unofficial ratings (at least four games) used if otherwise unrated. CCA ratings used if above US Chess. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 points added to FIDE or FQE\, 200+ added to most foreign national ratings\, no points added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used.  \n\n\n\nEntries: US Chess\, ATTN: 2024 U.S. Open\, PO Box 775308\, St. Louis MO 63177. ONLINE ENTRY STRONGLY ENCOURAGED\, see website. NO PHONE ENTRIES!  \n\n\n\nNot FIDE rated\, No cell phones or other electronic devices permitted for use during play.  If requesting an exception\, email nationalevents@uschess.org no later than July 6\, 2024. \n\n\n\nBring a clock — none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tournament but not for skittles. \n\n\n\nMany meetings\, workshops and seminars\, including: US Chess Committee Meetings 7/31-8/2\, US Chess Awards Reception 4:00 p.m. 8/2\, US Chess Delegates Meeting 8/3-4. Many side events and other championships\, including: U.S. National Blitz Championship 7SS Double\, G/5 d0\, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 8/3; U.S. National G/15 Championship 5SS\, G/15 d5\, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 7/31; U.S. Open Weekend Swiss 5SS\, G/60 d5\, 12-3 Sat 7/27\, 10-12:30-3 Sun 7/28; U.S. Open Scholastic 4SS\, G/30 d5\, 12-1:30-3-4:30 Sun 7/28; Mon-Wed-Thu-Fri Jul. 29\, Jul. 31\, Aug. 1\, 2\, 3\, U. S. Open Quads (one-day events) G/30 d5. Entry fee $20. Registration 9:30-11:30 a.m.\, Rounds at noon\, 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. $50 to first in each quad. Tue Jul. 30 U.S. Open Quads (Tuesday Quads Only) G/60 d5. Entry Fee $20. Registration 9 a.m.-10:00 a.m.\, Rounds at 10:30 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $50 to first in each quad. U.S. Open Bughouse Sat. 10:30 AM 7/27.  \n\n\n\nIn addition\, five other championships will also take place: the Denker Tournament of HS Champions (see website for participants’ list)\, the Barber Tournament of MS Champions (see website for participants’ list)\, the Haring Tournament of Girls State Champions (see website for participants’ list)\, the Rockefeller Tournament of Elementary State Champions (see website for participants’ list)\, and the Irwin Tournament of Senior State Champions (see website for participants’ list). \n\n\n\nPlease check the U.S. Open website often for updates\, new information and corrections and other useful documents! http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2024/usopen/ \n\n\n\nAddress: \n\n\n\nSheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel777 Waterside DriveNorfolk\, VA 23510United States \n\n\n\nSections: 1Grand Prix Points: 300Prize Fund: $60\,000FIDE Rated: NoHandicap Accessible: YesResidency Restriction: NoOnline Event: No \n\n\n\nOrganizer Overview\n\n\n\nBoyd ReedEmail: nationalevents@uschess.orgWebsite: http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2024/usopen
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/124th-annual-u-s-open-championship/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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SUMMARY:OSCA Collaboration: 2nd Annual Rogers Free Library Chess Tournament (Bristol\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUGUST 10\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Rogers Free Library525 Hope StreetBristol\, RI 02809    \n\n\n\nEntry: FREE to PlayPlease Register Early\, Limited Space. Link at bottom of this page \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes – Both Sections are Unrated* Advanced Section (Adult & Kids) – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place trophies & chess books * Intermediate / Novice Section (Adults & Kids) – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place trophies & chess books \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Advanced Section1st Place – $75 Gift Certificate\, Le Central French Café (Bristol)   https://www.lecentralbristol.net/2nd Place – $50 Gift Certificate\, The Beehive Café by the waterfront (Bristol)  https://thebeehivecafe.com/3rd Place – $25 Gift Certificate\, Plant City Restaurant (Barrington)    https://plantcitybarrington.com/ \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Intermediate / Novice1st Place Trophy 2nd Place Trophy3rd Place Medals \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 10\, 2024  Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocation: Roger Library\, Upstairs Conference RoomAudience:  All Ages  Categories:  Clubs \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Information* Both Adults & Kids are invited to compete in the 2nd Annual RFL Chess Championship* ALL PLAYERS looking to participate MUST register * Tournament is Free\, please register early\, and contact us if you need to cancel* 30-32 people will compete for the title and grand prizes!* Tournament will start promptly at 10:00 am\, please check in by 9:45 am* Chess sets will be provided\, please bring a clock if you have one* Bring your best game and good luck* Event is sponsored by Roger Free Library with help from Ocean State Chess Association* Volunteer Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Associate National Tournament Director\, OSCA \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION (LINK): CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nUSCF Tournament Link:  https://new.uschess.org/2nd-annual-rogers-free-library-chess-tournament
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/rfl-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Rogers Free Library\, 525 Hope Street\, Bristol\, Rhode Island\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA Collaboration: Providence Free USCF Octagons Tournament & Chess Lecture (Providence\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUGUST 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Rochambeau Community Library 708 Hope Street inProvidence\, RI 02906 \n\n\n\nFormat: 3SS\, G/40;d5\, 6-8 players per section with similar ratingTournament is 3 rounds. players get 40 minutes each with 5 second delayMust be a USCF Member to participate. Limited to 32 players \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Ocean State Chess Association is helping to sponsor & promote this free event* Tournament will be from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm* Anyone and Everyone is welcome to attend the Chess Lecture at 4:00 – 5:00 pm* Larry Cohen\, Associate National TD is doing this to play & direct a tournament in all 50 states   Rhode Island is his last state !!! * Check in at 9:45-10am on Saturday morning* 3 Rounds are 10:15-12:30-2:30* Bring boards Sets\, and chess clocks as few will be provided * Limit of 1 half point Bye if requested in advance* There is no cost to play in the Octagons* You MUST already be a USCF member * Register in advance. Limit 32 players\, Not sure how many openings the day of the event* For more information you can email: allamericaschess@gmail.com* Book prize to winner of each Octagon section* Register (see link below) for Tournament\, for more info go to Kingregistration.com
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/providence-free-octagons-chess-lecture/
LOCATION:Rochambeau Library\, 708 Hope Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02906\, United States
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SUMMARY:2 Kids New Chess World Records (Burlington\, MA) - FREE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:2 STUDENTS WILL SET KIDS WORLD CHESS RECORDS !!! –  FREE EVENT  \n\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, AUG. 29   @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nRYAAN BOBBA (AGE 7) is placing 92 distinct variations of the eight queens puzzle in 20 minutes (736 Queens)\n\n\n\n\n\nTHEIA BOBBA (AGE 4) will solve 100 chess puzzles in 10 minutes on 100 chess boards !\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Academy of Creative Arts12 A St\, Burlington\, MA 01803 \n\n\n\n*World Chess Record Details: * Description:* RYAAN BOBBA (AGE 7) is placing 92 distinct variations on 92 Chess Boards\, with an eight queens puzzle in 20 minutes on 8×8 chess boards. This requires placing 736 Queens on 92 chess boards\, in a way that no two share the same row\, column\, or diagonal \n\n\n\n* World Chess Record Details: * Description: * THEIA BOBBA (AGE 4) will solve 100 chess puzzles on 100 chess boards in 10 minutes \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event will be adjudicated by* WORLD BOOK of RECORDS\, LONDON* AMERICAN BOOK of RECORDS* NOBLE BOOK of RECORDS* FORBES BOOK of RECORDS \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor More Information Contact: Divya Sri –   Phone: (781) 496-8299\, email: divyasri.47@gmail.com
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/kids-chess-world-records/
LOCATION:Academy of Creative Arts\, 12 A Street\, Burlington\, Massachusetts\, 01803\, United States
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SUMMARY:New England Chess Association (NECA) 83rd New England Open - $4\,300 Guaranteed (Westford\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation and a State Affiliate Member of the New England Chess Association (NECA)    \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWestford Regency Inn & Conference Center219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent OrganizerNEW ENGLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION (NECA)  VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITE \n\n\n\nEvent Location: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886   [ DIRECTIONS ]Hotel Info: Rooms are $159 for 1-2 people. Reserve by 7/31 and mention MA Chess Association chess tournament. 978-692-8200.Event Dates:Saturday\, August 31\, 2024Sunday\, September 01\, 2024Monday\, September 02\, 2024Time Control: 6SS; 40/120\, SD/30\, d10 (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\, must commit before the start of round 3\,Prize Info: $4\,300\, 100% guaranteed.  603-891-2484REGISTRATION INFORMATIONEntry Fee: $75 for 3-day\, $74 for 2-day if mailed by 8/26 or online by Wed. 8/28; $85 online by Thur. 8/29 or 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 8/28/2024.Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr.\, Apt 12\, Nashua NH 03062Requirement: 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! 2-Day Under 1800REGISTER 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 unratedTOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION* No 2-day schedule for the Championship Section.* The Championship section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. * Minimum rating is 1800 USCF (official or live).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.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION for NECA OPEN on MACA Website: CLICK HERE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/new-england-open-2/
LOCATION:Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, Massachusetts\, 01886
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