BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Ocean State Chess Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean State Chess Association
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceanstatechess.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean State Chess Association
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240902T235959
DTSTAMP:20260421T084849
CREATED:20240603T190450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T075225Z
UID:11126-1725062400-1725321599@oceanstatechess.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oceanstatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Westord-Regency-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="New England Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084849
CREATED:20240821T032013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T050758Z
UID:12124-1725703200-1725723000@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CSCA Hartford County & City Championships (East Hartford\, CT) - $1\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Open to Out-of-State Players \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: East Hartford Cultural Community Center\, Gymnasium50 Chapman Place\, East Hartford\, CT 06108 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2024 Hartford County & City Championships$1\,000 in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards! – Open to Out-of-State PlayersSponsored by CSCA (Connecticut State Chess Association) \n\n\n\nClick here for Flyer:  https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/HCCC.24.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nDate & Time: Saturday\, September 7\, 2024; Round 1 at 10a\, then ASAP. Online registration only thru 10:30a Sept 7. Sections/Rounds/ 5 Sections: Open/U2000/U1300/U700/NR; 4 Rounds SS: G/30+10. Time Control: Players rated over 299 cannot participate in NR (not rated). Byes: One ½ point bye in all but final Round; 0 point byes any Round. Prizes: $250-200\, $100 to Top U2200 in Open; $200-150\, $100 to Top U1600 in U2000;Trophies to Top 3 in U1300\, U700\, NR. Champion Trophies to Open Winner andTop City Resident overall. Medals to non-placers. Prizes via PayPal.  Entry Fee: Register online by 10:30a Sept 7; ½ pt Rd 1 bye after 9:30a Sept 7.Open/U2000: $45 by Sept 3; $55 by Sept 5; $65 by Sept 6; $80 thereafter.U1200/U700/NR: $35 by Sept 3; $45 by Sept 5; $55 by Sept 6; $70 thereafter.All registration online\, including same day. GMs/IMs FREE. \n\n\n\nCredits/Discounts: Sibling\, Senior\, Hardship available. Send request to chess.CSCA@gmail.com.Hartford/East Hartford/Manchester/Other Entries: All CSCA events provide FREE and DISCOUNTED registration toresidents from towns of lesser financial means. Most Connecticut cities and many towns qualify for this CSCA program.Additionally\, residents of other towns with financial challenges can use the Hardship Discount noted above. Please do not bediscouraged by the standard entries and contact us at chess.CSCA@gmail.com to assist your participation. \n\n\n\nNotes: This non-profit event is organized and sponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association for the benefit of theConnecticut chess community. [1] Contact. All questions/inquiries to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [2] Tax requirements.Players receiving total payments of $600 or more from the CSCA in calendar year must submit a W-9 to the CSCA atevents.CSCA@gmail.com in advance of receiving prize. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw registration orrequest a refund\, email your request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Sept 4 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests notreceived by email or received after the above deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $15 administrative fee. [4]Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event for the Connecticut chess community\, and the CSCA eventPromotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact CSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com foradvertising and promotional opportunities.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/hartford-county-and-city-championships/
LOCATION:East Hartford Cultural Community Center\, 50 Chapman Place\, East Hartford\, Connecticut\, 06108\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oceanstatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CT_East-Hartford-Community-Cultural-Center.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084849
CREATED:20240903T043416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T050059Z
UID:12753-1726916400-1726938000@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:CSCA 2024 Connecticut Open (Hartford. CT) - $3\,000+ Guaranteed
DESCRIPTION:Mather Hall\, Trinity College\n\n\n\n\n\nTrinity College\, Hartford\, Connecticut\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Trinity College\, Mather Hall\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, CT 06106 \n\n\n\nConnecticut State Chess Associationa 501(c)(7) nonprofit corporationpresents2024 CONNECTICUT OPEN$3\,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!Awesome Central Collegiate Venue; Special Discounts; On-site Dining \n\n\n\nDate & Time: Saturday\, September 21\, 2024; Round 1 at 11a\, then ASAP.Online registration only thru 12 pm\, Sept 21. \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION PAGE LINK AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\nSections/Rounds: 6 Sections: Open/U2100/U1600/U1200/U700/North West rated only (NW);4SS: 4 Rounds\, G/45+10; USCF and NW ratedByes: One ½ point bye in all but final Round; 0 point byes any Round.Prizes: OPEN: $500-300-200\, $200 to Top U2300\, Champion Trophy to Open Winner.U2100: $400-250-200\, $150 to Top U1800. U1600: $300-200-150\, $150 to Top U1300. U1200: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U900. U700: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U400.              NW: Trophies to Top 3. Medals to non-placers. PayPal payment.Entry Fee: Register online by 12p Sept 21; ½ pt Rd 1 bye after 10a Sept 21.Top 3 Sections: $95 by Sept 17; $110 by Sept 19; $130 by Sept 20; $160 thereafter.U1200/U700: $45 by Sept 17; $55 by Sept 19; $70 by Sept 20; $80 thereafter.All registration online\, including same day. GMs/IMs FREE. \n\n\n\nCredits/Discounts: Sibling\, Senior\, Hardship available. Send request to chess.CSCA@gmail.com.Entries for CT Towns Lesser Means: All CSCA events provide FREE and DISCOUNTED registration to residents from towns of lesser financial means. Most Connecticut cities and many towns qualify for this CSCA program. Additionally\, residents of other towns with financial challenges can use the Hardship Discount noted above. Please do not be discouraged by the standard entries and contact us at chess.CSCA@gmail.com to assist your participation. Notes: This non-profit event is organized and sponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association for the benefit of the Connecticut chess community. [1] Contact. All questions/inquiries to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [2] Tax requirements. Players receiving total payments of $600 or more from the CSCA in calendar year must submit a W-9 to the CSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com in advance of receiving prize. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw registration or request a refund\, email your request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Sept 18 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not received by email or received after the above deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $15 administrative fee. [4]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 for advertising and promotional opportunities. \n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT FLYER (CLICK HERE)
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2024-connecticut-open/
LOCATION:Trinity College\, Mather Hall\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, Connecticut\, 06106\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://oceanstatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CT-Trinity_College_Campus.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T084849
CREATED:20240814T072557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T014124Z
UID:11979-1726999200-1727017200@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:RICS September Scholastic (North Kingstown\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 22\, 2024 \n\n\n\nRICS located in the Hamilton Plaza in North Kingstown\, RI\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, September 22nd – First Round at 10am. \n\n\n\nLocation: Rhode Island Chess School – 679 Boston Neck Rd\, North Kingstown\, RI 02852 \n\n\n\nSections: Unrated\, Under-700 (Rated)\, and Under-1400 (Rated). \n\n\n\nPlayers: Open to scholastic players\, K-12 only. \n\n\n\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss Tournament. \n\n\n\nRound Times: Round 1 at 10am. All others ASAP. \n\n\n\nTime Control: 25 Minutes with 5 second increment. Boards\, pieces\, and clocks provided. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $30.00 \n\n\n\nUSCF: Active USCF Membership required for all participants in the Rated section. \n\n\n\nPrizes: Trophies to top 3 each section\, medals to plus scores. \n\n\n\nCapacity: Tournament is limited to 32 players max. \n\n\n\nRegistration: No onsite registration. Please register online in advance. \n\n\n\nIncludes: 2 pieces of pizza for all tournament participants \n\n\n\nMore info: email info@richessschool.com \n\n\n\n\nBoards\, sets and clocks provided. We reserve the right to split or combine sections if necessary.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/ri-chess-school-september-scholastic/
LOCATION:Rhode Island Chess School\, 679 Boston Neck Rd\, North Kingstown\, Rhode Island\, 02852\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oceanstatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-5.png
ORGANIZER;CN="RICS":MAILTO:info@richessschool.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR