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SUMMARY:DONATE - 2nd "Tomorrow Fund" Charity Chess Tournament for Child Cancer
DESCRIPTION:THIS TOURNAMENT ALREADY OCCURED – WE ARE STILL COLLECTING DONATIONS \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDonations being collected until October 9\, 2024 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation \n\n\n\n100% of proceeds collected from this tournament will go to the Tomorrow Fund which helps families of children who have cancer. Please consider donating even if you cannot attend \n\n\n\nChess Tournament will be held in the Academic Innovation Center \, Room 130/131 (see above) at Bryant University\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Location: Bryant University (NEW) AIC Building1150 Douglas PikeSmithfield\, RI 02917 *** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE *** \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\nThe Tomorrow Fund provides daily financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families. Kids treated in the Pediatric Oncology Program and The Tomorrow Fund Clinic at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence\, Rhode Island support. These vital programs are made available to our patients and families from the time of diagnosis\, throughout treatment\, into recovery and beyond.Click on website for more info: https://www.tomorrowfund.org/ \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES * OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U1000 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Medals* UNRATED (Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st\, Medals for 2nd & 3rd \n\n\n\nMORE PRIZES: RAFFLE FOR CHILD CANCER – PLEASE BRING CASH $$ TO PARTICIPATE* $50 Indoor Go-Kart Tickets* $50 Amazon Card* $30 Providence Bruins Tickets two sets (4)* $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates* More Prizes to come! \n\n\n\nENTRY FEE DONATION FOR REGISTRATION:Open & U1600 Sections = $35 in advance U1000 & U600 = $30 in advanceUnrated Section = $25 in advanceRated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated Section \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our Trophy Sponsor:David DelBonis\, PresidentPRECISION HOME LENDING (401) 487-7379website: https://ddphl.com/ \n\n\n\nPrecision Home Lending\, Cranston\, RI – Our Annual Tomorrow Fund Trophies Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Trophies Awarded at the Tomorrow Fund Cancer Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Winners from last years Tournament\n\n\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 Special $30 registration and Tournament is Free!Register below for either U600 or U1000 Section (For Scholastic Only) \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* Local R.I. chess player Wayne Powers’ daughter survived leukemia and received encouragement & support from the “Tomorrow Fund.”The OSCA community would like to give back to them and other families who are currently experiencing the same hardship.* Tournament in the new $32 Million “AIC” Building = Academic Innovation Center Rooms 130/131* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuously* Chess sets 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.* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. * OSCA reserves the right to combine or split sections* If you cannot attend\, please consider a small donation for the cause \n\n\n\n*** PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE *** \n\n\n\n\n\nRI Governor Dan McKee with Wayne Powers Family\, Aria (front) is a child cancer survivor\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to Bryant University for hosting the Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCAL DAD HOSTS CHESS TOURNAMENT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR DAUGHTER’S CANCER TREATMENT – MARCH 21\, 2024SEE 2 MIN VIDEO & READ NEWS ARTICLE (BELOW)https://turnto10.com/news/coronavirus/show-us-something-good/local-dad-hosts-chess-tournament-to-say-thank-you-for-daughters-cancer-treatment-the-tomorrow-fund-mentor-march-21-2024
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2nd-tomorrow-fund-tournament/
LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Registration Fee,Tournament
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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SUMMARY:OSCA 10th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament on National Chess Day (Barrington\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 12\, 2024 @ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM \n\n\n\n * ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS TOURNAMENT WILL GO TOWARD HELPING SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS IN RHODE ISLAND \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament LocationST. ANDREW’S SCHOOLAcademic Stone Building63 Federal RoadBarrington\, RI 02806 \n\n\n\n*** REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *** \n\n\n\nMax Malyuta at the New England Jr. Team Championship 2002\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES – Entry Fees $25-$35* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1000 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* UNRATED (Unrated Fun Games) No USCF = Special Trophy for 1st\, Medals for 2nd & 3rd \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpecial Trophies will be awarded for this event \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 10:00 PM and run continuous* Lower sections finish around 2:30 pm. Higher sections around 3:00-3:30 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 before start of tournament.* 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 10/11/2024. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more. \n\n\n\nSpecial Discounts* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT = $30 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20 (No USCF renewals. must be new USCF Membership done in advance\, not on-site\, must play in either U600 & U1000 Sections) \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Event at the Prestigious St. Andrew’s School in Barrington\, RI* Plenty of Parking\, follow signs when you arrive\, ask for “Academic Stone Building”* Proceeds help school chess clubs and scholastic chess in Rhode Island* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one. * 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* Scholarships available\, please send email with hardship reason \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily friend with Max Malyuta\n\n\n\n\n\nTrophies from last year’s Max Malyuta Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMax Malyuta (1981-2007) was a chess coach in Barrington\, RIwhen he passed away at age 25 from Meningitis. He was beloved by the R.I. Chess community. \n\n\n\nNews Articles about Max Malyuta (1981-2007) – click on links below \n\n\n\n“Team Copes with Coach’s Sudden Death” – East Bay Newshttps://chessdailynews.com/team-copes-with-coachs-sudden-death/ \n\n\n\n“New England Lost a Bright Young (Chess) Star” – Susan Polgarhttps://chessdailynews.com/new-england-lost-a-bright-young-star/ \n\n\n\n“He was a special soul” – Donna Perrotta \n\n\n\n“You will Never Be forgotten\, You will always be in our Hearts” – Frank DelBonis (Eulogy 2007) \n\n\n\nCousin Pavel and Uncle Slav Malyutaattended last year’s 2023 event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSt. Andrew’s School Campus\, Barrington\, RI
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/10th-max-malyuta-memorial-tournament-on-national-chess-day/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s School\, 63 Federal Road\, Barrington\, Rhode Island\, 02806\, United States
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SUMMARY:RICS 2nd Columbus Day Scholastic Tournament (Cranston\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 14\, 2024 \n\n\n\nEdgewood Congregational Church\n\n\n\n  When: Monday\, October 14th – First Round at 10am. \n\n\n\nLocation: Edgewood Congregational Church – 1788 Broad St\, Cranston\, RI 02905 \n\n\n\nSections: Unrated\, Rated (Under-700)\, and Rated (Under-1400) Sections. \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 50 players max. \n\n\n\nRegistration: No onsite registration. Please register online in advance. \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/columbus-day-scholastic-tournament/
LOCATION:Edgewood Congregational Church\, 1788 Broad Street\, Cranston\, Rhode Island\, 02905\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T093000
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SUMMARY:SENECA 8th Cumberland Fall Chess Fest (Cumberland\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SENECA Chess Events are Not Affiliated with Ocean State Chess Association\, USCF R.I. State Affiliate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Cumberland Chess Fest Scholastic Chess Tournament is a scholastic chess tournament for children in grades K-12. Trophies will be awarded to the top players in each section. Join us for the fun and competition! \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Blackstone Valley Prep School291 Broad St\, Cumberland\, RI 02864 \n\n\n\nTIME CONTROL: 4SS\, G/25 d/5. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS: Two USCF-rated sections and two unrated sections** OPEN (rated section: USCF membership required**)* UNDER 700 (rated section: USCF membership required**)* UNRATED (no membership required)* NOVICE (no membership required) \n\n\n\n* If you have any questions about which section is right for your child\, please email Eduardo at epaguag@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n** For more information about USCF membership\, go to www.uschess.org or call 800-903-8723. NOTE: USCF membership must be purchased or renewed by October 17\, 2024\, if you plan on playing in a rated section. \n\n\n\nTrophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section. \n\n\n\nSections may be combined or split at the discretion of the tournament director. This is a 4-round tournament\, but a small section may have to play 3. Full-point byes may apply in sections with an odd number of players\, and ½ point byes are available in any round pending early notification to the tournament director. Please bring a chess clock if you own one. \n\n\n\nADVANCE REGISTRATION: Online entry fee $25. ONLINE ENTRY ONLY. Registration closes on October 17\, 2024\, at 11:59 PM or when we hit the capacity for the venue. Scholarships may be available if needed on a case-by-case basis. Southeast New England Chess Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. \n\n\n\nDOOR REGISTRATION: THERE IS NO DOOR REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY. \n\n\n\nRound 1 starts at 10:00 AM. Others on completion of each round. Please arrive and check in at 9:30 AM. Failure to check in by 9:45 AM may result in receiving a bye for round one. Unrated sections may finish around 12:30 PM. Rated sections may finish around 1:30 PM. \n\n\n\nFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Bob Salvas at (401) 359-1602 or email: monasterychess@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFor information on all of our events\, see http://senecachess.org/. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTo Register (click here): https://senecachess.org/events/
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/8th-cumberland-fall-chess-fest/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast New England Chess Association (SENECA)":MAILTO:monasterychess@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:NNECA 1st Origami Open - Grand Prix (Westford\, MA) - $5\,500 Projected\, $3\,300 Guaranteed Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Grand Prix\, Enhanced Grand Prix\, Junior Grand Prix $5500 projected prizes\, $3300 (60%) Guaranteed! Limited to the first 80 players.  \n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 25 – SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 27\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886. \n\n\n\n6 rounds Swiss System\, \n\n\n\nFormat: G/60+30 Friday and Saturday (2-day Rounds 1-2 G/30+15)\, G/90+30 Sunday \n\n\n\nRounds: 3-day option: Friday: 7pm Saturday: 10am-2pm-6pm Sunday: 10am-3pm2-day option: Saturday: 10am-12pm\, merge in Round 3. \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes:Washi (1700+ USCF): $2675 based on 25 entries: $1200-600\, U2325: $450\, U2125: $425Tant (Under 1925): $1750 based on 25 entries: $720-360\, U1725: $340\, U1525: $330Kami (Under 1325): $1075 based on 25 entries: $450-225\, U1125: $210\, U975/Unrated: $190 \n\n\n\nPrizes will be raised/decreased in proportion to the amount of entries\, with 60% Guaranteed. Unrated players are only eligible for the U975/Unrated prize in the Under 1325 section. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $125 for Washi\, $90 for Tant\, $65 for Kami. EF $10 more after September 28th and $20 after October 24th and on site. \n\n\n\nGrand Prix: This tournament 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: 3 half point byes allowed\, must commit before the start of Round 2. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Online advance entry available at onlineregistration.cc until 9 am on 10/26. \n\n\n\nOnsite Registration: Friday 10/25 6-6:45 pm Saturday 10/26: 9-9:45 a.m. Bring sets and clocks\, limited provided. \n\n\n\nRe-entry: $70 for Washi\, $50 for Tant\, $40 for Kami. Re-entries count as 50% entries for prize purposes. \n\n\n\nHotel: $139\, booking link here: https://us01.iqwebbook.com/WRICCMA543/~/?coupon=CAT Be sure to reserve before September 25th to get the guaranteed rate! \n\n\n\nBlitz Side Event: The Origami Blitz will take place Saturday at the conclusion of Round 4. The event is free for players ($10 for others) and has $100 in prizes: $50 for first and two class prizes of $30 and $20. Higher of blitz or USCF regular rating used for pairings and prizes. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSEE USCF TLA: https://new.uschess.org/1st-origami-open \n\n\n\n(CLICK HERE):  REGISTRATION 1st ORIGAMI OPEN
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/origami-open/
LOCATION:Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, Massachusetts\, 01886
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern New England Chess Association":MAILTO:josephtruelson@gmail.com
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