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SUMMARY:OSCA "Chess for Charity" Championship at Bryant University (Smithfield\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 15\, 2025 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n100% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Providence Rescue Mission whose mission is to Feed\, Shelter\, and Counsel the Homeless in Rhode Island: https://www.providencerescuemission.org/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAcademic Innovation Center (AIC Building) at Bryant University \n\n\n\nTournament LocationBryant University\, AIC Building1150 Smithfield PikeSmithfield\, RI 02917 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat: OPEN & U1600 Sections: 4SS\, G/45; d5 – 4 Rounds. 45 minutes each\, 5 second delayU1200 & Unrated Sections 4SS\, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delayOpen / U1600 Sections – Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM.U1200 / Unrated Sections – Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES * OPEN SECTION = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U1600 SECTION = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U1200 SECTION = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals Class Prize Trophies: U800 & U600 Winners* UNRATED SECTION (No USCF Required) = Special Trophies for 1st\, 2nd & 3rd place Medals \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nENTRY FEE: “SUGGESTED DONATIONS” FOR REGISTRATION – Register at Bottom of this pageOpen\, U1600 Sections\, U1200\, & Unrated SectionsRated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated SectionPick your entry fee amount (see below) as a donation for all sections \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* Ocean State Chess Association & Bryant University are sponsoring this charity event* Go to the Information booth at entrance for directions\, see “Chess” sign in front of AIC Building* Free entry scholarships available due to hardship\, just email: frank@oceanstatechess.com* Chess sets provided\, please bring a clock if you have one* Players can always play “up” in a higher section* Must have active USCF membership for rated section\, Sign up for a New / Renewal below* Byes must be requested in advance* Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye\, please register early * If you cannot attend\, please consider giving a donation to this charity \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\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* Only emergency homeless shelter in Rhode Island open 24/7* Provides hot showers\, personal items\, clothing\, shoes\, socks\, underwear- free of charge* Serves breakfast\, lunch and dinner everyday- 7\,000+ meals a month & distribute food boxes of over 3\,000 meals each week* Offers a one-year Recovery Program\, Christian counseling\, bible studies\, life skills\, job training and family reconciliation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/osca-open-championship/
LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T110000
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SUMMARY:New England Collegiate Championships (Middletown\, CT) - CANCELLED / POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 22\, 2025 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWesleyan University Campus\, Fayerweather Building\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConnecticut State Chess Association\, Wesleyan Chess Club\, and New England Chess Associationpresents the 2025 New England Collegiate Championships  \n\n\n\n$1\,500 in Guaranteed Prizes!!!  \n\n\n\nCategory and Team Awards! Top Collegiate Venue with On-site Dining College Prospective—students Grades 7-12 rated over 800—are welcome Sponsored by Wesleyan Chess  \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Saturday\, February 22\, 2025; Round 1 at 11a\, then ASAP  \n\n\n\nOnline Registration: ONLY Online Registration\, ends 9 AM on February 22  \n\n\n\nLocation: Wesleyan University\, Fayerweather\, 55 Wyllys Avenue\, Middletown\, CT 06457  \n\n\n\nSections: USCF-rated: Open and U1600; and Not USCF-rated: New England-rated (NER); \n\n\n\nFormat/Rounds: 4 Rounds SS\, G/30+10; One ½ point bye for Rds 1-3; 0 point byes any round. \n\n\n\nPrizes: Open: $300-$175-$125; U1600: $250-$150-$100; NER: $200-$125-$75. Trophies: Collegiate: Open Champion\, Top U1800 in Open\, U1600 Champion\, Top U1200\, U800 in U1600\, NE-rated Winner\, Top Female per section\, Top Team per section; Overall: Champions by state\, Top 3 2-Year College\, Top 3 Small School (<4\,000)\, Top 2-Year College Team\, Top Small School Team; Prospective (Scholastic): Top scholastic player per section.  \n\n\n\nProspective Scholastic players Grades 7-12\, rated 800+\, are invited and fully prize eligible.  \n\n\n\nTie break: Entry Fee: Perfect (4-0) scores decided by Armageddon tie break with USCF tie breaks determining seeding; does not affect cash prizes.  \n\n\n\nRegister online: $50 by 2/18; $60 by 2/20; $80 by 2/21; $100 by 9a 2/22. GMs/IMs FREE by 2/16\, then deducted from prizes. Discounts: Premium Member\, Member Organization and Hardship available. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2290&cat=1
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/new-england-collegiate-championships/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, Fayerweather\, 55 Wyllys Avenue\, Middletown\, Connecticut\, 06457\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:OSCA 3rd Annual Providence Bruins Hockey Rapid Chess Tournament (Providence\, RI) - $200 & Trophies - Adult & Scholastic - Pre-Registration (Required) - Most Fun Event of the Year
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, FEBRUARY\, 23\, 2025 \n\n\n\nCHESS TOURNAMENT with FREE P-BRUINS HOCKEY GAME TICKET & HAT – ALL INCLUDED for only $34 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n*** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ****** THERE ARE NO DAY OF EVENT – ON-SITE ENTRIES *** \n\n\n\nProvidence Bruins HockeyChess Friends at the P-Bruins GameChess SportsmanshipHockey is Chess at 100 MPHRapid Quick Chess  Fights on the Ice \n\n\n\nPlease Join Us for this Very Popular Annual Fun Family Event! \n\n\n\n\n\nAMICA MUTUAL PAVILION (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center) \n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Rapid Chess Tournament before the Hockey Game\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Amica Mutual Pavilion Center1 La Salle Square (Downtown)\, Providence\, RI 02903  \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FOR EVENT IS OPEN  (Click Here) = www.providencebruins.com/osca \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/10;d5 – “Rapid” Chess Tournament (10 Min. Games w/ 5 sec. delay) \n\n\n\n* USCF QUICK RATED ONLY – DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR REGULAR RATING \n\n\n\nChess Tournament: Check-In @ 9:30-9:45 AM. 4 Rounds: 10:10 AM\, 10:45 PM\, 11:20 PM\, 12:00 PM (Finish by 12:45 PM) Awards 12:45-1:00 pmLunch Break: 1:00 – 3:00 PM – You can leave Arena during break\, visit Providence for lunchHockey Game: starts at 3:05 – 5:00 PM (Hockey Ticket Included in Price) Providence Bruins vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins  \n\n\n\nParents or Friends who Don’t Play Chess can Join In the Fun! $34 get you a Hockey Ticket and a Hat and you can be a spectator (optional) at the Tournament \n\n\n\nQuestions:  Text Frank (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes: * OPEN 1200+ Adult Section (USCF RATED) = $200 b/20 Players – Prizes: $125 – $75\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* U1200 Scholastic K-12 Section (USCF RATED) = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, Medals for players w/ 2.5 pts or higher* Parents / Kids Unrated Section (UNRATED) = Parents Chess Play (Optional) = Medals & Free Tournament Vouchers \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\n\n \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
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/3rd-p-bruins-hockey-rapid-chess/
LOCATION:Amica Mutual Pavilion (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center)\, 1 LaSalle Square\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States
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