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SUMMARY:2025 All-Girls National Championships (Chicago\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:APRIL 4-6\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20th ANNUAL \n\n\n\nKCF ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS\n\n\n\nApril 4-6\, 2025\n\n\n\n presented by\, Kasparov Chess Foundation  \n\n\n\nRenaissance Knights Chess Foundation\, & US Chess \n\n\n\nHyatt Regency McCormick Place – Chicago\, IL2233 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr \n\n\n\nTime is running out! The entry fee for the 20th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championships increases after March 10\, so don’t miss your chance to register at the lower rate! \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW >>>\n\n\n\nSecure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable weekend of competitive chess and inspiration! \n\n\n\nExciting News! Legendary World Champion Garry Kasparov to Attend the 2025 KCF All-Girls Nationals\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to announce that legendary World Champion  Garry Kasparov will be making a special appearance at the 20th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship. As one of the greatest chess players of all time\, Kasparov’s presence at this milestone event will be an unforgettable experience for all participants. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: There will be no book signing\, meet and greet\, or other open event for the public to meet Garry Kasparov. His appearance is part of the tournament activities. \n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT DETAILS\n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $ 125 by March 10\,  $ 175 by March 24\,  $225 by April 3\, $250 Onsite \n\n\n\nFormat: 6SS\, G/90\,d5 \n\n\n\nOpening Ceremony: Fri 2:30pm.  \n\n\n\nRounds: Rd. 1 – Fri 3:00pm; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10:00am\, 2:30pm\, 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9:00am & 1:00pm \n\n\n\nAwards: 5:00pm \n\n\n\nHotel: single – quad $169 Reservations: Online or (847) 777-6500.  Reserve early rate may increase / sell out.  \n\n\n\nSECTIONS / AWARDS  –  Age as of 1/1/2025 \n\n\n\nUnder 8 top 14 individuals\, top 500 – 799\, top U500\, top 6 schools \n\n\n\nUnder 10 top 16 individuals\, top 700 – 999\, top U700\, top 6 schools \n\n\n\nUnder 12 top 16 individuals\, top 900 – 1199\, top U900\, top 6 schools \n\n\n\nUnder 14 top 16 individuals\, top 1100 – 1399\, top U1100\, top 3 schools \n\n\n\nUnder 16 top 8 individuals\, Top 1300 – 1599\, top U1300\, top 3 schools \n\n\n\nUnder 18 top 8 individuals\, Top 1500 – 1799\, top U1500\, top 3 schools \n\n\n\n(top 3 players added for team scores) \n\n\n\nSIDE EVENTS  \n\n\n\nBlitz Tournament (G/3 +2) – 5 double rounds\, one section. Fri. April 4\, 7:00 PMEntry Fee: $45 by March 24\, $60 after/onsite. Online registration closes at 2 pm\, onsite registration closes at 5:00 pm.Awards: Top 10 players \n\n\n\nBughouse Tournament (G/5\,d0) – Number of rounds will be determine by the number of entries\, one section. Fri. April 4 \, 11:00 AMEntry Fee : $50 per team. Online registration closes on April 4 at 9 AM CST. Onsite registration 9 – 10 am.Awards: Top 5 teams
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2025-all-girls-national-championships/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Chess Federation":MAILTO:membership@uschess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
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SUMMARY:OSCA: 1st Paul Gavlick Rhode Island Rapid & Blitz State Championship at LaSalle Academy (Providence\, RI) - $1\,000 Prizes plus Trophies
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 12\, 2025              \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGM Andrew Hong\, GM Jianchao Zhou\, GM Alexander Ivanov\, IM’s\, WIM’s\, & NM’s are registered for this event! \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES FOR EVENT: (REFRESH YOUR SCREEN) For Most Updated Listhttps://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament for ALL AGES – Rhode Island Rapid and Blitz State Championship – Play in 1 Event or Both Events on the Same DayOpen to OUT-OF STATE Players – Eligible to win all trophies – RI Champions will receive separate 1st Place Champion Trophies \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:La Salle Academy – 612 Academy Ave \, Providence\, RI 02908 \n\n\n\nEvents & Times:RI Championship Rapid Tournament: starts at 10:00 am – 12:30 pmRI Championship Blitz Tournament: starts at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm \n\n\n\nFormatRapid Tournament: 5SS; (Single) G/10+5 = 5 Round Swiss\, each player gets 10 min + 5 second increment per game Blitz Tournament: 7SS (Double); G/5+5 = 7 Double Round Swiss (14 games)\, each player gets 5 min +5 second increment per game \n\n\n\nThis Event does not affect your regular USCF Rating\, only USCF Quick (Rapid) and Blitz Ratings – see below for more info \n\n\n\nLunch Break: 12:45 – 1:15 pmFREE PIZZA for anyone who signs up for Both Events \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes: $1\,000 Prizes plus Trophies $500 Prize Fund Each for Open Section for Both Rapid & Blitz Tournaments\, b/35 paid entries Open Section* OPEN SECTION: $500 – Both Rapid & Blitz Tournament: $250 – $150 – $100 for each event\, plus Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd places* Class Prize U1600 Championship Trophy (Open Section) – 1st place Trophy\, Medals 2nd & 3rd places 3 Scholastic Sections: – Both Rapid & Blitz Tournament: Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd places for * High School Section (Grade 9-12) – Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd Place\, for Both RAPID & BLITZ* Middle School Section (Grade 6-8) – Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd Place\, for Both RAPID & BLITZ* Elementary School Section (Grade K-5) – Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd Place\, for Both RAPID & BLITZ \n\n\n\nEntry FeesOpen Section: Special Price = $40 to play in Both Events includes Pizza. One Event = $25 Rapid EF\, $25 Blitz EF; GM’s\, IM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s FREE. EF may be deducted from cash prizes3 Scholastic Sections: Special Price = $25 to play in Both Events includes Pizza. One Event = $15 Rapid EF; $15 Blitz EF;SPECIAL DISCOUNT:  Pay Only $5 for players Gr. 6-12 who play in the OSCA HS / MS Chess Leagues – Register by 4/11(Players must be from R.I. and MUST play in the OSCA High School or Middle School Leagues Grades 6-12 Register by 4/11)* There will be a $10 Late Entry Fee Charge for players registering the Day of the Event and may get 1/2 point bye in Round 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscount Entries for 1st-Time USCF Tournament Players and Siblings* 1st-Time USCF Tournament (Age 3-18) Discount – Entry Includes FREE $24 USCF Membership for only $34 (Not Renewal)* 1st-Time USCF Tournament (Age 19-24) Discount – Entry Includes FREE $33 USCF Membership for only $43 (Not Renewal)* Siblings Discount – 2 Siblings (Gr. K-12) – 2 Entries for both Rapid and Blitz Events -$10\, Only $20 Each \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul W. Gavlick (1935 – 2012)\, of North Providence\, RI. played for more than 30 years\, several years holding the title of RI Speed Chess Champion. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and spoke fluent polish. Paul was one of the most active chess players  in Rhode Island\, playing every week at the Rhode Island Chess Club in Providence\, and the Blackstone Chess Club in Pawtucket.  At the Sven Brask Chess Club in Plainville\, MA\, he was the Howard Cook Memorial co-champion in 2006 and 2009. In other yearly contests at the club\, he won the “Ironman” Award in 2007\, the “Most Improved Player” Award in 2009\, and was the “Ironman” co-champion in 2010\, and played chess until age 77. His Son Paul Gavlick III and Grandson Evan Gavlick\, currently coach a free chess program for children in North Providence. Information about Paul Gavlick here: https://www.uschess.org/index.php/Obituaries/Paul-W.-Gavlick.html \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* The winners of the Open Sections will hold the Title(s) of 2025 R.I Rapid Champion\, and 2025 RI Blitz Champion* Winners of Scholastic Section will hold Title(s) of 2025 Elementary\, Middle\, High School – R.I. Rapid Champion / Blitz Champions* Both Events are Open to Out-of-State players. Eligible to win all trophies. RI Champions will receive a separate trophy* Please Bring your chess clock! OSCA has extra clocks for sale for $25. Chess sets will be provided* This event does not affect your regular rating. Rapid & Blitz Ratings are used\, regular rating used for pairings only if no ratings * Plenty of parking\, go to back parking lot and see stairs to the rear entrance to LaSalle Academy* R.I. Rapid Championship from 10:00 am -12:30 pm (2.5 hours). R.I. Blitz Championship from 1:30-3:330 pm (2 hours)* Lunch Break 12:45-1:15 pm\, Free Pizza for those players who sign up for both the Rapid & Blitz championship events* USCF Membership is required in both sections. USCF Rapid and Blitz Rules apply.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/paul-gavlick-memorial-ri-blitz-rapid-championship/
LOCATION:La Salle Academy\, 612 Academy Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02908
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Rhode Island 17 & Under Free Chess Tournament at Bryant University (Smithfield\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 19\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSee Advance Entries Here: https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/PLEASE REFRESH YOUR PAGE TO SEE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE ADVANCE ENTRIES   \n\n\n\n4th Annual Rhode Island 17 & Under Free Chess Tournament will be held at Bryant’s AIC Center\n\n\n\nLOCATIONBryant University\, AIC Center1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, RI 02917 \n\n\n\n* PLEASE REGISTER EARLY – TO SECURE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURNMENT  \n\n\n\nRhode Island’s 4th Annual 17 & Under Chess Tournament* Sponsored by the Bryant University Mathematics and Economics Dept. with the Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\nFREE G/15 RAPID SCHOLASTIC (UNRATED) TOURNAMENT 1:00 PM – 4:00PM \n\n\n\nSaturday April 19th\, starting at 1:15 pm (sign in by 1:00 pm)In AIC Center (Academic Innovation Center)\, at the Bryant University Campus \n\n\n\nFORMAT4SS – G15/;d5 – (UNRATED EVENT) – 4 Rounds\, players get 15 Minutes each with 5 second delayNOTE – THIS IS AN UNRATED SCHOLASTIC FREE CHESS TOURNAMENT \n\n\n\nSECTIONSThere will be Two Age Group Sections\, we divide students in half to keep numbers equal* Note: this is an UNRATED Tournament (USCF membership is Not required) \n\n\n\nPRIZES In BOTH SECTIONS (6 Prizes in All)1st place = $75 & Special Chess Medal2nd place = $50 & Special Chess Medal3rd place = $25 & Special Chess Medal \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Plenty of Parking\, At the Bryant Entrance\, ask Gatekeeper for directions to AIC CENTER* This is a FREE Event\, Space is limited\, REGISTER EARLY\, Let us know if you decide to cancel or cannot attend* Participants must be age 17 or under to play in tournament* Event starts at 1:00 PM\, will finish around 3:30 PM* Please bring a chess clock if you have one\, chess sets will be provided* Late participants may receive a 1/2 pt. bye or be paired with late entries \n\n\n\n2022 Winners: Eric Benitz – Age 17\, Central Falls HS; Andrew Wilkinson – Age 14\, N. Kingstown HS; Adam Khaykin – Age 11\,Home School2023 Winners: Older:  Richard Meyer – Age 17\, LaSalle High School; Mohammed Khe Basal 16\, Cranston WestYounger: Royce Zhang – Age 8\, Barrington Elementary; Luke Harding – Age 12\, Home School2024 Winners: Older: Amogh Hiremath 15\, N. Attleboro; Samuel Park 13\, Shrewsbury; Matthew Beauvais 17\, HopkintonYounger: Vishnu Tripurneni 11\, Hanaford; Gabriel Mussalli 10; Milton; Nina Yang 10\, Barrington \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration required no later than APRIL 17thMust Include: (See Registration Below)* First and Last name* Date of Birth & Age as of of 4-19-2025 – Years & Months old* Name of your School* USCF or Chess Rating # (if applicable) = Used only for Pairings* Contact Information \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: (click on link below)Registration Closed \n\n\n\nIf you need to cancel or have questions\, please contact organizers: frank@oceanstatechess.com  /  wzywiak@bryant.edu
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/4th-bryant-under-17-free-tournament/
LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T083000
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SUMMARY:OSCA: Rhode Island's 1st Closed Invitational Scholastic State Chess Championship (Providence\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Closed One Day Event – By Invitation Only (Only for Rhode Island’s Top Scholastic Players) \n\n\n\nPrestigious Tournament – 1st Time ever in Rhode Island \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: The Wheeler School\, 216 Hope Street\, Providence\, RI 02906 \n\n\n\nFormat & Time: 4SS\, G/45;d5 – Round 1 will start at 8:30 amThere will be a short lunch break after Round 2. Event should finish around 4:00 – 4:30 pm \n\n\n\nWe are inviting the top winners from RI Scholastic K-12 State Championship\, who will have a playoff to see who will represent Rhode Island at the U.S. National Denker\, Barber\, and Rockefeller National Tournament of State Champions in Madison\, WI on July 28-31\, 2025. They will compete against the Top player from ALL 50 STATES to become the U.S. Champion. Winners will go on to World Competitions too! See US Chess Federation links below: \n\n\n\n* Qualifying Players include top two USCF rated R.I. students and top 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place finishers (tied players included) at the 2025 RI Scholastic State Championship on March 15th:https://oceanstatechess.com/ri-scholastic-state-championship/ \n\n\n\nHere is the current list of 29 students that qualify below:High School Section (Grade 9-12): Levon He\, Roland Bodnar\, Jhavin J. Patil\, Ali Hamed\, Arjun Dasari\, John Paul Beyer\, William Francis\, Evren Ozbek.Middle School Section (Grade 6-8): Gustav Wernevi\, Albert Dong\, Om KC\, Gabriel Sumilang\, Ashot Hakobyn\, Devin Tunca\, Oliver Tanasio\, Mateo Badger\, Eli Borgos\, Daniel Clark\, Nicholas Gil.Elementary School Section (Grade K-5): Royce Zhang\, Devie Coletta\, Luke Larochelle\, William Poey\, Nolan Smith\, Jayan Thavaguru\, Levi Cisneros\, Pranav Muthuselvan\, Adam Stern\, Celestino Vazquez IV. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $35. There will be an entry fee to cover cost of trophies\, insurance\, USCF rating fees\, website\, etc. Scholarships are available. Please email the hardship reason to: frank@oceanstatechess.comYou must be on the list of students on this webpage (above) to register for this event. This is a Closed Invitational Championship. Please register as soon as possible. Registration will close on April 24 @ 11:59 PM. Your USCF Membership must be current and active. This is an Official USCF Rated Event* If you cannot attend this event\, or have questions\, contact: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInformation about the U.S. National Denker\, Barber\, and Rockefeller National Tournament of State Champions: \n\n\n\nDenker High School National Tournament of State Champions (Grade 9-12)https://new.uschess.org/denker \n\n\n\nBarber Middle School National Tournament of State Champions (Grade 6-8)https://new.uschess.org/barber \n\n\n\nRockefeller Elementary School National Tournament of State Champions (Grade K-5)https://new.uschess.org/rockefeller \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/r-i-closed-championship/
LOCATION:Wheeler School\, 216 Hope Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02906\, United States
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