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SUMMARY:OSCA's Rhode Island Amateur Mixed Team Championship (E. Greenwich\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES: (REFRESH PAGE)  https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/ \n\n\n\nMIXED R.I. AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (Teams of Any 4 Players) – Open to Out-of-State Players \n\n\n\nPick your Own Team of 4 Players – Mixed with Both Adult / Scholastic\, or whatever mix you want. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, RI 02818 \n\n\n\nFormat: 3SS; G/45+10. There 3 Rounds\, Each player gets 45 minutes each with 10 second increment \n\n\n\nStart Time: Players will check-in at 9:45 am for announcements\, Round 1 will start at 10:00 am. End around 4:30 pm Schedule: Round 1: 10:00-12:00 pm. Lunch 12:00-12:40 pm. Round 2 @ 12:45-2:45. Round 3 @ 2:45-4:45 pm \n\n\n\n2 Sections: Open Mixed Team Section – Team of Any Mixed 4 Players. Can be all Adult Team or Mixed Adult & Scholastic TeamScholastic Mixed K-12 Section – Team of 4 Scholastic Players\, Grades K-12\, any grade\, any school\, any state \n\n\n\nRules for 4 Player Teams* Teams should have 4 players (no less than a minimum of 3 players). Extra players will be assigned to teams if needed* Open to Out-of-State players\, teams can have players of any age\, any state\, any school/grade* Board numbers 1\, 2\, 3\, 4 will be ordered based on current rating (May 2025 USCF Supplement)* Format will be Fixed Roster Team: Board 1 vs Board 1\, Board 2 vs board 2\, Board 3 vs. Board 3\, etc.* For Pairing purposes only\, each team will receive an average rating (add 4 ratings divide by 4) to be used to pair teams* Individuals can sign up and will be placed on a team if or as a substitute player* Players must have a USCF Membership\, Tournament will be Dual-Rated* Teams can take a 1/2 point team bye for only one round\, must be in advance before tournament starts* Sections can be combined if needed\, all prizes from both sections will still be awarded \n\n\n\nTEAM PRIZES: $600+ = Total in Trophies\, Medals\, Free Tournament Entries\, & Cash Prizes = $200 b/20 playersOPEN MIXED TEAM SECTION = Mix of All Adult\, or Mixed Adult & Scholastic* 1st Place Mixed Team: receives 4 Team 1st Place Championship Trophies\, plus $200 in cash team prizes* 2nd Place Mixed Team: receives 4 Team Trophies\, plus 4 Free Entries to any OSCA tournament (worth up to $200)* 3rd Place Mixed Team: will receive 4 New Leap Chess Clocks\, one for each player (worth $100+)SCHOLASTIC MIXED K-12 SECTION = All team players must be grades K-12\, from any school\, any state\, any grade* 1st Place All Scholastic K-12 Team: will receive 4 – 1st Place Trophies\, one for each team player* 2nd Place All Scholastic K-12 Team: will receive 4 – 2nd Place Trophies for team players* 3rd Place All Scholastic K-12 Team: will receive 4 Medals\, one for each player \n\n\n\nEntry Fee4 Player team = $100 for a Team 4 players\, until Friday\, May 2Individual Players = $25 registration\, until Friday\, May 2 – Individual will be added to a teamLate Entry Fee the day of the event is $10 extra per player\, may receive 1/2 point bye if arrive too late \n\n\n\nNEW RULES* Cafeteria food stations available w/ Lunch Specials\, Salad\, Burgers\, Pasta\, Deli Sandwiches\, Soup\, Pizza\, Ice Cream\, Snacks.* Cafeteria (1st Floor) all food stations available from 11:30-1:00 pm\, cafeteria closes at 1:30 pm. Re-opens 5:00 – 6:30 pm.* Food will not be permitted on 3rd Floor in the Tournament rooms\, Skittles rooms\, Parent rooms* Outside take-out food discouraged\, please eat off premises; Home brought food must be eaten in 1st-Floor cafeteria area* Players\, Parents\, and Spectators must clean up after themselves. Parents can use extra rooms with plugs available for laptops* Student players under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent; No horseplay or running will be permitted by students* Anyone who breaks these rules will be asked to leave premises and may forfeit match games \n\n\n\n * REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF 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\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* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE *
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/mixed-team-championship/
LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States
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SUMMARY:USCF Grade K-12 SUPER NATIONALS VIII (Orlando\, FL) - May 8-11\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Chess Federation Grade K-12 Nationals – Combined High School\, Middle School\, & Elementary School \n\n\n\nMay 9-11\, 2025 · Orlando\, Florida(May 8\, 2025 – Bughouse & Blitz) \n\n\n\n* EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE by MARCH 24\, 2024 * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClick Here for More information: https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2025/sn8/ \n\n\n\nRegister Here: https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php?wkevent=2025SuperNationalsVIII
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/uscf-super-nationals-viii/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T093000
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SUMMARY:OSCA 3rd Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (East Greenwich\, RI) - $2\,200 Prizes/Trophies - Biggest Event of the Year - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 17\, 2025 \n\n\n\nGM JANCHAO ZHOU and GM ALEXANDER IVANOV – ARE REGISTERED \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES AS OF 5/12 @ 6:00 PM (REFRESH PAGE OFTEN):https://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: New England Institute of Technology\, EG Campus 1 New England Tech Blvd East Greenwich\, RI 02818 \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\n* Round 1 – OPEN / U1600 Sections – (9:15 AM Check-In) Starts at 9:30 AM. Time Control: G/45+10 – Finish 6:30 PM* Round 1 – U1200 / U800 Sections – (10:15 AM Check-In) Starts at 10:30 AM. Time Control: G/30;d5 – Finish by 3:45 PMTime Controls: Open & U1600 Sections = G/45+10 = Each player gets 45 min. with +10 sec. increment (Approximately 60 min. for each player) U1200 & U800 Sections = G/30;d5 = Each player gets 30 min. with 5 sec. delay (Approximately 35 min. for each player) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOU GIARRUSSO (May 11\, 1923 – Sept. 9\, 2024) a local RI WWII Veteran and chess player\, passed away in 2024We started this tournament to celebrate his 100th & 101 birthday’s. We continue the tradition to honor his legacy. \n\n\n\nOverall Prizes:$2\,200 Prizes & Trophies – Biggest Prize Fund Awarded at a Rhode Island Rated Event$1\,800 Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections. $400 in Trophies to Top 3 in All Sections. See Details Below. \n\n\n\nFormat\, Sections\,& Prizes: $2\,200 =  $1\,800 b/50 paid entries. Plus $400+ Trophies4SS\, G/45+10 – OPEN = $500 – $300 – $150\, Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, Plus U2000 Cup Trophy4SS\, G/45+10 – U1600 = $400 – $250 – $100\, Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd4SS\, G/30; d5 U1200 = Championship Trophies to Top 3 Players4SS\, G/30; d5 U800 = Championship Trophies to Top 3 PlayersBiggest Upset Class Prize = $100 \n\n\n\n* Open to Out-of-State Players. * Beautiful College Campus. Plenty of parking. park in front or back. See signs to 3rd Floor\, Room 330 South* Extra skittles rooms\, Lounge. Cafeteria. Many refer to this location as the “Best Chess Venue Site in New England.” \n\n\n\nEntry Fee Registrations* Free Entry to GM’s & IM’s\, FM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s \, EF may be deducted from prizes\, email organizer.* OPEN & U1600 Sections: Early-Bird $50 by Sun. 5/11; Regular $60 from 5/12 – 5/16. Late Entry = $70 on Sat. 5/17 Day of Event* U1200 & U800 Sections: Early-Bird $35 by Sun. 5/11; Regular $45 from 5/12 – 5/16. Late Entry = $55 on Sat. 5/17 Day of Event* Student Scholarship’s available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included with Registration (Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $44 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $24) Included * 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $53 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $33) Included * 1st-TIME REGULAR ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $74 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $54) Included* SIBLING/FAMILY  DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) -$5 per sibling. $60 = 2 Siblings\, (Save -$10) \n\n\n\nRound Times – Open & U1600 Sections – G/45+10 (60 Minutes Each /110-120 minutes per round)9:15 AM – Check-in / Announcements / PairingsRound 1: 9:30 am – 11:30 amLunch: 11:30 am – 12:10 pmRound 2: 12:15 – 2:15 pmRound 3: 2:20 – 4:20 pmRound 4: 4:25 – 6:25 pmAwards: 6:40 pm* These are approximate Round Times \n\n\n\nRound Times – U1200 & U800 Sections – G/30;d5 (30-35 minutes each / 60-70 minutes per round)10:15: AM – Check-in / Announcements / PairingsRound 1: 10:30 am – 11:40 amLunch: 11:40 am – 12:10 pmRound 2: 12:15 – 1:25 pmRound 3: 1:30 – 2:30 pmRound 4: 2:35 – 3:45 pmAwards: 3:45 pm* These are approximate round times \n\n\n\n* Lower sections finish around 3:30-4:00 PM. Higher Sections around 6:30 PM. \n\n\n\n* Bring a clock if you have one & bring chess set for skittles room. * Chess Sets available in Tournament Room* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Available for Purchase at Event (Cash): Books\, Chess Sets\, Clocks\, Notation Scorepads\, OSCA Items \n\n\n\nNEW RULES* Cafeteria food stations available w/ Lunch Specials\, Salad\, Burgers\, Pasta\, Deli Sandwiches\, Soup\, Pizza\, Ice Cream\, Snacks.* Cafeteria (1st Floor) all food stations available from 11:30-1:00 pm\, cafeteria closes at 1:30 pm. Re-opens 5:00 – 6:30 pm.* Food will not be permitted on 3rd Floor in the Tournament rooms\, Skittles rooms\, Parent rooms* Outside take-out food is discouraged\, please eat off premises; Home brought food must be eaten in 1st-Floor cafeteria – lounge area* Players\, Parents\, and Spectators must clean up after themselves. Parents can use extra rooms with plugs available for laptops* Student players under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent; No horseplay or running will be permitted by students* Anyone who breaks these rules will be asked to leave premises and may forfeit match games \n\n\n\n * REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nHappy 100+ Birthday Lou GiarrussoTournament WinnersBirthday Cake for a KingA lifetime of AchievementTournament Room at New England TechTournament Trophies & AwardsLou GiarrussoLou Giarrusso WWII Veteran 1943\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* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \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/oscas-3rd-lou-giarrusso-centennial-cup-championship-east-greenwich-ri-2000-trophies-biggest-event-of-the-year/
LOCATION:New England Institute of Technology\, 1 New England Tech Blvd.\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA 16th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic - FREE PIZZA (Providence\, RI) - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 31\, 2025  \n\n\n\nChess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClassical High School\, Providence RI\n\n\n\nClassical High School 770 Westminster St\, Providence\, RI 02903(Entrance to Tournament in rear of building\, near tennis courts\, see signs) \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. Each player gets 30 minutes with a 5 second delayRound 1 starts @ 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward (short break for lunch) \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid entries & Trophies* OPEN = $150 – $75 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1600 =  $100 – $50 – $25\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1600 Sections)* U1200 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U800 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place \n\n\n\nPOPULAR EVENT – Last year’s event had 100+ playersENTRY FEE $30/$35\, Includes FREE PIZZA* U1200 / U800 EF = $30* OPEN / U1600 EF = $35* LATE Entry Fee: +$10 More – Sat. 5/31 – Day of the Event. Discounts do not apply* SIBLINGS DISCOUNT (2 ENTRIES) = $25 EACH\, Must Register by Friday 5/30* STUDENTS from Providence Public School District have FREE Entry\, Must register by Friday 5/30\, Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Registration (1st USCF Rated Tournament / Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $34 INCLUDES FREE $24 USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $43 INCLUDES FREE $33 USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $64 INCLUDES FREE $54 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $58 INCLUDES FREE $48 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\n\n\nFREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during the event. Please Pre-Register.\n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Advance Entry is $30 – $35 if you already have a USCF Membership.\n\n\n\nSave $ with Early Registration by Friday 5/30/2025. Pre-registration check-in from 9:15 – 9:45 AM.\n\n\n\nLATE Entry Fee is $10 more – Saturday 5/31 (Day before Event and Day of Event)\n\n\n\nScholarships available\, please email with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\nPlayers can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries\n\n\n\nSmaller sections may be combined if needed\, but all section prizes will still be awarded\n\n\n\nProvidence Public School District students have FREE Entry\, Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\nByes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuously except for the break for pizza.\n\n\n\nPlease park in the rear of the building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs.\n\n\n\nChess sets & clocks will be provided. However\, please bring a chess clock if you have one.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAUL E. TAYLOR (1924-2011) – Paul E. Taylor\, 87\, of Warwick\, served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid chess player and fisherman and in his retirement organized several chess clubs for both youth and seniors and was himself a Class A tournament player. He ran multiple scholastic youth tournaments\, donating the trophies and his time. The Ocean State High School League Championship Trophy is named the “TAYLOR TROPHY” in honor of his work in scholastic chess & years organizing the R.I. Scholastic Chess League. \n\n\n\nPlease Pre-register for Tournament (below) before 05/30/2025 at bottom of this page \n\n\n\n(REAR ENTRANCE) Classical High School\, Providence RI\n\n\n\nClassical High School\, Providence RIENTRANCE TO TOURNAMENT located in REAR of BUILDING (Near Tennis Courts) \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/16th-paul-taylor-memorial-classic/
LOCATION:Classical High School\, 770 Westminster Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States
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