BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Ocean State Chess Association - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
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: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
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T235959
DTSTAMP:20250602T201332Z
CREATED:20250602T194437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T201332Z
UID:18796-1753660800-1754265599@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:125th Annual U.S. Chess Open Championship (Madison\, WI) - $60\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Event\, American Classic\, Enhanced Grand Prix\, Junior Grand Prix\, National Championship EventMadison Marriott West\, Madison\, Wisconsin \n\n\n\nReduced Advance Entry Fees!Register online by July 7 for the early entry fee of $155 and discounted hotel room rates are available until July 6. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee U.S. Chess Federation Link for more information:https://new.uschess.org/125th-annual-us-open-championship \n\n\n\nWhen:  Monday\, July 28\, 2025 – Sunday\, August 3\, 2025 \n\n\n\n125th Annual U.S. Open \n\n\n\nFormat: 9SS\, 40/100\, SD/30\, +30 increment from move one (5-day option\, Rds. 1-6\, G/90 d5\, then 40/100\, SD/30\, +30; 4-day option\, Rds. 1-6\, G/60 d5\, then 40/100\, SD/30\, +30). Site: Madison Marriott West\, 1313 John Q. Hammons Drive\, Middleton WI 53562.  HR: $134 single-quad\, Call (608) 831-2000\, mention “US Open Chess Championship”. Reserve by July 6 or rate may increase.  \n\n\n\n$60\,000 IN PRIZES – 80% GUARANTEED based on 500 full entries!  (A national invitationals player who also participates in U.S. Open counts as a half-entry.)  A one-section tournament with Class prizes. Top U.S. player not otherwise qualified qualifies for 2025 U.S. Championship. NOTE: to qualify for U.S. Championship\, a player must be registered with FIDE as a USA player before the start of the 4-day schedule.    \n\n\n\nNEW SCHEDULES FOR 2025!  Choice of three schedules: 7-Day Option: 40/100\, SD/30\, +30. 7 PM 7/28\, 10 AM & 7 PM 7/29\, 10 AM & 7 PM 7/30\, 7 PM 7/31\, 7 PM 8/1\, 7 PM 8/2\, 3 PM 8/3. 5-Day Option: Rds. 1-5: G/90 d5; then 40/100\, SD/30\, +30. 3 PM & 7 PM 7/30\, 10 AM\, 3 PM & 7 PM 7/31\, 12 PM & 7 PM 8/1\, 7 PM 8/2\, 3 PM 8/3. 4-Day Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; then 40/100\, SD/30\, +30. 10 AM\, 4 PM\, 7 PM\, 10 PM 7/31; 12 NOON\, 4 PM\, 7 PM 8/1; 7 PM 8/2; 3 PM 8/3. All schedules merge after Round 6 & compete for same prizes.  \n\n\n\nPrizes: Top places $10000-6000-4000-3000-2500-2000-1500-1000\, clear or playoff winner $200 bonus. If tie for first\, top two on tiebreak play Armageddon game for bonus and title. (Separate Armageddon game for U.S. Championship qualifier\, if necessary.)  Armageddon game(s) will be G/10\, no delay.  Armageddon players will bid on start time with Black.  Low bid gets requested start time and draw odds. Class Prizes: Top Master (2200-2399) $3000-1500-1000-800\, Expert (2000-2199) $2500-1300-800-500\, Class A (1800-1999) $2500-1300-800-500\, Class B (1600-1799) $2500-1300-800-500\, Class C (1400-1599) $2000-1000-600-400\, Class D (1200-1399) $1500-700-500-300\, Class E or below (under 1200) $1500-700-500-300\, Unrated $800-400-200.  Mixed Doubles prizes in various categories (see website for details).  Mixed doubles teams: sign up at Chess Control on site. Half-Point Byes: must commit before Round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for 2000/up\, 2 byes for 1400-1999\, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye in last two rounds. Zero-point byes are always available in any round if requested at least two hours before the round(s) in question.  \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Online\, $155 by 7/7\, $185 by 7/21\, $195 after 7/21. By mail\, $160 postmarked by 7/7\, do not mail after 7/7!  At site\, all $220; Free entry for GMs and WGMs for main event only. (GMs and WGMs must email Click here to show mail address for their free entry). Current US Chess membership through August 2025 required. All entries must be made at least two (2) hours prior to the player’s first game\, or else player takes half point bye for that round. July 2025 Rating Supplement used for US Open and all other associated events; unofficial ratings (at least four games) used if otherwise unrated. CCA minimum ratings used if above US Chess. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 points added to FIDE or FQE\, 200+ added to most foreign national ratings\, no points added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. Entries: US Chess\, ATTN: 2025 U.S. Open\, PO Box 775308\, St. Louis MO 63177. ONLINE ENTRY STRONGLY ENCOURAGED\, see website. NO PHONE ENTRIES!  NOT FIDE RATED! No cell phones in playing hall. Bring a clock — none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tournament but not for skittles. meetings\, workshops and seminars\, including:  \n\n\n\nUS Chess Committee Meetings 7/31-8/1\, US Chess Awards Reception 8/1\, US Chess Delegates Meeting 8/2-3. Many side events and other championships\, including: OCEAN STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION – will be ATTENDING these MEETINGS as USCF R.I. State Chapter Affiliate \n\n\n\nU.S. National Blitz Championship 7SS Double\, G/5 d0\, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 8/2;  \n\n\n\nU.S. National G/15 Championship 5SS\, G/15 d5\, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 7/30;  \n\n\n\nU.S. Open Weekend Swiss 5SS\, G/60 d5\, 11-2-5 Sat 8/2\, 10-12:30 Sun 8/3; U.S. Open Scholastic 4SS\, G/30 d5\, 9-10:30-12-1:30 Sun 8/3; Mon-Wed-Thu-Fri Jul. 28 and Jul. 30 – Aug. 1\, U. S. Open Quads (one-day events) G/30 d5. Entry fee $20. Registration 9:30-11:30 a.m.\, Rounds at noon\, 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. $50 to first in each quad. Tue Jul. 29 U.S. Open Quads (Tuesday Quads Only) G/60 d5. Entry Fee $20. Registration 9 a.m.-10:00 a.m.\, Rounds at 10:30 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $50 to first in each quad.   \n\n\n\nFive other national championships will also take place:  https://new.uschess.org/us-open-2025/invitationals-information* Denker Tournament of HS Champions (see website for participants’ list)* Barber Tournament of MS Champions (see website for participants’ list)* Haring Tournament of Girls State Champions (see website for participants’ list)* Rockefeller Tournament of Elementary State Champions (see website for participants’ list)* Irwin Tournament of Senior State Champions (see website for participants’ list) \n\n\n\nPlease check the U.S. Open website often for updates\, new information and corrections and other useful documents!    http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2025/usopen/ \n\n\n\nAddress: \n\n\n\n1313 John Q. Hammons DriveMiddleton\, WI 53562United States \n\n\n\nUS Chess Federation \n\n\n\nEmail: nationalevents@uschess.org \n\n\n\nWebsite: http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2025/usopen \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/125th-us-open-chess-championship/
LOCATION:Madison Marriot West\, 1313 John Q. Hammons Drive Middleton\, WI 53562\, Middleton\, Wisconsin\, 53562\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oceanstatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/USCF-OPEN-2025-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Chess Federation":MAILTO:membership@uschess.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T165038Z
CREATED:20250605T171020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165038Z
UID:18878-1754733600-1754753400@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA 3rd Annual Rogers Free Library Chess Tournament (Bristol\, RI) - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUGUST 9\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSOLD OUT \n\n\n\nTOURNAMENT DATE & LOCATION FINALIZED – REGISTRATION OPEN \n\n\n\nRogers Free Library\, Bristol Rhode Island\n\n\n\nLocation:Rogers Free Library525 Hope StreetBristol\, RI 02809 \n\n\n\nEntry: FREE to PlayPlease Register Early\, Limited Space – 32 players. Link at bottom of this page \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds\, 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes * Advanced Open Section (Adult & Kids) – USCF RATED (US Chess Membership Required)* Intermediate / Novice Section (Adults & Kids) – UNRATED (No Membership Required) \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Advanced Section1st Place – $75 Gift Certificate 2nd Place – $50 Gift Certificate3rd Place –  $ 25 Gift Certificate \n\n\n\nPRIZES – Intermediate / Novice1st Place Trophy 2nd Place Trophy3rd Place Trophy \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 9\, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PMLocation: Roger Library\, Upstairs Conference RoomAudience:  All Ages  Categories:  Clubs \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTournament Information* Both Adults & Kids are invited to play in the 3rd Annual RFL Chess Championship* ALL PLAYERS looking to participate MUST register (Recommended In Advance)* Tournament is Free\, please register early\, and contact us if you need to cancel so someone else can play* Limited Space\, only 32 people will compete for the trophies and grand prizes!* Tournament will start promptly at 10:00 am\, please check in by 9:45 am* Chess sets and clocks will be provided* Bring your best game and good luck* Event is sponsored by Roger Free Library with help from Ocean State Chess Association* Volunteer Chief TD: Frank DelBonis\, Associate National Tournament Director\, Ocean State Chess Association \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://rogersfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14765985
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/3rd-rogers-free-library-tournament/
LOCATION:Rogers Free Library\, 525 Hope Street\, Bristol\, Rhode Island\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oceanstatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rogers-Free-Library_Bristol-Front-of-Building.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T170000
DTSTAMP:20250817T055321Z
CREATED:20240717T172516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T055321Z
UID:11652-1755438300-1755450000@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:OSCA Collaboration: JP Chess 3DC Free Chess Tournament (Boston\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, AUGUST 17\, 2025 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLIST OF ENTRANTS: CLICK HERE  \n\n\n\nThis FREE Tournament is the final event in the series “Three Days of Chess“which is a series of chess events made possible through a grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture The tournament is open to all chess players regardless of rating. Rated sections require USCF membership.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:Civic Pavilion\, City Hall Plaza5 Congress StreetBoston\, MA 02203* Directly opposite Boston Public Market\, on Government Center Side of Congress Street)* \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.jamaicaplainchess.com/3dc \n\n\n\nLIST OF ENTRANTS: CLICK HERE  \n\n\n\nPlease Read: We have reached our indoor capacity of 60 people. An additional 20 outdoor spots may be available depending on the weather.Players must be present on the day of the tournament no later than 1:45pm and re-register in person (doors open 1pm).We may also have spots available on the day depending on no-shows and late cancellations. Turn up on the day no later than 1:30pm to be added to waitlist. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n​Format: 5SS\, G10;d5* Tournament is 5 rounds\, players get 10 minutes with 5 seconds delay* Must be a USCF member to participate in the rated sections* No USCF membership required for unrated sections  \n\n\n\n​4 Sections:* 2 Rated Section (USCF membership is required)* 2 Unrated Section (No USCF membership required) \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: FREE – Register Early. Limited space. Last years event was sold out \n\n\n\n​​Sections & PrizesHigher USCF Rated Section (RED) = $75-$50-$25 Gift CardLower USCF Rated Section (YELLOW) = $50 – $30 – $20 Gift Cards \n\n\n\nUnrated Section (No USCF membership required) Higher Unrated Section (GREEN) = 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd: MedalsLower Unrated Section (BLUE) = 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd: Medals \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRound Times:* R1: 2:00 pm\, R2: 2:35 pm\, R3: 3:10 pm\, R4: 3:45 pm\, R5: 4:20 pm* Rounds 2 thru 5 may start sooner than scheduled.* Prize giving and closure will be after Round 5 has been completed* Tournament starts promptly at 2:00 pm (must be registered by 1:45pm)\, Finished around 4:30 pm \n\n\n\n​Additional Information* Doors open at 1:15pm (45 mins before the tournament start)* On-site registration closes 30 minutes before Round 1​ (i.e. at 1:30pm)* Players not present and not checked in by 1:45pm will be removed from the tournament * No phones allowed during tournament play. * This event is financed through a grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture  organized by Jamaica Plains Chess Club (JP Chess) and Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)* Chief Tournament Director: Frank DelBonis\, USCF ANTD and TD Assistants \n\n\n\n​​​Safety and Notices* If you feel sick or have been in close contact with someone recently with COVID please do not attend the tournament.* The event is taking place in a public location. Please keep your belongings safe and with you at all times.* Parental supervision is required for all juniors.* Photography will happen at the event and may be used in social media posts. \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE: https://www.jamaicaplainchess.com/3dc
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/jp-chess-5dc-free-tournament/
LOCATION:Civic Pavilion – City Hall Plaza\, 5 Congress Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02203\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://oceanstatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JP_Chess_Boston.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20250818T172229Z
CREATED:20250817T054801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T172229Z
UID:19755-1755954000-1755961200@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:Online LICHESS Tournament for Doug's Cancer - Sat. Aug. 23 @ 1:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUG. 23 @ 1:00 PM  – on LICHESS \n\n\n\nFormat: Blitz\, G/3;+1  = (3 Minute Blitz Games with 1 second increment) \n\n\n\nHELP SUPPORT DOUG DURING HIS CANCER TREATMENT * PLEASE GIVE TO THE GO-FUND-ME PAGE CLICK HERE* PLAY IN THE ONLINE TOURNAMENT – LICHESS LINK: https://lichess.org/tournament/SyynOXsj \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDoug Caltaldo and Family – He has a Rare Cancer (Stage 4) with 3 to 6 months to Live\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDOUG’S STORYHi everyone! Thank you for taking the time as we are trying to help raise money to support Doug Cataldo and his family. Doug is diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer and his doctors have told him only 17 people in the United States currently have this form of cancer. Unfortunately\, the diagnosis is Small Cell Colorectal Cancer\, Stage 4\, which means it’s metastasized to other areas of his body and treatment options are limited. Doug has been told that this cancer is terminal and he likely has 3-6 months left to live and be with his family. \n\n\n\nDoug has been through 10 rounds of chemo with no options given for radiation or surgery\, but the tumors and the pain they cause continue to grow and spread. \n\n\n\nRight now\, Doug and his family are seeking help through Dana Farber in Massachusetts in hopes of finding a way to extend his life long enough to qualify for a trial specific to his cancer type. \n\n\n\nThe family has spent the last 11 months working to help care for him. What this has meant for his family is shouldering travel costs to make sure Doug gets his needed medical care\, attending doctor appointments with Doug\, and making sure he’s eating and staying hydrated to reduce emergent care. This has led to significant financial stressors and worries about being able to be there for Doug without losing their own housing and employment while bills have been left unpaid. \n\n\n\nFMLA has been depleted and this is causing an even greater financial struggle with the current high risk of losing housing\, let alone other bills that have been left unpaid that are only gaining interest. Every month has been a decision of what bills absolutely need to get paid but now even rent has been a struggle. \n\n\n\nAny help given will go towards helping the family regain financial stability during these difficult times and alleviate that added stress so that they can continue to care for Doug and spend what precious time they have left with him. \n\n\n\nThank you so much for your consideration in helping raise money for Doug’s family. This not only helps them but helps Doug continue to have family around him throughout this. Show your support for this GoFundMe
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/online-tournament-for-dougs-cancer/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oceanstatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-7.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T235959
DTSTAMP:20250831T220957Z
CREATED:20250714T141950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T220957Z
UID:19314-1756512000-1756771199@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:84th New England Open Championship - $5\,000 Guaranteed (N. Easton\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 30\, 2025 – Monday\, September 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNew England Open Championship  \n\n\n\nNEW: SEE STANDINGS / WALLCHARTS: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES LIST – CLICK HEREPLEASE REFRESH PAGE FREQUENTLY – To See Most Up-To-Date Information \n\n\n\nStonehill College Campus\, North Easton\, Massachusetts – 387 Acre Campus\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATIONStonehill College\, Alumni Hall\, 320 Washington Street\, North Easton\, MA. 02357 \n\n\n\nA Heritage Event!US Chess Junior Grand Prix!  $5\,000 GUARANTEED\, Plus TrophiesUS CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) \n\n\n\nPRIZES: $5000 Guaranteed\, plus Championship Trophies in Every Section \n\n\n\nHOTELS: See Link for a list of affordable hotels w/ Stonehill Discounts – Click Link Here: HOTELS Please mention “Stonehill College” – for an extra discount on your hotel roomNearby hotels can be found in Brockton\, MA which is only 4.5 miles (10-12 minutes) away from Stonehill College.OSCA Recommendations for Hotels: CLICK HERESee (Click) Hotels.com or (Click) Trivago.com for least expensive & best hotel options \n\n\n\nTIME CONTROL:6SS\, 40/90\, SD/30\, d30 for the 3-day schedule – Sat./Sun./Mon. No 2-day option in Championship Section. 2-day schedule – Sun./Mon – G/45\, d5 in Rounds 1-3. Joins 3-day group rounds 4-6 \n\n\n\n3 SECTIONS: * Championship Section: $1\,000 – $600 – $300\, Top U2300 $250. (FIDE Rated) Open to players rated 1800+/above: * U2000 Section: $700 – $400 – $250. Top U1700 $200. * U1500 Section: $600 – $300 – $200. Top U1200 $200. Trophies in every section to 1st 2nd 3rd Place. The New England Championship title will be awarded to the highest scoring New England residents or students in each section. Unrated prize limit $200 in U2000\, $150 in U1500. The September rating supplement (or most up-to-date rating) will be used from uschess.org. Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com. FIDE / Championship Section: If you don’t have a FIDE ID # please contact the organizer\, email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nENTRY FEESEntry Free to GMs and IM’s Early-Bird EF: $85 Early-Bird for 3-day\, $85 for 2-day if mailed by Mon. Aug. 18. Early-Bird online registration must be received by Wed. Aug. 20 @ 11:59 pmRegular EF: $95 Online from Aug. 21 – Aug. 26 for 3-day and 2-day registrations. Late Entry Fee (If space available) $110 online if you register on Wed. 8/27\, Thurs. 8/28\, & Friday 8/29. On-Site EF: (If space available) $130 On-Site Registrations (3-Day) Sat. 8/30 or (2-Day) Sun. 8/31 the day of the event. Must enter event during posted registration times or receive ½ point or may be paired if possible.* Important: Please do not wait to register\, we cannot guarantee a spot – the event may sell out * \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE3-Day Schedule: (Championship\, U2000\, U1500)Rds. Sat. 10:30 am. and 5:00 pm.\, Sun. 10:30 am. and 5:00 pm.\, Mon. 10:00 am. and 4:00 pm. 2-Day Schedule (U2000 & U1500 Only) Rds. Sun. 10:30 am.\, 12:45 pm.\, 2:45 p.m.\, and 5:00 pm.\, Mon.10:00 am\, 4:00 pm. BYESByes rounds 1-5 in Championship section\, 1-6 in others\, limit 2 byes\, players must commit before Round 3. On-Site Registration Saturday & Sunday 8:45 to 9:30 am. \n\n\n\n* Registration at Bottom of Page * \n\n\n\nFOOD ON CAMPUS / WHERE TO EAT – MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS  – FOR DINING SERVICES: CLICK HEREFood available on-campus at: * THE COMMONS” Stonehill College Cafeteria – $7.50 All-You-Can-Eat buffet ** The HILL – This upbeat spot is a restaurant-style eatery\, lower level of the commons* GIGI’s – Located inside the Meehan School of Business\, GiGi’s Café offers bowls and salads* LUX CAFE – May School of Arts & Sciences\, features fresh made-to-order sandwiches\, wraps\, paninis* ACE PLACE – Starbucks beverages\, pastries and to-go items at the MacPháidín Library* DUNKIN DONUTS – Located in the Shields Science CenterAdditional Rules & Policies:Must bring a chess clock if you have one – chess sets are provided at tournament hall only. September USCF Ratings supplement will be used for ALL sections of the Tournament.You should bring your own chess set for reviewing games afterwards at the Shields Science Center.Phones must be powered off in bag and face down or left outside hall.All Players must leave the hall once game is completed.No Spectators allowed in the Tournament playing hall. \n\n\n\nUSCF Membership: Active USCF Membership is required. FIDE Membership in Championship Section Only \n\n\n\nEntry by Mail: payable/mail to Ocean State Chess Association\, 42 Forbes St. Riverside\, RI 02915\, or register online at https://oceanstatechess.com/   –  Tournament info on both OSCA & MACA websites. More Info: Email – New England Chess Association President: frank@oceanstatechess.com\, or text (401) 212-1335. \n\n\n\n84th NEW ENGLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) and the Stonehill College Chess Club. \n\n\n\nStonehill College Campus MAP: https://www.stonehill.edu/plan-your-visit/self-guided-tour/ \n\n\n\nUSCF TLA online: https://new.uschess.org/new-england-open-championship \n\n\n\n\n\nAlumni Hall\, Stonehill College\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stonehill College: Stonehill College\, founded in 1948\, is a private liberal arts college in N. Easton\, MA. Known for academic excellence and a supportive community\, Stonehill hosts chess events to foster intellectual excellence and community engagement. \n\n\n\nAbout OSCA: The Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) is a non-profit organization and the Rhode Island State Affiliate.We foster a vibrant chess community organizing events and workshops to promote chess for all ages and skill levels. OSCA regularly collaborates with institutions throughout New England to create enriching experiences for chess players. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n         \n\n\n\n* Registration at Bottom of Page *
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/84th-new-england-open/
LOCATION:Stonehill College\, Alumni Hall\, 320 Washington Street\, North Easton\, Massachusetts\, 02357\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oceanstatechess.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR