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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
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SUMMARY:CSCA Event: 2025 Connecticut Open (Bridgeport\, CT) - $5\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:CONNECTICUT OPEN$5\,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!Awesome Central Collegiate Venue; Special Discounts; On-site Dining50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Saturday\, September 20\, 2025Round 1 at 11 AM\, then ASAP.Online registration only thru 12 PM on 9/20. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: University of Bridgeport\, Cox Student Center\, 244 Park Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT 06604 \n\n\n\nRds/Sec/ 4 Rounds SS; Open\, U2100\, U1700\, U1200: G/45+10; U700\, NER: G/25+5;TC/Byes: NE and USCF-rated\, except NER NE-rated only; One ½ point bye in Rds 1-3;½ point Rd 1 bye if registering after 9 AM on 9/20. \n\n\n\nGrand Prix: 50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points \n\n\n\nPrizes: Open: $1\,000-600-400\, $250 to Top U2300. U2100: $700-400-300\, $200 to TopU1800. U1700: $500-300-200\, $150 to Top U1400. U1200: Trophies to Top 3\,Top U900. U700: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U400. NER: Trophies to Top 3.Trophies to Open/U2100/U1700 winners. Trophies to 3 point or better results andmedals for others in lower sections. Cash prizes via PayPal. \n\n\n\nTie break: Perfect (4-0) scores decided by Armageddon tie break with USCF tie breaksdetermining seeding; does not affect cash prizes. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Register online; $98 by 9/10\, $108 by 9/16\, $128 by 9/18; $160 thereafter.U1200/800/NE: $40 less. GM/IM FREE by Sep 8\, then from prizes.Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts. Email us for discount code. \n\n\n\nTournament Flyer: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Open.25.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nONLINE REGSTRATION: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2391&cat=1
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/connecticut-open/
LOCATION:Bridgeport University – Cox Student Center\, 244 Park Ave\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament (Smithfield\, RI) - STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 27\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSTILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS THRU OCT. 6 \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\nAdvance Entries: (Click Below) REFRESH PAGE FREQUENTLYhttps://oceanstatechess.com/advance-entries-3/ \n\n\n\nBryant University\, Academic Innovation Center (AIC Center) – Tournament Location\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\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* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U800 = 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 Gift Cards* $30 Providence Bruins Tickets two sets (4)* $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates* More Prizes to come! \n\n\n\nENTRY FEE DONATION FOR REGISTRATION – REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGEOpen & U1600 Sections = $35 in advance U1200 & U800 = $30 in advanceUnrated Section = $25 in advanceRated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated SectionLate Entry the Day of the Event $5 more – You may get a 1/2 pt. Bye in Round 1 \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership (Not USCF Renewals) Only $15 More for Registration* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $39 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $48 Registration\, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $69 Registration\, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $63 Registration\, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 9/24. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players\, No Renewals) \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sectionsJoin U.S. Chess Federation online: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess \n\n\n\nSee all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Trophies & Medals for the event\n\n\n\n\n\nWinners from last year’s 2024 Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* 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 $32 Million “AIC” Building = Academic Innovation Center Rooms 130/131* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuously* The 2025 “Neil Fachon” Outstanding Sportsmanship & Leadership Award will be given to RI Player* 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\nWayne Powers received the 2024 “Neil Fachon Award”\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you Bryant University for Hosting this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLOCAL DAD HOSTS CHESS TOURNAMENT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR DAUGHTER’S CANCER TREATMENT (2024)SEE 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 \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
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LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States
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