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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
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Bryant University\, 1150 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, Rhode Island\, 02917\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA Monthly: East Greenwich Chess Club (East Greenwich\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:(FREE) One Tuesday Each Month\, 7:00 – 9:00 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n         \n\n\n\nLocation:Twisted Pizza450 Main Street East Greenwich\, RI 02818 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdditional Information:* Learn – Play – Connect. For Both Adults & Kids* Beginners\, Intermediate\, & Advanced Players are all welcome* Chess sets provided. Bring a chess set and clock if you have one* Free to Play\, show up anytime. Club meets on Patio in front. 7:00 – 9:00 PM \n\n\n\nUpcoming Meeting Dates (Monthly) One Tuesday every Month* Tuesday\, October 7 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions? – Contact E.G. Chess Club President\, Michael Clark (401) 859-1786or contact: Frank DelBonis\, President Ocean State Chess Association. Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com; Text (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEast Greenwich Chess Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)The Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/east-greenwich-chess-club/
LOCATION:Twisted Pizza\, 450 Main Street\, East Greenwich\, Rhode Island\, 02818\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA 2nd Lincoln Woods Tournament (Lincoln\, RI) - IN DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, SEPTEBER 12 \, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLincoln Woods famous covered bridge near rear entrance (tournament entrance)\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: (Use Great Road / Break Hill Road – Rear Entrance)LINCOLN WOODS PARK2 Manchester Print Works RdLincoln\, RI 02865 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 5SS\, G/15; d5 – 4 Rounds\, 15 Minutes with 5 Second delay. Quick Rated EventRound 1 starts 2:00 PM. Finished by 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n* QUICK RATED ONLY – YOUR REGULAR RATING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED \n\n\n\nNote: Event is limited to 45 Players\, Please Pre-register Early. \n\n\n\nSections & Entry Fees: Open / U1600 = $30U1200 & U800 = $25 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES : $300 /25 Paid Entries\, TrophiesOPEN SECTION = 1st Place = $100\, 1st Place Trophy\, 2nd Place $75\, 3rd Place $50* Class Prize U1600 (Open Section) = 1st Place Trophy $75U1200 SECTION = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place TrophiesU800 SECTION = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Trophies* Class Prize U600 (U800 Section) = 1st Place Trophy \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership\, Not Renewals) will receive aFREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Special $34 registration and Tournament is Free!Register below for either U800 or U1200 Section (For Scholastic Only) \n\n\n\nLINCOLN WOODS PARK (MAP) PLEASE USE GREAT ROAD ENTRANCE (REAR PARK ENTRANCE) GO OVER WOOD COVERED BRIDGE & FOLLOW “CHESS” SIGNS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Please use GREAT ROAD (Rear) Entrance\, off of Breakneck Hill Road (Route 123)* Follow signs after you go over covered bridge* Event will happen Rain or Shine – Both Pavilions are covered* On-Site registration only if tickets are $5 more. cash only * USCF membership is required in All Sections* Tournament is limited to 45 players\, please pre-register early.* Quick Rating will be used for pairings\, if no Quick rating\, then regular rating will be used for pairings only* Only Quick Rated – This Tournament will NOT affect your regular rating* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* There is no food available on-site\, please bring a lunch and/or snacks* Round 1 will start at 2:00 PM\, will run continuously. Finish around 5:00 PM* Chess Sets provided\, please bring a chess clock* Event is sponsored by Ocean State Chess Association\, a registered Non-Profit in the State of R.I. \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/2nd-lincoln-woods-fall-foliage/
LOCATION:Lincoln Woods\, Great Hill Road/Break Hill Road (Rear Entrance)\, Lincoln\, Rhode Island\, 02865\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA 11th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament (Woonsocket\, RI) - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 18\, 2025 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n* ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS TOURNAMENT WILL GO TOWARD HELPING SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS IN RHODE ISLAND \n\n\n\n* Please Register Early There is Limited Space for This Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocationWoonsocket Public Library303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, RI 02895  \n\n\n\n \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* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMax Malyuta\, at the New England Jr. Team Championship 2002\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntry Fees (Donation)U1200 & 800 Sections: $30 advanced entryOPEN & U1600 Sections: $35 advance entry \n\n\n\nLate Entry the DAY OF THE EVENT is $5 more \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Please Register Early\, Limited Space for This Event* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM and run continuous* Lower sections finish around 2:30 pm. Higher sections around 3:00-3:30 pm. * Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance before start of tournament.* On-site entries must register 30 minutes before (9:30 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye* Please register in advance by 10/12/2024. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more. \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership 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\n*** REGISTRATION located at BOTTOM of PAGE *** \n\n\n\n\n\nFamily friend with Max Malyuta\n\n\n\n\n\nTrophies from past year’s Max Malyuta Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\nMax Malyuta (1981-2007) was a chess coach in Barrington\, RIwhen he passed away at age 25 from Meningitis. He was beloved by the R.I. Chess community. \n\n\n\nNews Articles about Max Malyuta (1981-2007) – click on links below \n\n\n\n“Team Copes with Coach’s Sudden Death” – East Bay Newshttps://chessdailynews.com/team-copes-with-coachs-sudden-death/ \n\n\n\n“New England Lost a Bright Young (Chess) Star” – Susan Polgarhttps://chessdailynews.com/new-england-lost-a-bright-young-star/ \n\n\n\n“He was a special soul” – Donna Perrotta \n\n\n\n“You will Never Be forgotten\, You will always be in our Hearts” – Frank DelBonis (Eulogy 2007) \n\n\n\nCousin Pavel and Uncle Slav Malyutaattended last year’s event\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/11th-max-malyuta-memorial-tournament/
LOCATION:Woonsocket Harris Public School\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
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