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SUMMARY:CCA 14th Continental Boston Chess Congress (Boston\, MA) - $12\,000 Prizes Guaranteed
DESCRIPTION:Jan 2-4 or 3-4\, Massachusetts \n\n\n\nHyatt Regency Boston Harbor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHyatt Regency Boston Harbor101 Harborside Dr\, Boston\, MA 02128 \n\n\n\nHotel $139 room rates \n\n\n\nFormat: 5-SS\, 40/80\, SD/30; d30 (2-day option\, rounds 1-2 G/60\, d10).  \n\n\n\nParking: Day parking $10\, overnight $20/day(Parking is subject to availability; spaces in hotel parking lot are not guaranteed). \n\n\n\nClick Here For Standings\, Parings\, Results And Other Important Information \n\n\n\nPrizes $12\,000 Guaranteed!  In 6 sections. US Chess Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced) \n\n\n\nPremier Section: Open to 2000/over. Prizes $1200-600-400\, clear 1st/tiebreak $100\, top USCF Under 2300 $500-250.See peakrating.us regarding qualification through peak rating. FIDE rated. Under 2100 Section: Prizes $1000-500-300. FIDE rated.Under 1900 Section: Prizes $1000-500-300.Under 1700 Section: Prizes $900-500-300.Under 1500 Section: Prizes $800-400-300.Under 1200 Section: Prizes $400-200-150.Unrated may enter any section except Premier\, with prize limit $100 in U1200\, $200 in U1500\, $300 in U1700. \n\n\n\nMixed doubles bonus prizes: Best male + female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team rating must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat; prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles prizes. \n\n\n\nTop 5 sections entry fees: $88 online at chessaction.com by 12/30/25\, $100 later online or at site until 1 hour before round 1. GMs free\, $80 deducted from prize. \n\n\n\nUnder 1200 entry fee: All $20 less than above. \n\n\n\nAll: Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $50\, not available to go from Premier to Premier. No mail entries. No checks\, credit cards OK. \n\n\n\nUSCF membership required. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $54\, Senior (age 65+) $48\, Young Adult $33\, Youth $24. \n\n\n\n3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7\, Sat 11 & 5\, Sun 10 & 3:30.2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11\, 2 & 5\, Sun 10 & 3:30. \n\n\n\nHalf point byes available all rounds\, limit 2 byes\, must commit before round 2. \n\n\n\nHotel rates: $139-139-164-189\, hotel reservations link to be posted here\, also to be posted at chessevents.us (or call 617-568-1234 and request Chess rate); reserve by 12/13 or rate may increase. \n\n\n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \n\n\n\nRatings:  January 2026 official USCF Rating list used.  Unofficial uschess.org ratings or USCF Online Regular Ratings usually used if otherwise unrated\, or to qualify for Premier (see peakrating.us). Players cannot play below Online Regular rating minus 100 points. \n\n\n\nForeign player rating info. Prizewinner tax info               Electronic devices policy \n\n\n\nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELLPHONES DURING PLAY. Please leave your phone home\, or in your hotel room or car\, or in a bag at your table.  \n\n\n\nBring set\, board\, clock if possible- none supplied. \n\n\n\nBlitz Tournament:  Saturday 9:30 pm.  Enter at site Saturday 7:30 – 9:10 pm. \n\n\n\nEntry: www.chessaction.com. No mailed entries. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering).
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/continental-boston-chess-congress/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor at Logan Airport\, 101 Harborside Drive\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02128\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Continental Chess Association":MAILTO:Director@Chess.US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T000000
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SUMMARY:2026 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championships (Oak Brook\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:JANUARY 2-4\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/PanAm26 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort\n\n\n\n3500 Midwest Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL 60523Hotel rate: $112 per night plus tax for 1 king bed OR 2 queen bed room.Book your rooms online here \n\n\n\n6/SS\, G/90+30\, 4-board team tournamentUS Chess rated; Open section is FIDE rated.3 sections based on team average rating: Open\, U2000\, U1400 \n\n\n\nFull rulebook: Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship Rulebook \n\n\n\nByes & Default forfeit time: No half-point byes (only zero point byes). Withdrawals must be submitted to the Organizer/Chief TD at least 2 hours before the round start. A player and/or team will forfeit the game if they are not present at the board within 1 hour (60 minutes) after the start of the round. \n\n\n\nLineup Submission: Lineup submissions for each round are due 90 minutes before each round. \n\n\n\nRatings: Team average ratings are based on individual ratings taken from the December Supplement Rating\, and as specified in the PanAms rulebook.. \n\n\n\nAll players agree to comply with US Chess regulations concerning college player eligibility.  \n\n\n\nEntry fee: $240 per team  online until 12/7/25; $280 online thereafter until 12/29/2024 when registration closes and player eligibility forms are due. \n\n\n\nMailed entries with check or money order in U.S. dollars may be sent to Chess Weekend\, 21694 Doud Ct.\, Frankfort\, IL 60423 USA  \n\n\n\nPrizesTeam & Individual Tie-breaks will be used as specified in the PanAm Rules. \n\n\n\nTeam Prizes (Plaques) \n\n\n\n\nTop four teams (Open) will qualify for the 2026 Final Four College Chess Championship\n\n\n\nTop 4 teams in each section (Open\, U2000) Top 3 teams in U1400\n\n\n\nPlaques to top Division II (2000-2199)\, Division III (1800-1999)\, Division V (1400-1599 in U1800 section)\, \, and Division VII (U1200 and unrated) teams.\n\n\n\nPlaque to top International Team\n\n\n\nPlaque to top Community College\n\n\n\nPlaque to top four-year small college team (\n\n\n\nPlaque to top all-female team\n\n\n\nPlaque to best Mixed Doubles team (2 males and 2 females)\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Prizes \n\n\n\n\nTop Individual Boards 1-4\n\n\n\nTop Alternate\n\n\n\nTop 3 Females\n\n\n\nTop Individual Upset\n\n\n\n\nTournament Schedule \n\n\n\nFriday\, 1/2/2026Onsite Registration/Check-in: 10:00am – 1:00pmTechnical Meeting (Captains & Coaches): 4:00pm – 4:30pmOpening Ceremony: 5:30pmRound 1: 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nSaturday\, 1/3/2026Round 2: 10:00amRound 3: 5:00pmBlitz tournament: 9:00 pm \n\n\n\nSunday\, 1/4/2026Round 4: 10:00amRound 5: 5:00p \n\n\n\nMonday\, 1/5/2026Round 6: 9:00amAwards Ceremony: Approximately 2:30 pm \n\n\n\n___________ \n\n\n\nSide events\n\n\n\nPan-American Blitz$1000 guaranteed prize fund \n\n\n\nSaturday 8:00 pm or immediately after the Pan-American Team evening round. 5 round double Swiss (10 total games). G/3; inc. 2.  USCF blitz rated.  Higher of USCF blitz or regular rating used. Entry fee online $25 online by 12/27\, $30 thereafter online or on site. 
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-pan-american-intercollegiate-championships/
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SUMMARY:Riverside Library Chess Program for Kids (Riverside\, RI) - Registration
DESCRIPTION:Students Age 7+ Years Old – 5 WEEKS – FREE PROGRAMChess Class Dates: Thursday’s\, January 8 – February 5\, 2026Program runs on Thursday’s\, 4:00 – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nRegistration Starts: Monday\, December 15\, 2025 –  * Register early before class fills up\, limited space * \n\n\n\nDates & Times:Thursday\, January 8\, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday\, January 22\, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday\, January 29\, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday\, February 5\, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: Danielle Skeldon\, email: weaverlibrary@gmail.comLibrary Phone Number: (401) 433-4877 \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: CLICK HERE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/riverside-library-chess/
LOCATION:Riverside Library\, 475 Bullocks Point Ave\, Riverside\, Rhode Island\, 02915\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T000000
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SUMMARY:OSCA's Rhode Island All-Girls & Women's State Chess Championship (Riverside\, RI) - Open to Out-of-State Players
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JANUARY 10\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nSt. Mary Bay View – All-Girls School in E. Providence\, R.I.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt. Mary Academy – Bay View 3070 Pawtucket Ave Riverside\, RI 02915 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM and finish around 3:30 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS* OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP – Open Championship – Any Age (USCF RATED) – USCF Required* OPEN GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP – Girls\, Grade K-12 (USCF RATED) – USCF Membership Required* UNRATED – ALL AGES – Girls & Women’s Section – USCF Membership NOT Required \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE \n\n\n\nPrizesTrophies for 1st Place\, 2nd Place\, 3rd Place in every section.Medals to all players who receive 2.5 or more points.1st Place R.I. Championship Winner in both rated sections\, must be a Rhode Island resident. Out-of-state players are Eligible for separate 1st Place Trophy. All players eligible for 2nd & 3rd Places\, Medals \n\n\n\nENTRY FEESOPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Registration $35 (by 1/9/2026); Late Registration – Day of Event is $40 OPEN GIRL’S CHAMPIONSHIP = Registration $30 (by 1/9/2026). Late Registration – Day of Event is $35 UNRATED GIRLS & WOMEN’S = Registration $25 (by 1/9/2026). Late Registration – Day of Event is $30 * Note: Late Registration – Day of Event 1/10/ 2026 Registration is $5 More  \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS:* Family Discount: 2 Siblings or Mom / Daughter get special discounted entry fee (Save -$10) – USCF Rated* Scholarships to any player who needs a free entry. Please send us an email with hardship reason in advance* Questions\, email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n* St. Mary Bay View Students\, Parents\, & Faculty\, receive Free entry – Please email: frank@oceanstatechess.comPlease provide your Name\, Age\, Phone\, Grade or Faculty/Parent info and Section.Players who want to play in USCF Rated section only need to purchase USCF Membership good for 1 year. Unrated section is free\, No USCF membership required. \n\n\n\n1st-TIME PLAYER SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: Registration Includes U.S. Chess (USCF) Membership!* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $39 includes FREE USCF “Youth” membership worth $24 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, in advance (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $48 includes FREE USCF membership worth $33 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, in advance (Save $15-$20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $69 includes FREE USCF “Adult” membership worth $54 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, done in advance (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME SENIOR TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) $63 includes FREE USCF “Adult” membership worth $48 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, done in advance (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\n\n\nSt. Mary Bay View is the oldest and most prestigious All-Girls School in Rhode Island founded in 1874\n\n\n\nTournament will be held in the Library – Plenty of Parking\, Beautiful Venue\n\n\n\nSt. Mary Academy Bay View Students should register by emailing Frank DelBonis: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\nRegistration here online by 01/9/2026. Pre-registration check-in from 9:25 – 9:45 AM.\n\n\n\nScholarships available\, please email with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\nLate entries Day of Event may receive a 1/2 pt. bye round 1\, or be paired with late entries\n\n\n\nByes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuously\n\n\n\nAll participants in OPEN Championship Women’s & Girl’s Section must be registered with U.S. Chess Federation as a “Girl” or “Woman.”  – These are Rules and policies we must follow as the USCF R.I. State Affiliate.\n\n\n\nChess sets & clocks will be provided \n\n\n\nR.I. Winners will represent Rhode Island in the National USCF Girls K-12 Haring National Girls Chess Tournament (Click Link Below)https://new.uschess.org/2025-sc-haring-girls-qualifier-tournament\n\n\n\nSee Link for 2025 All-Girls U.S. Chess Federation Championshiphttps://new.uschess.org/haring\n\n\n\nAll Players from every state will Qualify for the Polgar National Girls Championship (Clink Link Below)https://new.uschess.org/2026-sc-girls-chess-championship\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n2025 All Girls/Women’s Championship last year\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotos from the 2025 Event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTrophies from 2025 R.I. Girls-Women’s Championship – Biggest Girls/Women’s Event in New England\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\nREGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/ri-all-girls-womens-chess-championship/
LOCATION:St. Mary Academy Bay View\, 3070 Pawtucket Ave\, Riverside\, Rhode Island\, 02915\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T190000
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Providence Bruins Hockey Rapid Chess Tournament (Providence\, RI) - $200 & Trophies - Adult & Scholastic - Pre-Registration (Required) - Most Fun Event of the Year - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JANUARY 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS OPEN: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nCHESS TOURNAMENT with FREE P-BRUINS HOCKEY GAME TICKET & HAT – ALL INCLUDED for only $35(Spectators can play in unrated tournament or watch games\, but must also have a tournament registration ticket) \n\n\n\n*** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ****** THERE ARE NO DAY OF EVENT – ON-SITE ENTRIES *** \n\n\n\nTournament Location – Amica Pavilion in Providence\, RI\n\n\n\nLOCATION:Amica Mutual Pavilion Center1 La Salle Square (Downtown)\, Providence\, RI 02903  \n\n\n\n* USCF QUICK RATED ONLY – DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR REGULAR RATING \n\n\n\nFORMAT: 5SS\, G/10;d5 – “Rapid” Chess Tournament (10 Min. Games w/ 5 sec. delay) \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES: * OPEN 1200+ Adult Section (USCF RATED) = $200 b/20 Players – Prizes: $125 – $75\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* U1200 Scholastic K-12 Section (USCF RATED) = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, Medals for players w/ 2.5 pts or higher* Parents / Kids Unrated Section (UNRATED) = Parents Chess Play (Optional) = Medals & Free Tournament Vouchers \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE:Chess Tournament: Check-in @ 12:30 PM. Tournament 1:00 – 4:30 PM – OSCA Rapid G/10 Chess TournamentDinner Break: 4:30 – 6:30 PM – Dinner Time Break in Providence\, You can leave arena and return for gameHockey Game: 7:05 PM – 8:30 PM (Hockey Ticket Included in Price) Cleveland Monsters vs. Providence Bruins  \n\n\n\nPARKING OPTIONS: (See Map Link Below)* FREE Parking near “Garibaldi Square” (Atwells Ave & side streets)\, 5 minute walk across bridge to Amica Center* FREE Parking off West Exchange Street (See Map Below) 5 minute walk to Amica Center* Parking on street at Amica Center with meter parking (per hour)* Parking Garages available $13-$35. See link below for options – Click on Jan. 17th event* MAP WITH PARKING OPTIONS – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n\n\nProvidence Bruins Hockey Game & Chess Tournament\n\n\n\n\n\nChess Friends at the P-Bruins Game\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Join Us for this Very Popular Annual Fun Family Event! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nChess Tournament in the Afternoon 1:00 – 4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nChess Trophies\, Free Hats & Cash $ Prizes\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParents or Friends who Don’t Play Chess can Join In the Fun! $35 get you a Hockey Ticket and a Hat and you can be a spectator (optional) at the Tournament \n\n\n\nQuestions: Text Frank (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\nYou must Pre-Register for this event\, No On-Site Entries Registration Link: https://www.providencebruins.com/groups/osca \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\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n2025-1-17_P-BRUINS_Flyer
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/providence-bruins-hockey-rapid-chess/
LOCATION:Amica Mutual Pavilion (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center)\, 1 LaSalle Square\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T180000
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UID:14179-1768745700-1768759200@oceanstatechess.com
SUMMARY:Queens Blitz Series for Women & Girls (Boston\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 18\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTime Control:6 rounds Swiss System (accelerated\, double) Rapid: 6SS  G/10 +5 Blitz: 6SS (Double) G/3+2G/3 + 2Rounds Time:2:30 p.m. – Events Starts3:00 Pizza & Social3:30 – Round 14:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Blitz Games $15 to PlayByes:Players may take up to four half point byes. Chess accessories prizes for the first 15 blitz players to register!Prize Info:$100 – $75\, Top U1500 $50\, Top U1000 $25.Prizes in U1500 & U1000 are awarded by the high current regular or Rapid Rating – Also used for pairings.\n\n\n\nTournament Rules and Other Information* UNRATED\, Free Puzzle Solving\, Rapid & Blitz Tournament* The tournament being unrated\, we will soften the rules a little bit: if you make an illegal move it doesn’t lose on the spot\, instead\, the TD will add 1 minute to your opponent.* Places 1 – 10 earn series points: 10 points for 1st place\, 9 points for 2nd… 1 point for 10th. * Those who score the most points throughout all 6 events will get prizes.* Chess sets and clocks are provided.* Event is open for out-of-state players\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor More Info – Email: WIM Kateryna Odnorozhenko  katerynaodnorozhenko@yahoo.comor Click Here to register: http://masschess.org/Events/BostonQueensSeries20260118.html \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n2026-Queens-PDF\n\n\nUPCOMING TOURNAMENTS:  JANUARY 18\, 2026MARCH 8\, 2026APRIL 19\, 2026
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/queens-blitz-women-girls/
LOCATION:Boylston Chess Club Boston\, 35 Kingston St. Suite 1\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T143000
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SUMMARY:RICS 3rd Annual MLK Day Scholastic Tournament (Cranston\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 20\, 2025 \n\n\n\nRICS Scholastic Events are Not Affiliated with Ocean State Chess Association State Affiliate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, January 20th – First Round at 10am. \n\n\n\nLocation: Edgewood Congregational Church – 1788 Broad St\, Cranston\, RI 02905 \n\n\n\nSections: Unrated\, Rated (Under-700)\, and Rated (Under-1400) Sections. \n\n\n\nPlayers: Open to scholastic players\, K-12 only. \n\n\n\nFormat: 4 Round Swiss Tournament. \n\n\n\nRound Times: Round 1 at 10am. All others ASAP. \n\n\n\nTime Control: 25 Minutes with 5 second increment. Boards\, pieces\, and clocks provided. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $30.00 \n\n\n\nUSCF: Active USCF Membership required for all participants in the Rated section. \n\n\n\nPrizes: Trophies to top 3 each section\, medals to plus scores. \n\n\n\nCapacity: Tournament is limited to 50 players max. \n\n\n\nRegistration: No onsite registration. Please register online in advance. \n\n\n\nMore info: email info@richessschool.com \n\n\n\nBoards\, sets and clocks provided. We reserve the right to split or combine sections if necessary.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/rics-scholastic/
LOCATION:Edgewood Congregational Church\, 1788 Broad Street\, Cranston\, Rhode Island\, 02905\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="RICS":MAILTO:info@richessschool.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260124T210313Z
CREATED:20260124T180848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T210313Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Due to SNOWSTORM - Mon. Jan. 26 - R.I. Chess Club "Beers & Boards"
DESCRIPTION:DO TO SNOW STORM – THE RI CHESS CLUB WILL BE CANCELLED ON MONDAY\, JANUARY 26AND RESUME NEXT WEEK ON MONDAY\, FEBRUARY 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEE YOU NEXT WEEK \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMonday Night Weekly Players at the RI Chess Club\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhode Island 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/cancelled-r-i-chess-club-beers-boards/
LOCATION:Bo’s Billiards\, 33 Lambert Lind Hwy\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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