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SUMMARY:World Chess Festival (King of Prussia\, PA)
DESCRIPTION:See all information at this Link:https://www.hanleychessacademy.com/2026WCFKingPrussia.html \n\n\n\n2026 World Chess Festival – King of PrussiaApril 3-5\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesmond Malvern HotelOne Liberty BlvdMalvern\, PA 19355(610) 296-9800 \n\n\n\nThere are tournaments for ALL experience/skill levels. \n\n\n\nOur solutions: The youth player can play in the Non-Rated/Capture the King tournaments on Friday and Saturday (Beginner Tournaments) and then join our Under 750 USCF rated scholastic on Sunday for their first USCF tournament. For the adult\, that person can join our Friday Adult Swiss as well as our Friday Night Adult Blitz tournament. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATON ABOUT THIS EVENT:   \n\n\n\nWorld Chess Festival – Youth Championship\n\n\n\nUSCF Top 100 Rating List Scholastic Tournament\n\n\n\nFriday Warm-Up Scholastic\n\n\n\nFriday & Saturday Non-Rated/Capture the King\n\n\n\nFriday Adult Swiss\n\n\n\nYouth Blitz Tournament\n\n\n\nAdult Blitz Tournament\n\n\n\nPuzzle Solving Tournament\n\n\n\nPlaying Rules\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nHotel Reservations\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\nAdvanced Entries\n\n\n\nInformation\, Policies\, and Contact Us\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDesmond Malvern Hotel – Malvern\, PA
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/world-chess-festival/
LOCATION:Desmond Malvern Hotel\, One Liberty Blvd\, Malvern\, Pennsylvania\, (610) 296-9800\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanley Chess Academy":MAILTO:hanleychessacademy@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:CSCA: 2026 Hartmayer Memorial (UCONN - Storrs\, CT) - $1\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION 2026 Hartmayer Memorial\, Tolland County & UCONN Championships$1\,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!CSCA Grand Prix; Collegiate Venue; Live DGT Broadcast; On-site Dining \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchool of Engineering\, University of Connecticut\n\n\n\nLocation: University of Connecticut\, School of Engineering\, 261 Glenbrook Road\, Storrs\, CT 06269 \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Saturday\, March 7\, 2026; Round 1 at 11:00 AM\, then ASAP.Online and onsite registrations end 11:30 AM. \n\n\n\nPrizes: Open: $250-150\, $100 to Top U2200. U2000: $200-100\, $100 to Top U1600.U1300/U800/NER: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U1000 in U1300\, U500 and U300 in U800. LTD Thomas Hartmayer Memorial Prize: $100 & Plaque to Top Upset overall. Trophies to Open/U2000 winners and Top UCONN player. Trophies to 3-point or better results and medals to non-placing players. Cash prizes via PayPal. \n\n\n\nSec/Rds/ Open (see Note [1])\, U2000\, U1300\, U800\, NER; 4 Rounds Swiss\, \n\n\n\nTC/Byes: Open & U2000: G/45+10\, Others: G/30+10; NE and USCF-rated\, New England Rated;One ½ pt bye in Rds 1-3; Discretionary bye/pairing for entries after 9 AM.Grand Prix: 20 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points. \n\n\n\nTie break: Tie break on 4-0-0 ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn\, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn\, c)G/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Register online; $45 by 2/25\, $55 by 3/3\, $65 by 3/5\, $80 thereafter. GM/IM FREE by 2/25\, then from prizes. Titled and U1300/U800/NER: $10 less.Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts\, email us for discount code. \n\n\n\nThomas Hartmayer (1951-2016)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHartmayer Memorial Tournament Flyer:  https://chessct.org/csca/Uploads/HM-TCUCC.25.26.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2544&cat=1 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNotes: [1] Open Section. Players rated under 2000 are not permitted in the Open unless they are older than 18 yearsand rated over 1800. The organizer in its sole discretion may waive this requirement. [2] Prizes & taxrequirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUSTemail their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Mar 4 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed orreceived after deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [4] Unauthorizedsolicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact theCSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities. \n\n\n\nUniversity of Connecticut Campus\, Storrs\, CT\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\nSponsored by Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) & UNCONN School of Engineering
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-hartmayer-memorial/
LOCATION:University of Connecticut\, School of Engineering\, 261 Glenbrook Road\, Storrs\, Connecticut\, 06269\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2026 Paul Gavlick Rhode Island Rapid & Blitz State Championship (Providence\, RI) - $1\,000 Prizes + Free Pizza
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MARCH 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES: CLICK HERERefresh Page Frequently \n\n\n\nTournament for ALL AGES – Rhode Island Rapid and Blitz State Championship – Play in One Event or Both Events Same DayOpen to OUT-OF STATE Players – Eligible to win all trophies – RI Champions will receive separate 1st Place Champion Trophies \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION OPEN – GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:La Salle Academy – 612 Academy Ave\, Providence\, RI 02908 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvents & Times:RI State Rapid Championship: starts at 10:00 am – 1:00 pmRI State Blitz Championship: starts at 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm \n\n\n\nLunch Break: 12:50 – 1:20 pmFREE PIZZA for anyone who registered for Both Events \n\n\n\nFormatRapid Tournament: 5SS; G/10+3 = 5 Single Round Swiss (5 Rds.) each gets 10 min + 3 sec. increment per game Blitz Tournament: 5DSS; G/3+2 = 5 Double Round Swiss (10 Rds.) each gets 3 min +2 sec. increment per game \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT* Regular Ratings will be used only for pairings & prizes * This Event does not affect your regular USCF Rating. * Only USCF Rapid (Quick) and Blitz Rating will be affected \n\n\n\nSections & Prizes: $1\,000 Guaranteed Prizes plus Trophies $500 Prize Fund Each for Open Section for Both Rapid & Blitz Tournaments* OPEN SECTION: $500 – Both Rapid & Blitz Tournament $250-$150-$100 (each event)\, Championship Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd* Class Prize Top U1900 Championship Trophy (Open Section) – 1st place Championship Cup Trophy* Class Prize Top U1600 Championship Trophy (Open Section) – 1st place Championship Cup Trophy* Class Prize Top U1300 Championship Trophy (Open Section) – 1st place Championship Cup Trophy 3 Scholastic Sections: – Both Rapid & Blitz Tournament: Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd places for * High School Section (Grade 9-12) – Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, for Both RAPID & BLITZ* Middle School Section (Grade 6-8) – Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, for Both RAPID & BLITZ* Elementary School Section (Grade K-5) – Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, for Both RAPID & BLITZ \n\n\n\nEntry FeesOpen Section: Special Price = $40 to play in Both Championship Events includes Pizza. If you Play in Only One Event = $25 for Rapid Only / EF\, $25 for Blitz Only GM’s\, IM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s FREE. EF will Not be deducted from prizes3 Scholastic Sections: Special Price = EF $30 to play in Both Championship Events\, includes PizzaEF $30 Both Events = includes Out-of-State players\, or R.I. Gr. K-12 players who do not play in RI OSCA LeaguesIf you play in only one event: EF $20 registration for Only Rapid Event; EF $20 for Only Blitz EventSPECIAL DISCOUNT: for R.I. Scholastic OSCA League Players Gr. K-12 only pay $20 for both events Must Register by March 12\, 2026 (for Discount\, Players must be from R.I. and MUST play in the OSCA High School\, Middle School\, or Elementary School Leagues)* There will be a $10 Late Entry Fee for registering Day Before 3/13 & Day of the Event 3/14; may get 1/2 point bye in Rd 1 \n\n\n\n* Registration at Bottom of Page * \n\n\n\nDiscount Entries for 1st-Time USCF Tournament Players and Siblings* 1st-Time Tournament (Age 3-18) Discount $44 = Includes FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership (Not Renewal)* 1st-Time Tournament (Age 19-24) Discount $53 = Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership (Not Renewal)* 1st-Time Tournament (Age 25-64) Discount $74 = Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership (Not Renewal)* 1st-Time Tournament (Age 64-99) Discount $68 = Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership (Not Renewal)* Siblings Discount – 2 Siblings (Gr. K-12) – 2 Entries for both Rapid and Blitz Events -$10\, Only $25 Each \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul W. Gavlick (1935 – 2012)\, of North Providence\, RI. played for more than 40 years\, several years holding the title of RI Speed Chess Champion. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and spoke fluent polish. Paul was one of the most active chess players in Rhode Island\, playing every week at the Rhode Island Chess Club in Providence\, and the Blackstone Chess Club in Pawtucket. At the Sven Brask Chess Club in Plainville\, MA\, he was the Howard Cook Memorial co-champion in 2006 and 2009. In other yearly contests at the club\, he won the “Ironman” Award in 2007\, the “Most Improved Player” Award in 2009\, and was the “Ironman” co-champion in 2010\, and played chess until age 77. His Son Paul Gavlick III and Grandson Evan Gavlick\, currently coach a free chess program for children in North Providence. Information about Paul Gavlick here: https://www.uschess.org/index.php/Obituaries/Paul-W.-Gavlick.html \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* The winners of the Open Sections will hold the Title(s) of 2026 R.I Rapid Champion\, and 2026 RI Blitz Champion* Winners of Scholastic Section will hold Title(s) of 2026 Elementary\, Middle\, High School – R.I. Rapid Champion / Blitz Champions* Both Events are Open to Out-of-State players. Eligible to win all trophies. RI Champions will receive a separate trophy* Chess sets & Chess Clocks will be provided. Check-in: Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the tournament starts* This event does not affect your regular rating. Rapid & Blitz Ratings are used\, regular rating used for pairings only if no ratings * Parking in Rear. Plenty of parking\, please go to back parking lot and see stairs to the rear entrance to LaSalle Academy* R.I. Rapid Championship from 10:00 am -1:00 pm (2.5 – 3 hours). R.I. Blitz Championship from 1:30-3:45 pm (2 hours)* FREE PIZZA. Lunch Break 12:45-1:15 pm for those players who sign up for both the Rapid & Blitz championship events* USCF Membership is required in both sections. USCF Rapid and Blitz Rules apply.* Chief TD & OSCA Organizer Frank DelBonis\, is a La Salle Academy Graduate ‘Class or 1983’ and played on the chess team \n\n\n\n\n\nFrank DelBonis\, La Salle Student\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank DelBonis\, Grade 12 (1983)\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank DelBonis\, Present\n\n\n\n\n\nLa Salle Academy is a private Roman Catholic college preparatory school run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Providence\, Rhode Island. It was founded by the Christian Brothers in 1871 \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
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-ri-rapid-blitz-state-championship/
LOCATION:La Salle Academy\, 612 Academy Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02908
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SUMMARY:SENECA: 1st Cumberland Spring Chess Fest (Cumberland\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SENECA Events are Not Affiliated with the Ocean State Chess Association (USCF R.I. State Affiliate) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is an open scholastic chess tournament for children in grades K-12. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBlackstone Valley Prep School\n\n\n\nBlackstone Valley Prep School291 Broad St\, Cumberland\, RI 02864 \n\n\n\nTIME CONTROL: 4SS\, G/25 d/5. \n\n\n\nSECTIONS: Two USCF-rated sections and two unrated sections* \n\n\n\n–U1400 (rated section: USCF membership required**) \n\n\n\n–UNDER 700 (rated section: USCF membership required**) \n\n\n\n–UNRATED (no membership required) \n\n\n\n–NOVICE (no membership required) \n\n\n\n* If you have any questions about which section is right for your child\, please email Eduardo at epaguag@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n** For more information about USCF membership\, go to www.uschess.org or call 800-903-8723. NOTE: USCF membership must be purchased or renewed by March 19\, 2026\, if you plan on playing in a rated section. \n\n\n\nTrophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section. \n\n\n\nSections may be combined or split at the discretion of the tournament director. This is a 4-round tournament\, but a small section may have to play 3. Full-point byes may apply in sections with an odd number of players\, and ½ point byes are available in any round pending early notification to the tournament director. Please bring a chess clock if you own one. \n\n\n\nADVANCE REGISTRATION: Online entry fee $25. ONLINE ENTRY ONLY. Registration closes on March 19\, 2026\, at 11:59 PM or when we hit the capacity for the venue. Scholarships may be available if needed on a case-by-case basis. \n\n\n\nDOOR REGISTRATION: THERE IS NO DOOR REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY.Round 1 starts at 9:30AM. Others on completion of each round. Please arrive and check in between 9AM and 9:20AM. Failure to check in by 9:20AM may result in receiving a bye for round one. Unrated sections may finish around 12PM. Rated sections may finish around 1PM-1:30PM. \n\n\n\nRound 1 starts at 9:30 AM. Others on completion of each round. Please arrive and check in at 9:00 AM. Failure to check in by 9:20 AM may result in receiving a bye for round one. Unrated sections may finish around noon. Rated sections may finish around 1PM. \n\n\n\nFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Bob Salvas at (401) 359-1602 or email: monasterychess@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFor information on all of our scholastic events\, see http://senecachess.org/.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/seneca-chess-fest/
LOCATION:Blackstone Valley Prep School\, 291 Broad Street\, Cumberland\, Rhode Island\, 02864\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast New England Chess Association (SENECA)":MAILTO:monasterychess@gmail.com
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