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SUMMARY:Tiverton Chess Club (Tiverton\, RI) - One Thursday Every Month
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\nMEETS ONCE PER MONTH ON FIRST or SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:Tiverton Public Library34 Roosevelt AveTiverton\, RI 02878 \n\n\n\nFREE to PLAY \n\n\n\n* USCF rated game G/45;d5 – Must have USCF membership* Fun Unrated Chess Games for players too \n\n\n\n* Please bring sets\, boards\, and clocks if you have them   \n\n\n\nFor more info contact: Thomas Perella\, Phone (401) 965-1786Email: tomperella@yahoo.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUPCOMING FUTURE MEETINGS * Thursday\, April 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\n* Check the Tiverton Schedule Regularly\, Thursday each month can vary according to availability of the space
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/tiverton-chess-club/
LOCATION:Tiverton Public Library\, 34 Roosevelt Ave\, Tiverton\, Rhode Island\, 02878\, United States
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SUMMARY:CSCA: Lecture\, Simul\, & Arena - GM Irina Krush (Hartford\, CT)
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 3\, 2026 \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: ONLY $20 FOR ONE DAYCT Chess Festival – $20 one day\, $35 two days or $45 all three days; On-site $10 more. USCF Rated Events on Saturday & Sunday are Not included in Festival Entry\, but Unrated events are all included.Follow event links below to register for these Championships (separately) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGM IRINA KRUSH – America’s First & Only Woman GrandmasterIrina is also an Eight-time U.S. Women’s Champion and a two-time Women’s American Cup Champion. \n\n\n\nAmerican Grandmaster Irina Krush \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDAY 1 – Friday\, April 3 – Variety Activities & Featured Lecture-Simul-Arena w/ GM Irina Krush \n\n\n\nLocation: Trinity College\, Athletic Center\, 300 Summit St\, Hartford\, CT 06106 \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE11:50 AM – Introduction and Welcome to the Festival12:00 PM – Warm Up Events: Side-by-Side OTB Rapid & Rapid 960 Arenas\, 8+2\, 90 minutesAlt Activity: Connecticut Champions Clash (10+3\, 3 Rounds\, Titled & Champions Only)1:30 PM – BREAK2:00 PM – Featured Event\, Part 1: Lecture by GM Irina KrushAlt Activity: Blitz (rated and unrated) & Blitz 960 3+2 Swiss\, 4 Rounds2:45 PM – BREAK3:00 PM – Featured Event\, Part 2: Simultaneous Exhibition by GM Irina KrushAlt Activity: TD Class by Guest NTD/ANTD/Senior TDAlt Activity: Rapid (rated and unrated) & Rapid960 15+3\, Swiss\, 3 Rounds5:00 PM – BREAK5:15 PM – Featured Event\, Part 3: OTB Bullet Arena 2+2 with GM Irina KrushAlt Activity: 2-Player Alternating Team Tournament (3 or more Rounds\, G/0 d30)7:30 PM – Connecticut Game Zero Tournament (3 or more Rounds\, G/0 d30)Alt Activity: Unrated Game Zero Tournament (3 or more Rounds\, G/0 d30)9:00 PM – Awards Ceremony & Announcements from Day 1 \n\n\n\nConnecticut Chess Festival Flyer:  https://chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Festival.26.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nTrinity College\, Athletic Center\, Hartford\, CT\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, APRIL 3\, 2026 – Irina Krush Lecture\, Simul\, Over the Board Arena TournamentLecture\, Simul & Arena w/ GM Irina Krush\, Blitz and Blitz960 Swiss TD Class/LectureRapid and Rapid960 Swiss\, 2-Player Alternating Team Swiss\, Connecticut Game Zero SwissProceed here to see 3-Day Flyer & select your activities – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 4\, 2026 – Click Here: Connecticut Speed Championships \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, APRIL 5\, 2026 – Click Here:  Senior\, Women\, Collegiate\, Medior\, & Junior Championships
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/csca-lecture-simul-gm-irina-krush/
LOCATION:Trinity College\, Athletic Center\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, Connecticut\, 06106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T090000
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SUMMARY:2026 OFFICIAL RHODE ISLAND GR. K-12 SCHOLASTIC STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (WARWICK\, RI) - $1\,000 Trophies - Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 4\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n* OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS \n\n\n\n* BIGGEST R.I. SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR !  \n\n\n\n* $1\,000 TROPHIES AWARDED TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS * (Players can register as an Individual with a Team or without a Team) \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES – CLICK HERE – 130+ Players RegisteredRefresh Webpage Frequently \n\n\n\nBeautiful Tournament Location – The Prestigious Crowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick\, RI\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Crowne Plaza Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, RI 02886 (10 Min. from Providence\, Near T.F Greene Airport) \n\n\n\n2026 Scholastic Individual Grade K-12 Championship Qualifier and School Team Championship \n\n\n\nFORMAT & ROUND TIMES: 4SS\, G/40;d5 – 4 Rounds (Games)\, each player gets 40 minutes each w/ 5 second delayRound 1: Starts Promptly at 9:00 AM. Late Registrations the Day of Event may receive 1/2 Pt. Bye Round 1* Please Arrive by 8:30 – 8:50 AM to Check-In.  \n\n\n\nNEW: Food Concessions Available on-site with Breakfast & Lunch Available 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM:BREAKFAST: Scrambled Eggs w/ Sausage Hashbrowns $7\, Fruit cup $5\, Danish/Muffin $3\, Bagels $4\, Yogurt $2 Granola Bar $2\, Coffee $2.LUNCH: Hot Dog $3\, Burger $8\, Fries $4\, Grilled Chicken $8\, Sausage & Peppers Bulkie Roll $9\, Cajun Chicken Wrap $7\, Roast Beef $7\,Hummus & Veggie Wrap $7\, Chicken Fingers $ Fries $10\, Caesar Salad $7 w/ grilled Chicken add $3\, Chili Cheese Fries $7\, Chili $5\, Fruit Salad $5\, Vegetable & Hummus Cups $5\, Cookies & Brownies $2\, Chips $2\, Candy $2\, Fresh Popcorn $2\, Tea $2\, Gatorade $4\, Soda $2 \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE* Players can register as an Individual with a Team and/or without a team \n\n\n\nSECTIONS = ALL 3 SECTIONS ARE USCF RATED* High School Section – Grades 9-12. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams* Middle School Section – Grades 6-8. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams* Elementary School Section – Grades K-5. Trophies to Top 3 Players\, Medals\, 1st Place RI Champion\, & Top 3 Teams \n\n\n\nRHODE ISLAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REPRESENTATIVESTop Rhode Island winners from each section are eligible to participate in the R.I. Closed Invitational Scholastic Championship Tournament on April 18\, 2026\, which will determine the Top 3 Player representatives from Rhode Island for U.S. Chess Federation National Denker (High School)\, Barber (Middle School) & Rockefeller (Elementary) to participate at the U.S. Chess National Tournament of State Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI in August\, 2026. Links below – more information. \n\n\n\nU.S. Chess Federation Denker Gr. 9-12 Tournament of High School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/denkerU.S. Chess Federation Barber Gr. 6-8 Tournament of Middle School State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/barberU.S. Chess Federation Rockefeller Gr. K-5 Tournament of Elementary State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/rockefeller(NEW) U.S. Chess Federation 1st Annual (2026) GM Maurice Ashely Gr. K-3 Tournament Elementary State Champions: https://new.uschess.org/ashley \n\n\n\nENTRY FEES* Early-Bird Registration: is $49 per player Extended to Mon. 3/30. Discount Team 4 Entries = $180 ($45 each x 4 players). Parents\, coaches\, & spectators have free entry* Regular Registration: is $55 from Mon. 3/30 – Fri. 4/3. Regular TEAM Entry Fee is $200 ($50 each x 4 players) * Late Registration: The Day of the event Sat. 4/4 = $65 Entry. No Team Discounts.* Note = Entry Fees have increased this year because of (Venue) Hotel Cost & Trophy Price Increases \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT TEAM ENTRY FEE: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS or SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$5 Discount“ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT.” Note: Top 4 Team Player scores will counted for each “Team Score” – For example\, If a team has 6-8 players\, the top 4 scores will be counted. Team with 8+ players or more should consider registering 2 Teams (A-Team & B-Team). Players will not paired against each other unless they are competing for 1st Place champion in round 3 or 4. \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT – SIBLINGS: Siblings receive -$5 discount on each entry. $45 if register by Sun. 3/29Siblings Price increases on 3/30 – 4/2 to $100 ($50 Each). Not available on 4/4 – Late Registration the Day of the Tournament \n\n\n\nDISCOUNT 1st-TIME USCF RATED TOURNAMENT ENTRY (SAVE $15 – $20 PER ENTRY) 1st-Time Rated USCF Event. OSCA Discount: Registration $49/$55 + $24 USCF membership = $73-$79\, get both for $58)Registration w/ $24 USCF Membership Included = $58 – Must sign-up by Thurs. 4/2/2026 (Note this is for 1st-Time USCF Tournament players\, does not include USCF renewals; Membership good for 1 year)* Discounts Are Not Available on Friday 4/3 (Day Before event) &  Saturday 4/4 (Day of Event)* Additional Scholarships available to R.I. students with financial hardship* Contact Frank DelBonis with hardship reason. Text (401) 212-1335. Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFO\n\n\n\n* Time Control for ALL 4 Rounds: G/40;d5; Accelerated Pairings will be used Rds. 1-2\n\n\n\n* $1\,000 in Individual & Team Trophies & Medals will be awarded for this Tournament\n\n\n\n* This is Both a Scholastic MULTI-STATE Individual Championship & Team Championship. * OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FROM RI\, MA\, CT\, NH\, VT\, NY & EVERY STATE. Last Year 120+ Players\n\n\n\n* Top Out-of-State Winner is eligible for separate 1st Place trophy\, Top R.I. 1st Place Champions must be from R.I.\n\n\n\n* Tournament will Start ON-TIME at 9:00 AM – Late Entries after 8:40 may receive 1/2 pt. bye\n\n\n\n* You can still register and play as an individual with no team\n\n\n\n* Team Competition: Each school’s team score is calculated by adding points from the top 4 players on that team. Must have minimum of 3 players for a team. Maximum limit is 7 per team. Teams with 8-10+ players or more should consider registering as two teams\, each with 4-5 players on each team as “A” & “B” Teams to avoid pairing issues. Accelerated pairings may be used only in rounds 1 & 2.\n\n\n\n* Team Players must be from the same school. Students must play in grade section. List your school on entry form.\n\n\n\n* Spectators & parents do NOT have to buy a registration ticket\, parents are free\n\n\n\n* Chess Sets and Clocks provided. However\, please bring a chess set for skittles room to practice \n\n\n\n* Chess Sets & Clocks on sale at the Tournament (Optional)\n\n\n\n* U.S. Chess Certified Associate National Tournament Director\, Frank DelBonis & Certified TD Assistants\n\n\n\n* Questions: Text Organizer (401) 212-1335\, or Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com (Text is preferred)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMain Tournament Room\, The Rotunda\, Crown Plaza Hotel\, Warwick\n\n\n\n\n\nRotunda Room\, Crowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick – Note: rectangular tables will be used\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\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-scholastic-state-k-12-championship/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
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SUMMARY:CSCA: Connecticut Chess Festival - Senior - Women's - Collegiate - Medior - Junior Championships (Hartford\, CT) - $6\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday\, April 3-5\, 2026 (3 DAYS) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, APRIL 3\, 2026 – Irina Krush Lecture\, Simul\, Over the Board Arena TournamentLecture\, Simul & Arena w/ GM Irina Krush\, Blitz and Blitz960 Swiss TD Class/LectureRapid and Rapid960 Swiss\, 2-Player Alternating Team Swiss\, Connecticut Game Zero SwissLink: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 4\, 2026 – Connecticut Speed Championships RAPID (G/10)\, BLITZ (G/3)\, & BULLET (G/1) CHESS – ALL IN ONE EVENT$2\,500 Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy & Plaque Awards!Link: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, APRIL 5\, 2026 – Senior\, Women\, & Collegiate ChampionshipsConnecticut Senior Championships\, $600 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Other Honors and Awards! Link: CLICK HEREConnecticut Women’s Championship\, $500 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Other Honors and Awards! Link: CLICK HERENew England Collegiate Championships\, $600 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Category and Team Awards! Link: CLICK HERESUNDAY\, APRIL 5\, 2026 – Connecticut Medior Championships $900 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Other Honors and Awards! Link: CLICK HEREU50 (Age 40-49)\, U40 (Age 30-39)\, U30 (Age 19-29); 4 Rounds SS\, G/45+10;TC/Byes: One ½ point bye for Rds 1-3; 0 pt byes any round. USCF- and NE-rated (“Medior Player”: Any individual age 19-49 years\, not attending college.)Prizes: $200-$100 and Trophy to Top 3 in each section. Champion trophy/plaque to Top Connecticut player in each section.G/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes.Entry Fee: Register online: $65 by 3/31; $85 by 4/2; $105 by 4/4; $125 onsite by 12 PM.GMs/IMs FREE by 3/31\, then from prizes. Standard CSCA discounts available \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, APRIL 5\, 2026 – Connecticut Junior Championships Five State Titles via Age Group! Trophy & Plaque Prizes!$500 in CSCA Event Credit Prizes! Link: CLICK HERESec/Rds/ U19 (Age 16-18)\, U16 (13-15)\, U13 (10-12)\, U10 (7-9)\, U7 (Under 7);4 Rounds SS\, G/45+10; One 1⁄2 point bye for Rounds 1-3; 0 pt. byes any round. USCF-and NE-rated (“Junior Player”: Any individual aged under 19.) Prizes: Trophy to Top 3 and $100 ($50-30-20) in CSCA Event Credit per section.Champion trophy/plaque to Top Connecticut player in each section. (Event creditdistributed like cash prizes.) Exceptional Collegiate Venue; Live DGT Broadcast; Onsite Dining \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAthletic Center\, Trinity College\, CT\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGO TO CSCA WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS: https://chessct.org/csca/cscamain.php \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) is the official state chapter affiliate of the U.S. Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/csca-connecticut-chess-festival/
LOCATION:Trinity College\, Athletic Center\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, Connecticut\, 06106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T000000
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SUMMARY:KCF 2026 All-Girls National Chess Championship (Chicago\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:APRIL 10-12\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Kasparov Chess Foundation\, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation\, and the United States Chess Federation are excited to invite girls from across the United States to compete in the nation’s largest and most prestigious all-girls chess tournament: the 21st Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championships. \n\n\n\nThis tournament is open to girls under 18 years old as of January 1\, 2026. Participants will compete in the following categories: Under 8\, Under 10\, Under 12\, Under 14\, Under 16\, and Under 18. The Champion in each age group will earn the honor of representing the USA at the World Cadet (U8\, U10\, U12) and World Youth (U14\, U16\, U18) Championships\, in accordance with US Chess Scholastic National and International Invitation Events and Awards. \n\n\n\nINFORMATION & REGISTRATION HERE: https://allgirls.rknights.org/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n_________________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nWHERE:Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – 2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr\, Chicago\, IL \n\n\n\nWHEN:April 10 – 12\, 2026 \n\n\n\nFORMAT:6-Round\, Swiss System (no elimination) \n\n\n\nTIME CONTROL: Game/90\, d5 \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE:    Friday:  11 AM Bughouse\, 2:30 PM Opening Ceremony\, 3 PM Round 1\, 7 PM Blitz    Saturday: 10 AM Round 2\, 2:30 PM Round 3\, 6:30 PM Round 4    Sunday: 9 AM Round 5\, 1 PM Round 6\, 5 PM Awards \n\n\n\nSECTIONS: (Age as of January 1\, 2026) \n\n\n\nSectionBorn in yearUnder 82018 or laterUnder 102016 or laterUnder 122014 or laterUnder 142012 or laterUnder 162010 or laterUnder 182008 or later\n\n\n\nAWARDS:    Under 8 top 16 individuals\, top 500 – 799\, top U500\, top 6 schools    Under 10 top 16 individuals\, top 700 – 999\, top U700\, top 6 schools    Under 12 top 16 individuals\, top 900 – 1199\, top U900\, top 6 schools    Under 14 top 16 individuals\, top 1100 – 1399\, top U1100\, top 6 schools    Under 16 top 8 individuals\, Top 1300 – 1599\, top U1300\, top 3 schools    Under 18 top 8 individuals\, Top 1500 – 1799\, top U1500\, top 3 schools \n\n\n\nTop 3 players added for team scores\, team members must attend the same school \n\n\n\nIf your child or team wins an award\, and you were unable to claim it at the tournament\, you can contact our trophy maker Crown Trophy in Buffalo Grove\, IL\, via email at sales@crownbg.com starting Wednesday after the tournament to find out the cost to ship the trophy and to arrange payment. \n\n\n\nAWARDS PROCESS (NEW THIS YEAR): \n\n\n\nThe top 8 individual and team awards will be presented on stage. All other awards can be picked up at the Early Trophy Pickup Table\, which will be located in the lobby of room W-190. \n\n\n\nRATINGS USED:For pairing purposes we will be using the April rating supplement. Adjusted ratings may be used in accordance with the USCF National Scholastic Chess Tournament Regulations. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a celebrated tradition in girls’ chess!
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/kcf-all-girls-national-chess-championship-chicago-il/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
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SUMMARY:OSCA 2026 Rhode Island’s Scholastic "Closed Invitational" Grades K-12 State Championship (Providence\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 18\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration is Now Open \n\n\n\nOne Day Closed Event – By Invitation Only (Only for Rhode Island’s Top Gr. K-12 Scholastic Players)Tournament Winners will represent Rhode Island at the U.S. National Tournament of State Champions (More Info Below) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Location: The Wheeler School\, 216 Hope Street\, Providence\, RI 02906 \n\n\n\nFormat & Time: 4SS\, G/40;d5 – Round 1 will Start Promptly at 9:00 AM4 Rounds\, each player will have 40 minutes with a 5 second delay.There will be a 40-45 minute lunch break after Round 2 and before Round 3. Event should finish around 4:00 – 4:30 pmLunch is not provided. students can bring a lunch if needed. Chess Sets and Chess Clocks will be provided. \n\n\n\nWe are inviting the top winners from RI Scholastic K-12 State Championship\, who will have a playoff to see who will represent Rhode Island at the U.S. National Denker\, Barber\, Rockefeller\, & Ashley National Tournament of State Champions in Grand Rapids\, MI on August 3-6\, 2026. Rhode Island players will compete against the Top player from ALL 50 STATES to become the U.S. Champion. Winners will go on to World Chess Championship Competitions too! See U.S. Chess links below: \n\n\n\n* Qualifying Players include top two USCF rated Rhode Island Elementary\, Middle\, & High School Students Plus the top qualifying students from the 2026 RI Scholastic State Championship held on April 4\, 2026:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-scholastic-state-k-12-championship/ \n\n\n\nThe List of the Top Students will be announced after the results from the April 4th R.I. Grade K-12 State ChampionshipHigh School Championship (Grade 9-12): Top R.I. High School Students from the State Championship QualifyMiddle School Championship (Grade 6-8): Top R.I. Middle School Students Qualify from the State Championship QualifyElementary School Championship (Grade K-5): Top R.I. Elementary School Students Qualify from the State Championship Qualify* Top students with the same scores will be chosen\, if there are too many in the last tier\, then they will be chosen by rating.  \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $35. Please Register by Saturday\, April 7th or email OSCA you will not participate so we can invite another candidateEach player will receive a special commemorative plaque for participating in this prestigious R.I. Championship Event.There is a small entry fee to cover cost of Special Plaques\, USCF Rating Fees\, Tournament Directors\, Insurance\, website cost\, etc.Scholarships are available if you cannot pay entry. Please email the hardship reason to: frank@oceanstatechess.comNote: This is a Closed Invitational Championship by Invitational Only.Please register by Saturday\, April 12th. If you cannot attend\, please let us know so we can invite a replacement playerRegistration will close on April 15 @ 11:59 PM.Your USCF Membership must be current and active. This is an Official USCF Rated Event. USCF renewal option below.* If you cannot attend this event\, or have questions\, Text (preferred) Frank DelBonis\, cell (401) 212-1335or email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nInformation about the U.S. National Denker\, Barber\, and Rockefeller National Tournament of State Champions: \n\n\n\nDenker High School National Tournament of State Champions (Grade 9-12)https://new.uschess.org/denker \n\n\n\nBarber Middle School National Tournament of State Champions (Grade 6-8)https://new.uschess.org/barber \n\n\n\nRockefeller Elementary School National Tournament of State Champions (Grade K-5)https://new.uschess.org/rockefeller \n\n\n\nAshley: 1st Annual (2026) GM Maurice Ashely National Tournament Elementary State Champions (Grade K-3)https://new.uschess.org/ashley \n\n\n\nHaring – WIM Ruth Haring National Tournament of Girls State Champions (Grade K-12) will also participateThe Rhode Island All-Girls State Championship Event was already held on January 10\, 2026 and Nina Yang was the winner.https://new.uschess.org/haring \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-closed-gr-k-12-invitational-state-championship/
LOCATION:Wheeler School\, 216 Hope Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02906\, 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:20260419T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T235959
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SUMMARY:MACA: Boston Queens Series - Event 6 (Boston\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOrganized by the MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOCIATION (MACA) Visit Organizer Website Boston Queens Series – Event 6 – International Women’s DayAll girls and women welcome!Location: Boylston Chess Club Boston 35 Kingston St. Suite 1\, Boston\, MA 02111   Event Date: Sunday\, April 19\, 2026This event is part of the Boston Queens Series.Click here to see the series flyerExtra prizes will be awarded for most points earned over all 6 events(see Other Information below for details).Time Control: 6 rounds Swiss System (accelerated) G/10 + 5 incrementRounds: Time: 2:30 pm. Seminar by Canadian WCM LIZA ORLOVA3:15 pm FREE pizza dinner; 3:45 rapid TournamentByes: Up to 2 half point byes. For a last round bye\, must commit before start of Rd 2 Prize Info: $100 – $75\, Top U1500 $50\, Top U1000 $25.   Medals for the top 3 girls 11 years old and younger. Medal and a book prize for the top 1 unrated player. Chess accessories for the first 15 to registerInquiry: kateryna@masschess.org   Event Webpage: REGISTER HERERegistration InformationEntry Fee: $20 Free entry to GMs\, IMs\, WGMs\, WIMs\, and unrated (players that have none of the following: USCF regular/rapid/blitz rating\, FIDE regular/rapid/blitz rating)Registration – Onsite: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm cash or checks onlyMembership Requirement: No requirements. However\, USCF and MACA sponsor and fund the event\, and your membership would help them provide more programs like this in the future.NEXT EVENT: SUNDAY\, APRIL 19\, 2026Tournament Sections: Open SectionTournament Rules and Other InformationRegister here Chess sets and clocks are provided. Event is open for out-of-state players. Each event is also part of Boston Queens Series\, and places 1 – 10 earn series points: 10 points for 1st place\, 9 points for 2nd\, 8 points for 3rd\, and so on\, to 1 point for 10th. Those who score the most points throughout all 6 events will get prizes. See the current Series Points Standings.Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  \n\n\n2026-Queens-Blitz-Series-no6
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/boston-queens-series/
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:20260424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T235959
DTSTAMP:20260221T002552Z
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SUMMARY:CSCA: 2026 Connecticut Open (New London\, CT) - $5\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Friday / Saturday\, April 24-25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOne or Two Day Options – Only 55 Minutes from Providence \n\n\n\n2026 CONNECTICUT OPEN$5\,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!* Amazing Collegiate Venue; DGT Broadcast; GM/IM FREE; Onsite Dining* 50 USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 CSCA Grand Prix Points* Sponsored by Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nLocation: Connecticut College\, Crozier-Williams\, 270 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, CT \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Fri-Sat\, April 24-25 (2-Day) or Sat\, April 25 (1-Day)Schedules: 2-Day: 4/24: 7pm\, 4/25: 9am\, 1:30pm\, 6p; 1-Day: 4/25: 9am\, 11am\, 1:30pm\, 6pm;U700 and New England Rated: 1-Day\, 4/25 (Sat only) 9 am\, 11 am\, 1:30 pm\, 3:30 pmRegister online thru 10 AM on 4/25; Onsite ends 6 PM 4/24\, 10 AM 4/25Hotel information provided on our website: www.ChessCT.org \n\n\n\nSec/Rds/ 4 Rounds SS; Open (note[1])\, U2100\, U1700\, U1200: 2-Day: G/90+10;TC/Byes: 1-Day: 2 Rds. G/45+5\, 2 Rds. G/90+10; U700/NER: G/45+5 all; USCF-\, NE-rated.One ½ bye in Rds. 1-3; Discretionary bye for registration 1 hour ahead of day startGrand Prix: 50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix PointsPrizes: 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 Upper Section winners. Medals to others. Cash prizes via PayPal.Tie breaks: Tie break on 1st place 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.Entry Fee: Register online; $98 by 4/15\, $108 by 4/21\, $128 by 4/23; $160 thereafter.U1200: $40 less. U700/NER: $50 less. GM/IM FREE by 4/13\, then from prizes.Re-entry: Before Round 2\, $60 cash\, not from Open to Open.Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts. Email us for discount code. \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] Unrated. Unrated limitedto $300 in U2100 and $200 in U1700. [3] Prizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Playerswinning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [4] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST email their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 22 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or received after deadline\,will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited.CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the CSCA for advertising andpromotional opportunities.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-connecticut-open-new-london-ct-5000-prizes/
LOCATION:Connecticut College\, Crozier-Williams Building\, 270 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, Connecticut\, 06320\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T235959
DTSTAMP:20260418T062724Z
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SUMMARY:MACA: 9th Mass Senior Open Chess Championship (Marlborough\, MA) - $1\,100 Prize Fund
DESCRIPTION:Sat.- Sun.\, April 25-26\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHilton Garden Inn\, Marlborough MA\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer WebsiteEvent Location: Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough\, 170 Forest Street\, Marlborough\, MA 01752   [ Directions ]Hotel Info:20% off Best Available Rate. Call hotel directly: 508-251-6706 and press 0 to speak with front desk representative (do not press 1 for reservations)\, and say you’re playing in chess tournament.Event Date: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 – Sunday\, April 26\, 2026Senior Requirement: Must be at Least 50 years old to play in this eventTime Control: 4SS\, 40/90\, SD/30\, d10. Rounds Time:10 am and 3 pm each day. Byes: OK all\, limit 1\, must commit before round 2\, no half point byes to players receiving full point byes. Prize Info: $1\,100 prize fund based on 30 fully paid entries ($20 off entries count 70%)\, 80% guaranteed.\, Unrated can play in either section. Can’t win more than $100 in U1810.Inquiry:  Email – info@masschess.org    603-891-2484Day of the tournament phone 603-557-1732.Registration InformationEntry Fee: $49 if mailed by 4/20 or online by 4/23\, $60 at site.$20 discount to players in U1810 sect. rated under 1200 or unrated. GMs and IMs free.Registration – Onsite: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12\, Nashua NH 03062USCF Membership Requirement: US Chess membership required. (MACA) membership required MA residents ($12/year).Sections InformationTournament Sections & Prizes: Open $250-125\, top U2210 $100\, top U2010 $100.Under 1810 $200-125\, top U1610 $100\, top U1410 $100.Tournament Rules and Other InformationOpen to players born before 4/26/1976. Must be at Least 50 Years Old to Play in this event. Register online hereWe are using NAchesshub registration.IMPORTANT: Be sure to enter your birthdate in your NAchesshub player profile in order to register.Also\, when registering\, please use a gmail account. You can see everyone who has already registered for this tournament by clicking on Roster button. The top Massachusetts player in the Open Section qualifies for the John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior Champions. On site payment is by cash or check. No credit cards. Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/mass-senior-open-chess-championship/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough\, 170 Forest Street\,   \, Massachusetts\, 01752\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org
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