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SUMMARY:2026 U.S. Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship (Baltimore\, MD) - May 1-3
DESCRIPTION:MAY 1-3\, 2026 \n\n\n\n2026 U.S.C.F. National Elementary School K-6 Championships. Link below includes: Registration\, Rules\, Hotel\, Side Events\, Pre-Entry List:https://new.uschess.org/nes-championships-2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlaying Site: Baltimore Convention Center1 West Pratt StreetBaltimore\, MD 21201Tournament hotels:Hilton BaltimoreSheraton Innter Harbor HotelHyatt Regency Baltimore Inner HarborNote: all are attached to Baltimore Convention Center \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSEE USCF National Tournament Schedule https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-national-elementary-k-6-championship/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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SUMMARY:OSCA: Cranston Chess Club KIDS & TEENS Thursday's Gr. 5-12 (Cranston\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY 7:00 – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:  Legion Bowl – 661 Park Ave\, Cranston\, RI 02910 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCRANSTON CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS & TEENS – 7:00 – 8:30 PM * The Club is for Students Grades 5-12\, however students Grade 3 & 4 can check it out and join the fun* Fun Play for students Weekly Chess Lessons available  * Students get free lessons for your first visit (most weeks) – please email for more information* Elementary & Middle School students MUST be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian* Both USCF Rated and Unrated (Fun) Games for everyone – $5 per week to play for all students* (Optional) students can sign up for a U.S. Chess Federation “Youth” Membership (Age 3-19) on Premises to play in Rated Tournaments – USCF good for 1 year. Unrated Games do not require USCF membership* Option to play rated games – Time Control G/45;d+10 – each player gets 45 minutes plus 10 second increment* Video Arcade and Bowling Alley at the Legion Bowl as well* Medals for Top Unrated Players (No USCF Membership Required)* Pub on Park is located next door. food/beverages available – students cannot enter pub without a parent* Note: Before you attend\, please let us know you will be coming. Text OSCA President Frank DelBonis @ (401) 212-1335 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Meeting Days for 2026:* Thursday\, May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCranston 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/cranston-chess-club-kids-teens/
LOCATION:Legion Bowl & Billiards\, 661 Park Ave\, Cranston\, Rhode Island\, 02910\, 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:20260509T093000
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SUMMARY:OSCA 4th Annual Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship (East Greenwich\, RI) - $1\,500+ Prizes
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 9\, 2026 \n\n\n\nGM Jianchao Zhou & GM Alexander are both Registered \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOverall Prizes:$1\,500 Guaranteed Cash Prizes\, plus $500 in Trophies30 Enhanced Grand Prix Points \n\n\n\n* Open to Out-of-State Players – Both Adult & Scholastic Sections \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: La Salle Academy – 612 Academy Ave\, Providence\, RI 02908 \n\n\n\n* Round 1 – ALL SECTIONS – Starts at 9:30 AM – Finish by 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nTime Controls:Open & U1700 Sections = G/40;+5 = Each player gets 40 min. with +5 sec. increment U1200 & U800 Sections = G/30;+5 = Each player gets 30 min. with +5 sec. increment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOU GIARRUSSO (May 11\, 1923 – Sept. 9\, 2024) a local RI WWII Veteran and chess player\, passed away in 2024We started this tournament in 2023 & 2024 to celebrate his 100th & 101st birthdays. We continue the tradition to honor his legacy. \n\n\n\nFormat\, Sections\,& Prizes: $1\,500 b/50 Guaranteed. Plus Championship TrophiesOPEN SECTION: 4SS\, G/40;+5 – OPEN = $500 – $300– $200\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* Class Prize Top U2000 – 1st Place TrophyU1700 SECTION: 4SS\, G/40;+5 – U1700 = $250 – $150 – $100\, Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place* Class Prize Top U1400 – 1st Place TrophyU1200 SECTION: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – U1200 = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd PlaceU800 SECTION: 4SS\, G/30;+5 – U800 = Trophies 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place \n\n\n\nEntry Fee Registrations* Free Entry to GM’s & IM’s\, FM’s\, WGM’s\, WIM’s * OPEN & U1700 Sections: Early-Bird $45 by Fri. 5/1; Regular $55 from Sat. 5/2 – 5/8. Late Entry = $65 on Fri/Sat. 5/8-5/9* U1200 & U800 Sections: Early-Bird $35 by Fri. 5/1; Regular $40 from 5/2– 5/8. Late Entry = $50 on Fri/Sat. 5/8-5/9* Student Scholarship’s available\, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included w/ Registration – Entry ONLY $20 (Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME “STUDENT” DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $44 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $24) Included* 1st-TIME “YOUNG ADULT” DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $53 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $33) Included* 1st-TIME “ADULT” DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $74 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $54) Included* 1st-TIME “SENIOR” DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) $68 = Entry to Tournament + Free USCF Membership (worth $48) Included \n\n\n\nRound Times – All Sections8:45-9:20: AM – Check-in / Announcements / PairingsRound 1: 9:30 am * Kids Sections Finish around 3:00 pm. Higher sections finish around 4:30 PM. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Plenty of parking. Got to Back Parking Lot of La Salle Academy\, see entrance & signs.* Chess Sets & Chess Clocks will be provided* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Student players under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent;  \n\n\n\n* REGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLou Giarrusso 1943 – WWII Veteran\n\n\n\nLou Giarrusso 2024\n\n\n\nHappy 100th Birthday Lou\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA lifetime of Achievement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION OPENS SOON
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/4th-lou-giarrusso-memorial-cup-championship/
LOCATION:La Salle Academy\, 612 Academy Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02908
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SUMMARY:2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School K-8 Championship (Round Rock\, TX)
DESCRIPTION:MAY 15-17\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2026 U.S. Chess National Middle School Grade K-8 ChampionshipsLink below includes: Registration\, Rules\, Hotel\, Side Events\, Pre-Entry List:https://new.uschess.org/nms-championships-2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2026 National Middle School (K-8) Championship\, May 15-17Kalahari Resorts & Conventions3001 Kalahari BoulevardRound Rock\, TX 78665HR: $199 single-quad \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSEE NATIONAL USCF EVENTS HERE: https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-national-middle-school-k-8-championship/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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SUMMARY:OSCA Monthly - Providence Gambit Chess Club (Providence\, RI) -  3rd Wednesday Every Month
DESCRIPTION:Meets from 6:00 – 8:00 PM – One Wednesday each Month \n\n\n\nFree to Play – All chess players at all chess levels are welcome to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocationNew Harvest Café10 Sims AveProvidence\, RI 02909 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more Information: \n\n\n\nSee our Instagram Page:  @TheProvidenceGambitProvidence Chess Club President: Miguel YoungsText: (401) 633-5751Email: youngs.miguel@gmail.com \n\n\n\nUpcoming – Wednesday Chess Club Monthly Meetings:* Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026* Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdditional Information:* Learn – Play – Connect. Beginners\, Intermediate\, & Advanced Players attend every month* Some chess sets provided. Bring a chess set and clock if you have one* Venue Serves Specialty Coffee\, Draft & Bottled Beer\, Mixed Cocktails* Located right next to Buttonwoods Brewery (New Location\, Providence)* See our Instagram Page: @TheProvidenceGambit \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\nProvidence Gambit Club is supported by the Ocean State Chess AssociationRhode Island State Affiliate of the U.S. Chess Federation
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/providence-gambit-chess-club/
LOCATION:New Harvest Cafe’\, 10 Sims Ave\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02909\, United States
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SUMMARY:OSCA 17th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic - FREE PIZZA (Providence\, RI)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School \n\n\n\nClassical High School\, Providence RI\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Classical High School\, 770 Westminster St\, Providence\, RI 02903(Entrance to Tournament in rear of building\, near tennis courts\, see signs) \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. Each player gets 30 minutes with a 5 second delayRound 1 starts @ 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward (short break for lunch) \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES $500 Guaranteed & Trophies* OPEN = $250 – $100\, plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1700 = $100 – $50\, plus Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* Biggest Upset:  1st Place Trophy (Open & U1700 Sections)* U1200 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U800 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place \n\n\n\nPOPULAR EVENT – Last year’s event had 100+ playersENTRY FEE: Includes FREE PIZZA* U1200 / U800 SECTIONS:(Early-Bird) $25 by Fri. 5/17. Regular Entry $30 from 5/18 – 5/28* OPEN / U1700 SECTIONS: Early-Bird) $30 by Fri. 5/17. Regular Entry $35 from 5/18 – 5/28 * LATE Entry Fee: +$10 More – Fri. 5/29 & Sat. 5/30 – Day Before & Day of the Event. Discounts do not apply* SIBLINGS DISCOUNT (2 ENTRIES) = $25 EACH\, Must Register by Thursday 5/28* STUDENTS from Providence Public School District have FREE Entry\, Must register by Thursday 5/28\, Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nDISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Registration (1st USCF Rated Tournament / Not USCF Renewals)* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $39 INCLUDES FREE $24 USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $53 INCLUDES FREE $33 USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $74 INCLUDES FREE $54 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 INCLUDES FREE $48 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP \n\n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION\n\n\n\n* FREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during the event. Please Pre-Register.\n\n\n\n* Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $25-$30 if you already have a USCF Membership.\n\n\n\n* Save $ with Early Registration. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:45 AM.\n\n\n\n* LATE Entry Fee is $10 more – Friday 5/29 & Saturday 5/30 (Day Before Event and Day of Event)\n\n\n\n* Scholarships available\, please email with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\n* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries\n\n\n\n* Smaller sections may be combined if needed\, but all section prizes will still be awarded\n\n\n\n* Providence Public School District students =  FREE Entry. Must Register in Advance  Please Email: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\n* Students who show up to register the day of the event will not receive free entry\n\n\n\n* Byes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuously except for the break for pizza.\n\n\n\n* Please park in the rear of the building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs.\n\n\n\n* Chess sets & clocks will be provided.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPAUL E. TAYLOR (1924-2011) – Paul E. Taylor\, 87\, of Warwick\, served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid chess player and fisherman and in his retirement organized several chess clubs for both youth and seniors and was himself a Class A tournament player. He ran multiple scholastic youth tournaments\, donating the trophies and his time. The Ocean State High School League Championship Trophy is named the “TAYLOR TROPHY” in honor of his work in scholastic chess & years organizing the R.I. Scholastic Chess League. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease Pre-register for Tournament (below) before 05/30/2025 at bottom of this page \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n(REAR ENTRANCE) Classical High School\, Providence RI\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClassical High School\, Providence RIENTRANCE TO TOURNAMENT located in REAR of BUILDING (Near Tennis Courts)
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/17th-paul-taylor-memorial-classic/
LOCATION:Classical High School\, 770 Westminster Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02903\, United States
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