Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
Frank C. DelBonis, President
Frank DelBonis, is the highest Certified T.D. in R.I. as an Associate National USCF Tournament Director with three decades of experience. Frank has dedicated his life to helping improve chess. He has Directed National Tournaments for U.S. Chess Federation.
He currently organizes the majority of the Tournaments in Rhode Island and the OSCA High School, Middle School, and Elementary School Leagues match competitions, but is also committed to improving chess in our region. In 2024, Frank was elected President of the New England Chess Association (NECA) and currently also serves to help the board of Directors of the Massachusetts Chess Association (MACA). His high school and middle school chess teams have won numerous R.I. State and League Championships and his teams have attended 14 U.S. National Championships. As a long time Social Studies & ESL Teacher, Chess Coach, and Adjunct Professor, he has dedicated his life to helping promote chess for students and adults. Frank has a B.A. Degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a M.A. from Brown University. In the past was the original Founder & President of South East New England Chess Association (SENECA) for 27 years, and now Directs Ocean State Chess the US Chess Federation R.I. State Affiliate. Frank continues to build chess programs and help students in the inner-city for the past 35 years. He has never been paid for his work at Ocean State Chess, but continuously volunteers to re-invest any proceeds to help schools, higher education institutions, and organize better chess tournaments in Rhode Island.
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Daniel A. Amadio, Vice-President
Daniel Amadio, is a Local USCF Tournament Director, and has been a chess coach for over 30 years. He earned a Math Degree from the University of Rhode Island and Teaching Certification after MAT courses at RI College. Dan is a humble and dedicated teacher and coach to his students and everyone in the Rhode Island Chess Community. He has been the Instructional Lead Math Teacher at Central Falls High School for many years. His teams have won many state championship titles including 3 consecutive undefeated seasons in the Rhode Island Chess League, and his students have attended the U.S. Chess Nationals 4 times. Dan has provided the students of Central Falls with opportunities for personal growth and success over the years. He teaches advanced math for the Upward Bound Program at R.I. College and he is a very strong player.
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Grant Brandon. Secretary
Grant Brandon is a USCF Tournament Director and serves as the Director for the Ocean State Chess Scholastic League. He has a gift with helping others and is an experienced manager in the business world. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from University of Massachusetts Lowell, with credits towards an Master Business Administration (MBA) from Suffolk University. Grant is also an experienced and avid sailor and the Commodore of the West Bay Yacht Club in East Greenwich, RI. Finally, It is important to know that Grant loves chess and has served as a chess coach in multiple schools, and has played over 10,000 games on Chess.com. He is a friendly face with a happy smile who makes everyone feel welcome at our tournaments.
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Jordan Ashton, Treasurer
Jordan Ashton is a USCF Tournament Director and participates in every OSCA chess tournament and belongs to multiple chess clubs in Rhode Island. He is a distinguished Senior computer programmer, software engineer, and developer. He has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from the University of Rhode Island and specializes in web application development in Outsystems. Jordan continuously contributes to the betterment of the Rhode Island chess community by supporting chess programs and tournaments all over Rhode Island.
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Kevin Carriere, Director
Kevin Carriere is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Stonehill College with a deep passion for education and chess. Born, raised, and now residing in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, Kevin has been playing chess since childhood passed down from his grandfather. He has a PhD in Psychology and a Master’s of Public Policy from Georgetown University, and a BA from Clark University. He is the Co-Advisor for the Stonehill Chess Club and is committed to promoting chess and fostering a love for learning among students. Kevin is currently a USCF Club Tournament Director and is working towards higher TD Certification in order to further contribute to the Rhode Island chess community.
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Katie Lee, Director
Katie is our Ocean State Chess Women/Girls Coordinator in Rhode Island. Katie is an avid chess player and supports chess in so many ways. She graduated with a degree in Economics and is currently earning a second degree in Electrical Engineering. Katie plays in OSCA Tournaments, chess clubs and often provides homecooked food from her garden that she brings to our chess events. She is a very friendly adventurous person and has become a very active part of the RI Chess community and helping expand Women/Girls Chess in our state. Katie was awarded Ocean State Chess Association’s “2024 Rhode Island Chess Woman of the Year.”
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Alan Sutton, Member-At-Large
Alan Sutton is a USCF Local Tournament Director and long time chess player in Rhode Island. He has served on multiple Board of Directors in the chess community. He has a Bachelors Degree from Taylor University, and a Masters in Theology from Denver Seminary. He has played chess his whole life and has helped as an assistant chess coach at multiple schools preparing students to attend the USCF Nationals. He has served the Rhode Island community at large in many capacities through the years. Alan is a dedicated father to his 3 children, grandfather to 9 grandchildren, and a loyal friend to all that know him.
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If you are interested on serving on the Board of Directors, please contact us!