NEW ENGLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION (N.E.C.A.)
Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) works with USCF State Chapters & non-state affiliates
in New England. We collaborate and support chess organizations in other states in our region
Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
Frank DelBonis from Ocean State Chess
NECA TOURNAMENT CLEARINGHOUSE – OSCA Publishes our events on NECA website to avoid conflicts.
To see all upcoming tournaments, click on link: www.newenglandclearinghouse.org
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Massachusetts Chess Association (MACA), and Other Mass. Chess Affiliates
Senior Tournament Director Frank DelBonis has been very active in supporting MACA, Jamacia Plains (JP) Chess, Brookline Chess, FMCA, and Stonehill College Chess Clubs in past 3 years as Tournament Director when they needed help running their events. Frank has helped Massachusetts Chess Association as a TD with over 10+ events in 2023, and served on the Board of Directors in 2024 to improve chess in New England.
Additional Massachusetts Chess Clubs
OSCA has collaborated and helped promote the MetroWest Chess Club (Framingham), Sven Brask (Plainville), “Make-Your-Move Chess CLub (Worcester), and Wachusett Chess Clubs in Massachusetts
Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA), and other chess groups like the Hartford YMCA
Ocean State Chess Association has helped multiple out-of-state Connecticut organizers with directing many tournament events, especially for the Connecticut State Chess Association.
Maine State Chess Association State Rapid & Blitz Championships
OSCA members participated as players and helped TD the Maine State Blitz Championships in the summer of 2023.
Frank DelBonis volunteered as a Maine Delegate at the U.S. Chess Federation Annual Delegates Meeting Aug. 4-5, 2023