Refunds must me requested by the Wednesday before the tournament event. Credits will be provided. No credits provided if cancellation occurs the day of event.
Unpaid Entries
Will be deleted without notice (Typically after 2 hours)
Guest Registration
Players without a chess ID may register using an internal NACH player account. No fake USCF/FIDE/CFC/NWSRS ID will be created.
USCF Membership
Expired USCF players may register [ Renewal through organizer offered during registration ] [ Expired members must select a renewal option ]
Format
OTB (Over the Board)
Event Type
Open
Pairing Rule
Swiss
Rounds
4 [Each sections may have different number of rounds]
Half-Point Byes
1 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's]
2026 RHODE ISLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - $2,000 GUARANTEED
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026
OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS– NEAR RI & MA BORDER
ADULT & SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS
Trophies from the 2025 Rhode Island State Championship
Elks Lodge #850, Woonsocket, RI
Tournament Room
Location: Woonsocket Elks, 380 Social St, Woonsocket, RI 02895 * Woonsocket, RI is 20 Min. from Providence, Near Mass Border close to Blackstone, Bellingham, Worcester, MA
Tournament Location Near Massachusetts Border
Sections and Prizes = $2,000 Guaranteed, Plus Special Championship Trophies * A Heritage Event, Enhanced Grand Prix Points Awarded, State Championship Event * Biggest Prize Fund Awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event
Format: 4SS – 4 Round Swiss System Scoring: All Sections are USCF Dual Rated
1st Round Start Championship & Amateur Sections: 9:30 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays U1200 & U800 Sections: 10:00 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays
Open Championship Section Total Cash Prize Fund: $1,250 1st place: $600 and State Champion Trophy 2nd place: $400 and Trophy 3rd place: $150 and Trophy U2000 Top Finisher: $100 and Trophy**
Amateur Championship Section (Under 1700) Total Cash Prize Fund: $750 1st place: $400 and State Amateur Champion Trophy 2nd place: $200 and Trophy 3rd place: $100 and Trophy U1500 Top Finisher: $50 and Trophy**
U1200 & U800 Sections 1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy U1200 & U800 Class Prize Trophies Score of 3.0 who do not win trophies will receive Medals **Per USCF Regulations, Unrated players may enter the Amateur and Championship sections, but are not eligible for the U2000 or U1500 Class Prizes
Entry Fee Dates and Registration Early-Bird Registration: Until Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 11:59 pm Regular Registration: November 3 -12, 2025 + $10 more Late Registration: November 13 & 14 = + $15 more GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s are Free, (EF may be deducted from prizes)Email organizer: Click here to show mail address
Entry Fees Championship Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by 11/2; (Regular) $69 by 11/12,(Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14. Amateur U1700 Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by 11/2; (Regular) $69 by 11/12,(Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14. U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $45 by 11/2; (Regular) $55 by 11/12; (Late) $65 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14. U800 Section: U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $40 by 11/2; (Regular) $55 by 11/12; (Late) $65 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14.
Additional Information Regarding Entries * Players who enter after, at the discretion of the Chief Tournament Director, will be given a half point bye for round 1 * Pairing will be posted 15-20 Minutes before Round 1, Tournament will NOT be delayed
Additional Information * Open to Out-of-State Players are eligible for 1st, 2nd 3rd place trophies, however the Special (separate) 1st Place State Championship Trophy for Rhode Island Champion, and the Rhode Island Amateur Champion (U1600) must be R.I. residents. * If a non-resident wins either section, they will receive the 1st place monetary prize, but the title of Champion and Amateur Champion would go to the RI resident who scored the highest. Out-of-State players are eligible for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies * Players can only play up one section from their most recent supplemented USCF rating. * Ratings less than 1200 cannot enter the Open section, and ratings less than 800 cannot enter the Amateur (U1600) section. * Players can take one 1/2 bye in advance, but must be requested before round 1, After Rd 1 player receives 0 Point bye * Half point byes can be requested for round 4 in advance before round 1, however, it could make you ineligible for money prizes. * Active USCF membership is required for all sections. USCF November 2026 US Chess Ratings Supplement will be used. * Chess Sets & Clocks will be provided. Bring your own set for analysis in side skittles room
Entry Fee Refund Policy:
Refunds must me requested by the Wednesday before the tournament event. Credits will be provided. No credits provided if cancellation occurs the day of event.
Refund Policy
Refunds must me requested by the Wednesday before the tournament event. Credits will be provided. No credits provided if cancellation occurs the day of event.
! Unpaid Entries will be deleted after 2 hours
USCF Membership Expired USCF players may register. Renewal through organizer is offered during registration. Expired members must select a renewal option.
2026 RHODE ISLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - $2,000 GUARANTEED
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026
OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS– NEAR RI & MA BORDER
ADULT & SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS
Trophies from the 2025 Rhode Island State Championship
Elks Lodge #850, Woonsocket, RI
Tournament Room
Location: Woonsocket Elks, 380 Social St, Woonsocket, RI 02895 * Woonsocket, RI is 20 Min. from Providence, Near Mass Border close to Blackstone, Bellingham, Worcester, MA
Tournament Location Near Massachusetts Border
Sections and Prizes = $2,000 Guaranteed, Plus Special Championship Trophies * A Heritage Event, Enhanced Grand Prix Points Awarded, State Championship Event * Biggest Prize Fund Awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event
Format: 4SS – 4 Round Swiss System Scoring: All Sections are USCF Dual Rated
1st Round Start Championship & Amateur Sections: 9:30 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays U1200 & U800 Sections: 10:00 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays
Open Championship Section Total Cash Prize Fund: $1,250 1st place: $600 and State Champion Trophy 2nd place: $400 and Trophy 3rd place: $150 and Trophy U2000 Top Finisher: $100 and Trophy**
Amateur Championship Section (Under 1700) Total Cash Prize Fund: $750 1st place: $400 and State Amateur Champion Trophy 2nd place: $200 and Trophy 3rd place: $100 and Trophy U1500 Top Finisher: $50 and Trophy**
U1200 & U800 Sections 1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy U1200 & U800 Class Prize Trophies Score of 3.0 who do not win trophies will receive Medals **Per USCF Regulations, Unrated players may enter the Amateur and Championship sections, but are not eligible for the U2000 or U1500 Class Prizes
Entry Fee Dates and Registration Early-Bird Registration: Until Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 11:59 pm Regular Registration: November 3 -12, 2025 + $10 more Late Registration: November 13 & 14 = + $15 more GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s are Free, (EF may be deducted from prizes)Email organizer: Click here to show mail address
Entry Fees Championship Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by 11/2; (Regular) $69 by 11/12,(Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14. Amateur U1700 Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by 11/2; (Regular) $69 by 11/12,(Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14. U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $45 by 11/2; (Regular) $55 by 11/12; (Late) $65 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14. U800 Section: U1200 Section: (Early-Bird) $40 by 11/2; (Regular) $55 by 11/12; (Late) $65 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14.
Additional Information Regarding Entries * Players who enter after, at the discretion of the Chief Tournament Director, will be given a half point bye for round 1 * Pairing will be posted 15-20 Minutes before Round 1, Tournament will NOT be delayed
Additional Information * Open to Out-of-State Players are eligible for 1st, 2nd 3rd place trophies, however the Special (separate) 1st Place State Championship Trophy for Rhode Island Champion, and the Rhode Island Amateur Champion (U1600) must be R.I. residents. * If a non-resident wins either section, they will receive the 1st place monetary prize, but the title of Champion and Amateur Champion would go to the RI resident who scored the highest. Out-of-State players are eligible for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies * Players can only play up one section from their most recent supplemented USCF rating. * Ratings less than 1200 cannot enter the Open section, and ratings less than 800 cannot enter the Amateur (U1600) section. * Players can take one 1/2 bye in advance, but must be requested before round 1, After Rd 1 player receives 0 Point bye * Half point byes can be requested for round 4 in advance before round 1, however, it could make you ineligible for money prizes. * Active USCF membership is required for all sections. USCF November 2026 US Chess Ratings Supplement will be used. * Chess Sets & Clocks will be provided. Bring your own set for analysis in side skittles room
Sections & Entry Fees
Refund Policy
Refunds must me requested by the Wednesday before the tournament event. Credits will be provided. No credits provided if cancellation occurs the day of event.
Elks Lodge, 380 Social Street, Woonsocket, RI, USA, 02895
