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OCEAN STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION [Email frank@oceanstatechess.com][Phone 4012121335]
Event Time Zone
(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dates
Saturday, December 12, 2026 10:00 AM ~ Saturday, December 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Registration Deadline
Saturday, December 12, 2026 9:45 AM
Require Check In
No
Entry Fee
Due on registration
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.
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. They must choose a USCF membership option and buy it through the organizer.
1st Round Start Open, U1700, U1200 Championship Sections Start at 9:30 AM U800 Scholastic Section: Starts at 11:00 AM
Total Prizes = $1,200 Guaranteed, Plus Special Championship Trophies
Open Championship Section (G/45;+10) Total Cash Prize Fund: $750 1st place: $400 and Championship Trophy 2nd place: $250 and Championship Trophy 3rd place: $100 and Championship Trophy * Class Prize – 1st Place Championship Trophy for Top U1900 winner
U1700 Championship Section (G/45+10) Total Cash Prize Fund: $450 1st place: $250 and Championship Trophy 2nd place: $125 and Championship Trophy 3rd place: $75 and Championship Trophy * Class Prize – 1st Place Championship Trophy for Top U1400 winner
U1200 Championship Section (G/45;+10) 1st place: Championship Trophy 2nd place: Championship Trophy 3rd place: Championship Trophy * Class Prize – 1st Place Trophies for Top U1000 winner
U800 Scholastic Section (G/30;+5) 1st place: Special Tournament Trophy 2nd place: Special Tournament Trophy 3rd place: Special Tournament Trophy * Class Prize – 1st Place Trophies for Top U600 winner
Score of 2.5 – 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 Saturday, December 5, 2026 @ 11:59 pm Regular Registration: December 6 -10, 2026 + $8 more Late Registration: December 11 & 12 = + $10 more GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s, FM are Free, Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com
Entry Fees Championship Section: (Early) $47 by Mon. 12/7; (Regular) $57 by 12/11, (Late) $70 on 12/12 Day of Event U1700 Section: (Early) $47 by Mon. 12/7; (Regular) $57 by 12/11, (Late) $70 on 12/12 Day of Event U1200 Section: (Early) $40 by Mon. 12/7; (Regular) $50 by 12/11, (Late) $65 on 12/12 Day of Event U800 Section: (Early) $37 by Mon. 12/7; (Regular) $47 by 12/11, (Late) $60 on 12/12 Day of Event
DISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership Only $20 More for Registration * 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership * 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $53 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership * 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 24-64) = $74 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership * 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership ** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 10/15. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)
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 30 Minutes before Round 1, Tournament will NOT be delayed
Additional Information * 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 (U1700) section. * Sections will be divided in different spacious classrooms on the same floor (3rd Floor South). * 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 December Supplement will be used. * Chess Sets and chess clocks will be provided for everyone. Please bring your own chess sets for skittles.
Campus Information * Players and parents claim – “One of the best chess venues in New England” * Plenty of parking. beautiful college campus. Additional Parent rooms with tables, extra skittles rooms, lounge. * Affordable food/drinks available in Cafeteria on site. Lunch breaks see schedule above. * Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials, Salad Bar, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza, Ice cream * Additional campus rooms provided for parents with laptops and skittles room available
Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
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.
Event Contacts
OCEAN STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION [Email frank@oceanstatechess.com][Phone 4012121335]
Time Zone
(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
📅 Dates
12/12/2026 10:00 AM ~ 12/12/2026 7:00 PM
Registration Deadline
12/12/2026 9:45 AM
💳 Entry Fee due on registration
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.
1st Round Start Open, U1700, U1200 Championship Sections Start at 9:30 AM U800 Scholastic Section: Starts at 11:00 AM
Total Prizes = $1,200 Guaranteed, Plus Special Championship Trophies
Open Championship Section (G/45;+10) Total Cash Prize Fund: $750 1st place: $400 and Championship Trophy 2nd place: $250 and Championship Trophy 3rd place: $100 and Championship Trophy * Class Prize – 1st Place Championship Trophy for Top U1900 winner
U1700 Championship Section (G/45+10) Total Cash Prize Fund: $450 1st place: $250 and Championship Trophy 2nd place: $125 and Championship Trophy 3rd place: $75 and Championship Trophy * Class Prize – 1st Place Championship Trophy for Top U1400 winner
U1200 Championship Section (G/45;+10) 1st place: Championship Trophy 2nd place: Championship Trophy 3rd place: Championship Trophy * Class Prize – 1st Place Trophies for Top U1000 winner
U800 Scholastic Section (G/30;+5) 1st place: Special Tournament Trophy 2nd place: Special Tournament Trophy 3rd place: Special Tournament Trophy * Class Prize – 1st Place Trophies for Top U600 winner
Score of 2.5 – 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 Saturday, December 5, 2026 @ 11:59 pm Regular Registration: December 6 -10, 2026 + $8 more Late Registration: December 11 & 12 = + $10 more GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s, FM are Free, Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com
Entry Fees Championship Section: (Early) $47 by Mon. 12/7; (Regular) $57 by 12/11, (Late) $70 on 12/12 Day of Event U1700 Section: (Early) $47 by Mon. 12/7; (Regular) $57 by 12/11, (Late) $70 on 12/12 Day of Event U1200 Section: (Early) $40 by Mon. 12/7; (Regular) $50 by 12/11, (Late) $65 on 12/12 Day of Event U800 Section: (Early) $37 by Mon. 12/7; (Regular) $47 by 12/11, (Late) $60 on 12/12 Day of Event
DISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership Only $20 More for Registration * 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership * 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $53 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership * 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 24-64) = $74 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership * 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership ** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 10/15. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)
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 30 Minutes before Round 1, Tournament will NOT be delayed
Additional Information * 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 (U1700) section. * Sections will be divided in different spacious classrooms on the same floor (3rd Floor South). * 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 December Supplement will be used. * Chess Sets and chess clocks will be provided for everyone. Please bring your own chess sets for skittles.
Campus Information * Players and parents claim – “One of the best chess venues in New England” * Plenty of parking. beautiful college campus. Additional Parent rooms with tables, extra skittles rooms, lounge. * Affordable food/drinks available in Cafeteria on site. Lunch breaks see schedule above. * Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials, Salad Bar, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza, Ice cream * Additional campus rooms provided for parents with laptops and skittles room available
Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
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.
