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15th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic Tournament
FREE PIZZA - Last year's Event 100+ Players

Tournament Details Revised: 4/26/2024 5:09:05 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: Classical High School, 770 Westminister St, Providence, RI 02903   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time Control: 4SS, G/30;d5
Rounds Time: 10:00 AM; Rounds will run continuous, short break for FREE PIZZA
Byes: Byes must be requested in advance
Prize Info: $500 b/30 paid entries for Open/U1500. Trophies Top 3 in scholastic sections
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/15th-paul-taylor-memorial/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: Only $20 for U600 & U1000 / $25 for U1500 & OPEN Sections
Registration - Onsite: 9:15 - 9:45 AM
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership Required
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: OPEN = $150-$75-$50, Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
U1500 = $100-$50-$25, Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Class Prize Biggest Upset $50 (OPEN/U1500)
U1000 = Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
U600 = Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • FREE PIZZA & DRINKS for All Players!!!
  • OPEN/U1500 $25 EF players in separate room in library. U1000/U600 $20 EF players in cafeteria
  • POPULAR EVENT- Our last event 17 players in Open Section. 100+ players for tournament
  • $20-$25 in advance. Entry is $10 more if you register the day of event.
  • U600/U1000 done by 2:00 PM. U1500/OPEN will finish around 3:00-3:30 PM.
  • Entrance in back of building near tennis courts. see signs for entrance.
  • 1st-TIME TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $25 INCLUDES FREE USCF "YOUTH" MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20.
  • 1st TIME TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF "YOUNG ADULT" MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27
  • Chess sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one. Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
  • Chief TD: Frank DelBonis, Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director & TD Assistants

  • MACA provides tournament listing for all as a service to the chess community. For question, comments, or dispute regarding events that are not organized by MACA, please contact the tournament organizer directly.
  • Remember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.
  • MACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.
  • If online registration is enabled on this event, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.