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Ocean State Chess "Summer Scholastic" Tournament
Scholastic Only Gr. K-12. Registration is limited to 40 Players

Tournament Details Revised: 6/19/2023 7:11:13 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: Papa Gino's West Warwick, 700 E Greenwich Ave, West Warwick, RI 02893   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, July 22, 2023
Time Control: 4SS, G/25; d5
Rounds Time: 11:00 AM, and then run continuous
Byes: Byes must be requested in Advance
Prize Info: Top 3 in Every Section will receive Trophies & Medals. $150 in Prizes, b/20 Paid Entries
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/ocean-state-chess-summer-scholastic-at-papa-ginos-west-warwick-ri/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $20
Registration - Onsite: Limited to 40 Players. Cost $5 more cash if not "Sold Out" on website
Registration - Mail: Payable: Ocean State Chess Association. Mail entry to: Ocean State Chess Association, 42 Forbes Street, Riverside, RI 02915
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership Required in Rated Sections. Unrated Section No USCF. FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP for 1st TIME PLAYERS
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: U1200 = Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
U900 = Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
U600 = Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Unrated = Trophy 1st Place, Medals for 2nd & 3rd Place
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Tournament is limited to 40 Players, please register early
  • On-Site Entry $5 more if space available, $17 cash only if event is not "Sold Out"
  • FREE USCF $20 "Youth" MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED with $20 1st-Time ENTRY - TOURNAMENT (Not USCF Renewals)
  • Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt bye or be paired if possible
  • Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM, will run continuous. Most sections will finish around 1:30-2:30
  • There will be a short break for lunch after round 2-3 to order food from PAPA Gino’s
  • Anyone can always play "up" in a higher rated or unrated section. Sections may be combined at Directors discretion
  • Chess Sets and clocks are provided for Chess Tournament
  • Volunteer/Unpaid Chief TD: Frank DelBonis, Certified USCF Senior Tournament Director & TD Assistants
  • All profits after prizes paid are used to help local chess clubs and schools in R.I.

  • 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.