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3rd East Providence Chess Tournament
Adult &Scholastic Event (New $190 Million H.S, Large Venue)

Tournament Details Revised: 10/26/2023 9:31:48 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, December 02, 2023
Time Control: G/30; d5
Rounds Time: 10:00 AM; 11:15 AM; 12:30 PM; 1:45 PM
Byes: Byes must be requested in Advance
Prize Info: $300 b/20 plus Trophies Top 3 Players in All Sections
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/3rd-east-providence-tournament/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $25 - $30- $35
Registration - Onsite: 9:20-9:45 AM. On-site / Late EF is $5 more
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership Required
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: PRIZES: $300 b/20, plus Trophies Top 3 Players in All Sections
OPEN = $100 – $75,Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
U1500 = $75 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
U1000 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
U600 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Beautiful Brand New $190 Million East Providence High School, Large Venue
  • Tournament will Start at 10:00 AM, will Finish around 2:30-3:00 PM
  • Plenty of Parking. 2 Charge Point Electric Vehicle Stations Available with 4 connectors on site
  • 1st-TIME STUDENT (AGES 3-18) DISCOUNT = $25 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $20
  • 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT (AGES 19-23) DISCOUNT = $35 INCLUDES FREE USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP WORTH $27
  • All 1st-Time Free USCF DISCOUNTS must be New USCF membership, done in advance. Not USCF Renewals.
  • Please register in advance by 12/1/2023 @ 10:00PM. All Sections Late / On-site entry pay $5 more.
  • On-site Entries must register 20 minutes before (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye
  • Please bring a chess clock if you have one. Chess sets will be provided.
  • 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.