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3rd LOU GIARRUSSO CUP CHAMPIONSHIP * $2,200 Prizes/Trophies
OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS - R.I. BIGGEST ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
Tournament Details Revised: 5/8/2025 3:01:53 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: New England Institute of Technology, E. Greenwich Campus, 1 New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time Control: 4SS. OPEN/U1600 = G/45;+10 (1 hour each). U1200/U800 = G/30;d5 (35 min. each)
Rounds Time: Rd. 1 @ 9:30 AM = Both Open & U1600 Sections; Rd. 1 @ 10:30 AM = Both U1200 & U800 Sections
Byes: 1/2 pt. Byes Requested in advance. If Bye Rd 1 = Round 2 starts at 1:00 PM for OPEN/U1600
Prize Info: $2,200 Total = $1,800 Cash + $400 Trophies b/50 paid entries in OPEN/U1600 & Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd. For U1000/U600 = Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/events/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $50 (Early) for OPEN & U1600 Sections; $35 (Early) for U1200 / U800 Sections by 5/11. GM's, IM's, FM's, WGM's, WIM's FREE
Registration - Onsite: Registration Ends at 9:00 AM. OPEN/U1600 starts 9:30 AM; NOTE: LATER TIME for U1200 / U800 starts at 10:30 AM
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership Required
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: OPEN = $500 – $300 – $150, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd
U1600 = $400 – $250 – $100, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd
U1200 = Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place. Medals
U800 = Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place. Medals
* Biggest Upset = $100 (Open / U1600 Sections)
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • WWII Veteran LOU GIARRUSSO (May 11, 1923 – Sept. 9, 2024) a local RI WWII Veteran and chess player, passed away in 2024 We started this tournament to celebrate his 100th & 101 birthday’s. We continue the tradition to honor his legacy
  • $1800 + $400 Trophies = Biggest Prize Fund awarded at R.I. Rated event. $ Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections.
  • Open to Out-of-State Players. Plenty of parking. Beautiful College Campus. Extra skittles rooms, Lounge. Cafeteria. Voted as "Best chess venue site in New England,"
  • Food/drinks available on site. Lunch break around 11:30-1:00 PM. Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials, Salad, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza
  • Advance EF by Sunday 5/11. EF $10 more by 5/15. +$20 more 5/16-5/17 = day before & day of event. Late Entries may be paired or receive 1/2 pt Bye
  • GM's, IM's, FM's WGM's, WIM's FREE, Email Organizer. EF may be deducted from prizes.
  • * DISCOUNTS* 1st TIME TOURNAMENT for ALL AGES / REGISTRATION INCLUDES FREE USCF - See Website for Discounts for ALL Ages
  • Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one. All round times posted on our website
  • Chief TD: F. DelBonis, USCF Associate National TD, organized & volunteered to direct tournament for FREE w/ 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.