16th PAUL TAYLOR MEMORIAL CLASSIC TOURNAMENT
FREE PIZZA - Adults & Scholastic Sections. Last year's Event 100+ Players
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Tournament Details Revised: 5/29/2025 12:02:11 AM
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| Event Organizer:
| Ocean State Chess Association |
| Event Location: |
Classical High School, 770 Westminister St, Providence, RI 02903
[ Directions ]
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| Event Date: |
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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| 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/U1600. Trophies Top 3 in all sections |
| Inquiry: |
frank@oceanstatechess.com
(401) 212-1335
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| Event Webpage: |
oceanstatechess.com/event/16th-paul-taylor-memorial-classic/
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| Entry Fee: |
Only $30 for U800 & U1200 / $35 for U1600 & OPEN Sections. Register by Fri 5/30 |
| Registration - Onsite: |
9:15 - 9:45 AM. Round 1 @ 10:00 AM
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| Membership Requirement: |
USCF Membership Required
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| Tournament Sections: |
OPEN =
$150 – $75 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
U1600 =
$100 – $50 – $25, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
* Class Prize Biggest Upset $50 (Open/U1600 Sections)
U1200 =
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place. Medals
U800 =
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place. Medals
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- FREE PIZZA & DRINKS for All Players!!! POPULAR EVENT- Our last event 17 players in Open Section. 100+ players for tournament
- Entrance to tournament in rear of building, near tennis courts, see signs
- OPEN/U1600 $35 EF players in separate room in library. U1200/U800 $30 EF players in cafeteria. Must Register by Friday 5/30 @ 11:59 pm
- U800/U1200 done by 2:00-2:30 PM. U1600/OPEN will finish around 3:00-3:30 PM.
- Entry is $10 more if you register on Sat. 5/31 the day of event. Late entries may receive 1/2 bye
- 1st-TIME TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $34 INCLUDES FREE $24 USCF "YOUTH" MEMBERSHIP
- 1st TIME TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $43 INCLUDES FREE $33 USCF "YOUNG ADULT" MEMBERSHIP.
- Other DISCOUNTS for ADULTS & SENIORS Age 25-99 - Entry includes FREE USCF Memberships (see website).
- 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.
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