WATERS FREE CHESS TOURNAMENT
Free Chess Tournament for Adults & Scholastic Players - Pre-Registration Reqired
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Tournament Details Revised: 7/10/2025 8:59:48 AM
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| Event Organizer:
| Ocean State Chess Association |
| Event Location: |
Waters Church, 57 John L Dietsch Square, North Attleborough, MA 02763
[ Directions ]
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| Event Date: |
Saturday, July 12, 2025
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| Time Control: |
G/30;d5 |
| Rounds Time: |
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Byes: |
1/2 pt Byes for Late Entries |
| Prize Info: |
Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each section, Medals, Chess Books, Gift Cards |
| Inquiry: |
frank@oceanstatechess.com (401) 212-1335 (text preferred)
(401) 212-1335
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| Event Webpage: |
oceanstatechess.com/event/waters-free-chess-tournament/
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| Entry Fee: |
FREE |
| Registration - Onsite: |
Pre-Registration Required by 7/10. No On-Site Registration
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| Membership Requirement: |
USCF Required Only in Rated Section, Unrated = No USCF Required
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| Tournament Sections: |
Advanced Open Section
(USCF Rated – Membership Required)
Amateur U1400 Section
(USCF Rated – Membership Required)
Novice Adult Section
(Unrated – No USCF Membership Required)
Novice Kid Section
(Unrated – No USCF Membership Required)
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- Tournament is Free, please register early, and contact us if you need to cancel
- Must Register in advance no later than Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Please arrive by 9:30-9:45 am to check-in
- Lunch provided – sandwiches, chips, and water. short break for lunch after round 2
- Air-conditioned facility, Free parking is available onsite.
- Play for fun in the Unrated sections, or Rated Sections for more serious players. Both Adults & KIds
- The Rated sections will be Dual Rated. Unrated sections will Not be rated.
- Chessboards and clocks are provided
- Event sponsored by Waters Church & the Ocean State Chess Association. see Waters Church website: https://waterschurch.org/
- Chief Tournament Director Frank DelBonis attends Waters Church, please feel free to reach out to me (text preferred) if you have questions. (401) 212-1335
- 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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