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84th NEW ENGLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - $5,000 GUARANTEED
Heritage Event, Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix, Regionals
Tournament Details Revised: 7/22/2025 5:28:37 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: Stonehill College, Alumni Hall, 125 Belmont Street, Easton, MA 02357   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Monday, September 01, 2025
Time Control: 6SS, 40/90, SD/30, d30 for the 3-day schedule. 2-day schedule G/45, d5 in Rounds 1-3, join Rds. 4-6
Rounds Time: 3-Day Schedule: (Championship, U2000, U1500) Rds. Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 2-Day Schedule (U2000 to U1500 only): Rds. Sun. 10:00 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 5 pm., Mon. 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Byes: Byes: 1-5 in Championship section, 1-6 in others, limit 2 byes, players must commit before Round 3
Prize Info: $5,000 GUARANTEED. 50 GRAND PRIX PTS. (ENHANCED) 
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335.
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/84th-new-england-open/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: EF: $85 Early-Bird for 3-day, $85 for 2-day if mailed by Mon. Aug. 18. Online Early-Bird Registration must be received by Wed. Aug. 20. Regular EF: $95 Online from Aug. 21 - Aug. 26 for 3-day and 2-day registrations. Late Entry Fee $110 online on Wed. 8/27, Thurs. 8/28, & Friday 8/29. Very Late On-Site Registrations EF: $130 and must enter event during posted registration times or receive ½ pt. or may be paired if possible. FREE to GMs and IM's who register early
Registration - Onsite: On-Site Reg. Sat. 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. No credit cards at site; cash or check only.
Registration - Mail: Payable: Payable / Mail to: Ocean State Chess Association. Mail entry to: , 42 Forbes St. Riverside, RI 02915, Received by August 18, 2025., 
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership required
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION = $1,000-$600-$300. Top U2300 $250 (FIDE) Players rated 1800+/above. Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd
U2000 SECTION = $700-$400-$250. Top U1700 $200. Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
U1500 SECTION = $600-$300-$200. Top U1200 $200. Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • HOTEL INFO on OSCA WEBSITE. (3-Day) Sat. Aug. 30 - Mon. Sept. 1. (2-Day) Sun. 8/31 & Mon. Sept 1
  • 3-Day Schedule: (Championship, U2000, U1500) Rds. Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • 2-Day Schedule (U2000 to U1500 only): Rds. Sun. 10:00 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 5 pm., Mon. 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • FREE Entry to GMs and IMs. EF: $85 Early-Bird for 3-day & 2-day, Online must be received by Wed. Aug. 20 @ 11:59 pm.
  • The Championship section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. Minimum rating is 1800 USCF (official or live)
  • No 2-day schedule for the Championship Section, must play 3-Day Schedule
  • The New England Championship title will be awarded to the highest scoring New England residents or students in each section.
  • Unrated prize limit $200 in U2000, $150 in U1500. The September rating will be used from uschess.org. Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com
  • Lunch Buffet $5 on Campus. Free parking. Please bring a Chess Clock. Sets provided for tournament. Bring your own set for skittles & analysis games
  • Event is Sponsored by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) and Stonehill College Chess Club
  • 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.