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11th Max Malyuta Memorial Championship
Tournament on MA / RI Border - Adult & Scholastic Event - Limited Space Register Early

Tournament Details Revised: 10/11/2025 9:03:01 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: Woonsocket Public Library, 303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time Control: 4SS; G/30;d5
Rounds Time: 10:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Byes: 1/2 pt. Byes must be requested in advance before start of tournament
Prize Info: Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in Every Section
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335 - Text Preferred
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/11th-max-malyuta-memorial-tournament/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $30-$35. Register Online
Registration - Onsite: 9:30 - 9:45 AM; Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM
Registration - Mail: Payable: Ocean State Chess Association. Mail entry to: , 42 Forbes Street, Riverside, RI 02915
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership required. 1st-Time USCF Membership Discounts Available
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: OPEN = Special Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
U1600 = Special Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
U1200 = Special Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
U800 = Special Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • THIS YEAR'S EVENT LOCATION ON MA / RI BORDER - CLOSE TO MASSACHUSETTS
  • Event is is memory of Max Malyuta (1981-2007) beloved chess player who life was cut short by Meningitis
  • 100% of proceeds help support scholastic & adult chess programs
  • Tournament will Start at 10:00 PM, Lower Sections finish 2:30-3:00. Higher Sections Finish 3:30 PM.
  • 45 Min. Break For Lunch after Round 2, Many Nearby food locations walking distance
  • Late Entries Day of Event pay $5 more; may receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
  • 1st-Time Tournament Player Discounts with FREE USCF Membership for ALL AGES Available (Not Renewals) See details on website
  • LIMITED SPACE - PLEASE REGISTER EARLY. Chess sets and clocks are provided
  • USCF Certified Associate National TD Frank DelBonis & Qualified TD Assistants
  • See all events on our website: https://www.oceanstatechess.com/

  • 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.