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1st North Providence Tournament - $500 - FREE USCF
Adult & Scholastic Event - Free USCF - Register Early to Save $
Tournament Details Revised: 1/13/2026 8:45:28 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: North Providence High School, 1828 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, February 07, 2026
Time Control: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay
Rounds Time: Round 1 starts promptly @ 10:00 AM
Byes: Byes requested in advance
Prize Info: $500 Prizes b/30 paid entries
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/north-providence-chess-tournament/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $25-$35 - Early Registration by 1/31. Regular Registration until 2/5 is $5 more. Day Before & Day of Event 2/6-2/7 is $10 more
Registration - Onsite: 9:00 - 9:45 AM. On-site Entry must register & arrive 20-30 minutes in advance or risk taking a 1/2 pt. bye in Rd. 1
Membership Requirement: USCF Required Only in Rated Section, Unrated = No USCF Required
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: * OPEN = $200 – $100, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1600 = $100 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
– Biggest Upset Prize $50 for Open/U1600 Sections
* U1200 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
* U800 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals
* Unrated = Trophy 1st Place, 2nd & 3rd Place Medals
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Adult & Scholastic Sections for this event. REGISTER EARLY & SAVE $. Trophies in Every Section
  • Plenty of Parking, look for Ocean State Chess signs
  • 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT $39 includes FREE USCF “Youth” membership worth $24 (Age 3-18) Must be New Membership, Not a renewal
  • 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT $48 includes FREE USCF "Young Adult" membership worth $33 (Age 19-24) New Membership, Not a renewal
  • 1st-TIME ADULT/SENIOR TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT $63-$69 includes FREE USCF “Adult/Senior” membership $48/$54 (Age 25-99) New Membership, Not a renewal
  • Lower sections finish around 2:30-3:00 PM. Higher sections around 3:30 PM.
  • Chess sets & chess clocks provided. scoresheets, pencils, ear plugs too.
  • Late Registration is $10 more/. Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible. Bye requested in advance. Tournament will NOT be delayed
  • All questions please TEXT (401) 212-1335 or email: frank@oceanstatechess.com (Text preferred)
  • OSCA is a registered Non-Profit Organization & the Official US Chess Federation RI State Affiliate. TD: Frank DelBonis USCF Associate National 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.