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Providence Bruins Hockey & "Rapid" Chess Tournament - "Rhode Island Hockey Day" - For Adults & Students
What a Bargain! Get a hockey ticket, Prov. Bruins Hat, & Play in Chess Tournament with $Cash Prizes & Trophies for Only $30

Tournament Details Revised: 2/5/2023 3:42:01 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: Amica Mutual Pavilion (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center), 1 La Salle Square (Downtown), Providence, RI 02903   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Sunday, February 26, 2023
Time Control: G/15;d5
Rounds Time: 10:00 AM, 10:45 PM, 11:30 PM, 12:15 PM (Finish by 1:00 PM)
Byes: 1/2 pt. Byes must be requested in advance before start of tournament
Prize Info: OPEN = $200 b/20 Players - Prizes: $125 - $75, U1000 = Trophies for Top 3 Players
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335 - Text Preferred
Event Webpage: providencebruins.com/osca
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $30.00 - INCLUDES EVERYTHING - CHESS TMT, FREE HAT, HOCKEY TICKET - MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT
Registration - Onsite: None. Must Be Pre-Registered.
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership required to play in Tournament
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: OPEN / OVER 1200+ (USCF RATED) = $200 b/20 Players - Prizes: $125 - $75
U1200 (USCF RATED) = Trophies to Top 3 Players; Medals 2.5 pts or higher
Parents / Kids Unrated Section (UNRATED) = (Optional Play) Trophy & Free Tournament Entry Vouchers
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • $30 Entry = Receive a Hockey ticket to game, Providence Bruins Hat, & Entry into Tournament
  • Chess Tournament will start at 10:00 AM - Finish at 1:00 PM
  • 4SS - 4 Rounds Swiss "Rapid" Time Control G/15;d5 - for BOTH ADULTS & STUDENTS
  • Participants get a Lunch break from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, you can leave building & visit Providence
  • Providence Bruins Hockey Game starts at 3:05 PM - You will receive a FREE Ticket for the game
  • Hockey game will finish around 5:00-5:30 PM. Prov. Bruins will be playing against Rochester Americans
  • Parents will pay for Entry but will also received Hockey Ticket & Hat. Optional Chess Play in "Parents Section" or Parents can watch match games
  • USCF Certified Senior TD Frank DelBonis & multiple TD Assistants
  • Chess Sets & Clocks provided. See more info & other events, organizer's website: www.oceanstatechess.com
  • PRE-REGISTER HERE: www.providencebruins.com/osca

  • 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.