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Cranston Chess Club (Thursday Nights) - BLITZ Tonight Only
BLITZ GAMES WEEK 5 ONLY G/5;d2
Tournament Details Revised: 10/24/2024 10:25:35 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: Cranston Legion Bowl & Pub on Park, 661 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Time Control: 6SS; USCF RATED G/5;d2 - Blitz Rated - 6 Rounds - 5 Min w/ 2 sec delay (Week 5 Blitz Only)
Rounds Time: 7:00- 8:30 PM, Rated Games Start at 7:00 PM, Check-in by 6:50 pm
Prize Info: USCF BLITZ RATED SECTION = Cash Prizes b/ entries, UNRATED SECTION = No Prizes, FREE Fun Play
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/cranston-chess-club-on-thursdays/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: Unrated FREE, USCF Rated $5 per week
Registration - Onsite: 6:30 - 7:00 PM, Rated Games Start at 7:00 PM, Unrated show up anytime
Membership Requirement: USCF Required Only in Rated Section, Unrated = No USCF Required
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: USCF RATED SECTION - b/10 players per week = 1st Place $80 & Trophy, 2nd Place $40; Biggest Upset $20
UNRATED SECTION = No Prizes, FREE Fun Play
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • FREE (UNRATED) Fun Chess Games – New members are always welcome, Please Join Us!
  • USCF BLITZ RATED GAMES WEEK 5 = If 5 Thursdays in Month = BLITZ GAMES WEEK 5
  • Regular Time Control for Weeks 1,2,3,4 each month = G/45;d10, Week 5 blitz = G/5;d2
  • Rated Weekly Games will start @ 7:00 PM
  • Unrated Show up anytime to play chess, and stay as short or long as you like. Spectators can come to watch
  • USCF Rated section must have USCF Membership – Join: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
  • Chess sets and clocks provided
  • The Pub on Park connected to area, full menu and full bar /beverages. Duckpin Bowling & Pool Tables available
  • Cranston Club Organized & Directed by the Ocean State Chess Association
  • Question? Text Frank (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.