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1st R.I. ALL-GIRLS & WOMEN's CHAMPIONSHIP * Open to Out-of-State Players *
Both Women & Girls - Open to Out of State Players
Tournament Details Revised: 12/19/2024 9:39:19 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: St. Mary Academy Bay View, 3070 Pawtucket Ave, Riverside, RI 02915   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time Control: G/30;d5
Rounds Time: Round 1: 10:00 AM
Byes: Byes must be requested in advance
Prize Info: Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each section
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/osca-all-girls/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $20-$30
Registration - Onsite: Pre-registration check-in from 9:15 – 9:45 AM
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP (USCF Rated) Any Age = Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals
OPEN GIRLS GR. K-12 CHAMPIONSHIP (USCF Rated) = Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals
GRADE K-12 SCHOLASTIC GIRLS (UNRATED) = Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place, Medals
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS
  • St. Mary Bay View is the oldest and most prestigious All -Girls School in Rhode Island founded in 1874
  • This is the First Open Girls/Women's Championship ever held in R.I. History.
  • Early Registration by 1/4/2025. Regular Registration $5 more until 1/10/2025. Day of event $5 more. May be paired with Late entries
  • 1st Place Championship Winner Must be a Rhode Island Resident, However, 1st Place Championship Trophies provided for out-of-state players who participate
  • Chess sets & clocks provided for Tournament. Tournament will be held in the Library - Plenty of Parking
  • Late entries 1/2 pt. bye, or be paired with late entries Byes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous
  • Chief TD: Frank DelBonis, Volunteer Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director & TD Assistants
  • Ocean State Chess Association is the Official Rhode Island State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
  • 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.