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R.I. SCHOLASTIC K-12 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP $1,000 Trophies * Open to Out-of-State Players *
Open to Out-of-State Players - $1,000 Trophies - Both Teams & Individuals

Tournament Details Revised: 3/18/2026 9:16:34 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, April 04, 2026
Time Control: 4SS, Rd 1 & 2 G/35;d5. Rd 3 & 4 G/40;d5 - 4 Rounds, 35 min & 40 Min w/ 5 sec delay
Rounds Time: Round 1 @ 9:00 AM - Event will not be delayed. Late Entries on 4/4/2026 Day of Event may get 1/2 Bye. Register Early as Individual or Team to save money $ on Entry Fee
Byes: 1/2 bye in advance before round 1. Limit 1 bye per player, unless zero-point bye (withdrawal)
Prize Info: Trophies Top 3 Players in each Section, and Top 3 Teams in each section. Medals to players with 3+ pts., * TEAMS & INDIVIDUALS FROM ANY STATE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ALL TROPHIES/AWARDS *
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335 (Text Preferred)
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-scholastic-state-k-12-championship/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $49 Early-Bird; $45 each for Team of 4 by 3/29; Regular EF $55 from Mon 3/30 - Fri 4/3; Late EF $65 Day of Event 4/4/2026 - No Discounts
Registration - Onsite: 8:15 AM - 8:40 AM. Late on-site Registrations may receive 1/2 pt. bye for Rd. 1. Individuals & Teams should register early for this event
Registration - Mail: Payable: Ocean State Chess Association, received by 3/29. Mail entry to: Ocean State Chess Association, 42 Forbes St., Riverside, RI 02915, 
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership is Required for All Players, Entry w/USCF Discounts Available
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: High School (Grade 9-12) – Individual & Team Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, Medals
Middle School (Grade 6-8) – Individual & Team Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, Medals
Elementary School (Grade K-5) – Individual & Team Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, Medals
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • $1,000 in Championship Trophies, Outstanding Venue Crowne Plaza Hotel, Providence-Warwick. Biggest Gr. K-12 Scholastic Event of Year! Plenty of Parking
  • Out-of-State players can win 1st place Individual & Team Trophies in all sections; Teams must be from same school. Top 4 scores will be used for team score
  • 1st-TIME TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT $24 USCF membership included with your $58 Entry Fee by 4/2/2026, Save $15-$20.
  • SIBLINGS DISCOUNT -$5 for each sibling reg. by 3/29, TEAM DISCOUNT: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS Eligible for a -$5 per person "Entry Fee Discount"."
  • This is Both a Scholastic Multi-State INDIVIDUAL & TEAM Championship. OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM RI, MA, CT, NH, VT, ME & EVERY STATE. Team players will not paired against each other unless its Round 3-4 and are competing for 1st Place Individual Champion.
  • Team Competition: Each school's team score is calculated by adding points from the top 4 players on that team. Minimum of 3 players for a team. Maximum limit is 7-8 players per team. Teams with 9-10+ players or more should register two teams A & B Teams.
  • Tournament will Start at 9:00 AM; Pairing done at 8:40 AM. Late Entries the Day of Event pay +$10 more. After pairing player may receive 1/2 pt. bye for round 1
  • Chess Sets will be provided. Please bring a chess clock if you have one, clocks are limited. There will be a 40-45 minute break for lunch.
  • The Ocean State Chess Association is the Official USCF Rhode Island State Affiliate. Registered Non-Profit, all proceeds go to support chess & schools
  • Website: www.oceanstatechess.com. Questions: Text organizer (401) 212-1335. OSCA President: Frank DelBonis, USCF Associate National Tournament Director
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  • 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.