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OSCA 1st FIDE QUADS - One Day Event - $1,500 Prizes
Ideal for players rated 1400 - 2400 who want to improve their FIDE Rating
Tournament Details Revised: 10/20/2026 10:48:46 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: Chess Master Connections (CMC) Chess Club, 182 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, November 07, 2026
Time Control: 3SS, G/75;+30 (3 Rounds)
Rounds Time: Round 1: 9:30 AM; Lunch Break: 1:00 – 1:45 PM; Round 2: 1:45 PM; Round 3: 5:15 PM
Byes: No Byes. Players are Required to play ALL 3 ROUNDS or will be penalized
Prize Info: $1,500 b/40 Players. The Winner of Each Quad (4 players) wins $150 each
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/fide-quads/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $75 per person
Registration - Onsite: No Registration on-site. Limited Space. You must pre-register for this event by Friday, 11/6 @ 6:00 PM
Membership Requirement: Players must have an active USCF & FIDE Membership. If you need a FIDE Membership see below
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: OPEN - $1,500 b/40 Players - The Winner of Each Quad (4 players) wins $150 each
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Prizes: $1,500 b/40 Players - The Winner of Each Quad (4 players) wins $150 each
  • The event will be held in the newly renovated beautiful CMC Chess Club owned by IM Jorge Sammour-Hasbun. See our website for photos
  • Tournament is ideal for players rated 1400-2400 who want to raise their FIDE Rating because you will play someone in your rating range
  • Your performance in your games must correspond to a rating of at least 1400, Not above 2400 (FIDE).
  • No Byes - Players must play all 3 Rounds or be penalized (This is a One Day Event).
  • Must Pre-register for this event by Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 @ 6:00 PM. No on-site registration. Chessboards and clocks will be provided
  • Players in the same rating range will play each other. Register Early - Limited Space for Only 60 Players
  • A quad tournament has 4 players (3 Rounds) in rating order. everyone plays everyone else in their group. Top 4 rated players will make up 1st quad and play each other. Next 4 rated players are the 2nd Quad, Next 4 players make up 3rd, and so on.
  • If you need a FIDE Membership ID, please contact: Wayne. E. Powers, Email: wayne.e.powers@gmail.com.
  • FIDE Arbiters for the event: International Arbiter (IA) Ambrish Joshi & National Arbiter (NA) Dr. Wayne E. Powers
  • 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.