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RI SCHOLASTIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP * Open to Out-of-State Players *
Open to Out-of-State Players - Official R.I. State Scholastic Event for Teams & Individuals

Tournament Details Revised: 3/10/2025 11:51:36 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: New England Institute of Technology, E. Greenwich Campus, 1 New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time Control: 4SS, G/45; d5 - 4 Rounds, 45 Min each w/ 5 sec delay
Rounds Time: Round 1 @ 10:00 AM - EVENT WILL NOT BE DELAYED - Late entries the Day of Event may get 1/2 Bye. Register Early to save $
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/2025-osca-gr-k-12-scholastic-championship/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $40 Early Bird Reg. by 3/11 (Save $), $47 until Friday 3/14, Day of Event $55 on 3/15
Registration - Onsite: 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM. Late on-site Registrations may receive 1/2 pt. bye
Registration - Mail: Payable: Ocean State Chess Association, received by 3/11. Mail entry to: Ocean State Chess Association, 42 Forbes St., Riverside, RI 02915, 
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership is Required for All Players
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: HIGH SCHOOL - Grade 9-12 (Individual & Teams)
MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 6-8 (Individual & Teams)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Grades K-5 (Individual & Teams)
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Out-of-State players can win 1st place in every section; must be from same school: Teams can have three or more players. Top 4 scores will be used for team score
  • Tournament will START ON-TIME at 10:00 AM; Pairing done at 9:40 AM. Late Entries after 9:40 may receive 1/2 pt. bye
  • This is Both a Scholastic Multi-State INDIVIDUAL & TEAM Championship. OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM RI, MA, CT, & EVERY STATE. Team players will not paired against each other unless they are competing for 1st Place 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 players per team. Teams with 8-10+ players or more must register two teams A & B Teams
  • Players will enjoy this beautiful college venue with multiple skittles rooms provided. Plenty or parking. College cafeteria will be open for lunch
  • SIBLINGS DISCOUNT -$5 for each sibling reg. by 3/13, TEAM DISCOUNT: Schools with 4 OR MORE PLAYERS Eligible for a -$5 per person "ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT."
  • 1st TIME TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT: If this is your 1st Tournament we will pay for your $24 USCF membership included with your $44 Entry Fee,
  • Please bring a chess clock if you have one, clocks are limited. Chess Sets will be provided
  • 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
  • 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.