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4th Providence Bruins Hockey G/10 "Rapid" Chess Event - Must Register in Advance
What a Bargain! Get a hockey ticket, Prov. Bruins Hat, & Play in Chess Tournament with $Cash Prizes & Trophies for Only $35
Tournament Details Revised: 12/30/2025 6:05:39 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: Amica Mutual Pavilion (Formerly Dunkin Donuts Center), 1 La Salle Square (Downtown), Providence, RI 02903   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time Control: G/10;d5
Rounds Time: 10:10 AM, 10:45 PM, 11:20 PM, 12:00 PM (Finish by 12:45 PM) Awards 12:45-1:00 pm
Byes: 1/2 pt. Byes must be requested in advance before start of tournament
Prize Info: OPEN = $200 b/20 Players - Prizes: $125 - $75, U1200 = Trophies for Top 3 Players
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335 - Text Preferred
Event Webpage: www.providencebruins.com/osca
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $35.00 - INCLUDES EVERYTHING - CHESS TMT, FREE HAT, HOCKEY TICKET - MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT
Registration - Onsite: None. MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT.
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership required in Rated sections. Not in Unrated section
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: OPEN (1200+ USCF RATED) = $200 b/20 Players – Prizes: $125 – $75, Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals
U1200 (USCF RATED) Adult / Scholastic K-12 Section = Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Medals
Parents / Kids Unrated Section (UNRATED) = Parents Chess Play (Optional) = Medals & Free Tournament Vouchers
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Event is for both Scholastics & Adults. $35 Entry = Receive a Hockey ticket to game, Providence Bruins Hat, & Entry into Tournament
  • Parents / Non-Chess Players will pay for Entry but will also received Hockey Ticket & Hat. Optional Chess Play in Unrated Section or Parents can watch match games
  • 4SS - 4 Rounds Swiss "Rapid" Time Control G/10;d5 - for BOTH ADULTS & KIDS
  • THIS EVENT IS QUICK RATED ONLY – YOUR REGULAR RATING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
  • Chess Tournament: Check-in @ 12:30 PM. No On-Site Entries. Tournament 1:00 – 4:30 PM – OSCA Rapid G/10 Chess Tournament
  • Dinner Break: 4:30 – 6:30 PM – Dinner Time Break in Providence, You can leave arena and return for game
  • Hockey Game: 7:05 PM – 8:45 PM (Hockey Ticket & P-Bruins Hat Included)
  • This Years game will be Providence Bruins vs Cleveland Monsters. You will receive a FREE Ticket for the game with your $35 chess tournament registration
  • Chess Sets & Clocks provided. USCF Certified ANTD Frank DelBonis & multiple TD Assistants
  • OSCA's BEST & MOST FUN EVENT OF THE YEAR!! * MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE* Text Questions to (401) 212-1335 or email: frank@oceanstatechess.com
  • 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.