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R.I STATE RAPID & BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP $1,000 Guaranteed - Open to Out-of-State Players
FREE PIZZA - Open to Out-of-State Players. Both Adult & Scholastic Sections

Tournament Details Revised: 3/4/2026 12:15:35 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Ocean State Chess Association  
Event Location: La Salle Academy, 612 Academy Ave., Providence, RI 02908   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time Control: Rapid Tournament: 5SS; (Single) G/10+5; Blitz Tournament: 5DSS (Double); G/5+5
Rounds Time: RI Championship Rapid Tournament: starts at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (2.5 - 3 hours); Pizza Lunch Break; Blitz Tournament: starts at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm (2 hours)
Byes: 1/2 pt. Byes Requested in advance.
Prize Info: $1,000 Prizes Guaranteed. Plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place in Every Section , $500 Prize Fund Each for Open Section for Both Rapid & Blitz Tournaments. Open Section
Inquiry: frank@oceanstatechess.com    (401) 212-1335 (Text Preferred)
Event Webpage: oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-ri-rapid-blitz-state-championship/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: OPEN: $40 to play in Both Events ($25 one event); 3 SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS: $30 to play in Both Events ($20 one event) More Discounts Below. GM's, IM's, WGM's, WIM's FREE. EF not deducted from Prizes
Registration - Onsite: Registration Ends at 20 min. before Round 1. late Entries may receive 1/2 pt. bye
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership Required
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: OPEN SECTION = $1,000 Prizes + Trophies. $500 for each Rapid & Blitz Tournament: $250 - $150 - $100; Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* Class Prize = Top U1900 - 1st Place Championship Trophy for Both RAPID & BLIZ (Open Section)
* Class Prize = Top U1600 - 1st Place Championship Trophy for Both RAPID & BLIZ (Open Section)
* Class Prize = Top U1300 - 1st Place Championship Trophy for Both RAPID & BLIZ (Open Section)
High School Section (Grade 9-12) – Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, for Both RAPID & BLITZ
Middle School Section (Grade 6-8) – Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, for Both RAPID & BLITZ
Elementary School Section (Grade K-5) – Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, for Both RAPID & BLITZ
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Open to Out-of-State Players. Plenty of parking in Rear, Entrance to tournament in Back, See signs.
  • Free Pizza for players signed up for both events
  • GM's, IM's, WGM's, WIM's FREE, Email Organizer. EF Not deducted from prizes.
  • Out-of-State Players eligible for 1st, 2nd 3rd place trophies; Special (separate) 1st Place State Championship Trophy RI Champion and Scholastic Elem, Middle, & High School State Champions for RI residents. All eligible for U1900, U1600, U1300 Trophies
  • SPECIAL R.I. DISCOUNT: Pay Only $20 for Both Events for players Gr. 6-12 who play in the (RI) OSCA HS / MS Scholastic Chess Leagues – Register by 3/12
  • USCF DISCOUNTS: 1st-Time USCF Tournament (Age 3-18) Discount – Entry Includes FREE $24 New USCF Membership for only $39 (Not Renewal); Also 1st-Time Tournament (Age 19-24) Discount – Entry Includes FREE $33 USCF Membership for only $48 (Not Renewal)
  • Late Entry on 3/13 (Day Before) & 3/14 (Day of Event) will be $10 more.
  • Siblings Discount – 2 Siblings (Gr. K-12) – 2 Entries for both Rapid and Blitz Events -$10, Only $20 Each for Both Events
  • R.I. Rapid Championship from 10:00 am -1:00 pm (2.5 - 3 hours). R.I. Blitz Championship from 1:30-3:45 pm (2 hours); Lunch Break 12:45-1:15 pm, Free Pizza for players who register for both the Rapid & Blitz Championship events
  • Chess Sets & Clocks provided. Players can take one 1/2 pt. bye requested in advance
  • 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.