We are hosting Ocean State Chess Association as they compete in the first ever chess tournament to be held at a brewery in the whole Northeast!
Register to compete or just come on by and enjoy a couple beers while watching the action!
Tournament starts at 11am. Brewery opens to the public at 12pm.
Details:
Format: 5SS, G/10; d5 – 5 Rounds, 10 Minutes with 5 Second delay.
Round 1 starts 11:00 AM. Finished by 2:00 PM
Note: Event is limited to 30 Players, Please Pre-register Early.
Must be 21+ Years old to enter and play in Tournament
EF: $30 Advance Entry. $5 more at door if space is available
Entry includes 1 Free Beer of Choice, or 2 Selzer’s/Soda’s.
Food available to purchase.
SECTIONS
* OPEN (One Section)
PRIZES : $200 /20 Paid Entries
* 1st = $100, 1st Place Trophy
* 2nd = $50
* Top U1500 Prize = $50
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* First Chess Tournament ever held at a Brewery in Rhode Island
* Event sponsored by Buttonwoods Brewery & Ocean State Chess Association
* Tournament is limited to 30 Players, please pre-register early. See bottom of this webpage
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Any additional chess players can join us for a FREE Unrated Game after tournament at 2:00 PM.
* Spectators not playing in tournament are welcome. Join us & buy a beer to help support the brewery
* $30 Entry Free includes = 1 Free Beer of choice, or 2 Free Seltzers/Soda/Drinks. Food available to purchase
* On-Site registration available only if tickets are not “sold out.” Registration on-site the day of event is $5 more
* USCF Required. This is rated as a “Quick Rated” Event, It will not affect your regular rating
* USCF Regular and Quick Ratings will be used for pairing purposes (The higher of the 2 ratings will be used)
* Round 1 will start at 11:00 AM, will run continuous. Finish around 2:00 PM
* Chess Sets and clocks are provided for Chess Tournament
* Volunteer/Unpaid, Chief TD: Frank DelBonis, Certified USCF Senior Tournament Director & TD Assistants
* Ocean State Chess Association is a registered Non-Profit in the State of Rhode Island
Visit https://oceanstatechess.com for more information about the organization and to register.