This tournament is open to all chess players regardless of rating. Rated sections require USCF membership. In 2024, we had 75 players competing with 29 in the rated section and 46 in the unrated section.

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Registration is now open. Spots are limited due to physical space, so please only register if you are certain that you will be attending.​​​

Players must be present on the day of the tournament no later than 1:45 p.m. and re-register in person (doors open 1 p.m.).

If registration is full, we may have additional spots available on the day depending on no-shows, cancellations and available space.

Turn up on the day no later than 1:30 p.m. to be added to waitlist.

List of entrants: CLICK HERE

​Format: 5SS, G10 d5

Tournament is 5 rounds with one game per round. Time controls are 10 minutes with 5 seconds delay per player.

Must be a USCF member to participate in the rated sections. No USCF membership required for unrated sections. 

​​Sections and Prizes

The tournament may have sub-sections depending on the number of entrants. Prizes may vary depending on the number of entrants in each section.

​​Rated Sections (requires USCF membership):

Players will be split according to their USCF rating. If more than 24 rated players there will be Higher and Lower Rated Sections. If less than 24 players there will be just one section.

  Higher Rated Section (Red) 

•   1st: $75 Gift Card/Equivalent
•   2nd: $50 Gift Card/Equivalent
•   3rd: $25 Gift Card/Equivalent

  Lower Rated Section (Yellow)

•   1st: $50 Gift Card/Equivalent
•   2nd: $30 Gift Card/Equivalent
•   3rd: $20 Gift Card/Equivalent

Unrated Sections (no USCF membership required)

Players will be split according to their estimated rapid rating.

  Higher Unrated Section (Blue)

•   1st, 2nd, 3rd: Medals

Lower Unrated Section (Green) 

•   1st, 2nd, 3rd: Medals

Round Times:

R1: 2:00pm, R2: 2:35pm, R3: 3:10pm, R4: 3:45pm, R5: 4:20pm

Rounds 2-5 may start sooner/later than scheduled.

Prize giving and closure will be after Round 5 has been completed, at approx at 5pm.

Additional Information

• Doors open at 1:00pm (an hour before the tournament start)

• On-site registration closes 30 minutes before Round 1​ (i.e. at 1:30pm)

• Players that are not present and checked in by 1:45pm may be removed from the tournament, or at the discretion of the touranment director given a first-round half point bye.

• No phones allowed during tournament play.

• This event is financed through a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture with assistance from JP Chess and Ocean State Chess Association​

Safety and Notices

• If you feel sick or have been in close contact with someone recently with COVID please do not attend the tournament.

• The event is taking place in a public location. Please keep your belongings safe and with you at all times.

• Parental supervision is required for all juniors.

• Photography will happen at the event and may be used in social media posts.