2026 RHODE ISLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (Woonsocket, RI) – $2,000 Guaranteed – Biggest Event of the Year

About this event

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026

* Early Registration Deadline – Thursday, November 5th @ 11:59 PM

* Open to Out-of-State Players – Adult & Scholastic Sections

TO REGISTER : CLICK HERE (Link will take you to NA ChessHub to Register)

Trophies from the 2025 Rhode Island State Championship

Elks Lodge #850, Woonsocket, RI

Tournament Room

Location : Woonsocket Elks, 380 Social St, Woonsocket, RI 02895 * Woonsocket, RI is 20 Min. from Providence, Near Mass Border close to Blackstone, Bellingham, Worcester, MA

Tournament Location Near Massachusetts Border

Sections and Prizes : $2,000 Guaranteed, Plus Special Championship Trophies * A Heritage Event, State Championship Event * Biggest Prize Fund Awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event

Format : 4SS – 4 Round Swiss System Scoring: All Sections are USCF Dual Rated

Sections & Time Controls * Championship Section: G/55+5 = (players have 55 Minutes each plus 5 second increment (60 Minutes) * Amateur Section (U1700): G/55+5 (players have 55 Minutes each plus 5 second increment (60 Minutes) * U1200 Section: G/30;+5 (players have 30 Minutes each plus 5 second increment (35 Minutes) * U800 Section: G/30;+5 (players have 30 Minutes each plus 5 second increment (35 Minutes)

1st Round Start Championship & Amateur Sections: 9:30 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays U1200 & U800 Sections: 10:00 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays

Open Championship Section Total Cash Prize Fund: $1,250 1st place: $600 and State Champion Trophy 2nd place: $400 and Trophy 3rd place: $150 and Trophy U2000 Top Finisher: $100 and Trophy**

Amateur Championship Section (Under 1700) Total Cash Prize Fund: $750 1st place: $400 and State Amateur Champion Trophy 2nd place: $200 and Trophy 3rd place: $100 and Trophy U1500 Top Finisher: $50 and Trophy**

U1200 & U800 Sections 1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy U1000 & U600 Class Prize Trophies Score of 3.0 who do not win trophies will receive Medals **Per USCF Regulations, Unrated players may enter the Amateur and Championship sections, but are not eligible for the U2000 or U1500 Class Prizes

Entry Fee Dates and Registration Early-Bird Registration: Until Thursday, November 5, 2026 @ 11:59 pm Regular Registration: November 6 -12, 2025 = + $10 more Late Registration: November 13 & 14 = + $15 more GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s are Free ; EF not deducted from prizes. Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com

Entry Fees Championship Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by Thurs. 11/5 ; (Regular) $69 by Thurs.11/12; (Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14. Amateur U1700 Section: (Early-Bird) $59 by Thurs. 11/5 ; (Regular) $69 by Thurs.11/12; (Late) $80 on Fri/Sat. 11/13 – 11/14. U1200 Section: ( Early-Bird) $45 by Thurs. 11/5 ; (Regular) $55 by Thurs.11/12; (Late) $65 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14. U800 Section: (Early-Bird) $38 by Thurs. 11/5 ; (Regular) $45 by Thurs.11/12; (Late) $55 on Fri/Sat.11/13-11/14.

Additional Information Regarding Entries * Players who enter after, at the discretion of the Chief Tournament Director, will be given a half-point bye for round 1 * Pairing will be posted 15-20 Minutes before Round 1, Tournament will NOT be delayed

Additional Information * Open to Out-of-State Players are eligible for 1st, 2nd 3rd place trophies, However the Special (separate) 1st Place R.I. State Championship Trophy for Rhode Island Champion, and the Rhode Island Amateur Champion (U1700) must be R.I. residents. * If a non-resident wins either section, they will receive the 1st place monetary prize, but the title of Champion and Amateur Champion would go to the RI resident who scored the highest. Out-of-State players are eligible for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies * Register early and save $$. Players can only play up one section from their most recent supplemented USCF rating. * Ratings less than 1200 cannot enter the Open section, and ratings less than 800 cannot enter the Amateur (U1700) section. * Players can take one 1/2 bye in advance, but must be requested before round 1, After Rd 1 player receives 0 Point bye * Half point byes can be requested for round 4 in advance before round 1, however, it could make you ineligible for money prizes. * Active USCF membership is required for all sections. USCF November 2026 US Chess Ratings Supplement will be used. * Chess Sets & Clocks will be provided. Bring your own set for analysis. If you have a clock, please bring it. * Multiple restaurants are available within walking distance including Dominos, Burger King, Chello’s, KFC, Chinese Food.

Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation

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Ocean State Chess Association

(401) 212-1335

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frank@oceanstatechess.com

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