12th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament on “National Chess Day”

12th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament on “National Chess Day”

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026

* ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS TOURNAMENT WILL GO TOWARD HELPING SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS IN RHODE ISLAND

Max Malyuta (1981-2007) from Pawtucket, RI was a chess coach and beloved chess player.
when he passed away at age 25 from Meningitis. He was beloved by the R.I. Chess community.
 

Location:
BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
220 Lincoln Ave
Barrington, RI 02806

Format: 4SS, G/30;+5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5-second increment.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM

Sections:
* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Entry Fees (Suggested Donation)
U1200 & 800 Sections: $30 advanced entry
OPEN & U1600 Sections: $35 advance entry
Late Entry on the DAY OF THE EVENT is $10 more

Round Times & Information
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM and run continuously
* Lower sections finish around 3:00 -3:30 pm. Higher sections around 4:00-4:30 pm.
* Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.
* Byes must be requested in advance before the start of the tournament.
* On-site entries must register 20 minutes before (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye
* Please register in advance by 10/11/2026. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more.

DISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership Only $20 More for Registration
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $53 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 24-64) = $74 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership
** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 10/15. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)

Additional Information
* Located in the newly renovated Barrington High School
* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one.
* Anyone can play in a higher section
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Email all questions to: [email protected]

TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE