15th Paul Taylor Memorial "Classic" Chess Tournament

15th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic Tournament, Providence, RI 

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024

FREE PIZZA - Adult & Scholastic Sections

Location:
Classical High School
770 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903
(entrance to tournament in rear of building, see signs)

POPULAR EVENT – Our last event 100+ players, & OPEN Section with 25+ Players
ENTRY FEE = $20/$25, Includes FREE PIZZA

FORMAT: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward (short break for lunch)

SECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid entries & Trophies
* OPEN = $150 – $75 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1600 = $100 – $50 – $25, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1500 Sections)
* U1000 = Trophies will be awarded to top 3 players
* U600 = Trophies will be awarded to Top 3 players

FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS
1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership) will receive a
FREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with $25 registration.
Register below for either U600 or U1000 Section

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

• FREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during event. Please Pre-Register.
• Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $25. On-site day of event entry fee is $10.00 more.
• Register here online by 04/26/2024. Pre-registration check-in from 9:20 – 9:50 AM.
• Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye, or be paired with late entries
• Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association in advance
• Byes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous after each round.
• Please park in rear of building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs.
• Chess sets & clocks will be provided. However, please bring a chess clock if you have one.

PAUL E. TAYLOR (1924-2011) – Paul E. Taylor, 87, served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid chess player and fisherman and in his retirement organized several chess clubs for both youth and seniors and was himself a Class A tournament player. He also ran multiple scholastic youth tournaments, donating the trophies and his time for free. The Ocean State High School League Championship Trophy is named the “TAYLOR TROPHY” in honor of his work in scholastic chess and his years running the chess league.

REGISTER HERE: https://oceanstatechess.com/event/15th-paul-taylor-memorial/