1st HIP HOP CHESS CLUB G/15 FREE “Rapid” Chess Tournament

Ocean State’s 1st HIP HOP CHESS CLUB G/15 FREE “Rapid” Chess Tournament 

FREE CHESS TOURNAMENT EVENT

MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023
(Rhode Island Holiday)

Location:

ROGER WILLIAMS PARK GATEWAY CENTER
1197 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905

Format: 5SS, G/15; d5 – 5 Rounds. 15 Min Games, 5 Second Delay.

FREE Online Registration is strongly recommended to help start tournament on-time
On-site Registration & Practice: 3:00 – 3:45 PM
Round 1 starts around 4:00 PM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward.

Note: Event is limited to 30 Players, Please Register Early

FREE ENTRY (Optional Donation of any amount appreciated to cover trophy costs)

3 UNRATED SECTIONS & 1 RATED SECTION – For Both Students & Adults
* OPEN (ADVANCED) – UNRATED
* U1000 (INTERMEDIATE) – UNRATED
* U600 (NOVICE) – UNRATED
* USCF RATED Side Games available (Optional) – Must have USCF membership

PRIZES : 
* Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place winners, medals for each section

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Event is Sponsored by the HIP HOP CHESS CLUB of PROVIDENCE, R.I.
and the Ocean State Chess Association working together for this collaborative R.I. Event
* See webpage: https://www.facebook.com/HiphopChessClub
* Site provided by Roger Williams Park Gateway Center, Providence R.I.
* 3 UNRATED SECTIONS, PLUS USCF RATED SIDE GAMES AVAILABLE
* USCF membership is NOT Required, but if you have one it will be used for pairing purposes
* Tournament is limited to 30 Players, please register early
* Players of ALL Ages are welcome to play in Tournament – Adults & Students
* Event will happen, Rain or Shine. Air-conditioning in building.
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Chess Sets and clocks are provided for Chess Tournament
* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis, Certified USCF Senior Tournament Director