2nd Stonehill College Open

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OSCA: 2nd Open Chess Championship at Stonehill College

(North Easton, MA)
$1,500 in Prizes & Trophies
Saturday, March 29, 2025

• GM Jianchao Zhou (2669) & other National Masters (NMs) have registered!
• Scholastic U1200 Section, with U700 & U900 Trophies

📍 Location:

Stonehill College, Alumni Hall
320 Washington Street, North Easton, MA 02357

🕹️ Format:

4-Round Swiss Tournament

⏱️ Time Controls:

• Open & U1700 Challenger: G/45;d5 (45 min + 5 sec delay)
• Explorer U1200 & Unrated: G/30;d5 (30 min + 5 sec delay)

💵 Sections & Prizes ($1,500 total):

Based on 50 paid entries in rated sections

• OPEN: $350 – $250 – $150 + Trophies for 1st–3rd, U2000
• CHALLENGER (U1700): $250 – $150 – $100 + Trophies for 1st–3rd, U1400
• EXPLORER (U1200): $125 – $75 – $50 + Trophies for 1st–3rd, U900 & U700
• UNRATED: Trophy for 1st, Medals for 2nd & 3rd (No USCF membership required)

🗓️ Schedule:

Open & Challenger (U1700):

• Registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM
• Check-in: by 9:45 AM
• Round 1: 10:00 – 11:40 AM
• Round 2: 11:45 – 1:25 PM
• Lunch: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
• Round 3: 2:30 – 4:10 PM
• Round 4: 4:15 – 5:55 PM
• Awards: 6:00 PM

Explorer (U1200) & Unrated:

• Registration: 10:00 – 10:30 AM
• Check-in: by 10:45 AM
• Round 1: 11:00 – 12:10 PM
• Round 2: 12:15 – 1:25 PM
• Lunch: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
• Round 3: 2:30 – 3:40 PM
• Round 4: 3:45 – 4:55 PM
• Awards: 5:00 PM

💳 Entry Fees:

• Open: $55 Early / $65 Regular / $75 Day-of
• Challenger: $45 Early / $55 Regular / $65 Day-of
• Explorer: $35 Early / $45 Regular / $55 Day-of
• Unrated: $25 Early / $35 Regular / $45 Day-of

FREE entry for GM’s, IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s – email: Click here to show mail address

🎯 Discounts:

• Ages 3–18 (1st time): $44 includes entry + free USCF membership
• Ages 19–24 (1st time): $53 includes entry + free USCF membership
• Discounts for first-time Adults (25–64) and Seniors (65–99) available by email
• Note: 2 discount entries = 1 paid entry for prize pool calculation

📋 Info & Rules:

• Lunch buffet at college cafeteria – Only $5!
• Bring your chess clock (sets provided)
• No phones, headphones, or smartwatches in hall
• Notation required (except Unrated and kids under 8)
• Only players need tickets – parents/spectators are free
• USCF membership required for rated sections

🏫 About Stonehill College:

Stonehill College, founded in 1948, is a private liberal arts college in North Easton, MA. Known for academic excellence and community, Stonehill fosters intellectual and social development through events like this tournament.

♟️ About OSCA:

The Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) is Rhode Island’s official USCF affiliate. We run community-based tournaments and chess outreach for all ages and skill levels throughout New England.

📞 Contact:

Text Preferred: (401) 212-1335
Email: Click here to show mail address

👉 REGISTER HERE