3rd Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament

3rd Annual Tomorrow Fund Charity Chess Tournament

Saturday, September 27, 2025
 

100% of proceeds collected from this tournament will go to the Tomorrow Fund which helps families of children who have cancer. Please consider donating even if you cannot attend.

Tournament Location: Bryant University (NEW) AIC Building, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
 

Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second delay. Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM.

SECTIONS & PRIZES 
* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Medals
* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Medals
* UNRATED (Fun Games) No USCF = Trophy for 1st, Medals for 2nd & 3rd

MORE PRIZES: RAFFLE FOR CHILD CANCER – PLEASE BRING CASH $$ TO PARTICIPATE
* $50 Gift Cards
* $30 Providence Bruins Tickets two sets (4)
* $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates
* More Prizes to come!

ENTRY FEE DONATION FOR REGISTRATION – REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
Open & U1600 Sections = $35 in advance 
U1200 & U800 = $30 in advance
Unrated Section = $25 in advance
Rated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated Section
Late Entry the Day of the Event $5 more – You may get a 1/2 pt. Bye in Round 1

DISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership (Not USCF Renewals) Only $15 More for Registration
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $39 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF “Youth” Membership
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $48 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF “Young Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $69 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF “Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $63 Registration, Includes FREE $48 USCF “Senior” Membership
** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 9/25. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)
 

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
* R.I. chess player Wayne Powers’ daughter survived leukemia and received encouragement & support from the “Tomorrow Fund.”
The OSCA community would like to give back to them and other families who are currently experiencing the same hardship.
* Tournament in the new $32 Million “AIC” Building = Academic Innovation Center Rooms 130/131
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM, will run continuously
* The 2026 “Neil Fachon” Outstanding Sportsmanship & Leadership Award will be given to RI Player
* Chess sets provided, please bring a clock if you have one
* Byes must be requested in advance.
* Late entries paired if possible or get 1/2 point bye.
* Players can always play “up” in a higher section.
* OSCA reserves the right to combine or split sections
* If you cannot attend, please consider a small donation for the cause
 
USCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No USCF membership required in “Unrated” sections
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