3rd Cranston “Rapid” G/15 Chess Tournament

3rd Cranston “Rapid” G/15 Chess Tournament (Cranston, RI) – $500 plus Trophies

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024

* Chess Tournament for Both Adults & Scholastic players *

Location
Pub On Park / Legion Bowl
655 – 661 Park Ave
Cranston, RI 02910

Format: 
4SS, G/15; d5 – 4 Rounds. 
15 minutes each, 5 second delay (All Sections)

QUICK RATED ONLY ! = YOUR REGULAR RATING NOT AFFECTED
Round 1 starts around 12:00 PM (Noon), finished by 3:00

3 SECTIONS & PRIZES, $500 Projected / $250 Guaranteed, plus Trophies
$500 = b/25 paid entries Open Section

* OPEN = $200 – $100, Plus Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
    U1500 Class Prizes– $150 – $50, 1st Place Trophy
* U1200 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
    U800 Class Prize = 1st Place Trophy, Medals
* Unrated = (Adults & Kids) Trophy for 1st place, Medals 2nd & 3rd Place
  

Round Times & Information
* This is both an Adult & Kids Tournament Event. 
* Anyone can play in a higher section
* Full Food Menu available after 12:00 PM
* Unrated section is for both Scholastics & Adults
* Players who arrive late after Round 1 - 1/2 pt. bye or paired with late arrivals.
* Byes must be requested in advance.
* On-site Entries must register 15 minutes before 11:45 am or risk 1/2 point bye
* Please register in advance by 6/21/2024. Limited space to first 56 players.

Tournament Entry Fees
* EF $30 for OPEN Section. Late entry is $5 more 
* EF $22 for U1200 Section. Late entry $5 more 
* EF: $22 for UNRATED Section (Adult/Kids), Late entry is $5 more 

DISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Entry (1st USCF Rated Event / Not USCF Renewals)
* 1st-TIME STUDENT ENTRY (Age 3-18) = $27 - Registration Includes FREE $20 USCF Membership
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT (Age 19-24) = $35 - Registration Includes FREE $27 USCF Membership
* 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR (Age 25-99) = $48 - Registration Includes FREE $45 USCF Membership

Additional Information
* THIS EVENT IS QUICK RATED ONLY – REGULAR RATING WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
* Please sign up early, Limited space to first 56 players.
* Event is perfect for 1st-Time Beginner scholastic or adults – Regular Rating not affected
* Pub / Restaurant will be used exclusively for tournament not open to public until 4:00 PM
* This is both an Adult & Kids Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section
* Please sign up early, Limited space to first 56 players.
* Lower sections finish around 2:30 – 3:00 PM. Higher sections by 3:00 PM.
* Beer/Drinks available after tournament. Must be 21 years old.
* Chess sets & clocks will be provided.
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Email all questions text to (401) 212-1335, or email: frank@oceanstatechess.com

REGISTER HERE: https://oceanstatechess.com/event/3rd-cranston-rapid/