3rd Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship - $2,000 Prizes / Trophies

3rd Lou Giarrusso Memorial Cup Championship - $2,000 Prizes / Trophies

Saturday, May 17, 2025
 

Sponsored by The Ocean State Chess Association (RI)
 

LOU GIARRUSSO (May 11, 1923 – Sept. 9, 2024) a local RI WWII Veteran and chess player, passed away in 2024
We started this tournament to celebrate his 100th & 101 birthdays. We continue the tradition to honor his legacy.
 

Location:
New England Institute of Technology
1 New England Tech Blvd
East Greenwich, RI 02818
 

Overall Prizes:
$2,000 Cash Prizes& Trophies – Biggest Prize Fund Awarded at a Rhode Island Rated Event
Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections. 
 

Format, Sections,& Prizes: $1,800 Plus Trophies
4SS, G/60; d5 OPEN = $500 – $300 – $150, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd
4SS, G/60; d5 U1600 = $400 – $250 – $100, Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd
4SS, G/30; d5 U1200 = Trophies to Top 3 Players
4SS, G/30; d5 U800 = Trophies to Top 3 Players
Biggest Upset Class Prize = $100
 

*  Open to Out-of-State Players. Plenty of parking. Beautiful College Campus.
Extra skittles rooms, Lounge. Cafeteria. Many refer to this location as the "Best Chess Venue Site in New England.”

* Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials, Salad, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza
 
Entry Fees

*  See Website for Entry Fees

* GM’s & IM’s, WGM’s, WIM’s are Free, EF may be deducted from prizes.
 

DISCOUNTS – Free USCF Membership included with Registration (Not USCF Renewals)
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) 
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) 
* 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 24-100) 
* Student Scholarship’s available, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com

* Lower sections finish around 3:00 PM. Higher sections after 6:00 PM.

* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one. Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible

* Chief TD: Frank DelBonis (Ocean State Chess Association) Certified USCF Associate National Tournament Director
has organized this special event & volunteered to direct tournament for FREE w/ TD Assistants.


REGISTER HERE:  
https://oceanstatechess.com/events/