Bryant University Chess Championship Tournament

Bryant University Chess Championship Tournament

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024

Location:
Bryant University 
Academic Innovation Center
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

Format: 
OPEN / U1600 Sections – 4SS – G/45;d5
U1200 / U800 Sections – 4SS – G/30;d5

SECTIONS & PRIZES:
$1,100 & plus Trophies, b/40 paid entries

OPEN SECTION
* 1st – $250 & Championship Trophy
* 2nd – $150 & Trophy
* 3rd – $100 & Trophy
* Top U1800 Class Trophy

U1600 SECTION
* 1st – $175 & Championship Trophy
* 2nd – $100 & Trophy
* 3rd – $75 & Trophy
* Top U1400 – Class Trophy

U1200 SECTION
* 1st – $100 & Championship Trophy
* 2nd Place Trophy
* 3rd Place Trophy
* Top U1000 – Class Trophy

U800 SECTION
* 1st – $100 & Place Championship Trophy
* 2nd Place Trophy
* 3rd Place Trophy
* Top U600 – Class Trophy

* Biggest Upset of Tournament $50 – Class Prize

FREE ENTRY FEE
* GM's, IM's, WGM's, WIM's
* Bryant University students, faculty, staff

ENTRY FEE REGISTRATION:
Open – $45 advance entry
U1600 – $45 advance entry
U1200 – $35 advance entry
U800 – $35 advance entry

* Rated Sections must have USCF membership.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE – Inquire by email
* 1st -Time Tournament Players with no USCF membership
* Siblings (2 or more) from the same family

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
* Tournament in ROOMS 130 / 131 in the new $31.5 Million “AIC” Building 
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM, runs continuously except break for lunch
* Late Entries prior to 30 minutes before tournament receive a 1/2 bye
* Please bring a clock if you have one. Chess sets & some clocks provided
* Byes must be requested in advance.
* Players can always play “up” in a higher section.
* On-Site or Late Entry Fee the Day of Event is $10 extra
* Free Entry deducted from cash prizes for players with Free entry
* Ocean State Chess Association is a registered non-profit organization
   All profits are used to promote both scholastic & adult chess in Rhode Island

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