OSCA 16th Paul Taylor Memorial Classic – FREE PIZZA

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Location: Classical High School, 770 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903
Chess Tournament at Providence’s Premier High School
(Entrance to Tournament in rear of building, near tennis courts, see signs)
 

Format: 4SS, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. Each player gets 30 minutes with a 5 second delay
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward (short break for lunch)

POPULAR EVENT – Last year’s event had 100+ players
 

SECTIONS & PRIZES $500 b/30 paid entries Plus Trophies
* OPEN = $150 – $75 – $50, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1600 = $100 – $50 – $25, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* Biggest Upset $50 for (OPEN / U1600 Sections)
* U1200 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U800 = Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place

ENTRY FEE $30/$35, Includes FREE PIZZA  
* U1200 / U800 EF = $30 - Register by 5/29
* OPEN / U1600 EF = $35  - Register by 5/29

* LATE Entry Fee: +$10 More – Fri.-Sat. 5/30 & 5/31 – the Day Before & Day of the Event. Discounts do not apply
* SIBLINGS DISCOUNT (2 ENTRIES) = $25 EACH, Must Register by Thursday 5/29
* STUDENTS from Providence Public School District have FREE Entry, Must register by Friday 5/30, Email: Click here to show mail address
 

DISCOUNTS – FREE USCF Membership included with Registration (1st USCF Rated Tournament / Not USCF Renewals)
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $34 INCLUDES FREE $24 USCF “YOUTH” MEMBERSHIP
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) = $43 INCLUDES FREE $33 USCF “YOUNG ADULT” MEMBERSHIP
* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) = $64 INCLUDES FREE $54 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP
* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $58 INCLUDES FREE $48 USCF “ADULT” MEMBERSHIP
 

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

• FREE PIZZA & DRINKS served during event. Please Pre-Register.
• Entry Fee: Advance Entry is $30 – $35 if you already have a USCF Membership.
• LATE Entry fee is $10 more - Fri 5/30 & Sat. 5/31 - Day Before and Day of Event
• Register here online by 05/29/2025. Pre-registration check-in from 9:15 – 9:45 AM.
• Scholarships available, please email with hardship reason: [email protected]
• Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye, or be paired with late entries
• Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association in advance
• Providence Public School District students have FREE Entry, Email: [email protected]
• Byes must be requested in advance. Tournament will run continuous after each round except for break for pizza.
• Please park in rear of building (Near Tennis Courts) Look for signs.
• Chess sets & clocks will be provided. However, please bring a chess clock if you have one.

Paul E. Taylor (1924-2011) of Warwick, R.I.  served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid chess player and fisherman and in his retirement organized several chess clubs for both youth and seniors and was himself a Class A tournament player. He ran multiple scholastic youth tournaments, donating the trophies and his time. The Ocean State High School League Championship Trophy is named the “Taylor Trophy” in honor of his work in scholastic chess & years organizing Scholastic Chess League.

REGISTER HERE: https://oceanstatechess.com/event/16th-paul-taylor-memorial-classic/