OSCA "Chess for Charity" Championship at Bryant University

Bryant University, Academic Innovation Center

Event Overview

OSCA "Chess for Charity" Championship at Bryant University
 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025

 
100% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Providence Rescue Mission whose mission is to Feed, Shelter, and Counsel the Homeless in Rhode Island: https://www.providencerescuemission.org/

 

FORMAT: 
OPEN & U1600 Sections: 4SS, G/45; d5 – 4 Rounds. 45 min. each, 5 second delay.
U1200 & Unrated Sections 4SS, G/30;d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 min. each, 5 second delay.

Open / U1600 Sections - Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM.
U1200 / Unrated Sections - Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM
 

SECTIONS & PRIZES 
* OPEN SECTION = Special Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, medals
* U1600 SECTION = Special Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, medals
* U1200 SECTION = Special Championship Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, medals. 
          Class Prize Trophies: U800 & U600 Winners
* UNRATED SECTION = Special Trophies 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, medals
 

ENTRY FEE: PICK YOUR "SUGGESTED DONATION" 
Pick your entry fee amount as a donation for all sections 
Rated Sections must have USCF membership. USCF Not Required in Unrated Section  
 
CHARITY = PROVIDENCE RESCUE MISSION
* Only emergency homeless shelter in Rhode Island open 24/7
* Provides hot showers, personal items, clothing, shoes, socks, underwear- free of charge
* Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday- 7,000+ meals a month & distribute food boxes of over 3,000 meals each week
* Offers a one-year Recovery Program, Christian counseling, bible studies, life skills, job training and family reconciliation
 
 
Ocean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
Address:

1150 Smithfield Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
United States

Sections: 4
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: Championship Trophies
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Ocean State Chess Association
Phone: (401) 212-1335