OSCA's 2nd Lou Giarrusso Centennial Cup Championship

2nd Lou Giarrusso Centennial Cup Championship - $2,000 Prizes / Trophies 

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Sponsored by The Ocean State Chess Association (R.I.)
 

LOU GIARRUSSO (May 11, 1923 – Present) a local Rhode Island WWII Veteran will be 101 YEARS OLD, regularly plays weekly at multiple R.I. chess clubs & tournaments; He will be honored at this 2nd Annual Centennial Cup Championship Event on his 101st Birthday. 

Let's Get 101 PLAYERS to Support LOU on his 101st BIRTHDAY for this special celebration !!!

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

Overall Prizes:
$1800 Cash Prizes Plus $250+ Trophies – Biggest Prize Fund Awarded at a Rhode Island Rated Event
* $ Prizes b/50 paid entries from top 2 sections. 90%+ of EF paid out. 20 Grand Prix Points
 

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 U1000 = Trophies to Top 3 Players
4SS, G/30; d5 U600 = 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.”

* Food/drinks available on site. Lunch break around 12:00-1:00 PM.
Cafeteria food stations w/ Lunch Specials, Salad, Burgers, Pasta, Deli Sandwiches, Soup, Pizza
 

Entry Fees
* EF $48 for OPEN Section
* EF $40 for U1600 Section
* EF $30 for U1000 & U600 SECTIONS

* 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) = $35 Includes Free USCF “Youth” Membership worth $20
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $40 Includes Free USCF Membership worth $27
* 1st-TIME ADULT / SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 24-100) = $48 Includes Free USCF Membership worth $45
* Student Scholarship’s available, Email organizer with hardship reason: frank@oceanstatechess.com

* Lower sections finish around 2:30 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/event/2nd-giarrusso-championship/