[Ocean State Chess Association] 2026 Rhode Island State Championship

About this event

[Description] 2026 RHODE ISLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - $2,000 GUARANTEED

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026

OPEN TO OUT-OF-STATE PLAYERS – NEAR RI & MA BORDER

ADULT & SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS

Trophies from the 2025 Rhode Island State Championship Elks Lodge #850, Woonsocket, RI

Tournament Room

Location : Woonsocket Elks, 380 Social St, Woonsocket, RI 02895 * Woonsocket, RI is 20 Min. from Providence, Near Mass Border close to Blackstone, Bellingham, Worcester, MA

Tournament Location Near Massachusetts Border Sections and Prizes = $2,000 Guaranteed, Plus Special Championship Trophies * A Heritage Event, Enhanced Grand Prix Points Awarded, State Championship Event * Biggest Prize Fund Awarded in a Rhode Island Rated Annual Event

Format : 4SS – 4 Round Swiss System Scoring: All Sections are USCF Dual Rated

Sections & Time Controls * Championship Section: G/55+5 * Amateur Section (U1700): G/55+5 * U1200 Section: G/30;+5 * U800 Section: G/30;+5

1st Round Start Championship & Amateur Sections: 9:30 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays U1200 & U800 Sections: 10:00 AM, Sections will start on time, no delays

Open Championship Section Total Cash Prize Fund: $1,250 1st place: $60