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5th Annual President’s Day Scholastic Tournament – February 16th, 2026

February 16 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

http://www.masschess.org/events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=9730

https://www.richessschool.com/tournaments/p/4th-presidents-day-scholastic

5th Annual Presidents Day Scholastic Tournament
Tournament Details Revised: 1/19/2026 6:10:14 PM
General Information
 

Event Organizer: Rhode Island Chess School  
Event Location: Edgewood Congregational Church, 1788 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Time Control: G25/+5
Rounds Time: 4 Rounds – 1st round at 10AM
Byes: 1/2 Point Byes Avail if requested before the tournament.
Prize Info: Please email to request.
Inquiry: info@richessschool.com    401-525-1836
Event Webpage: www.richessschool.com/tournaments/p/4th-presidents-day-scholastic
Registration Information
 

Entry Fee: $30
Registration – Onsite:
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership Required for Rated Sections
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: U1400
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • 3 Sections. U1400, U700, Unrated
  • First Round at 10AM. All others ASAP.
  • Time Control G/25 + 5
  • Trophies to top 3 players each section. Medals to Plus scores.
  • First Round to start promptly by 10AM.
  • Unrated section will finish by 12:30PM.

 

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  • Remember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.
  • MACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.
  • If online registration is enabled on this event, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.

 

5th Annual President’s Day Scholastic Tournament (February 16th, 2026)

$30.00

For students K-12 only.

Cranston, RI

Monday, February 16th, 2026 @ 10:00am

Register

When: Monday, February 16th – First Round at 10am.

Location: Edgewood Congregational Church – 1788 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905

Sections: Unrated, Rated (Under-700), and Rated (Under-1400) Sections.

Players: Open to scholastic players, K-12 only.

Format: 4 Round Swiss Tournament.

Round Times: Round 1 at 10am. All others ASAP.

Time Control: 25 Minutes with 5 second increment. Boards, pieces, and clocks provided.

Entry Fee: $30.00

USCF: Active USCF Membership required for all participants in the Rated section.

Prizes: Trophies to top 3 each section, medals to plus scores.

Capacity: Tournament is limited to 50 players max.

Registration: No onsite registration. Please register online in advance.

More info: email info@richessschool.com

Details

Organizer

Other

Playing Sections
Open, Unrated, u700, u1400
Scholastic Only?
Yes - Students Only
Time Controls - Specific
G/25
Also FIDE Rated?
No - Not FIDE Rated
Number of Rounds
4
Pairing Format
Swiss
USCF Ratings Impact
Quick, Regular
Cash Prizes?
Trophies/Medals Only

Venue