RI Chess Assn and SENECA present the Rhode Island State Chess Championships

TROPHIES & PRIZE MONEY: Total purse will be $2000, based on 80 paid entries. Trophies will be awarded to top Rhode Island resident finishers. OPEN $400-$200 (U2200 Class Prize is $200). U2000 $300-$200. U1800 $250-$150.

BYES: Limit 1 bye, must commit before Round 3.

ROUND TIMES: SAT. 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM; SUN. 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM.

ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION: Online entry fee is $40. Online entries are accepted until 11:59 PM April 30, 2015. Entries and registration at the door are $50. Entries and registrations at the door will be done from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Advance entry and registration is online only (no mail-in entries are accepted). Click HERE to enter the online entry system. Free entries are granted to GM & IM (entry deducted only from prizes).

USCF MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: Membership should be purchased online or by phone before submitting an online entry for the tournament. For more information about USCF membership options go to: www.uscf.org or call 931-787-1234.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: There are numerous eating establishments close to the playing site. There is plenty of free, on-site parking available. Each section has a private room. Please bring a chess clock if you have one. Chess sets will be provided.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH: Take I-95 South to Exit 13 (T.F. Green Airport Connector Road). Follow Connector Road to Post Road exit (second exit) and turn Left at the end of the exit ramp. Go .6 miles. The Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center will be on your right.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH: Take I-95 North to Exit 13 (T.F. Green Airport Connector Road). Follow Connector Road to Post Road exit (second exit) and turn Left at the end of the exit ramp. Go .6 miles. The Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center will be on your right.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Frank Vogel at (401) 837-1302 or email:frankvogel3@verizon.net.