Calendar

The first Blackstone Chess Festival runs the week of August 11-17. Come to the opening ceremony Monday, August 11 at 4pm, and meet some of the international chess stars who will be participating in the 5-day, 9-round New England Masters.

Events and live coverage will take place during the week at the To Kalon Club. Watch the action with other chess enthusiasts from the comfort of our lounge, with master amalysis of games in progress.

The Blackstone Chess Festival Open caps off the week at the Comfort Inn, where many of the players will be staying, at 2 George Street, Pawtucket, just 1/2 mile from the To Kalon Club/Blackstone Chess Academy. Take exit 27 off of I95.

July 2008

• Fri. July 18, 6:30-8pm: Chess Master Connections classes
• Fri. July 25, Closed due to renovations and Continental Open

August 2008

• Fri. Aug. 1, 6:30-8pm: Chess Master Connections classes
• Fri. Aug. 1, 6-11 casual play, 8:15 3R Swiss Game/15, $8/$10
• Mon.-Fri. August 11-15, New England Masters - FIDE - 9SS
• Sat.-Sun. August 16-17, Blackstone Chess Festival Open** - 4SS 50 GPP $4000

**Please note the new location for the Chess Festival Open:
Comfort Inn, 2 George Street, Pawtucket RI

Download Entry Form (PDF)

For more upcoming tournaments in Rhode Island, visit RI Chess.

For New England tournament listings, visit MACA.

For the latest announcements, please visit our News Center.