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Every Thursday: USCF rated games, 7:30pm. March Swiss begins March 4. You can join March 11, or request a side game any week (email to ensure game).

Open House: March 6 & 27 - 1pm - 4pm

March Quads/Octads - $12/10: Sat. March 13 at 11:30am. Game 65, 5 second delay. Players divided into sections by rating. 3 rounds. USCF rated.

Spring Rapids - $15/12: Saturday March 20, at 1pm, Game 25 10 sec. increment, 4SS. Not USCF rated.

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The Chess Club

The club meets Thursday evening, and Saturday afternoon, at the Blackstone Chess Center, 250 Main St, Pawtucket RI (The Grant). One-game-per-week tournaments and USCF rated games are held on Thursdays. A variety of single day events take place on Saturdays. Peruse the online calendar for details.

Saturday is a perfect day to drop by. Refreshments are available in the playing room, and nearby at Kafe Lila. If you are new to chess, take advantage of our Open House days.

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Latest News

Denys Shmelov took the Winter Masters Rapids with a score of 3½ out of 4. The Masters was held on Sunday, February 28th.

David Harris finished first in the Pawtucket Rapids which took place Saturday, February 6th.

See more reports on the Max Malyuta Memorial, RI Open, Blackstone Chess Festival and other recent events.

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Pawn Shoppe

A wide selection of chess sets, tournament equipment, and chess books is available at the Center. We also carry challenging games and unique puzzles. Prices are competitive, and your purchase will support the local chess community.

The catalog will soon be available online. Members can buy online and pickup at the club.

250 Main Street, Suite B3 Pawtucket RI 02860

Black Bishop

Hours:

Thursday

7pm-11pm

Saturday

Noon-6pm

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2008
Blackstone Chess Festival Open

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2008
New England Masters