Upcoming Events

Masters Blitz: Friday January 22 at 7:30pm is the 3rd Masters Blitz Invitational. Spectators welcome. Double Round Robin G/7.

Winter Afternoon Action - $7: Sat. January 23 at 2pm. Game 15, 5 second delay. EF $7, members $5.

Every Thursday: USCF rated games, 7:30pm.

Winter Experts: Sat. Feb. 6 at 1pm. Game 15, 5 second delay. EF $10, by invitation. Under 2000: At 2pm. EF $7/5. 4SS or RR G/15-5sec.

Visit our online calendar.

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, and 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.

Chess News

Jorge Sammour-Hasbun took the first place ribbon at the Blackstone Holiday Rapids. The event was a 3-round swiss, Game/25, with a 10 second increment.

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

More News

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