12th Max Malyuta Memorial Chess Tournament

By OCEAN STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION | Sat, 2026-10-10 10:00 to Sat, 2026-10-10 16:00, Eastern Daylight Time | Published | 0/100


Name 12th Max Malyuta Memorial Chess Tournament [Published]
Organizer OCEAN STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION
Event Contacts OCEAN STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION [Email frank@oceanstatechess.com][Phone 4012121335]
Event Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time
Dates Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM ~ Saturday, October 10, 2026 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline Saturday, October 10, 2026 1:00 AM
Event Address Map pin 220 Lincoln Ave Barrington, RI 02806, Barrington, RI, USA, 02806
Require Check In No
Entry Fee Due on registration
Unpaid Entries Will be deleted without notice (Typically after 2 hours)
USCF Membership Expired USCF players may register [ Renewal through organizer offered during registration ] [ Expired members must select a renewal option ]
Charity Event Yes [ Cause : The Tomorrow Fund ] [ Donation Type : Preset donation list only ] [ Donation Options : $200 = $200, $100 = $100, $50 = $50, $25 = $25, $10 = $10 ] [ Players may skip donation ]
Format OTB (Over the Board)
Event Type Open
Pairing Rule Swiss
Rounds 4 [Each sections may have different number of rounds]
Half-Point Byes 1 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's]
Time Control Dual [G/30; +5]
Rating Type USCF
Total Seats 100
Prize Fund $0 [USD - US Dollar]
Flyer Link https://oceanstatechess.com/
Live Game https://oceanstatechess.com/
Pairing & Results https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=ee451643-9cdd-45e1-a92d-476211f88fb9

OSCA: 12th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament (Barrington, RI)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10,2026

* ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS TOURNAMENT WILL GO TOWARD HELPING SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS IN RHODE ISLAND

Newly Renovated Barrington High School
$240 Million Renovation completed May 2024

Location:
BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
220 Lincoln Ave
Barrington, RI 02806

Format: 4SS, G/30;+5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second increment.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM

SECTIONS
* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Max Malyuta, Rhode Is Chess Club New England Jr. Team Championship 2002

Entry Fees (Suggested Donation)
U1200 & 800 Sections: $30 advanced entry
OPEN & U1600 Sections: $35 advance entry

Late Entry the DAY OF THE EVENT is $10 more

Round Times & Information
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM and run continuous
* Lower sections finish around 3:00 -3:30 pm. Higher sections around 4:00-4:30 pm.
* Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.
* Byes must be requested in advance before start of tournament.
* On-site entries must register 20 minutes before (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye
* Please register in advance by 10/11/2026. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more.

DISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership Only $20 More for Registration
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF β€œYouth” Membership
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $53 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF β€œYoung Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 24-64) = $74 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF β€œAdult” Membership
* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration, Includes FREE $48 USCF β€œSenior” Membership
** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 10/15. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)


Trophies from 2025 Max Malyuta Tournament
Family of Max Malyuta at Last Years Event

Family friend with Max Malyuta

Max Malyuta (1981-2007) from Pawtucket, RI was a chess coach and beloved chess player.
when he passed away at age 25 from Meningitis. He was beloved by the R.I. Chess community.

Quotes from his Friends:

β€œHe was a special soul” – Donna Perrotta

β€œYou will Never Be forgotten, You will always be in our Hearts” – Frank DelBonis (Eulogy 2007)

Additional Information
* Located in the New Renovated Barrington High School
* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one.
* Anyone can play in a higher section
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com

USCF membership required to play in ALL sections except Unrated. Join U.S. Chess Federation membership online.
Please list the Referral Affiliate as Ocean State Chess Association (T9349271)
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Additional Information
* Located in the New Renovated Barrington High School
* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one.
* Anyone can play in a higher section
* Byes must be requested in advance
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible

* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com



4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing | 100 Seats
Special Trophies
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ GM Free ]
$0.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 1201 - 9999 & OSCA Free ]
$35.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 1201 - 9999 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/30; +5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 801 - 1599 & OSCA Free ]
$35.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 801 - 1599 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/30; +5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 & OSCA Free ]
$30.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/30; +5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ OSCA Free ]
$30.00 [ ]
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Dual Time Control [G/30; +5] | USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
Entry Fees (USD)
$0.00 [ OSCA Free ]
$25.00 [ ]
πŸ“‹ General Information
Name
12th Max Malyuta Memorial Chess Tournament Published
Event Contacts
OCEAN STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION [Email frank@oceanstatechess.com][Phone 4012121335]
Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time
πŸ“… Dates
10/10/2026 10:00 AM ~ 10/10/2026 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline
10/10/2026 1:00 AM
πŸ’³ Entry Fee due on registration
! Unpaid Entries will be deleted after 2 hours
USCF Membership
Expired USCF players may register.
Renewal through organizer is offered during registration.
Expired members must select a renewal option.
🎁 Donations Enabled
Cause: The Tomorrow Fund
Donation Type: Preset donation list only
Options: $200 = $200, $100 = $100, $50 = $50, $25 = $25, $10 = $10
Players may skip donation.
β™ŸοΈ Event Details
Format
OTB (Over the Board)
Type
Open
Pairing
Swiss
Rounds
4
HPB
1
Capacity
100
⏱️ Time Control
Dual [G/30; +5]
Rating
USCF
πŸ’° Prize Fund
0.00 (USD)
πŸ“ Description

OSCA: 12th Max Malyuta Memorial Tournament (Barrington, RI)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10,2026

* ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS TOURNAMENT WILL GO TOWARD HELPING SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS IN RHODE ISLAND

Newly Renovated Barrington High School
$240 Million Renovation completed May 2024

Location:
BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
220 Lincoln Ave
Barrington, RI 02806

Format: 4SS, G/30;+5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each, 5 second increment.
Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM

SECTIONS
* OPEN = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1600 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U1200 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
* U800 = Special Championship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Max Malyuta, Rhode Is Chess Club New England Jr. Team Championship 2002

Entry Fees (Suggested Donation)
U1200 & 800 Sections: $30 advanced entry
OPEN & U1600 Sections: $35 advance entry

Late Entry the DAY OF THE EVENT is $10 more

Round Times & Information
* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM and run continuous
* Lower sections finish around 3:00 -3:30 pm. Higher sections around 4:00-4:30 pm.
* Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.
* Byes must be requested in advance before start of tournament.
* On-site entries must register 20 minutes before (9:40 AM) Round 1 or risk 1/2 point bye
* Please register in advance by 10/11/2026. Late or On-site entry or day of event is $5 more.

DISCOUNTS – Registration includes FREE USCF Membership Only $20 More for Registration
* 1st-TIME STUDENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) = $44 Registration Includes a FREE $24 USCF β€œYouth” Membership
* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 19-23) = $53 Registration, Includes FREE $33 USCF β€œYoung Adult” Membership
* 1st-TIME ADULT DISCOUNT (Age 24-64) = $74 Registration, Includes FREE $54 USCF β€œAdult” Membership
* 1st-TIME SENIOR DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) = $68 Registration, Includes FREE $48 USCF β€œSenior” Membership
** All Discounted Memberships must be done IN ADVANCE by 10/15. and NOT ON-SITE. (1st -Time players, No Renewals)


Trophies from 2025 Max Malyuta Tournament
Family of Max Malyuta at Last Years Event

Family friend with Max Malyuta

Max Malyuta (1981-2007) from Pawtucket, RI was a chess coach and beloved chess player.
when he passed away at age 25 from Meningitis. He was beloved by the R.I. Chess community.

Quotes from his Friends:

β€œHe was a special soul” – Donna Perrotta

β€œYou will Never Be forgotten, You will always be in our Hearts” – Frank DelBonis (Eulogy 2007)

Additional Information
* Located in the New Renovated Barrington High School
* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one.
* Anyone can play in a higher section
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible
* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com

USCF membership required to play in ALL sections except Unrated. Join U.S. Chess Federation membership online.
Please list the Referral Affiliate as Ocean State Chess Association (T9349271)
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Additional Information
* Located in the New Renovated Barrington High School
* Chess sets provided. Bring a clock if you have one.
* Anyone can play in a higher section
* Byes must be requested in advance
* Late Entries will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible

* Email all questions to: frank@oceanstatechess.com



πŸ† Sections & Entry Fees
4 Rds 1 HPB Dual USCF
πŸ† Special Trophies
Max Seats: 100
Entry Fees (USD):
β€’ $0.00 [ GM Free ]
β€’ $0.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 1201 - 9999 & OSCA Free ]
β€’ $35.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 1201 - 9999 ]
4 Rds 1 HPB Dual USCF
G/30; +5
Entry Fees (USD):
β€’ $0.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 801 - 1599 & OSCA Free ]
β€’ $35.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 801 - 1599 ]
4 Rds 1 HPB Dual USCF
G/30; +5
Entry Fees (USD):
β€’ $0.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 & OSCA Free ]
β€’ $30.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 ]
4 Rds 1 HPB Dual USCF
G/30; +5
Entry Fees (USD):
β€’ $0.00 [ OSCA Free ]
β€’ $30.00 [ ]
4 Rds 1 HPB Dual USCF
G/30; +5
Entry Fees (USD):
β€’ $0.00 [ OSCA Free ]
β€’ $25.00 [ ]