MACA: 9th Mass Senior Open Chess Championship (Marlborough, MA) – $1,100 Prize Fund
Sat.- Sun., April 25-26, 2026
| Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association Visit Organizer Website Event Location: Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough, 170 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 [ Directions ]Hotel Info:20% off Best Available Rate. Call hotel directly: 508-251-6706 and press 0 to speak with front desk representative (do not press 1 for reservations), and say you’re playing in chess tournament. Event Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026 Senior Requirement: Must be at Least 50 years old to play in this event Time Control: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30, d10. Rounds Time:10 am and 3 pm each day. Byes: OK all, limit 1, must commit before round 2, no half point byes to players receiving full point byes. Prize Info: $1,100 prize fund based on 30 fully paid entries ($20 off entries count 70%), 80% guaranteed., Unrated can play in either section. Can’t win more than $100 in U1810. Inquiry: Email – info@masschess.org 603-891-2484 Day of the tournament phone 603-557-1732. | ||
| Registration Information | ||
| Entry Fee: $49 if mailed by 4/20 or online by 4/23, $60 at site. $20 discount to players in U1810 sect. rated under 1200 or unrated. GMs and IMs free. Registration – Onsite: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 USCF Membership Requirement: US Chess membership required. (MACA) membership required MA residents ($12/year). | ||
| Sections Information | ||
| Tournament Sections & Prizes: Open $250-125, top U2210 $100, top U2010 $100. Under 1810 $200-125, top U1610 $100, top U1410 $100. | ||
| Tournament Rules and Other Information | ||
| Open to players born before 4/26/1976. Must be at Least 50 Years Old to Play in this event. Register online here We are using NAchesshub registration. IMPORTANT: Be sure to enter your birthdate in your NAchesshub player profile in order to register. Also, when registering, please use a gmail account. You can see everyone who has already registered for this tournament by clicking on Roster button. The top Massachusetts player in the Open Section qualifies for the John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior Champions. On site payment is by cash or check. No credit cards. Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com. | ||
April 25 – April 26
Massachusetts Chess Association
Bob Messenger (603) 891-2484
info@masschess.org