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MACA Event: 82nd New England Open – $4,300 Guaranteed (Westford, MA)
September 2, 2023 – September 4, 2023
| Event Organizer: | The Massachusetts Chess Association VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITE |
| Event Location: | Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886 [ DIRECTIONS ] |
| Hotel Info: | Rooms are $159 for 1-2 people. Reserve by 8/2 and mention MA Chess Association chess tournament. 978-692-8200. |
| Event Date: | Saturday, September 02, 2023 Sunday, September 03, 2023 Monday, September 04, 2023 |
| Time Control: | 6SS; 40/90, SD/30, d30 (2-day schedule G/40; d10 in rounds 1 to 3), No 2-day schedule in Championship section. |
| Rounds Time: | 3-day: Sat. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.; 2-day (U2000 to U1200 sects. only): Sun. 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. & 5 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. |
| Byes: | Limit 2 byes, rounds 1-5 in Championship, rounds 1-6 in U2000 to U1200. Rounds 4-6 must commit before round 2. |
| Prize Info: | $4,300, 100% guaranteed. |
| Inquiry: | info@masschess.org 603-891-2484 |
| REGISTRATION INFORMATION | ||
| Entry Fee:$69 for 3-day, $68 for 2-day if mailed by 8/28 or online by 8/31; $80 at site. $30 discount for players in U1200 section rated under 1000 or unrated. Free to GMs and IMs. Registration – Onsite:3-day: Sat. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.; 2-day (U2000 to U1200 only): Sun. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Registration – Online:Available till END OF DAY OF 8/31/2023. Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 Membership Requirement: MACA or WMCA membership required for Mass. residents; NHCA membership required for N.H. residents. US Chess membership required for all players. | ||
| SECTIONS INFORMATION | ||
| Tournament Sections:REGISTER NOW! Championship, rated 1800 or above $600-300-250, top U2400 $250, top U2200 $250 REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 2000 $400-200-150 REGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 2000 REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 1800 $400-200-150 REGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1800 REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 1500 $300-150-100 REGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1500 REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 1200, rated 1000 or above $250-150-100, top U1000 $100 REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 1200, rated under 1000 or unrated REGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1200, rated 1000 or above REGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1200, rated under 1000 or unrated |
| TOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION | ||
| No 2-day schedule for the Championship Section. The Championship section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. Free entry to GMs and IMs. New England champion title to the high-scoring New England resident or student in each section. Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2000, $150 in U1800, $125 in U1500, $100 in U1200, can’t win title. Official September ratings used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Please bring chess sets and clocks. No equipment is provided. No credit cards at site; cash or check only. |
Massachusetts Chess Association
Bob Messenger (603) 891-2484
info@masschess.org