New England Chess Association (NECA) 83rd New England Open – $4,300 Guaranteed (Westford, MA)

Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation and a State Affiliate Member of the New England Chess Association (NECA)

Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886

Event Organizer
NEW ENGLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION (NECA)  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 7/31 and mention MA Chess Association chess tournament. 978-692-8200.Event Dates: Saturday, August 31, 2024 Sunday, September 01, 2024 Monday, September 02, 2024 Time Control: 6SS; 40/120, SD/30, d10 (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, must commit before the start of round 3, Prize Info: $4,300, 100% guaranteed.  603-891-2484
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Entry Fee: $75 for 3-day, $74 for 2-day if mailed by 8/26 or online by Wed. 8/28; $85 online by Thur. 8/29 or 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 8/28/2024. Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt 12, Nashua NH 03062 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! 2-Day Under 1800 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. * Minimum rating is 1800 USCF (official or live).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.

REGISTRATION for NECA OPEN on MACA Website: CLICK HERE