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SUMMARY:New England Chess Association (NECA) 83rd New England Open - $4\,300 Guaranteed (Westford\, MA)
DESCRIPTION: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)    \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWestford Regency Inn & Conference Center219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent OrganizerNEW ENGLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION (NECA)  VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITE \n\n\n\nEvent 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\, 2024Sunday\, September 01\, 2024Monday\, September 02\, 2024Time 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.  603-891-2484REGISTRATION INFORMATIONEntry 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 03062Requirement: MACA or WMCA membership required for Mass. residents; NHCA membership required for N.H. residents. US Chess membership required for all players.SECTIONS INFORMATIONTournament Sections: REGISTER NOW! Championship\, rated 1800 or above $600-300-250\, top U2400 $250\, top U2200 $250REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 2000 $400-200-150REGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 2000REGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1800REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 1200\, rated 1000 or above $250-150-100\, top U1000 $100REGISTER NOW! 3-Day Under 1200\, rated under 1000 or unratedREGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1200\, rated 1000 or aboveREGISTER NOW! 2-Day Under 1200\, rated under 1000 or unratedTOURNAMENT 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.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION for NECA OPEN on MACA Website: CLICK HERE
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/new-england-open-2/
LOCATION:Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\, 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, Massachusetts\, 01886
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ORGANIZER;CN="New England Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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