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SUMMARY:84th New England Open Championship - $5\,000 Guaranteed (N. Easton\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 30\, 2025 – Monday\, September 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNew England Open Championship  \n\n\n\nNEW: SEE STANDINGS / WALLCHARTS: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES LIST – CLICK HEREPLEASE REFRESH PAGE FREQUENTLY – To See Most Up-To-Date Information \n\n\n\nStonehill College Campus\, North Easton\, Massachusetts – 387 Acre Campus\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATIONStonehill College\, Alumni Hall\, 320 Washington Street\, North Easton\, MA. 02357 \n\n\n\nA Heritage Event!US Chess Junior Grand Prix!  $5\,000 GUARANTEED\, Plus TrophiesUS CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) \n\n\n\nPRIZES: $5000 Guaranteed\, plus Championship Trophies in Every Section \n\n\n\nHOTELS: See Link for a list of affordable hotels w/ Stonehill Discounts – Click Link Here: HOTELS Please mention “Stonehill College” – for an extra discount on your hotel roomNearby hotels can be found in Brockton\, MA which is only 4.5 miles (10-12 minutes) away from Stonehill College.OSCA Recommendations for Hotels: CLICK HERESee (Click) Hotels.com or (Click) Trivago.com for least expensive & best hotel options \n\n\n\nTIME CONTROL:6SS\, 40/90\, SD/30\, d30 for the 3-day schedule – Sat./Sun./Mon. No 2-day option in Championship Section. 2-day schedule – Sun./Mon – G/45\, d5 in Rounds 1-3. Joins 3-day group rounds 4-6 \n\n\n\n3 SECTIONS: * Championship Section: $1\,000 – $600 – $300\, Top U2300 $250. (FIDE Rated) Open to players rated 1800+/above: * U2000 Section: $700 – $400 – $250. Top U1700 $200. * U1500 Section: $600 – $300 – $200. Top U1200 $200. Trophies in every section to 1st 2nd 3rd Place. The New England Championship title will be awarded to the highest scoring New England residents or students in each section. Unrated prize limit $200 in U2000\, $150 in U1500. The September rating supplement (or most up-to-date rating) will be used from uschess.org. Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com. FIDE / Championship Section: If you don’t have a FIDE ID # please contact the organizer\, email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\nENTRY FEESEntry Free to GMs and IM’s Early-Bird EF: $85 Early-Bird for 3-day\, $85 for 2-day if mailed by Mon. Aug. 18. Early-Bird online registration must be received by Wed. Aug. 20 @ 11:59 pmRegular EF: $95 Online from Aug. 21 – Aug. 26 for 3-day and 2-day registrations. Late Entry Fee (If space available) $110 online if you register on Wed. 8/27\, Thurs. 8/28\, & Friday 8/29. On-Site EF: (If space available) $130 On-Site Registrations (3-Day) Sat. 8/30 or (2-Day) Sun. 8/31 the day of the event. Must enter event during posted registration times or receive ½ point or may be paired if possible.* Important: Please do not wait to register\, we cannot guarantee a spot – the event may sell out * \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE3-Day Schedule: (Championship\, U2000\, U1500)Rds. Sat. 10:30 am. and 5:00 pm.\, Sun. 10:30 am. and 5:00 pm.\, Mon. 10:00 am. and 4:00 pm. 2-Day Schedule (U2000 & U1500 Only) Rds. Sun. 10:30 am.\, 12:45 pm.\, 2:45 p.m.\, and 5:00 pm.\, Mon.10:00 am\, 4:00 pm. BYESByes rounds 1-5 in Championship section\, 1-6 in others\, limit 2 byes\, players must commit before Round 3. On-Site Registration Saturday & Sunday 8:45 to 9:30 am. \n\n\n\n* Registration at Bottom of Page * \n\n\n\nFOOD ON CAMPUS / WHERE TO EAT – MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS  – FOR DINING SERVICES: CLICK HEREFood available on-campus at: * THE COMMONS” Stonehill College Cafeteria – $7.50 All-You-Can-Eat buffet ** The HILL – This upbeat spot is a restaurant-style eatery\, lower level of the commons* GIGI’s – Located inside the Meehan School of Business\, GiGi’s Café offers bowls and salads* LUX CAFE – May School of Arts & Sciences\, features fresh made-to-order sandwiches\, wraps\, paninis* ACE PLACE – Starbucks beverages\, pastries and to-go items at the MacPháidín Library* DUNKIN DONUTS – Located in the Shields Science CenterAdditional Rules & Policies:Must bring a chess clock if you have one – chess sets are provided at tournament hall only. September USCF Ratings supplement will be used for ALL sections of the Tournament.You should bring your own chess set for reviewing games afterwards at the Shields Science Center.Phones must be powered off in bag and face down or left outside hall.All Players must leave the hall once game is completed.No Spectators allowed in the Tournament playing hall. \n\n\n\nUSCF Membership: Active USCF Membership is required. FIDE Membership in Championship Section Only \n\n\n\nEntry by Mail: payable/mail to Ocean State Chess Association\, 42 Forbes St. Riverside\, RI 02915\, or register online at https://oceanstatechess.com/   –  Tournament info on both OSCA & MACA websites. More Info: Email – New England Chess Association President: frank@oceanstatechess.com\, or text (401) 212-1335. \n\n\n\n84th NEW ENGLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) and the Stonehill College Chess Club. \n\n\n\nStonehill College Campus MAP: https://www.stonehill.edu/plan-your-visit/self-guided-tour/ \n\n\n\nUSCF TLA online: https://new.uschess.org/new-england-open-championship \n\n\n\n\n\nAlumni Hall\, Stonehill College\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stonehill College: Stonehill College\, founded in 1948\, is a private liberal arts college in N. Easton\, MA. Known for academic excellence and a supportive community\, Stonehill hosts chess events to foster intellectual excellence and community engagement. \n\n\n\nAbout OSCA: The Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA) is a non-profit organization and the Rhode Island State Affiliate.We foster a vibrant chess community organizing events and workshops to promote chess for all ages and skill levels. OSCA regularly collaborates with institutions throughout New England to create enriching experiences for chess players. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n         \n\n\n\n* Registration at Bottom of Page *
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/84th-new-england-open/
LOCATION:Stonehill College\, Alumni Hall\, 320 Washington Street\, North Easton\, Massachusetts\, 02357\, United States
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