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SUMMARY:94th Massachusetts Open Championship (Marlborough\, MA) - $7\,500 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts State Championship \n\n\n\n\n\nBest Western Royal Plaza Hotel\, Marlborough\, MA\n\n\n\nOrganizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website Event Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel\, 181 Boston Post Rd. West\, Marlborough\, MA 01752   Hotel Info: Event rate: $225/night\, reserve by 4/21. Use this reservation linkHotel direct number: (508) 460-0700.Event Date:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026Sunday\, May 24\, 2026Monday\, May 25\, 2026Time Control: 6SS\, 40/120\, SD/30\, d10 (2-day schedule\, G/40\, d10 in rounds 1-3)Rounds Time Schedule 2 & 3 Day Options: 3-day: Sat. 10:30 & 5\, Sun. 10:30 & 5\, Mon. 10 & 4. 2-day: Sun. 10:30\, 1\, 3 & 5\, Mon. 10 & 4. No 2-day Championship section schedule.Byes: Byes in rounds 1-5 in Championship section\, 1-6 in others\, limit 2\, rounds 4-6 must commit before round 3.Prize Info: $7\,500 guaranteed. Inquiry: info@masschess.org    Bob Messenger 603-891-2484. May 23-25 Call 603-557-1732.Registration InformationEntry Fee: $90 for 3-day\, $89 for 2-day if mailed by 5/18 or online by 5/20\, $110 online by 5/21 or at site. $30 discount to players in U1200 section. GMs and IMs free.Registration – Onsite: 3-day Schedule: Sat. 5/23\, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 2-day Schedule (U2100 to U1200 only): Sun. 5/24\, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12\, Nashua NH 03062Membership Requirement: USCF membership required. MACA membership required for Mass. residents.Sections InformationTournament Sections & Prizes: Championship $1\,000-500\, top U2300 $500.Under 2100 $800-400\, top U1900 $400.Under 1800 $800-400\, top U1600 $400.Under 1500 $700-350\, top U1300 $350.Under 1200 $400-250\, top U1000 $250.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe John Curdo Memorial Trophy – New for the 94th Massachusetts OpenOriginally named after after 8-time Western MA/CT Valley Champion and candidate master Eli Bourdon\, the Mass Chess state champion trophy was officially renamed the John Curdo Memorial Trophy in 2026\, in honor of 17-time Massachusetts State Champion John A. Curdo. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJOHN CURDO – VIDEO – CLICK LINK BELOW (1.5 min) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9qsija9apcccwngln4duh/FINAL-John-Curdo-Trophy-Hype-Video.mp4?rlkey=qsw3ov6zwgoiqwo05hp1o1sfr&e=1&st=h2op4i7q&dl=0 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE FOR TOURNAMENT:  http://www.masschess.org/events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=9754
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LOCATION:Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel\, 181 Boston Post Rd. West\, Marlborough\, Massachusetts\, 01752\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lichess Charity Online Tournament - "Chess for a Cause"  (Online Tournament) - Donate & Play
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 23\, 2026 – Tournament is over\, but You Can Still Donate! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us in the Fight Against Bile Duct Cancer: “Chess for a Cause“ \n\n\n\nTime of Event: Saturday\, May 23rd at 12:00 – 2:00 pm Prizes: $40 – 1st place prize\, $30 – 2nd place\, $20 – 3rd place  \n\n\n\nTime Control: G/3+1 (Each player gets 3 minutes\, with 1 second increment) \n\n\n\nJoin us in honoring Richard Kenneth Brown and supporting the fight against bile duct cancer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Richard was a husband\, father\, and veteran who lived to serve—through his church\, the Knights of Columbus\, the Air Force\, and his engineering career. Our holiday chess matches\, which motivated me to pursue tournament chess\, are among my favorite memories of him. Your support helps fund research and provides vital resources for families affected by this disease.Play. Donate. Share. Every move matters.” – Mark Neale (Son-In Law) – President\, East Providence Chess Club (EPCC) \n\n\n\n LINK FOR DONATIONS: https://give.cholangiocarcinoma.org/Run4Rich* Any donation is appreciated for the tournament entry fee* Anyone can donate to this cause even if they aren’t playing in the event \n\n\n\nLINK FOR THE TOURNAMENT: https://lichess.org/tournament/1t1IWS1S
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