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SUMMARY:MACA Event: 6th Massachusetts Senior Open (Boston\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  VISIT ORGANIZER WEBSITEEvent Location: Boylston Chess Club Boston\, 35 Kingston St. Suite 1\, Boston\, MA 02111   [ DIRECTIONS ]Event Date: Saturday\, June 03\, 2023 – Sunday\, June 04\, 2023Time Control: 4SS; 40/90 SD20; d5Rounds Time: Sat. 10 am and 3 pm. Sun. 10 am and 3 pm.Byes: OK all\, limit 1\, must commit before round 2. No half point byes for players receiving full point byes.Prize Info: $1\,100 based on 30 fully paid entries ($20 off entries count 60%). 80% guaranteed. \,                      Unrated can’t win more than $100 in U1810 section.Inquiry: info@masschess.org    603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732.REGISTRATION INFORMATIONEntry Fee: $49 if mailed by 5/30 or online by 6/1\, $60 at site. $20 discount to players in U1810 section rated under 1200 or unrated. GMs and IMs free.Registration – Onsite: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 am.Registration – Online: Available till END OF DAY OF 6/1/2023.Registration – Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger\, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12\, Nashua NH 03062Membership Requirement: US Chess membership required. MACA required for Mass. residents ($12/year).SECTIONS INFORMATIONTournament Sections: REGISTER NOW! Open $250-125\, top U2210 $100\, top U2010 $100REGISTER NOW! Under 1810\, rated 1200 or above $200-125\, top U1610 $100\, top U1410 $100TOURNAMENT RULES AND OTHER INFORMATION* Open to players born before 6/4/1973. * Out of state OK. See boylstonchess.org for information about the Boylston Chess Club\, including parking. * Chess sets and clocks are supplied by the club* No wheelchair access. On site payment is by cash or check. No credit cards.* Sections may be combined. * Top Massachusetts player in the Open Section qualifies for the John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior Champions.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/6th-massachusetts-senior-open-boston-ma/
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Chess Association":MAILTO:info@masschess.org
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SUMMARY:Connecticut State Chess Association Event: 2023 Connecticut Open - $3\,000 in Guaranteed Prizes! (South Windsor\, CT) - Close to R.I.
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 10 – SUNDAY\, JUNE 11\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Cambria Hotel @ Evergreen Walk (NEW HOTEL)                 1000 Long Leaf Lane                 South Windsor\, CT 06074 \n\n\n\n* Limit 90 players * \n\n\n\nRounds/Time: 5 Rounds SS\, G/60 d10. USCF rated.Schedule: 6/10: 11 AM\, 2 PM\, 5 PM\, 6/11: 10 AM\, 1 PM\, Awards: ASAPOne ½ pt bye permitted in Rounds 1-4; must commit by end of registration. \n\n\n\n Sections: 3 Sections* OPEN* U1800* U1200Prizes: $600-300-200 to Top 3 in Open\, $200 to Top U2100\, not otherwise placing.$500-250-200 to Top 3 in U1800\, $200 to Top U1500\, not otherwise placing.$200-150-100 plus Trophies to Top 3 in U1200\, $100 plus Trophy to Top U800\,Trophies to Top U500 and Unrated\, not otherwise placing.  State Open Champion trophy to Open winner. Unrated not eligible for class prizes.Prizes based on final standings on USCF tie breaks\, NOT USCF distribution rules\,except perfect (5-0) scores\, who share money prizes equally. Prizes may not becombined; one prize per player in listed order. \n\n\n\nTie break: If there are 2 or more players tied with a perfect (5-0) score\, a playoff willdetermine the section winner and will immediately follow Round 5. See Note [1]below. Other ties determined by US Chess standard tie breaks. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: $85 by June 3 / $100 by June 6 / $115 by June 9 / $130 by 9:00 am on June 10.U1200 $10 less: $75/$90/$105/$120. Limit: 90 entries. Online registration\, only. NO on-site registration. \n\n\n\nDiscounts: General DISCOUNTS: Students with financial hardship\, attending Title I schoolsor requesting a sibling discount should email events. EMAIL: CSCA@gmail.com to requestadditional registration instructions. \n\n\n\nCSCA Member Organization & Premium Member DISCOUNT: CSCA MemberOrganizations and Premium Members will receive instructions to apply $20membership discount to their entries. Schools may apply for Member Organizationstatus at any time by email to chess.CSCA@gmail.com. Individual players mayregister for Premium Membership here. \n\n\n\nGMs and IMs: Entry fee is waived for GMs and IMs\, if registering by June 3.Deducted from prize thereafter. Please email events.CSCA@gmail.com to register. \n\n\n\nHotel Room Reservation; Hotel rate: $179/night\, June 9-10\, rate exp.: 6/2 \n\n\n\nFLYER: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Open.23.fly.pdf \n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION HERE:  https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=1840&cat=1 \n\n\n\nChief TD: Frank DelBonis
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2023-connecticut-open-3000-in-guaranteed-prizes-south-windsor-ct-close-to-r-i/
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:1st Historic Warren Armory - Ocean State Chess Association Tournament (Warren\, R.I.)
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 17\, 2023 \n\n\n\nTournament Location\, Historic “Castle-Like” Warren Armory built in 1842\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: 11 Jefferson Street                                  Warren\, RI 02885 \n\n\n\nThe Chess Tournament will be held in this historic 1842 Military Armory located in Warren\, RI \n\n\n\n* PLEASE REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS WEB PAGE * \n\n\n\nFormat: 4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds.Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. Rounds will continue continuously afterward \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES  $300 Guaranteed* OPEN = $100 – $75  & Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & High Level* U1500 = $75 – $50   & Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place – Adults & Medium Level* U1000 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place – Scholastic Gr. K-12* U600 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place  – Scholastic Gr. K-12* UNRATED = No USCF Required (Unrated Fun Games) – Both Students & Adults                        Trophy for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEF: Scholastic U1000\, U600\, Unrated: Only $20 in advance for players with USCF Membership. On-site entry day of event is $25 Cash.      Adult OPEN / U1500: Only $25 in advance for players with USCF membership. On-site entry day of event is $30 Cash.   \n\n\n\nFREE USCF MEMBERSHIP FOR 1st -TIME UNRATED TOURNAMENT PLAYERS1st-Time New players (Unrated without USCF membership) will receive aFREE $20 USCF “Youth” Membership INCLUDED with Special $25 registration. Tournament Entry Fee IncludedRegister below for either U600 or U1000 Section (For Scholastic Only) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$ CASH PRIZES SPONSORED BY BLOUNT SEAFOOD (WARREN\,R.I.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION* ADDITIONAL PARKING\, BEHIND WARREN TOWN HALL\, 514 MAIN STREET\, WARREN\, RI 02885* AIR-CONDITIONING will be provided in the Tournament Room* Skittles Room Provided\, Coffee Shop on same street * Free Tour of the Armory during Lunch* Lunch break provided\, multiple restaurants to walk to in neighborhood* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM\, will run continuous* Most Sections will Finish around 1:30 PM\, OPEN around 2:30-3:00 PM* Chess sets & clocks will be provided. Please bring a clock if you have one. * Byes must be requested in advance. Late entries paired if possible of get 1/2 point bye.* You may arrive at 11:00 /11:15 for 2nd Round\, but request one 1/2 point bye for Round 1 (advance entry)* Players can always play “up” in a higher section. Late entries 1/2 pt. bye\, or be paired with late entries* Scholarships are available (Free Entry Fee) please email Ocean State Chess Association in advance* On-site Entry Fee the Day of Event is $5 extra = $25 / $30 Cash Only. If possible\, please register in advance online. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tournament Playing room inside the Armory
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/1st-warren-armory-east-bay-chess-tournament-warren-r-i/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean State Chess Association":MAILTO:frank@oceanstatechess.com
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SUMMARY:Continental Chess Event: 51st Annual 2023 World Open - $200\,000 Prizes (Philadelphia\, PA)
DESCRIPTION:51st annual WORLD OPEN (top 6 sections) \n\n\n\nJune 30-July 4\, July 1-4 or July 2-4\, 2023   \n\n\n\nUnder 2200 through Under 1400 Sections\, June 30-July 4\, July 1-4 or July 2-4: 40/90\, SD/30\, d30 (4-day option\, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option. rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). U2200 and U2000 40/90 games are FIDE rated. \n\n\n\nUnder 1200 and Under 1000 Sections: see June 23-25.RATINGS: June FIDE ratings are used for the Open Sction\, and July official USCF ratings for Under 2200 through Under 1400. Unofficial or Regular Online uschess.org ratings are usually used if otherwise unrated. Players must disclose foreign\, FIDE and other over the board ratings\, and these ratings\, adjusted if necessary\, may be used if higher than USCF. Over the board ratings such as club\, league\, scholastic\, state or province\, etc\, adjusted if appropriate\, may be used at our discretion if above USCF.  No rating below the latest official USCF rating\, on the list corresponding to the ending date of the tournament\, will be used. Click here for further details. \n\n\n\nOpen Section: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500\, clear winner bonus $500\, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500\, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500\, top FIDE Under 2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first\, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/4 for title & bonus prize.Under 2200 Section: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400\, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 2000 Section: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400\, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 1800 Section: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400\, top U1700 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 1600 Section: $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400\, top U1500 (no unr) $2000-1000.Under 1400 Section: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700-600-500-400-400\, top U1300 (no unr) $1600-800.Under 1200 Section: Details from Continental Chess Coming SoonUnder 1000 Section: Details from Continental Chess Coming Soon \n\n\n\nPrize limits:                 1) If any post-event Regular OTB or Regular Online rating posted 6/28/22-6/28/23 or current Regular Online rating is more than 40 points over section maximum\, prize limit $1000. 2) Under 26 lifetime OTB regular rated games as of July 2023 official list cannot win over $2000 in U1400\, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July 2023 official list not counted toward 26 game total.3) Unrated limits U1400 $500\, U1600 $600\, U1800 $800\, U2000 $1000\, U2200 $1500. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line.  Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score in Open through Under 1400: $2400-1200-700-500-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $300. \n\n\n\nEntry fee: Online at chessaction.com: $318 by 5/15\, $328 by 6/26\, $350 online or at site until 1.5 hours before round 1.  No checks\, credit cards OK.GMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize.IMs & WGMs in Open: Entry fee $100 less\, also $100 deducted from prize.Open Section entry fee $100 more if not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE (see peakrating.us). \n\n\n\nSeniors 65/up: all entry fees $100 less in U1400 or above sections.No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160\, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 6/29.Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $40\, Young Adult $25\, Youth $18. \n\n\n\n      5-day schedule (Open to U1400): 6/30 7 pm\, 7/1-2 11 am & 6 pm. 7/3-4 10 am & 5 pm.. .               4-day schedule (U2200 to U1400): 7/1 11\, 2:30 & 6. merges with 5-day 7/1 6 pm.      3-day schedule (U2200 to U1400): 7/2 11\, 1:30\, 3:30\, 6 & 8:30\, merges with 5-day 7/3 10 am.        \n\n\n\nCellphone\, electronic device & anti-cheating rules: see www.devicerules.com. Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Not all electronic score sheets are allowed.Hotel rates: $143 single or double\, $163 3 in room. 50 free rollaway beds available; if taken\, rollaways are $30/day. Under 18 free in parents room using  existing bedding. Reserve early\, the chess block may sell out by early June. Reservation link will be posted soon at chessevents.us.Room or travel sharing: Post a request to share on the USCF “All Things Chess” forum. If you have difficulty posting\, email director@chess.us and we will post your request for you.Parking: One block from the Sheraton is Gateway Garage\, 1540 Spring Street\, about $25.day Monday through Friday\, $10/day Saturday and Sunday. Sheraton valet parking is about $45/day.  \n\n\n\nGUARANTEED PRIZES: $208\,000 in top 6 sections(See June 23-25 for two lower sections with $17\,000 guaranteed prizes)9 rounds at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown\, 201 North 17th St\, Philadelphia PA 19103FREE MORNING LECTURES by GM Sam Palatnik\, starting 8:45 am June 24-25 and July 1-4\, also afternoon lectures on these dates if space permits  US Chess Grand Prix Points: 300 (enhanced)  Open Section\, June 30-July 4 only: 40/90\, SD/30\, d30. FIDE rated\, GM & IM norms possible.FIDE now requires at least one Swiss System (at least 40 players) norm to obtain a title. \n\n\n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, use AWD #D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEntry: chessaction.com. No mailed entries. $15 service charge for refunds.  \n\n\n\nQuestions: chesstour.com\, chesstour.info\, Director@Chess.US.Entries posted at chessaction.com
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2023-world-open-200000-prizes-philadelphia-pa/
ORGANIZER;CN="Continental Chess Association":MAILTO:Director@Chess.US
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