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2014 Fall Team Tournament
Open to teams from all states

Tournament Details Revised: 11/22/2014 7:14:51 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association Scholastics  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Holiday Inn Boxborough, 242 Adams Place, Boxborough, MA 01719   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Sunday, November 23, 2014
Time Control: K-12 (G/60 d5), K-6 (G/45 d5), K-3 (G/30 d5)
Rounds Time: Four rounds. Round 1 is at 9:30 a.m., others ASAP
Byes: n/a
Prize Info: Trophies to members of the top three teams in each section. Medals to all players who score at least 3 points and who do not win trophies.
Inquiry: info@masschess.org    Steve Frymer, 781-862-3799. Emergencies on playing date ONLY: 603-557-1732.
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $80 per team if mailed by 11/17 or online by 11/21. $100 at site. $10 discount per 1st time team player (first USCF-rated tournament), up to 4 (send email to info@masschess.org to ask for refund for discount).
Registration - Onsite: 8:00-8:45 AM
Registration - Online: Closed, please register at tournament site.
Registration - Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt 12, Nashua NH 03062
Membership Requirement: USCF and MACA membership required.
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Grades K-12 Average U1800
Grades K-6 Average U1400
Grades K-3 Average U1000
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Team average restriction for non-schools. School teams from same school only.
  • Lineup is determined by Nov 2014 ratings. The tournament director may assign ratings to unrated players.
  • Scholastic players compete in teams of 4. Teams do not have to be school-based.
  • Send team name and a list of players to info@masschess.org - your registration will not be completed if you don't send this.

  • MACA provides tournament listing for all as a service to the chess community. For question, comments, or dispute regarding events that are not organized by MACA, please contact the tournament organizer directly.
  • Remember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.
  • MACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.
  • If online registration is enabled on this event, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.