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91st Massachusetts Open
Massachusetts State Championship
Tournament Details Revised: 3/31/2023 8:58:16 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886   [ Directions ]
Hotel Info: $149 per night, reserve by 4/25. Call 978-692-8200 and mention the chess tournament.
Event Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Monday, May 29, 2023
Time Control: 6SS, 40/90, SD/30, d30 (2-day schedule, G/40, d10 in rounds 1-3)
Rounds Time: 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 2.
Prize Info: $7,500 guaranteed 
Inquiry: info@masschess.org    Bob Messenger 603-891-2484. May 27-29 call 603-557-1732.
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $85 for 3-day, $84 for 2-day mailed by 5/22 or online by 5/25, $100 at site.$30 discount to players in U1200 section. GMs and IMs free.
Registration - Onsite: 3-day: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 2-day: Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Registration - Online: Closed, please register at tournament site.
Registration - Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua N.H. 03062
Membership Requirement: USCF membership required. MACA membership required for Mass. residents.
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Championship $1000-500, top Under 2300 $500
Under 2100 $800-400, top U1900 $400
Under 1800 $800-400, top U1600 $400
Under 1500 $700-300, top U1300 $350
Under 1200 $400-250, top U1000 $250
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • The Championship section is open to players rated 1800 and above.
  • There is no 2-day schedule in the Championship section.
  • The Championship section is FIDE rated, and FIDE rules are used.
  • State Champion title to the top-scoring Mass. resident or student in each section.
  • Unrated prize limits: $400 in U2100, $300 in U1800, $200 in U1500, $100 in U1200, can't win title.
  • Bring chess set and clock.
  • Payment at site must be by cash or check. No credit cards.
  • MACA annual meeting Monday 9 a.m.
  • 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.