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Ludek Pachman Memorial "Chess 18" Tournament
Honoring GM Ludek Pachman (May 11, 1924, Czechoslovakia - March 6, 2003, Germany)

Tournament Details Revised: 5/7/2024 6:27:35 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Wachusett Chess Club  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Fitchburg State University, McKay Complex, Rooms 142 and 143, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time Control: Game/15 +10
Rounds Time: Round 1 at 11:30 a.m., Rounds 2-4 ASAP.
Byes: One half-point bye available any round
Prize Info: Multiple back issues of "Chess Horizons" to several top scorers, Every other participant receives back issues of "Chess Horizons" equal to number of points scored.
Inquiry: mjcommisso@yahoo.com   
Event Webpage: www.wachusettchess.org
Registration Information
Entry Fee: No entry fee! Absolutely free!
Registration - Onsite: Registration ends at 11:15 a.m. Registration also available by email: mjcommisso@yahoo.com
Membership Requirement: No membership requirement
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open Four-round Swiss
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Bring chess sets and clocks. None provided.
  • Notation recommended. Not required.
  • Players will play using "Chess 18" rules, a chess variant.
  • Public WiFi will be available
  • Unrated tournament.
  • USCF quick ratings will be used for Unrated players.
  • Play will be conducted in Room 145 of the McKay Complex at Fitchburg State University
  • Lots of free parking in front of the Complex.
  • Free snacks available to all participants.

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  • 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.