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New England Open Scholastic U400
Open to out of state players
Tournament Details Revised: 8/26/2024 7:26:16 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association Scholastics  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886   [ Directions ]
Hotel Info: Rooms are $159 for 1-2 people. Reserve by 7/31 and mention MA Chess Association chess tournament. 978-692-8200.
Event Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Time Control: 4SS; G/30 d5
Rounds Time: 1st round at 11:00 a.m., others ASAP.
Byes: No half point byes.
Prize Info: Trophies to the top three players. Medals to players scoring three or more points and not winning a trophy.
Inquiry: dimabarash@gmail.com    Dima Barash 617-256-5536
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $30 if mailed by 8/26 or online by 8/29, $35 at the site.
Registration - Onsite: 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Registration - Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062
Membership Requirement: USCF membership required. MACA membership required for Mass. residents.
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Under 400
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Registration online:
  • We are using nachesshub registration. After registration you can click "Roster" and verify that you are registered for the tournament.
  • You can also see everyone, who already registered in this tournament.
  • Open to players in grades K-12 rated under 400 or unrated.
  • New players: send email to info@masschess.org with the player's name, address and date of birth.
  • Bring your own chess set, board, and chess clock (if you have one). Items not provided at tournament. But on site there will be a seller of chess equipment Randi, from whom you can buy chess sets, clock, etc. Cash or checks only are accepted.
  • No credit cards at site; cash or check only.
  • September ratings will be used. Unofficial rating usually used if otherwise unrated.
  • 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.