First State OPEN Championship/Spiegel Cup Qualifier
ALL Sections Open to Out of State Players! (NOTE THIS CHANGE)
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Tournament Details Revised: 9/4/2024 2:33:40 PM
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| Event Organizer:
| The Massachusetts Chess Association Scholastics Visit Organizer Website |
| Event Location: |
Montrose School, 29 North Street, Medfield, MA 02052
[ Directions ]
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| Event Date: |
Sunday, September 22, 2024
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| Time Control: |
4SS. 6-8 and K-5 are G/60, d5; K-3 and U1200 are G/45, d5; and U800 and U400 are G/30, d5. |
| Rounds Time: |
Round 1 at 9:30 AM; other rounds ASAP. |
| Byes: |
No 1/2 byes available. |
| Prize Info: |
Trophies for top 3 in each division; winning MA student in each 6-8, K-5, K-3 qualifies for state championship finals. (Ties broken by playoff games among MA students) , Medals awarded to those scoring at least 3 points who do not win a trophy, or to any player with the same point score as the third-place trophy winner. |
| Inquiry: |
info@masschess.org
617-256-5536. No phone entries.
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| Entry Fee: |
$25 advance mailed by 9/15/24; online (Paypal): $25 by 9/21/24. $30 at site. $5 discount to players in Reserve sections. $10 discount to 1st time players (first US Chess-rated tournament) in Reserve sections. |
| Registration - Onsite: |
8:30 - 9:00 AM.
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| Registration - Mail: |
Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt 12, Nashua NH 03062
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| Membership Requirement: |
Current US Chess and MACA Membership required.
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- 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 by clicking Roster.
- On-site registration cut-off is 9:00 AM sharp. Anybody registering after 9:00 will receive a 0-point bye in Round 1, and will be paired in Round 2. There are no 1/2 point byes available.
- No smoking, no computers, or electronic devices other than US Chess-approved scorekeeping devices; site is wheelchair-accessible
- Section eligibility based on 2024-25 school grade. Players in grades K-5 can't enter the Grades 6-8 section.
- 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, chess clock, chess books, etc. Cash or checks only are
- Players must be rated 1000 or above, official or live, to play in the 6-8 qualifier section, 800 or above to play in K-5.
- There is no minimum rating to play in the K-3 qualifier section but we recommend that players be rated 600 or above.
- 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.
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