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48th New Hampshire Amateur Championship

Tournament Details Revised: 10/7/2024 1:32:59 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: The New Hampshire Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Epping Middle High School, 32 Prescott Rd., Epping, NH 03042   [ Directions ]
Hotel Info: 32 Prescott Rd., Epping, NH 03042
Event Date: Saturday, November 02, 2024
Time Control: 4SS; G/60; d5
Rounds Time: 10-1:00-3:30-6:00.
Byes: Optional 1/2 point bye available for any one round (except Rd. 4 in Championship section), if requested before round 2. No player may request a half-point bye after receiving a full-point bye.
Prize Info:  Top scoring NH resident in U2100 becomes NH Amateur Champion and gets name engraved on permanent plaque. All Prizes ($1,100 + trophies) fully guaranteed and will not be reduced! TOURNAMENT IS OPEN TO OUT OF STATE AS WELL AS NH PLAYERS!
Inquiry: johnpelmore@yahoo.com    Phone for problems on the day of the tournament only: 603-918-0386.
Event Webpage: nhchess.org/
Registration Information
Entry Fee: Top two sections $45 if rec'd by 10/31 (11/1 online by 8:00 PM), $50 at site. U1400 Section $39 if rec'd by 10/31 (11/1 online by 8:00PM)Link for online entries via Square Market: https://squareup.com/market/nh-chess-assn-inc (or look for link at nhchess.org)
Registration - Onsite: 8:30-9:30am Sat. 11/2
Registration - Mail: Payable: NHCA. Mail entry to: John Elmore, 20 Holmgren Rd., Stratham NH 03885
Membership Requirement: USCF membership required. NHCA membership required for rated NH residents ($8 adult, $6 jrs. 18 or under).
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Championship (U2100 or UNR) $$ 200 - 150 - 100, trophy to 1st
Intermediate (U1750 or UNR) $$ 160 - 100 - 75, trophy to 1st
Novice (U1400 or UNR) $$ 100- -60 - 40, top U1200 $65, top UNR $50; trophy to 1st
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • OPEN TO OUT OF STATE AS WELL AS NH PLAYERS! Online entry available with credit card at https://nh-chess-assn-dot-inc.square.site (or look for link at nhchess.org). Advance EF rate available until Friday 11/1 at 8:00 PM; at-door EF rates available later
  • For problems on the day of the tournament only, call John Elmore's cell phone (603-918-0386)

  • 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.