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Back Bay Open
Top two (2) sections FIDE rated

Tournament Details Revised: 1/29/2017 12:41:26 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Alex Relyea  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Hilton Boston Back Bay, 40 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115   [ Directions ]
Hotel Info: Hotel room: $120, mention Back Bay Open by 16 November - NOTE: Garage $43/day with in & out for hotel guests, $25 for day parking. 1 block from Prudential T Stop
Event Date: Saturday, December 16, 2017
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Time Control: 4SS; 40/90 SD20; d5
Rounds Time: 10am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday
Byes: 1/2 point bye available in rounds 1-3, limit 1
Prize Info: $4,000 GTD
Inquiry: relyea@operamail.com   
Event Webpage: www.relyeachess.com
Registration Information
Entry Fee: Entry Fee: $70 (postmarked by 9 December) - $80 at site - $30 discount to players U1600 section rated under 1000 or unrated
Registration - Onsite: 8:30-9:30 AM on Saturday
Registration - Mail: Payable: Alex Relyea. Mail entry to: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Drive #89, Bedford, NH 03110
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Championship 1st $600, 2nd $300, 3rd $250, U2400 $250, U2200 $250
U2000 1st $400, 2nd $200, 3rd $150
U1800 1st $400, 2nd $200, 3rd $150
U1600 1st $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $100, U1400 $150, U1200 $150
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • NOTE: Garage $43/day with in & out for hotel guests, $25 for day parking. 1 block from Prudential T Stop
  • Top two (2) sections FIDE rated
  • Adult unrated not allowed in U1600 section
  • Championship section is open to 1800 & above.
  • Analog clocks may not be used in Championship or U2000 sections.
  • To set your Chronos, please see website.
  • To pay online, please see website.

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