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USCF-rated Rapid Tournament at Fitchburg State University

Tournament Details Revised: 7/25/2024 6:56:08 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, July 27, 2024
Time Control: Game 25, with 3-second delay
Rounds Time: Round 1 at 1 p..m.; other rounds ASAP
Byes: One half-point bye available for round 1 or 2. None in round 3. Must be requested before round 2.
Prize Info: Chess books and magazines
Inquiry: mjcommisso@yahoo.com   
Event Webpage: www.wachusettchess.org
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $2
Registration - Onsite: Registration ends at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 27. Registration by email available until 5 p.m., Friday, July 26.
Membership Requirement: USCF
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open Section - 3 rounds
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Late entries may receive Round 1 bye.
  • Advance registration by email ends at 5 p.m., Friday, July 26
  • In-person registration ends 12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 27, in room 145 of the McKay Campus Complex at Fitchburg State University
  • Public WiFi will be available.
  • Free snacks to all participants

  • 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.