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Leonard G. Arsenault Memorial - Round 1 of 4
Honoring longtime Wachusett Chess Club member Leonard Gregory Arsenault (May 14, 1948 - May 12, 2025)

Tournament Details Revised: 11/17/2025 11:07:13 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: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time Control: Game 90 with 5-second delay
Rounds Time: Round 1 at 7 p.m. in rooms163 and 165 of McKay Complex at Fitchburg State University
Byes: One half-point bye available in rounds 1-3
Prize Info: Premier 1600 & above section: 1st-3rd, top U1850, Intermediate U1600 section:1st-3rd, top U1450...Wannabe U1200 section: 1st-3rd, top U650
Inquiry: mjcommisso@yahoo.com    603-533-9992
Event Webpage: www.wachusettchess.org
Registration Information
Entry Fee: Free to Wachusett Chess Club members ($20 annual dues)
Registration - Onsite: 6:00- 6:45 p.m. in room 165 of McKayComplex at Fitchburg State University
Membership Requirement: USCF + Wachusett CC ($20 individual and/or family) annual dues
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: 3 Sections: Premier (1600 & above), Under 1600, U1200 Rounds on November 19, December 3,10, 17
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Lots of free parking in front of McKay Complex building, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg
  • Playing site handicap- accessible
  • Complimentary cookies and sweets to all participants
  • Bring sets and clocks
  • Scoresheets provided, as well as pens and pencils
  • Chief TD: Mike Commisso
  • Chief assistant TD: Brian Smith
  • Assistant TD: Steve deBettencourt
  • Consultant: George Mirijanian

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