Wachusett CC May Blitz at Fitchburg State University
Double Swiss (12 rounds) at Wachusett Chess Club at Fitchburg State University
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Tournament Details Revised: 5/6/2025 3:55:52 PM
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| 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 ]
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| Event Date: |
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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| Time Control: |
Game 5, d0 |
| Rounds Time: |
Round 1 at 10 a.m., other rounds ASAP |
| Byes: |
Minimum one pair of half-point byes in rounds 1 & 2 through 9 & 10, none in rounds 11 & 12 |
| Prize Info: |
Chess books, magazines, "Chess Chat" videos, chess sets, etc., Multiple prizes to top scorers, minimum one prize to each of the other participants |
| Inquiry: |
mjcommisso@yahoo.com
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| Event Webpage: |
wachusettchess.org
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| Entry Fee: |
$2 - payable at playing site (room 165 of McKay Complex at Fitchburg State University) |
| Registration - Onsite: |
9:00-9:30 a.m. - Advance registration by 5 p.m., Friday, May 9, by texting or emailing TD, Mike Commisso
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| Membership Requirement: |
US Chess - current membership required, renewal available at site
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| Tournament Sections: |
Open Swiss
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- Players must be present by 9:45 a.m. Saturday in order to be paired for round 1
- Late entries may receive a pair of half-point byes for rounds 1 & 2
- Playing site handicap accessible
- Lots of free parking spots in front f McKay Complex, 67 Rindge Road, at Fitchburg State University
- 12 rounds (6 pairs) will be played. You play 2 games (white & black) with each opponent
- Participants will be treated to free snacks (cookies, chocolate mints, bottled water)
- For a $2 entry fee you get a lot of benefits
- Chief TD: Mike Commisso (US Chess-certified local tournament director, one of the best in New England!
- 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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