National Chess Day Quick at Wachusett Chess Club
National Chess Day Quick Tournament (open to all players) Sponsored by the Wachusett Chess Club at Fitchburg State University
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Tournament Details Revised: 9/6/2025 2:46:29 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, October 11, 2025
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| Time Control: |
Game 15 with 5-second delay |
| Rounds Time: |
Round 1 at 10 a.m. Other rounds ASAP. |
| Byes: |
Maximum one half-point bye in rounds 1-4. None available in round 5. |
| Prize Info: |
Lots of chess book prizes, chess magazines, "Chess Chat" DVDs, etc. |
| Inquiry: |
TDBrian@pxdmail.net
978-245-7351
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| Event Webpage: |
www.wachusettchess.org
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| Entry Fee: |
$2 payable at playing site |
| Registration - Onsite: |
Registration ends at 9:30 a.m. in room 165 of the McKay Complex at Fitchburg State University
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| Membership Requirement: |
US Chess
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| Tournament Sections: |
Open Section
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- Advance registration by email is available until 5 p.m. Friday, October 10
- Advance entry players must be present at the site on Saturday, October 11, by 9:45 a.m. in order to be paired for round 1.
- Late advance entry entries may receive a half-point round 1 bye if not present by 9:45 a.m.
- Chief TD: Brian Smith - Email address: TDBrian@pxdmail.net
- Telephone number:978-245-7351
- Free cookies, snacks, bottled water, etc to all participants!
- All participants go home with at least one prize. Some players will receive more than one!
- 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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