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Martin Laine Memorial Tournament - Round 1 of 4
Honoring longtime Wachusett Chess Club member, 2008 club champion, 1st "Chess Chat" co-host Martin Laine (May 5, 1950 - November 18, 2014)

Tournament Details Revised: 4/12/2026 1:09:12 PM
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, April 22, 2026
Time Control: Game/90 with 5-second delay
Rounds Time: Round 1 at 7:00 p.m. in rooms 163 and 165 of McKay Complex at Fitchburg State University
Byes: Maximum one half-point bye aailable in rounds 1-3.----------0-point byes available in all rounds.
Prize Info: Chess book prizes in all three sections TBA
Inquiry: mjcommisso@yahoo.com    603-533-9992
Event Webpage: www.wachusettchess.org
Registration Information
Entry Fee: No entry fee for Wachusett Chess Club members
Registration - Onsite: 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. Wednesday nights in Room 165 of McKay Complex at Fitchburg State University
Membership Requirement: US Chess + Wachusett Chess Club ($25 annual dues, individual or family)
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: 3 sections: Premier (1600 & above), Reserve 1 (1200-1599), Reserve 2 (Under 1200 and Unrated)
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Advance registration available and recommended at Events4Chess.com
  • Event ID 2591
  • Questions and inquiries available by emailing Chieff TD Mike Commisso
  • at mjcommisso@yahoo.com or calling or texting him at 603-533-9992

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