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)
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Tournament Details Revised: 4/12/2026 1:09:12 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: |
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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| 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
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| Event Webpage: |
www.wachusettchess.org
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| 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
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| Membership Requirement: |
US Chess + Wachusett Chess Club ($25 annual dues, individual or family)
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| Tournament Sections: |
3 sections: Premier (1600 & above),
Reserve 1 (1200-1599), Reserve 2 (Under 1200 and Unrated)
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- Advance registration available and recommended at Events4Chess.com
- Questions and inquiries available by emailing Chieff TD Mike Commisso
- at mjcommisso@yahoo.com or calling or texting him at 603-533-9992
- 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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