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Laine Memorial Premier Section FINAL STANDINGS
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: 5/13/2026 8:35:34 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, May 20, 2026
Time Control: Game/90 with 5-second delay
Rounds Time: Round 4 (final) was played on Wednesday, May 13
Prize Info: Leo Marzoratti (1st), Toby Barry, Bob Secino, Alonzo Ross & Bruce Felton (2nd-5th), , Stephen Smith, Gary Brassard & Ken Gurge (=Top U1850)
Inquiry: mjcommisso@yahoo.com - Register for tournament at Events4Chess.com    603-533-9992 - call or text to register for tournament.
Event Webpage: www.wachusettchess.org
Registration Information
Entry Fee: No entry fee for Wachusett Chess Club membersTournament registration available at Events4Chess.com ----------Event ID 2591
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: Premier (1600 & above) section: 17 players Rounds on April 22, 29, May 6, 13
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • FINAL STANDINGS
  • 3.0 - Leo Marzoratti
  • 2.5 - Toby Barry, Bob Secino, Alonzo Ross, Bruce Felton
  • 2.0 - Roger Cappallo, Stephen Smith, Gary Brassard, Ken Gurge
  • 1.5 - Mike Urbonas, Mariano Rivera, Michael David, Don Ostrowski
  • 1.0 - Mike Commisso, Todd Tsakiris, Jim Donahue
  • 0.5 - Ansh Nandurbarkar
  • ROUND 4 RESULTS: Marzoratti 1-0 Cappallo, Secino 1/2-1/2 Ross, Urbonas 0-1 Smith,
  • Brassard 1-0 Donahue, Commisso 0-1 Gurge, Rivera 1-0 Nandurbarkar, David 1/2-1/2 Ostrowski.
  • 0-point byes: Barry, Felton, Tsakiris

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