9th Massachusetts Senior Open
Open to players born before 4/26/1976. Out of state OK.
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Tournament Details Revised: 2/17/2026 11:24:14 AM
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| Event Organizer:
| The Massachusetts Chess Association Visit Organizer Website |
| Event Location: |
Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough, 170 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
[ Directions ]
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| Hotel Info: |
20% discount off daily Best Available Rate. Call 508-251-6706 and say you're playing in the chess tournament. |
| Event Date: |
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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| Time Control: |
4SS, 40/90, SD/30, d10. |
| Rounds Time: |
10 am and 3 pm each day. |
| Byes: |
OK all, limit 1, must commit before round 2, no half point byes to players receiving full point byes. |
| Prize Info: |
$1,100 prize fund based on 30 fully paid entries ($20 off entries count 70%), 80% guaranteed. |
| Inquiry: |
info@masschess.org
603-891-2484. Day of the tournament phone 603-557-1732.
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| Entry Fee: |
$49 if mailed by 4/20 or online by 4/23, $60 at site. $20 discount to players in U1810 sect. rated under 1200 or unrated. GMs and IMs free. |
| Registration - Onsite: |
Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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| Registration - Mail: |
Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062
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| Membership Requirement: |
US Chess membership required. Mass Chess (MACA) membership required for Mass. residents ($12/year).
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| Tournament Sections: |
Open
$250-125, top U2210 $100, top U2010 $100.
Under 1810
$200-125, top U1610 $100, top U1410 $100.
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- Open to players born before 4/26/1976.
- Unrated can play in either section but can't win more than $100 in U1810.
- We are using nachesshub registration. When registering please use a gmail account.
- You can see everyone who has already registered for this tournament by clicking Roster.
- On site payment is by cash or check. No credit cards.
- The top Massachusetts player in the Open Section qualifies for the John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior Champions.
- Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com.
- 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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