34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship
By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sun, 2026-05-03 00:00 to Sun, 2026-05-03 23:59, Eastern Daylight Time | Completed | 140/200
| Name | 34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship [Completed] |
| Organizer | Massachusetts Chess Assoc |
| Event Contacts | Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email info@masschess.org][Phone 603-891-2484] |
| Event Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Dates | Sunday, May 3, 2026 12:00 AM ~ Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:59 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Friday, May 1, 2026 11:59 PM |
| Event Address |
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| Require Check In | No |
| Entry Fee | Due on registration |
| Unpaid Entries | Will be deleted without notice (Typically after 2 hours) |
| USCF Membership | Must not expire before event ends |
| Format | OTB (Over the Board) |
| Event Type | Open |
| Pairing Rule | Swiss |
| Rounds | 4 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-Point Byes | 1 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Classical [G/60; d5] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 200 |
| Prize Fund | $3,000 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | https://www.masschess.org |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=1c61041a-3270-439c-b1ed-bf7400249d14 |
MAY 3, MASSACHUSETTS US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship 4SS, G/60, d5. Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham MA 01701. 508-879-7200. $$G 3,000. 8 sections. Championship: $350-175, top Under 2300 $150. Under 2200: $250-150. Under 2000: $250-150. Under 1800: $250-125. Under 1600: $200-125. Under 1400: $200-100. Under 1200: $200-100. Under 1000: $150-75. Players may play up by a maximum of 200 rating points (published, live, or at time of registration). Unrated may play in Under 2000 or below, with these prize limits: $50 in U1000, $75 in U1200, $100 in U1400, $125 in U1600, $150 in U1800, $175 in U2000. EF: $45 if mailed by 4/27 or online by 4/29, $55 online by 5/1 or at site. $10 discount to players in U1000 Section. GMs and IMs free. No credit cards at site; cash or check OK. Reg.: 8-9 a.m. Rds: 10-1-3:30-6. Other: Bye 1-4, limit 1, must commit before round 2, no half point byes for players receiving full point byes. MACA memb. required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18). Ent: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 or online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Make checks payable to MACA. Info: 603-891-2484 or send email to Click here to show mail address. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. W. |
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1.
Championship
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$350-175, top Under 2300 $150
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2.
Under 2200
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$250-150
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3.
Under 2000
|
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$250-150
|
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4.
Under 1800
|
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$250-125
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5.
Under 1600
|
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-125
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6.
Under 1400
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100.
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|
7.
Under 1200
|
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-100
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|
8.
Under 1000
|
4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/60; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$150-75
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General Information
Name
34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship Completed
34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship Completed
Organizer
Massachusetts Chess Assoc
Massachusetts Chess Assoc
Event Contacts
Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email info@masschess.org][Phone 603-891-2484]
Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email info@masschess.org][Phone 603-891-2484]
Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time
Eastern Daylight Time
📅 Dates
5/3/2026 12:00 AM ~ 5/3/2026 11:59 PM
5/3/2026 12:00 AM ~ 5/3/2026 11:59 PM
Registration Deadline
5/1/2026 11:59 PM
5/1/2026 11:59 PM
📍 Location
Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA, USA, 01701
Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA, USA, 01701
💳 Entry Fee due on registration
! Unpaid Entries will be deleted after 2 hours
USCF Membership
Must not expire before event ends
Must not expire before event ends
Event Details
Format
OTB (Over the Board)
OTB (Over the Board)
Type
Open
Open
Pairing
Swiss
Swiss
Rounds
4
4
HPB
1
1
Capacity
200
200
⏱️ Time Control
Classical [G/60; d5]
Classical [G/60; d5]
Rating
USCF
USCF
💰 Prize Fund
3000.00 (USD)
3000.00 (USD)
Description
MAY 3, MASSACHUSETTS
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship
4SS, G/60, d5. Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham MA 01701. 508-879-7200. $$G 3,000. 8 sections. Championship: $350-175, top Under 2300 $150. Under 2200: $250-150. Under 2000: $250-150. Under 1800: $250-125. Under 1600: $200-125. Under 1400: $200-100. Under 1200: $200-100. Under 1000: $150-75. Players may play up by a maximum of 200 rating points (published, live, or at time of registration). Unrated may play in Under 2000 or below, with these prize limits: $50 in U1000, $75 in U1200, $100 in U1400, $125 in U1600, $150 in U1800, $175 in U2000. EF: $45 if mailed by 4/27 or online by 4/29, $55 online by 5/1 or at site. $10 discount to players in U1000 Section. GMs and IMs free. No credit cards at site; cash or check OK. Reg.: 8-9 a.m. Rds: 10-1-3:30-6. Other: Bye 1-4, limit 1, must commit before round 2, no half point byes for players receiving full point byes. MACA memb. required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18). Ent: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 or online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Make checks payable to MACA. Info: 603-891-2484 or send email to Click here to show mail address. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. W.
Sections & Entry Fees
1.
Championship
4 Rds
1 HPB
Classical
USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $350-175, top Under 2300 $150
Entry Fees (USD):
• $0.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 AM FIDE Title = GM ]
• $0.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 AM FIDE Title = IM ]
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:48 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
2.
Under 2200
4 Rds
1 HPB
Classical
USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $250-150
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ]
3.
Under 2000
4 Rds
1 HPB
Classical
USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $250-150
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:17 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:49 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
4.
Under 1800
4 Rds
1 HPB
Classical
USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $250-125
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 1799 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:48 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:51 PM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 1799 ]
5.
Under 1600
4 Rds
1 HPB
Classical
USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $200-125
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM Specific USCF IDs ]
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1200 - 1599 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:33 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:33 PM USCF Regular Rating 1200 - 1599 ]
6.
Under 1400
4 Rds
1 HPB
Classical
USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $200-100.
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 1399 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:15 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:48 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 1399 ]
7.
Under 1200
4 Rds
1 HPB
Classical
USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $200-100
Entry Fees (USD):
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:08 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PM Specific USCF IDs ]
• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:59:46 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ]
8.
Under 1000
4 Rds
1 HPB
Classical
USCF
G/60; d5
🏆 $150-75
Entry Fees (USD):
• $35.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]
• $45.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:05 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]