90th Greater Boston Open

By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sun, Oct 26 2025 00:00, Eastern Daylight Time | Published

General Information
Name	90th Greater Boston Open [Published]
Organizer	Massachusetts Chess Assoc
Event Contacts	Bob Messenger [Email info@masschess.org][Phone 603-891-2484]
Event Time Zone	Eastern Daylight Time
Dates	Sunday, October 26, 2025 12:00 AM ~ Sunday, October 26, 2025 11:59 PM
Registration Deadline	Friday, October 24, 2025 11:59 PM
Event Address	219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, USA, 01886
Require Check In	No
Entry Fee	Due on registration
USCF Membership	Must not expire before event ends
Event Details
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	240
Prize Fund	$3,000 [USD - US Dollar]
Flyer Link	https://www.masschess.org
Live Game	https://www.masschess.org
Pairing & Results	https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=2a4c7a24-aef0-48ca-ad79-56947992599a
Event Description
A Heritage Event OCT 26 MASSACHUSETTS US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 90th Greater Boston Open 4SS, G/60, d5. Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd., Westford MA 01886 (I-495 exit 83). 978-692-8200. $$G 3,000. 8 sects. Note new rating restrictions. Premier: $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. Unpublished uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign players, see foreignratings.com. EF: $45 if mailed by Monday 10/20 or online by Wednesday 10/22, $55 online by Friday 10/24 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 info@masschess.org. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. W.
Sections and Entry Fees
1. Premier	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $350-175, top Under 2300 $150 Entry Fees (USD) $0.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM FIDE Title = GM ] $0.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM FIDE Title = IM ] $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
2. Under 2200	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $250-150 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ]
3. Under 2000	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $250-150 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ] $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
4. Under 1800	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $250-125 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 1799 ] $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 1799 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
5. Under 1600	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $200-125 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1200 - 1599 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1200 - 1599 ]
6. Under 1400	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $200-100 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 1399 ] $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 1399 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]
7. Under 1200	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $200-100 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ] $45.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ]
8. Under 1000	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $150-75 Entry Fees (USD) $35.00 [ Before 10/22/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ] $45.00 [ Before 10/24/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]