Fall Scholastic Individual-Team Chess Championship. NEW Format! Teams are welcome!
By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sun, 2025-11-09 00:00 to Sun, 2025-11-09 23:59, Eastern Standard Time | Completed
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | Fall Scholastic Individual-Team Chess Championship. NEW Format! Teams are welcome! [Completed] |
| Organizer | Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email : president@masschess.org Phone : 7742394959] |
| Event Time Zone | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
| Dates | Sunday, November 9, 2025 12:00 AM ~ Sunday, November 9, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Friday, November 7, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Event Address |
 Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, USA, 01886
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| 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 | Scholastic |
| Pairing Rule | Swiss |
| Rounds | 4 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-Point Byes | 0 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Dual [G/30; d5] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 140 |
| Age Info Required | Yes [How to set my age] |
| Gender Info Required | Yes [How to set my gender] |
| Grade Info Required | Yes [How to set my grade] |
| Prize Fund | $0 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=9097 |
| Live Game | https://www.masschess.org |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=337f6bf1-2711-4c8a-aa91-77305e3c2623 |
| Event Description | |
4SS. All sections are G/30; d5. Team Average Rating Categories: under 400, under 800, under 1200, under 1600. Average team rating is count based on the 4 top rated players in a team. Lineup is determined by November 2025 ratings. The TD may assign ratings to unrated players. |
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| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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1.
Open
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4 Rounds | 0 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/30; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
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2.
Under 1200
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4 Rounds | 0 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/30; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
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3.
Under 900
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4 Rounds | 0 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/30; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
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4.
Under 600
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4 Rounds | 0 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/30; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
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4 Rounds | 0 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/30; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
|
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4 Rounds | 0 Byes | Dual Time Control
[G/30; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
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Fall Scholastic Individual-Team Chess Championship. NEW Format! Teams are welcome! Completed
(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
11/9/2025 12:00 AM ~ 11/9/2025 11:59 PM
11/7/2025 11:59 PM
OTB (Over the Board)
Scholastic
Swiss
4
0
140
Dual [G/30; d5]
USCF
0.00 (USD)
4SS. All sections are G/30; d5.
Round 1 at 9:30 AM; other rounds ASAP.
NO AT THE DOOR ENTRIES. Advanced entries only: $35 if mailed by 11/2/25 or online by end of 11/7/25. $10 discount per 1st time player in under 300 section (first USCF-rated tournament). Register in advance!
Registration by Mail, Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt 12, Nashua NH 03062
Membership Requirement: Current US Chess membership required for all players. MACA Membership required for Massachusetts residents.
Inquiry: info@masschess.org for teams registration. For questions dimabarash@gmail.com Dima Barash: 617-256-5536. No phone entries.
No 1/2 byes available.
Trophies to top 3 in each individual section. Trophies to members of the top two teams in each rating category. Medals awarded to those scoring at least 3 points, who do not win a trophy in individual section. Medals awarded to players on teams which tie for second place who do not win a trophy or an individual medal.
Team Average Rating Categories: under 400, under 800, under 1200, under 1600. Average team rating is count based on the 4 top rated players in a team.
Under 1600 trophies are
limited to Teams rated 1200 through 1599. Under 1200 trophies are
limited to Teams rated 800 through 1199. Under 800 trophies are limited
to Teams rated 400 through 799.
Send team name and a list of players to info@masschess.org - your registration will not be completed if you don't send this.
Each team is built of at least 4 players from ANY (same or different) sections. Team is allowed to have at most 7 players. Teams do not have to be school-based.
Top 4 results are count towards team score. These top 4 by score players are awarded trophies when team wins a trophy. Other team members get medals.
Lineup is determined by November 2025 ratings. The TD may assign ratings to unrated players.
Bring your own chess set, board, and chess clock (if you have one). Items not provided at tournament.
No smoking, no computers, or electronic devices other than US Chess-approved scorekeeping devices; site is wheelchair-accessible.