4SS; G/60; d5 for Grades 9-12 and Grades 6,7,8; G/45 d5 for other sections.

Rounds Time: Round 1 at 9:30 a.m., other rounds ASAP.

Byes: No half-point elective byes available.

Prize Info: Trophies to the top three players in each section, plus trophies to the top Grade 9 in 9-12, and top Kindergarten player in the Grades K-1 section. Medals to players with three or more points not winning a trophy., Top three finishers in the Grades 9-12 Section qualify for Spiegel Cup Finals - now fully invitational

Inquiry: info@masschess.org    Bob Messenger, 603-891-2484. Emergencies on playing date ONLY: 603-557-1732. No phone entries.

Entry Fee: $30 mailed by 1/19 or online by end of 1/25, $35 at the site

Registration Onsite: 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Onsite registration ends at 8:45 a.m. sharp. Late entrants will receive a zero point bye and be paired for round 2.

Registration by Mail: Payable: Payable to MACA. Mail entry to: Bob Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt 12, Nashua NH 03062

Membership Requirement: USCF and MACA membership required.

All players must enter the section based on their current grade in school. No "playing up."

9-12 and K-1 sections: Please list your grade when registering.

Grades can be merged if there are a few players in a grade.

Proof of current USCF and MACA membership is required for on-site entries. You can join on-site when you register.

Phone or e-mail entries are not accepted.

Bring your own chess set, board, and chess clock (if you have one). Equipment will not be provided.