2ND SPIEGEL CUP QUALIFIER

By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sun, Nov 03 2024 09:30, Eastern Standard Time | Registering

Event Info

Organizer	:	Massachusetts Chess Assoc [ president@masschess.org 7742394959]
Flyer Link	:	http://www.masschess.org/Events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=9045
Live Game Link	:	https://www.masschess.org
Pairing & Results Link	:	https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=4847b6f9-58e8-4403-b85d-8172711dc01f
Event Address	:	Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, USA, 01886
Prize Fund	:	$0
Status	:	Registering
Event Type	:	Open
Rating Type	:	USCF
Time Control	:	Classical []
Pairing Rule	:	Swiss
Rounds	:	4 [Each sections may have different number of rounds]
0.5 Byes Allowed	:	0 [Each sections may have different number of half-point byes]
Player age info needed	:
Player gender info needed	:
Player grade info needed	:
Require Check In	:
Total Seats	:	150
Event Time Zone	:	Eastern Daylight Time
Dates	:	Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:30 AM ~ Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:00 PM
Registration	:	Register by Saturday, November 2, 2024 11:59 PM
Entry Fee	:	Due on registration
Event Description	:	4SS. 6-8 and K-5 are G/60, d5; K-3 and U1200 are G/45, d5; and U800 and U400 are G/30, d5. Round 1 at 9:30 AM; other rounds ASAP. Registration onsite: 8:30 - 9:00 AM. On-site registration cut-off is 9:00 AM sharp. Anybody registering after 9:00 will receive a 0-point bye in Round 1, and will be paired in Round 2. There are no 1/2 point byes available. Registration by Mail, Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt 12, Nashua NH 03062 Membership Requirement: Current US Chess and MACA Membership required. Inquiry: info@masschess.org 617-256-5536. No phone entries. No 1/2 byes available. Trophies for top 3 in each division; winning MA student in each 6-8, K-5, K-3 qualifies for state championship finals. (Ties broken by playoff games among MA students) , Medals awarded to those scoring at least 3 points who do not win a trophy, or to any player with the same point score as the third-place trophy winner. Parking is in the back of the School (on James street). There is a farmer market next to the Montrose School on that day from 9am to 1pm. Therefore there are less parking spots available, but you can buy fresh vegetables and fruits for playing kids. No smoking, no computers, or electronic devices other than US Chess-approved scorekeeping devices; site is wheelchair-accessible. Section eligibility based on 2024-25 school grade. Players in grades K-5 can't enter the Grades 6-8 section. Bring your own chess set, board, and chess clock (if you have one). Items not provided at tournament. But on site there will be a seller of chess equipment Randi, from whom you can buy chess sets, chess clock, chess books, etc. Cash or checks only are accepted. Players must be rated 1000 or above, official or live, to play in the 6-8 qualifier section, 800 or above to play in K-5. There is no minimum rating to play in the K-3 qualifier section but we recommend that players be rated 600 or above.

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Sections and Entry Fees

Name	Details
1. Grades 6 - 8, qualifier	4 Rounds \| 0 Byes \| Dual Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing Students in Grades 6 - 8 rated 1000 or above. Out of State students are welcome. Entry Fees (USD) $30.00 [ Before 11/2/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 9999 & Grade 6 to 8 (Inclusive) ]
2. Grades K - 5, qualifier	4 Rounds \| 0 Byes \| Dual Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing Students in Grades K - 5 rated 800 or above. Out of State students are welcome. Entry Fees (USD) $30.00 [ Before 11/2/2024 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 9999 & Grade -1 to 5 (Inclusive) ]
3. Grades K - 3, qualifier	4 Rounds \| 0 Byes \| Dual Time Control [G/45; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing Students in Grades K - 3. There is no rating restriction, but but we recommend that players be rated 600 or above. Out of State students are welcome. Entry Fees (USD) $30.00 [ Grade -1 to 3 (Inclusive) ]
4. Reserve Under 1200, not first USCF tournament	4 Rounds \| 0 Byes \| Dual Time Control [G/45; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing Students of any grade K-12 are allowed to play rated <1200. Out of State students are welcome. Entry Fees (USD) $25.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1200 ]
5. Reserve Under 1200, first USCF tournament	4 Rounds \| 0 Byes \| Dual Time Control [G/45; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing Students of any grade K-12 are allowed to play, never played in USCF tournaments before. Out of State students are welcome. Entry Fees (USD) $15.00 [ ]
6. Reserve Under 800, not first USCF tournament	4 Rounds \| 0 Byes \| Dual Time Control [G/30; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing Students of any grade K-12 are allowed to play rated <800. Out of State students are welcome. Entry Fees (USD) $25.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 800 ]
7. Reserve Under 800, first USCF tournament	4 Rounds \| 0 Byes \| Dual Time Control [G/30; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing Students of any grade K-12 are allowed to play, never played in USCF tournaments before. Out of State students are welcome. Entry Fees (USD) $15.00 [ ]
8. Reserve Under 400, not first USCF tournament	4 Rounds \| 0 Byes \| Dual Time Control [G/30; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing Students of any grade K-12 are allowed to play rated <400. Out of State students are welcome. Entry Fees (USD) $25.00 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 400 ]
9. Reserve Under 400, first USCF tournament	4 Rounds \| 0 Byes \| Dual Time Control [G/30; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing Students of any grade K-12 are allowed to play, never played in USCF tournaments before. Out of State students are welcome. Entry Fees (USD) $15.00 [ ]