2ND SPIEGEL CUP QUALIFIER

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


General Information
Name 2ND SPIEGEL CUP QUALIFIER [Completed]
Organizer Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email : president@masschess.org Phone : 7742394959]
Event Time Zone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dates Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:30 AM ~ Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:00 PM
Registration Deadline Saturday, November 2, 2024 11:59 PM
Event Address Map pin Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, USA, 01886
Require Check In No
Entry Fee Due on registration
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 (HPB) 0 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's]
Time Control Classical
Rating Type USCF
Total Seats 150
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=9045
Live Game https://www.masschess.org
Pairing & Results https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=4847b6f9-58e8-4403-b85d-8172711dc01f
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 membership required for all players. MACA Membership required for Massachusetts residents.
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.
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.
Sections and Entry Fees
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) ]
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) ]
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 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 ]
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 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1200 ]
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 ]
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 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 800 ]
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 ]
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 [ USCF Regular Rating 0 - 400 ]