8th Massachusetts Senior Open
By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sat, Apr 26 2025 00:00, Eastern Daylight Time | Completed
| General Information | |
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| Name | 8th Massachusetts Senior Open [Completed] |
| Organizer | Massachusetts Chess Assoc |
| Event Contacts | Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email president@masschess.org][Phone 7742394959] |
| Event Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Dates | Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:00 AM ~ Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Registration Deadline | Thursday, April 24, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Event Address |
 Embassy Suites, 122 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough, MA, USA, 01752
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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 | 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 [40/90. SD/30; d5] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 38 |
| Prize Fund | $1,100 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | https://www.masschess.org |
| Live Game | https://www.masschess.org |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=8435ae92-0c59-474e-bae9-3a79fffaeb40 |
| Event Description | |
APRIL 26-27, MASSACHUSETTS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 8th Massachusetts Senior Open 4SS, 40/90, SD/30, d5. Embassy Suites, 123 Boston Post Road West, Marlboro MA (I-495, exit 63B, Rt. 20W). 508-485-5900. Open to players born before 4/27/1975. $$ 1,100 b/30 fully paid entries ($20 off entries count 70%), 80% G. 2 sects. Open: $250-125, top U2210 $100, top U2010 $100. Under 1810: $200-125, top U1610 $100, top U1410 $100. All: Unrated can play in either sect. but can't win more than $100 in U1810. EF: $49 if mailed by 4/21 or online by 4/24, $60 at site. $20 discount to players in U1810 sect. rated under 1200 or unrated. GMs and IMs free. Reg.: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10 am and 3 pm each day. Bye: O.K. all, limit 1, must commit before rd. 2, no half point byes to players receiving full point byes. Ent.: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 or enter online at www.MassChess.org. Info: email to info@masschess.org or phone 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament phone 603-557-1732. W. |
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| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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1.
Open
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$250-125, top U2210 $100, top U2010 $100
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2.
Under 1810
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/90. SD/30; d5]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-125, top U1610 $100, top U1410 $100
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