93rd Massachusetts Open
By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sat, 2025-05-24 00:00 to Mon, 2025-05-26 18:00, Eastern Daylight Time | Completed
| General Information | |
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| Name | 93rd Massachusetts Open [Completed] |
| Organizer | Massachusetts Chess Assoc |
| Event Contacts | Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email president@masschess.org][Phone 7742394959] |
| Event Time Zone | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
| Dates | Saturday, May 24, 2025 12:00 AM ~ Monday, May 26, 2025 6:00 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:59 PM |
| Event Address |
 Westford Regency, 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 | Open |
| Pairing Rule | Swiss |
| Rounds | 6 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-Point Byes | 2 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Classical [40/120, SD/30; d10 (2-day schedule, G/40; d10 in rounds 1-3)] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 216 |
| Prize Fund | $7,500 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | https://www.masschess.org |
| Live Game | https://www.masschess.org |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=f9e6dd8e-c04d-41e1-8469-fa75a328f84a |
| Event Description | |
A Heritage Event! |
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| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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1.
Championship
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$1,000-500, top U2300 $500
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$800-400, top U1900 $400 (merges with 2-Day Under 2100)
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/40; d10 in rounds 1-3, then 40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$800-400, top U1900 $400 (merges with 3-Day Under 2100)
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$800-400, top U1600 $400 (merges with 2-Day Under 1800)
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/40; d10 in rounds 1-3, then 40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$800-400, top U1600 $400 (merges with 3-Day Under 1800)
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$700-350, top U1300 $350 (merges with 2-Day Under 1500)
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/40; d10 in rounds 1-3, then 40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$700-350, top U1300 $350 (merges with 3-Day Under 1500)
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$400-250, top U1000 $250 (merges with 2-Day Under 1200)
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9.
2-Day U1200
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/40; d10 in rounds 1-3, then 40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$400-250, top U1000 $250 (merges with 3-Day Under 1200)
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93rd Massachusetts Open Completed
Massachusetts Chess Assoc
Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email president@masschess.org][Phone 7742394959]
(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
5/24/2025 12:00 AM ~ 5/26/2025 6:00 PM
5/22/2025 11:59 PM
OTB (Over the Board)
Open
Swiss
6
2
216
Classical [40/120, SD/30; d10 (2-day schedule, G/40; d10 in rounds 1-3)]
USCF
7500.00 (USD)
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAY 24-26 OR 25-26, MASSACHUSETTS
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)
93rd Massachusetts Open
6SS, 40/120, SD/30, d10 (2-day schedule, G/40, d10 in rounds 1-3). No 2-day schedule in Championship sect. Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center (I-495 exit 83), 219 Littleton Road, Westford MA 01886. $$7,500 guaranteed. 5 sects. Championship (open to players rated 1800 or above): $1,000-500, top U2300 $500. FIDE. 3-day schedule only. State championship title to high scoring Mass. resident or student. Under 2100: $800-400, top U1900 $400. Under 1800: $800-400, top U1600 $400. Under 1500: $700-350, top U1300 $350. Under 1200: $400-250, top U1000 $250. Unrated prize limits: $400 in U2100, $300 in U1800, $200 in U1500, $100 in U1200. EF: $90 for 3-day, $89 for 2-day if mailed by 5/19 or online by 5/21, $110 online by 5/22 or at site. GMs and IMs free. $30 discount to players in U1200 sect. 3-day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sat. 10:30 & 5, Sun. 10:30 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. 2-day Schedule (U2100 to U1200 only): Reg. Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sun. 10:30, 1, 3 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. Schedules merge in round 4. Byes: 1-5 in Championship sect., 1-6 in others, limit 2, must commit before rd. 3. Massachusetts Open Scholastic, Saturday 5/24 only. 4SS, G/30; d5. 1st round at 11:00 a.m., others ASAP. 2 sections: Under 600 and Under 300. Trophies to top three in each section. Medals to players scoring three or more points and not winning a trophy. EF: $30 if mailed by 5/19 or online by 5/22, $35 at site. No half point byes. Massachusetts Blitz Championship: Sun. 5/25, 5SS (dbl), G/5 d0. Blitz rated but higher of blitz and regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. EF $10 if playing in main tnmt., else $15. 75% of EFs returned as prizes. Reg. ends 9:15 p.m., 1st rd. at 9:30 p.m., others ASAP. Bye allowed 1st rd. All: MACA membership required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18). Hotel: $151/night, reserve by 4/23. Call 978-692-8200 and mention chess tournament. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062, or enter online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to info@masschess.org or call 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. W.