93rd Massachusetts Open

By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sat, May 24 2025 00:00, Eastern Daylight Time | Registering

General Information
Name	93rd Massachusetts Open [Registering]
Organizer	Massachusetts Chess Assoc
Event Contacts	Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email president@masschess.org][Phone 7742394959]
Event Time Zone	Eastern Daylight Time
Dates	Saturday, May 24, 2025 12:00 AM ~ Monday, May 26, 2025 12:00 AM
Registration Deadline	Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:59 PM
Event Address	Westford Regency, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, USA, 01886
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	270
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! 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.
Sections and Entry Fees
1. Championship	6 Rounds \| 2 Byes \| Classical Time Control [40/120, SD/30; d10] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $1,000-500, top U2300 $500 Entry Fees (USD) $0.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PM FIDE Title = IM ] $0.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PM FIDE Title = GM ] $90.00 [ Before 5/21/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 9999 ] $110.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/21/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 9999 ]
2. 3-Day Under 2100	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) Entry Fees (USD) $90.00 [ Before 5/21/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 2099 ] $110.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/21/2025 11:59:05 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 2099 ]
3. 2-Day Under 2100	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) Entry Fees (USD) $89.00 [ Before 5/21/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 2099 ] $110.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/21/2025 11:59:49 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 2099 ]
4. 3-Day Under 1800	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) Entry Fees (USD) $90.00 [ Before 5/21/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1799 ] $110.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/22/2025 11:59:25 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1799 ]
5. 2-Day Under 1800	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) Entry Fees (USD) $89.00 [ Before 5/21/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1799 ] $110.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/22/2025 11:59:04 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1799 ]
6. 3-Day Under 1500	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) Entry Fees (USD) $90.00 [ Before 5/21/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1499 ] $110.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/21/2025 11:59:17 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1499 ]
7. 2-Day Under 1500	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) Entry Fees (USD) $89.00 [ Before 5/21/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1499 ] $110.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/21/2025 11:59:02 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1499 ]
8. 3-Day Under 1200	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) Entry Fees (USD) $60.00 [ Before 5/21/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 ] $80.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/21/2025 11:59:23 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 ]
9. 2-Day U1200	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) Entry Fees (USD) $59.00 [ Before 5/21/2025 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 ] $80.00 [ Before 5/22/2025 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/21/2025 11:59:26 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 1199 ]