Fall Foliage Chess Festival - First State Championship Qualifier
- Date
- Sunday, September 25, 2005
- Site
Ken Ballou 27 Fenway Drive Framingham, MA 01701-4012 Foxboro The SAGE School, 171 Mechanic St., Foxboro, MA. Directions from the North: Take Route 95 south to exit 8 (Mechanic Street). At end of ramp take a right. School is about a quarter mile on the left, look for a blue sign.· Directions from the South: Take Route 95 north to exit 8 (South Main Street). At end of ramp take a left. School is about a half mile on the left, look for a blue sign. MA The Sage School
- Time Control
- 4-SS, G/45 in Primary and Elementary Open. G/60 in Junior High and High School Open. G/45 in all Under sections.
- Entry Fee
- Qualifying: $28 / Under (Novice): $25 at tournament site. Qualifying: $18 / Under (Novice): $15 if POST-MARKED by September 21th or online.
- Prizes
- Trophies to Top 3 in each section!! Medals to those who finish with at least 3 points!!
- Registration
- 8:00 – 9:00 A.M.; “First-tournament Players” pick up hand out!!
- Round Times
- Round 1 at 10:00AM Later rounds may be accelerated. Sections may be combined.
On-site registration cut-off at 9:00 A.M. sharp. Late entrants will be paired in Round 2. Players must be the ages specified for their section as of 12/31/05. “Open” sections are for more experienced players. “Under” sections are recommended for new and less experienced players. (You can play at a higher level.) A provisional rating is considered a valid rating. No Smoking. No Computers. Site is Wheelchair-accessible. School cafeteria will be open to sell drinks, snacks and pizza. Bring your own chess set, board, and chess clock (if you have one). Items not provided at tournament. Chess Equipment on Sale. Proof of current USCF, MACA (or Home State) membership required for on-site entries.
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