78th Massachusetts Open (State Chess Championship)
- Date
- Saturday, May 23, 2009 - Monday, May 25, 2009
- Site
Ken Ballou 27 Fenway Dr. Framingham MA 01701-4012 Holiday Inn Boxborough, 800-972-3381. Rates: $85-85-85-85 (king), $115-115-115-115 (double). Reserve by May 2nd. Must mention chess tournament to obtain reduced rate. Boxborough MA Holiday Inn Boxborough
- Time Control
- 6-SS, 40/2, SD/1
- Entry Fee
- $55 if postmarked by 5/19 or online by 5/21, $65 at site. Players under age 23 may enter for $20.
- Prizes
- $3,125 Guaranteed Prize Fund. Unrated may play in any section but may not win 1st or 2nd prize or title except in Open. Most interesting game prizes: Open, $300; U2000 $200; U1800: $150, U1600 $100; all plus book. State Championship title to highest scoring MA resident or student in each section.
- Registration
- Saturday 8:30-9:30 AM
- Round Times
- Saturday: 10:30-5, Sunday: 10-4:30, Monday: 9:30-4
MACA Annual Meeting Sunday 5/24 at 3 PM, Massachusetts Speed Championship Sunday 5/24 at 9 PM. Special “most interesting game” prizes for three day sections: Open $300, U2000 $200, U1800 $150, U1600: $100, All include “The Art of Bisguier: Selected Games 1961-2003” by GM Arthur Bisguier. Rules for "most interresting game": Must be a decisive game - prize goes to the winner. One entry per player. Clearly legible score sheet must be submitted by the end of the tournament. Winning games will be published in Chess Horizons. Looking to share hotel room at this tournament, visit http://www.masschess.org/resources/tourney_room_share.asp.
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