80th Massachusetts Open (State Chess Championship)
- Date
- Saturday, May 28, 2011 - Monday, May 30, 2011
- Site
Robert Messenger 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12 Nashua NH 03062 Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Rd. West, Marlboro (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). 508-460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $89-$89, reserve by 5/18 and mention chess tnmt. Marlboro MA Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
- Time Control
- 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day schedule, G/45 in rounds 1-3)
- Entry Fee
- $55 for 3-day, $54 for 2-day if postmarked by 5/24 or online by 5/26, $65 at site. GMs and IMs free. $20 discount to unrated and to players in U1500 rated under 1000. Under age 23 or age 60 or older, $30 in 3-day, $29 2-day in advance, $35 at site, no other discounts apply.
- Prizes
- $$ 4,500 b/100 paid entries, 75% G. Top 3 prizes in the Open sect. are 100% G. State championship title to highest scoring MA resident or student in each sect. Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2100, $150 in U1800, $100 in U1500, can't win title except in Open.
- Registration
- 3-Day: Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m.. 2-Day: Sun. 8:30-9:30 a.m..
- Round Times
- 3-Day: Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds: 10:30-5:30 Sat, 10-5 Sun, 9:30-4:30 Mon. 2-Day: Sun. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds: 10-12:30-2:45 Sun, then merge with 3-Day schedule.
MACA Annual Meeting Mon. 5/30 at 9:00 a.m. 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. Prizes for most interesting game in each sect. (100% G): Open $300, U2100 $200, U1800 $150, U1500 $100, plus "Improve Your Chess" DVDs by GM Pat Wolff to each.
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