81st Massachusetts Open (State Chess Championship)
- Date
- Saturday, May 26, 2012 - Monday, May 28, 2012
- 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. $92-92, reserve by 5/15 and mention chess tnmt. Marlboro MA Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
- Time Control
- 6SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day schedule, G/45, d/5 in rounds 1-3. No 2-day schedule in Open sect.)
- Entry Fee
- $69 for 3-day, $68 for 2-day if mailed by 5/22 or online by 5/24, $80 at site. GMs and IMs free. $30 discount to unrated and to players in U1400 sect. rated under 1000. Under age 23 or age 60 and older: $30 in 3-day, $29 in 2-day, $35 at site, no other discounts apply.
- Prizes
- $$ 5,000 b/120 paid entries ($30 off EFs count half), 75% G. Top 3 prizes in the Open sect. are 100% G. State championship title to high scoring Mass. resident or student in each sect. Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2000, $150 in U1800, $125 in U1600, $100 in U1400, 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: 10:30-5:30 Sat, 10-5 Sun, 9:30-4:30 Mon. 2-Day: 10-12:30-2:45-5 Sun, 9:30-4:30 Mon. Schedules merge in round 4.
MACA Annual Meeting Mon. 5/28 at 9:00 a.m. Rules for "most interresting game": Must be a decisive game - prize goes to the winner. 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 games in each sect. (100% G): Open $300, U2200 $250, U2000 $200, U1800 $150, U1600 $125, U1400 $100, plus DVDs to each.
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