74th New England Open
- Date
- Saturday, August 30, 2014 - Monday, September 1, 2014
- Site
Robert Messenger 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12 Nashua NH 03062 Rooms are $95 for 1-4 people. Reserve by 8/16 and mention chess tournament. 978-534-9000
- Time Control
- 30/90, SD/60; d5 (2-day rds. 1-3 are G/45; d5). 15 Grand Prix Points (enhanced).
- Entry Fee
- $69 for 3-day, $68 for 2-day if mailed by 8/25 or online by 8/28; $80 at site. $30 discount for players in U1500 section rated under 1000 or unrated.
- Prizes
- $3,000, 75% guaranteed based on 80 paid entries ($30 off entries count half).
- Registration
- 3-day: Sat. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.; 2-day (U2000 to U1500 only): Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
- Round Times
- 3-day: Sat. 10 a.m. & 4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. & 4 p.m., Mon. 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.; 2-day (U2000 to U1500 sects. only): Sun. 10 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m., Mon. 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
No 2-day schedule for the Open Section. New England champion title to the high-scoring New England resident or student in each section. Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2000, $150 in U1750, $100 in U1500, can't win title except in Open. Free to GMs and IMs. Official September ratings used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
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