84th Massachusetts Open
- Date
- Saturday, May 23, 2015 - Monday, May 25, 2015
- Site
Bob Messenger 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12 Nashua N.H. 03062 $109-109, reserve by 4/29 and mention tournament. 508-460-0700 or 888-543-9500
- Time Control
- 6 round Swiss. 40/120, SD/30; d10. 2-day schedule rounds 1-3 are G/40; d10. 40 Grand Prix Points.
- Entry Fee
- $55 for 3-day, $54 for 2-day mailed by 5/18 or online by 5/21, $70 at site. $25 discount to players in U1500 section rated under 1000 or unrated. GMs and IMs free.
- Prizes
- $4,200 based on 100 paid entries ($25 off entries count half), 75% guaranteed (Championship Section prizes and game prizes are 100% guaranteed) Prize for Most Interesting Game in each section: Championship $300, U2100 $250, U1800 $200, U1500 $100, plus book or DVD to each
- Registration
- 3-day: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 2-day: Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
- Round Times
- 3-day: Sat. 10:30 & 5, Sun. 10:30 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. 2-day: Sun. 10:30, 1, 3 & 5, Mon. 10 - 4. No 2-day Championship section schedule.
The Championship section is open to players rated 1800 and above. There is no 2-day schedule in the Championship section. The Championship section is FIDE rated, and FIDE rules are used. State Champion title to the top-scoring Mass. resident or student in each section. Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2100, $150 in U1800, $100 in U1500, can't win title. MACA Annual Meeting: Mon. 5/25 at 9:30 a.m.
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