Fall Foliage Chess Fest
- Date
- Sunday, October 12, 2003
- Site
Gus Gosselin PO Box 1255 Melrose, MA 02176 Foxboro The SAGE School, 171 Mechanic St., Foxboro, MA. irections from the North: Take Route 95 south to exit 8 (Mechanic Street). At end of ramp take a right. School is about a quarter mile on the left, look for a blue sign.ยท Directions from the South: Take Route 95 north to exit 8 (South Main Street). At end of ramp take a left. School is about a half mile on the left, look for a blue sign. MA The Sage School
- Time Control
- G/45 4-round USCF-rated chess tournament. Swiss format. (No elimination rounds.)
- Entry Fee
- $15 if POST-MARKED by 10/09; $21 at tournament site. On-site registration cut-off at 9:00 A.M. sharp. Late entrants will be paired in Round 2 with ½ pt. Bye.
- Prizes
- Trophies w/chess piece to Top 3 in each section!! Medals to those who finish with at least 3 points!!
- Registration
- 8:00 - 9:00 A.M
- Round Times
- Round 1 at 9:30 A.M. Later rounds may be accelerated. Sections may be combined.
8:00 - 9:00 A.M First-tournament Players pick up hand out!! Chess Players organized into 9 Sections: "Open" sections are for more experienced players. "Under" sections are recommended for new and less experienced players. A provisional rating is considered a valid rating. USCF & MACA memberships required. WMCA and other home state memberships accepted. Proof of current USCF, MACA (or Home State) membership required for on-site entries. No Smoking. No Computers. Site is Wheelchair-accessible. School cafeteria will be open to sell drinks, snacks and pizza. Bring your own chess set, board, and chess clock (if you have one). Items not provided at tournament.
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