88th Massachusetts Open
- Date
- Saturday, May 25, 2019 - Monday, May 27, 2019
- Site
Bob Messenger 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12 Nashua N.H. 03062 $139-139,reserve by 4/26 and mention tournament. 978-692-8200
- Time Control
- 4SS; 40/90 SD20; d5
- Entry Fee
- $55 for 3-day, $54 for 2-day mailed by 5/20 or online by 5/23, $70 at site. $25 discount to players in U1500 section rated under 1000 or unrated. GMs and IMs free.
- Prizes
- $8,200 based on 120 paid entries ($25 off entries count half), 75% guaranteed (Championship section prizes are 100% guaranteed)
- 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. 5/27 at 9:30 a.m. Bring chess set and clock.
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