Gus Gosselin / Massachusetts Grade Championship

Massachusetts Chess Association Scholastics

Date

Sunday, February 29, 2004

Site

Maryanne Reilly 37 Kenmore St. Newton Center, MA 02459 Waltham 1025 MAIN ST. [RTE. 117], WALTHAM, MA. •Directions from Rte 128 (95) Take Exit 26, Rte 20 toward Waltham. Just after first traffic light, take left at sign directing you to Rte 117/Main Street. Turn right onto Rte 117, Fleet Bank, #1025 Main is on your left hand side about a mile down. Take second entrance into Fleet (NOT into parking garage) and follow signs for outside visitor parking. Additional parking in lot with green Fleet signs across Prospect Hill Road.
•Directions from Rte. 90 (Turnpike) Get off at Rte 128 (95) North and follow above directions.

MA Fleet Bank Waltham Headquarters

Time Control

4-round USCF-rated chess tournament. Swiss format (no eliminations). G/40

Entry Fee

$12 if POST-MARKED by February 25; $20 at tournament site.

Prizes

Up to 4 Place Trophies in each section!! Medals to all who get 3 points and don’t win trophy!!

Registration

8:30 - 9:30 A.M. First-tournament pick up "Tournament Rules"

Round Times

1st Round at 9:30 A.M. Other rounds as soon as possible.

Chess Players organized into 10 Sections: Each grade is a separate section. Grade K-8: You must play in your own grade-level. Grade 9-12 will be combined. Prizes per Grade will be maintained. The Winner of each grade is recognized as Grade Champion for that grade. Un-rated players & beginners welcome. On-site registration cut-off at 9:00 A.M. sharp. Late entrants will be paired in Round 2. Cafeteria will not be open. Bring your lunch and drinks. Food available nearby. Bring your own chess set, board, and chess clock (if you have one). Items will be on sale at tournament. Phone or Email entries NOT accepted. Bring Photo ID (if you have it) for Fleet Security Check.

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