89th Massachusetts Open
- Date
- Saturday, October 9, 2021 - Monday, October 11, 2021
- Site
Bob Messenger 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12 Nashua N.H. 03062 $164,reserve by 9/18 and mention tournament. 617-472-1000. Overnight parking is $13/day.
- Time Control
- 4SS; 40/90 SD20; d5
- Entry Fee
- $60 for 3-day, $59 for 2-day mailed by 10/4 or online by 10/7, $75 at site. $25 discount to players in U1500 section rated under 1000 or unrated. GMs and IMs free.
- Prizes
- $7,500 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. Bring chess set and clock. Masks are required.
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