82nd New England Open
- Date
- Saturday, September 2, 2023 - Monday, September 4, 2023
- Site
Robert Messenger 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12 Nashua NH 03062 Rooms are $159 for 1-2 people. Reserve by 8/2 and mention MA Chess Association chess tournament. 978-692-8200.
- Time Control
- 6SS; 40/120, SD/30, d5 (2-day schedule G/45; d5 in rounds 1 to 3), No 2-day schedule in Championship section.
- Entry Fee
- $69 for 3-day, $68 for 2-day if mailed by 8/28 or online by 8/31; $80 at site. $30 discount for players in U1200 section rated under 1000 or unrated. Free to GMs and IMs.
- Prizes
- $4,300, 100% guaranteed.
- Registration
- 3-day: Sat. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.; 2-day (U2000 to U1200 only): Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
- Round Times
- 3-day: Sat. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.; 2-day (U2000 to U1200 sects. only): Sun. 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. & 5 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.
No 2-day schedule for the Championship Section. The Championship section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. Minimum rating is 1800 USCF (official or live). Free entry to GMs and IMs. New England champion title to the high-scoring New England resident or student in each section. Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2000, $150 in U1800, $125 in U1500, $100 in U1200, can't win title. Official September ratings used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Please bring chess sets and clocks. No equipment is provided. No credit cards at site; cash or check only.
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