13th Western Mass Open

  SECTIONS:            PRIZES:

  OPEN          1st $140, 1st U-2000 $90,  1st U-1800 $60

  U-1600         1st $100, 1st U-1400 $70, 1st Unrated $40

U.S.Chess Federation Membership is required and available at the tournament.

FORMAT: 4 Games Swiss System (No elimination). (Accelerated pairings may be used)

Time Control G/60; d5

BYES: Limit of one 1/2-point bye, available for any planned missed game, specified with entry.

CHESS SETS, and CHESS CLOCKS will be provided. However, if you have a set you would rather use, you may substitute your equipment for any round with the approval of the player of the black pieces for that pairing.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION: By U.S. mail to:  Ed Kostreba, 45 Fairview St., Palmer, MA  01069 postmarked by 3-20-2023; e-mail, or phone text message by 3-23-2023.

ADVANCE ENTRY FEES: Rated players $25, New and unrated players, $5 with advance registration.

ENTRY FEE PAYMENT: Check payable to W.M.C.A., included with Registration Form OR via PayPal (must include Registration Form information) to Click here to show mail address by 3-23-2023.

AT SITE REGISTRATION: Saturday 9:00am - 9:30am

AT SITE ENTRY FEE (Check or Cash): Rated players $30, New and unrated players, $10

W.M.C.A. MEMBER DISCOUNTS: $5 off

ROUND TIMES:       10:00am,        1:00pm,          3:15pm,          5:30pm                                                                          

WMCA MEMBERSHIP: $15 per year (NOT required). It includes the WMCA Free tournament and $5 off at all other tournaments. Also includes voting rights and any privileges added during membership.