13th W.M.C.A. Memorial

A large parking lot across Main St., accessible from Front St., can be used.

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

Sponsoring U.S.C.F. Affiliate: The Western Massachusetts Chess Association (WMCA)

PRIZE FUND: $510 (85%) based on 20 Rated Players. The Prize Fund will increase with more than 20 rated players entering the tournament.

SECTIONS:                                       PRIZES:

OPEN                         1st $140, 1st U-2000 $100, 1st U-1800 $60

U-1600                     1st $100, 1st U-1400 $70, 1st Unrated players only eligible for $40

FORMAT: 3 Games Swiss System (No elimination). 

Time Control G/90; d5

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

CHESS SETS, and CHESS CLOCKS will be provided. However, if you have a set that 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 AND PAYMENT OPTIONS: Send REGISTRATION FORM and Check

payable to W.M.C.A by U.S. mail to: ED KOSTREBA, 45 FAIRVIEW ST., PALMER, MA  01069,

postmarked by May 5th. OR PayPal or VENMO to wmass-chess@comcast.net (must include

Registration Form information as a note during electronic payment, or via e-mail, or phone text

message) by May 9th.

ADVANCE ENTRY FEE: Rated players $30 Check, or $31 paid electronically.

New, and unrated players, $5.

AT SITE REGISTRATION: Sunday 8:30am – 9:00am

AT SITE ENTRY FEE: Rated players $35 Cash or Check, or $37 paid electronically.

New, and unrated players, $10

WMCA MEMBER DISCOUNTS: $5 off                     WMCA WEBSITE: http://www.wmass-chess.us

WMCA MEMBERSHIP: $15 per year NOT required. It includes the 17th WMCA Free tournament & $5 off

at WMCA tournaments, including this one, voting rights, & any privileges added during membership.

ROUND TIMES: 9:30am, 1:30 and 5:00

ANY QUESTIONS? Leave a text message at: 413-668-4589 or email; wmass-chess@comcast.net

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13th W.M.C.A. Memorial REGISTRATION FORM

¨Name _________________________________________________________ Section¨__________________

¨U.S.C.F. ID. No. (If member) ________________________     1/2-point bye (Circle round)     1       2       3   

¨e-mail address ___________________________________________  OR  Phone # (_____)_____________

¨ Entry Fee: $_______

If not a U.S.Chess Federation member or if a renewing member (Fill out a USCF Membership Form) Fee:+$ _______

W.M.C.A. membership (Circle one)          new          or         renewing         (Not required)  +.$_______

¨ Required information to enter the tournament.                                                                ¨ TOTAL: $_______