14th W.M.C.A. Memorial

Park on the right-hand side of Billings Way.

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

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

PRIZE FUND: $500 based on 25 Rated Players.

The Prize Fund will increase with more than 25 rated players entering the tournament.

2 SECTIONS:                                     PRIZES:

OPEN                          1st $130, 1st U-2000 $100, 1st U-1800 $60

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

 Unrated players must play in the U-1600 Section.

FORMAT: 3 Games Swiss System (No elimination).                                      Time Control G/90; d5

IRREVOCABLE BYES: One 1/2-point round 3 bye specified before round 2 pairings, others before round starts.

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:

1) 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 Monday June 8th.

2) PayPal or VENMO to [email protected] (must include Registration Form information as a note during electronic payment, or via e-mail, or phone text message) by Thursday June 11th.

3) NEW  Online Registration with a Credit or Debit card at https://www.wmass-chess.us by June 11th. You can see advance registrations at the top of your online registration form by clicking the blue number next to "Players."

ADVANCE ENTRY FEE: Rated players $30 by Check, $31 by PayPal or Venmo, $31 by Credit card & Debit card at the WMCA website. New and Unrated players, $5.

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

AT SITE ENTRY FEE: Rated players $35 by Cash or Check, $36 by PayPal or Venmo, $36 by Credit card, & Debit card at the WMCA website. New and unrated players, $10

WMCA & MACA MEMBER DISCOUNTS: $5 off

WMCA WEBSITE: https://www.wmass-chess.us

WMCA MEMBERSHIP: $15 per year NOT required. It includes the 18th WMCA Free tournament & $5 off at WMCA tournaments, including this one, voting rights, & any privileges added during membership.

ROUND TIMES: 10:00am, 1:30 and 5:00

ANY QUESTIONS? Leave a text message at: 413-668-4589 or

 email; [email protected]

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14th 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: $