15th Western Mass Open

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

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

PRIZE FUND: $510 (77%) based on 22 Rated Players

The Prize Fund will increase with more than 22 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: 4 Games Swiss System (No elimination).                            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 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 March 17th. OR by PayPal or VENMO to Click here to show mail address (include Registration Form information as a note during electronic payment, or via e-mail, or phone text message) by March 20th.

ADVANCE ENTRY FEE: Rated players $30, New and Unrated players, $5.

AT SITE REGISTRATION: Saturday 8:30am - 9:00am

AT SITE ENTRY FEE (Check or Cash): Rated players $35, New, and Unrated players, $10

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

ROUND TIMES:       9:30am,          12:15pm,        2:30pm,          4:45pm                                                                 

WMCA MEMBERSHIP: $15 per year NOT required. It includes the 17th WMCA Free tournament and $5 off at WMCA tournaments, including this one, voting rights, & any privileges added during membership.

USCF Rules: 20N & 20N1 *All players cell phones or any electronic communication devices are forbidden in the playing room unless they are switched off, and no audible disruptive noises from them will be tolerated. Rules 20F & 20I *No analysis, discussion of games, or talking unless quietly making a claim to the director, calling checkmate, or offering a draw are permitted in the playing room during play.

REGISTRATION FORM   15th Western Mass Open

¨Name _________________________________________________________ Section¨__________________

¨U.S.C.F. ID. No. (If member) ________________________    1/2-point bye (Circle round)    1     2      3      4

¨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: $ _______