2nd Open to Seniors Age 50 & Up

PRIZE FUND: $500 (83%) based on 20 Rated Players. The Prize Fund will increase with more than 20 rated players entering the tournament.

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

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

SECTIONS:                                       PRIZES:

OPEN                    1st $120, 1st U-2010 $100, 1st U-1810 $80

U-1610                   1st   $90, 1st U-1410   $70, 1st Unrated players only eligible for $40

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 April 7th. 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 April 10th.

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

New, and unrated players, $5.

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

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

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

USCF Rule: 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.

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2nd Open to Seniors Age 50 & Up: 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: $_______