Event Overview
FORMAT: 4 Games Swiss System (No elimination). Time Control G/60; d5
Depending on the turnout, the draw may be split into sections or accelerated pairings may be used.
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 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 3rd. OR by PayPal to Click here to show mail address (must include Registration Form information as a note during PayPal payment, or via e-mail, or phone text message) by April 6th.
ADVANCE ENTRY FEES: Rated players $25, or $27 via PayPal. New, and unrated players, $5.
AT SITE ENTRY FEE (Cash or Check): Rated players $30. New, and unrated players, $10
WMCA MEMBER DISCOUNTS: $5 off WMCA WEBSITE: www.wmass-chess.us
WMCA MEMBERSHIP: $15 per year (NOT required). It includes the WMCA Free tournament and $5 off at all other tournaments (including this one). Also includes voting rights and any privileges added during membership.
AT SITE REGISTRATION: 9:00am – 9:30am.
ROUND TIMES: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 2:45pm, 5:00pm
PRIZES: 1st $120, Top A: $100; Top B: $90; Top C: $80; Top Under-1400: $70; Top Unrated $40
ANY QUESTIONS? Call Ed at (413) 668-4589 or email: cadcamsv@comcast.net
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3rd Chess Fool’s Day Open REGISTRATION FORM
Name (First, Middle initial, Last) __________________________________________________________________________________
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: $___________
U.S. Chess Federation membership Fee (Fill out a USCF Membership Form) + $___________
W.M.C.A. membership (Circle one) new or renewing (Not required) + $___________
TOTAL: $___________
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