UMass Spring Classic
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Tournament Details Revised: 4/6/2024 11:32:35 AM
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| Event Organizer:
| University of Massachusetts Amherst |
| Event Location: |
UMass Amherst Student Union Ballroom, 41 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01002
[ Directions ]
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| Event Date: |
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Sunday, April 14, 2024
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| Time Control: |
G/90;d5 |
| Rounds Time: |
Saturday 10 am, 2 pm, 5:30 pm, Sunday 10 am, 2 pm. |
| Byes: |
One half-point bye round may be scheduled using the registration form link below. |
| Prize Info: |
Open Section: 1st - $2000, 2nd - $1250, 3rd - $750, U2200 1st - $600, U2000 1st - $400. , U-1800 Section: 1st - $1500, 2nd - $1000, 3rd - $600, U1600 1st - $400, U1400 1st - $250. U-1200 Section: 1st - $700, 2nd - $400, 3rd - $150 |
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| Entry Fee: |
Open Section: $110 pre-registration, $120 on-site. IMs/GMs play for free. All sections: $5 less for unrated players. Under 1800 Section: $80 pre-registration, $85 on-site. Under 1200 Section: $35 pre-registration, $40 on-site. |
| Registration - Onsite: |
Registration begins at 8:45 am and ends at 9:30 am.
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| Membership Requirement: |
USCF membership is required
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| Tournament Sections: |
Open
$5,000 based on 50 players
Under 1800
$5,000 based on 120 players total of the U1200 and U1800 Sections
Under 1200
$5,000 based on 120 players total of the U1200 and U1800 Sections
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- Please bring your own sets and chess clocks as we anticipate a shortage.
- Parking is free for the entire event.
- Unrated players are eligible for entry.
- MACA provides tournament listing for all as a service to the chess community. For question, comments, or dispute regarding events that are not organized by MACA, please contact the tournament organizer directly.
- Remember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.
- MACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.
- If online registration is enabled on this event, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.
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