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10th NESSP Scholastic Chess Tournament

Tournament Details Revised: 2/26/2015 7:50:59 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: Tournament in a Box  
Event Location: NESSP, 99 Shirdi Way, Groton, MA 01450   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Sunday, March 29, 2015
Time Control: U1200-4/ss G/45d5; U800-4/ss G/30d5; U400-4/ss G/30d5
Rounds Time: First round 9:30 AM
Byes: 1/2 point bye available in round one, but must notify organizer in advance
Prize Info: Trophies to the top three players in each section. Medals to players with three or more points and not winning a trophy., Special medals for all Age 5 and under even if they don't win a trophy!
Inquiry: vbradleychess@gmail.com   
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $20 Entry fee includes pizza
Registration - Onsite: 9:00-9:25
Registration - Mail: Payable: Mail entries, and email entries $20.00. All Entries should reach Tournament Director by Thursday, 3/26/2015. Mail entry to: Vince Bradley, Tournament in a Box, 12 Liberty Ln, Keene NH 03431
Membership Requirement: USCF Membership required
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Under 1200 Advanced REGISTER NOW
Under 800 Intermediate REGISTER NOW
Under 400 Novice REGISTER NOW
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Pizza will be served to players and parents during lunch break
  • All USCF rules of play are in effect. You play all 4 rounds
  • The cutoffs for each section will be adjusted to fit the grades and ratings of the players attending.
  • Record Moves. Touch Moves
  • Clocks are used and time forfeit may occur

  • 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.