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Massachusetts Blitz Championship

Tournament Details Revised: 3/11/2015 4:27:31 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Rd. West, Marlboro, MA   [ Directions ]
Hotel Info: See 84th Massachusetts Open.
Event Date: Sunday, May 24, 2015
Time Control: 5 round double Swiss (10 games). G/5, d0
Rounds Time: 1st round at 9:30 p.m. Other rounds ASAP.
Byes: Available in round 1.
Prize Info: 75% of entry fees returned as prizes
Inquiry: info@masschess.org    Bob Messenger 603-891-2484. May 23-24 call 603-557-1732.
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $10 if playing in the Massachusetts Open, else $15.
Registration - Onsite: Registration ends 9:15 a.m.
Registration - Mail: Payable: Enter at site only. Mail entry to: , , 
Membership Requirement: USCF membership required. MACA membership required for Mass. residents.
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Blitz
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • USCF blitz rated.
  • Higher of regular or blitz rating used for pairings and prizes.
  • 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.