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Massachusetts Girls Qualifier
Under 1000 Section is open to out-of-state players

Tournament Details Revised: 3/15/2023 7:30:31 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association Scholastics  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Boylston Chess Club Boston, 35 Kingston St. Suite 1, Boston, MA 02111   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Sunday, March 19, 2023
Time Control: 4SS. Premier G/45, d5; Under 1000 G/30, d5.
Rounds Time: Round 1 starts at 10 a.m. Other rounds start ASAP
Byes: No ½-point byes are allowed in the Premier section. One ½-point bye is allowed in the U1000 section
Prize Info: The winner of the Premier Section will receive an invitation to the MA Girls' Invitational Championship, to compete to represent MA in the 2023 Ruth Haring National Girls Tournament of Champions , Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 players in each section. Players scoring three points or more and not winning a trophy will win a medal.
Inquiry: nicholas@xenophon98.com    603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 781-733-0849. No phone entries.
Registration Information
Entry Fee: Discounted fee of $30 if mailed by 3/13 or paid online by 3/17. Regular fee of $35 at the door. Additional $15 discount for first-time players in a USCF-rated tournament in the Under 1000 section.
Registration - Onsite: 9:00 a.m.-9:30a.m.
Registration - Online: Closed, please register at tournament site.
Registration - Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: c/o Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062
Membership Requirement: USCF membership is required for all players. MACA membership is required for Massachusetts residents
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Premier
Under 1000
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Official March ratings are used for pairings
  • Open to girls in grades K-12.
  • Premier section is restricted to Massachusetts residents and students rated 800 and above.
  • Under 1000 Section is open to out-of-state players
  • MA high school girl chess players will be available to review games for entry level chess players.
  • All electronic devices must be turned off completely and stored out of sight. Players are forbidden to have electronic devices on them at any time during the game
  • In the interest of the players, no spectators are allowed in the playing hall when games are in progress
  • Penalties are at the discretion of the TD and may include reducing the remaining time of the offending player or declaring the game to be lost by the offender
  • Masks are required. Players should bring chess sets and clocks,

  • 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.