Dana M. Sulin Memorial Tournament at Saima Park
5-round non-rated Open Swiss honoring chess enthusiast Dana M. Sulin (July 15, 1946 - April 4, 2022)
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Tournament Details Revised: 5/10/2026 7:04:24 PM
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| Event Organizer:
| The Wachusett Chess Club Visit Organizer Website |
| Event Location: |
Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
[ Directions ]
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| Event Date: |
Sunday, June 28, 2026
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| Time Control: |
Game/15 with 5-second delay with digital clocks - Game/17 with analog clocks |
| Rounds Time: |
Round 1 at 9:30, round 2 at 10:10, round 3 at 10:50, round 4 a 11:30, round 5 at 12:12 |
| Byes: |
Maximum two half-point byes available in rounds 1-4. 0-point bye available in round 5. |
| Prize Info: |
Chess book prizes to 1st-5th. "Chess Chat" DVD and chess magazine to each other participant., 1st prize winner receives a complete barbecued chicken dinner |
| Inquiry: |
miriling2@aol.com
978-345-5011
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| Event Webpage: |
www.saima-park.org
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| Entry Fee: |
No entry fee! |
| Registration - Onsite: |
8:45-9:15 a.m. in function hall at Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg
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| Membership Requirement: |
No membership required. Tournament will not be rated by the U.S. Chess Federation
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| Tournament Sections: |
Open Section
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- The Dana M. Sulin Memorial Chess Tournament at the Finnish Center at Saima Park
- is part of the annual event known in Finnish as "Kesajuhla" (Summer Festival)
- The tournament will be directed by longtime Wachusett Chess Club TD and
- program director George Mirijanian, who is an "honorary Finn."
- Ratings that will be used for players with USCF ratings will be their
- official "regular" - not quick or blitz ratings - for the month of June in 2026.
- The awarding of the Grand Prize of a barbecued chicken dinner will be decided
- by a 5-minute playoff in case of a tie for 1st place
- 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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