Martin Laine Memorial - LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS
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Tournament Details Revised: 5/14/2026 9:30:30 AM
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| Event Organizer:
| The Wachusett Chess Club Visit Organizer Website |
| Event Location: |
Fitchburg State University, McKay Complex, Rooms 142 and 143, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
[ Directions ]
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| Event Date: |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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| Time Control: |
Game/90 with 5-second delay |
| Rounds Time: |
4-round Swiss tornament in 3 sections ended on May 13, 2026 |
| Prize Info: |
Brand-new chess book prizes awarded to 16 winnners in 3 sections, Total value of book prizes: approximately $400 |
| Inquiry: |
mjcommisso@yahoo.com
603-533-9992 - phone number of chief TD Mike Commisso
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| Event Webpage: |
www.wachusettchess.org
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| Entry Fee: |
No entry fee for members of the Wachusett Chess Club |
| Registration - Onsite: |
Wednesdays 6:00-6:40 p.m. in room 165 of McKay Complex at Fitchburg State University
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| Membership Requirement: |
U.S. Chess Federation & Wachusett Chess Club ($25 annual dues, individual or family
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| Tournament Sections: |
Held in 3 sections: Premier Section, Reserve 1 Section & Reserve 2 Section
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- PREMIER SECTION PRIZE WINNERS (8 out of 17 players, 47%)
- 1st Place: Leo Marzoratti, 3-1
- 2nd-5th Place: Toby Barry, Bob Secino, Alonzo Ross & Bruce Felton, 2.5-1.5
- Top U1850: Stephen Smith,Gary Brassard & Ken Gurge, 2-2
- RESERVE 1 SECTION PRIZE WINNERS (4 out of 17 players, 24%)
- 1st Place: George Jordy, 3.5-1.5
- 2nd-3rd Place: Jay Goguen & Mark Wheeler, 3-1...Top U1400: Aaryash Palaparthi, 2-2
- RESERVE 2 SECTION PRIZE WINNERS (4 out of 11 players, 36%)
- 1st Place: Steve deBettencourt, 3-1
- 2nd-3rd Place: Michael Cote & Patrick Smith, 2.5-1.5.....Top U500: Samarth Chaudhary, 2-2
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