International Chess Day Quick at Wachusett CC
Celebration of founding of World Chess Federation (FIDE) on July 20, 1924 in Paris
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Tournament Details Revised: 6/30/2026 10:18:17 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: |
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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| Time Control: |
G/15 with 5-second delay |
| Rounds Time: |
Round 1 at 10 a.m., other rounds ASAP |
| Byes: |
Maximim two half-point byes available in rounds 1-4. 0-point bye available in 5th and final round. |
| Prize Info: |
Chess book prizes to 1st-5th, class prizes (depending on number of players in rating class., Non-prize winners go home with a chess magazine or "Chess Chat" DVD |
| Inquiry: |
steven.deBettencourt@gmail.com
978-868-2264
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| Event Webpage: |
www.wachusettchess.org
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| Entry Fee: |
$3 - payable at playing site, room 165 of McKay Complex at Fitchburg State University |
| Registration - Onsite: |
9:15-9:40 a.m in room 165 of McKay Complex at Fitchburg State University
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| Membership Requirement: |
U.S. Chess Federation
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| Tournament Sections: |
5-round Open Swiss - single section
tournament directed by Steven deBettencourt, USCF-certified TD
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- 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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