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International Chess Day Quick at Wachusett CC
Celebration of founding of World Chess Federation (FIDE) on July 20, 1924 in Paris

Tournament Details Revised: 6/30/2026 10:18:17 AM
General Information
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 ]
Event Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
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
Event Webpage: www.wachusettchess.org
Registration Information
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
Membership Requirement: U.S. Chess Federation
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: 5-round Open Swiss - single section tournament directed by Steven deBettencourt, USCF-certified TD
Tournament Rules and Other Information

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  • 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.
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