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New England Open Blitz

Tournament Details Revised: 9/2/2026 5:43:18 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Massachusetts Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Sunday, September 06, 2026
Time Control: G/5 d0
Rounds Time: Five rounds, two games per round. First round at 9:30pm, rest ASAP
Byes: Bye okay for first round, none otherwise
Prize Info: 75% of entries returned as prizes
Inquiry: info@masschess.org   
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $10 if playing in the New England Open, $15 otherwise
Registration - Onsite: 9:15 p.m.
Membership Requirement: USCF membership required
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Blitz rated, higher of regular or blitz rating used for pairings and prizes.
  • Bring chess set and clock.

  • 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.