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2018 Keene Open
A chess tournament co-sponsored by Vermont Chess Association and Knights Chess Club

Tournament Details Revised: 5/8/2018 8:46:31 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: Knight's Chess Club of Keene  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Congregation Ahavas Achim, 84 Hastings Avenue, Keene, NH 03431   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018
Time Control: 4SS; 40/90 SD20; d5
Rounds Time: Four Rounds at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:45 PM, 6:30 PM.
Byes: Half-point bye okay if requested by 1:00
Prize Info: PRIZES Open: $250 • $150, U2250 $100, U2050 $100, U1850 $100. Under 1650: $150 • $100, U1450 $90, U1250 $70, U1000 $50, These prize amounts are based on 20 players in each section. None of these prizes will be reduced by more than 25%.
Inquiry: vermonty64@earthlink.net    802-349-7739.
Registration Information
Entry Fee: ENTRY FEE Open: $33 if rec’d by May 9, or $40 at the tournament site. Under 1650: $28 if rec’d by May 9, or $35 at the tournament site.
Registration - Onsite: Registration for at-site entrants: 8:30 to 9:35 AM.
Registration - Mail: Payable: Parker Montgomery. Mail entry to: Parker Montgomery, PO Box 831,, Middlebury, VT 05753-0831
Membership Requirement: USCF
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open Prizes: $250 • $150, U2250 $100, U2050 $100, U1850 $100
Under 1650 Prizes: $150 • $100, U1450 $90, U1250 $70, U1000 $50
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • If sending entry fee via PayPal on Thursday (May 10), send the advance entry fee amount. If sending entry fee via PayPal on Friday (May 11), send the full, at-site entry fee amount.
  • An unrated player may enter either section but may not win more than $80 in the Under 1650. Unrated players are eligible only for place prize money and may not win any of the “U” prizes.
  • This congregation is Kosher. Please don't bring meat into the building. Vegetarian foods only!

  • 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.