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JP Chess February Fischer Random Tournament (FREE, unrated)

Tournament Details Revised: 2/14/2026 2:00:04 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: Jamaica Plain Chess  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: J.P. Licks, Jamaica Plain, 659 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02130   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time Control: 10 mins and 5 seconds delay
Rounds Time: 6:30pm first round. Subsequent rounds will start when prior round ends. End time approximately 9:20pm.
Prize Info: Medals (1st,2nd and 3rd place)
Inquiry: jamiacaplainchess@gmail.com   
Event Webpage: www.jpchess.org/rapidnights
Registration Information
Entry Fee: FREE
Registration - Onsite:
Membership Requirement: None
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Spots limited due to physical space.
  • Additional spots may be available on the evening depending on space.
  • Registration spots: 22 (with up to an additional 8 available on the evening)
  • All players should be present and registered again in person by 6:20pm
  • Players not present by 6:20pm may lose their spot to those waiting
  • Games are unrated
  • This is a Fischer Random Tournament/Chess 960 (chess variant)
  • Tournament takes place in an open public place
  • No outside food/drinks permitted
  • Clocks and sets will be provided
  • 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.