34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship

By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sun, 2026-05-03 00:00 to Sun, 2026-05-03 23:59, Eastern Daylight Time | Published

General Information
Name	34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship [Published]
Organizer	Massachusetts Chess Assoc
Event Contacts	Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email info@masschess.org][Phone 603-891-2484]
Event Time Zone	(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dates	Sunday, May 3, 2026 12:00 AM ~ Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:59 PM
Registration Deadline	Friday, May 1, 2026 11:59 PM
Event Address	Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA, USA, 01701
Require Check In	No
Entry Fee	Due on registration
Unpaid Entries	Will be deleted without notice (Typically after 2 hours)
USCF Membership	Must not expire before event ends
Event Details
Format	OTB (Over the Board)
Event Type	Open
Pairing Rule	Swiss
Rounds	4 [Each sections may have different number of rounds]
Half-Point Byes	1 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's]
Time Control	Classical [G/60; d5]
Rating Type	USCF
Total Seats	200
Prize Fund	$3,000 [USD - US Dollar]
Flyer Link	https://www.masschess.org
Pairing & Results	https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=1c61041a-3270-439c-b1ed-bf7400249d14
Event Description
MAY 3, MASSACHUSETTS US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship 4SS, G/60, d5. Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham MA 01701. 508-879-7200. $$G 3,000. 8 sections. Championship: $350-175, top Under 2300 $150. Under 2200: $250-150. Under 2000: $250-150. Under 1800: $250-125. Under 1600: $200-125. Under 1400: $200-100. Under 1200: $200-100. Under 1000: $150-75. Players may play up by a maximum of 200 rating points (published, live, or at time of registration). Unrated may play in Under 2000 or below, with these prize limits: $50 in U1000, $75 in U1200, $100 in U1400, $125 in U1600, $150 in U1800, $175 in U2000. EF: $45 if mailed by 4/27 or online by 4/29, $55 online by 5/1 or at site. $10 discount to players in U1000 Section. GMs and IMs free. No credit cards at site; cash or check OK. Reg.: 8-9 a.m. Rds: 10-1-3:30-6. Other: Bye 1-4, limit 1, must commit before round 2, no half point byes for players receiving full point byes. MACA memb. required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18). Ent: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 or online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Make checks payable to MACA. Info: 603-891-2484 or send email to Click here to show mail address. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. W.
Sections and Entry Fees
1. Championship	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $350-175, top Under 2300 $150 Entry Fees (USD) $0.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 AM FIDE Title = GM ] $0.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 AM FIDE Title = IM ] $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:48 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]
2. Under 2200	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $250-150 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ]
3. Under 2000	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $250-150 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:17 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:49 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ]
4. Under 1800	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $250-125 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 1799 ] $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:48 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:51 PM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 1799 ]
5. Under 1600	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $200-125 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1200 - 1599 ] $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:33 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/29/2026 11:58:33 PM USCF Regular Rating 1200 - 1599 ]
6. Under 1400	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $200-100. Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 1399 ] $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:15 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:48 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 1399 ]
7. Under 1200	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $200-100 Entry Fees (USD) $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ] $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:08 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ] $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:59:46 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ]
8. Under 1000	4 Rounds \| 1 Byes \| Classical Time Control [G/60; d5] \| USCF Rated \| Swiss Pairing $150-75 Entry Fees (USD) $35.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ] $45.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:05 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]

📋 General Information

Name
34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship Published

Organizer
Massachusetts Chess Assoc

Event Contacts
Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email info@masschess.org][Phone 603-891-2484]

Time Zone
(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

📅 Dates
5/3/2026 12:00 AM ~ 5/3/2026 11:59 PM

Registration Deadline
5/1/2026 11:59 PM

📍 Location
Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA, USA, 01701

💳 Entry Fee due on registration

! Unpaid Entries will be deleted after 2 hours

USCF Membership must not expire before event ends

♟️ Event Details

Format
OTB (Over the Board)

Type
Open

Pairing
Swiss

Rounds
4

HPB
1

Capacity
200

⏱️ Time Control
Classical [G/60; d5]

Rating
USCF

💰 Prize Fund
3000.00 (USD)

🔗 Links

📄 Flyer 📊 Pairing

📝 Description

MAY 3, MASSACHUSETTS

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)

34th Massachusetts G/60 Championship

4SS, G/60, d5. Renaissance Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham MA 01701. 508-879-7200. $$G 3,000. 8 sections. Championship: $350-175, top Under 2300 $150. Under 2200: $250-150. Under 2000: $250-150. Under 1800: $250-125. Under 1600: $200-125. Under 1400: $200-100. Under 1200: $200-100. Under 1000: $150-75. Players may play up by a maximum of 200 rating points (published, live, or at time of registration). Unrated may play in Under 2000 or below, with these prize limits: $50 in U1000, $75 in U1200, $100 in U1400, $125 in U1600, $150 in U1800, $175 in U2000. EF: $45 if mailed by 4/27 or online by 4/29, $55 online by 5/1 or at site. $10 discount to players in U1000 Section. GMs and IMs free. No credit cards at site; cash or check OK. Reg.: 8-9 a.m. Rds: 10-1-3:30-6. Other: Bye 1-4, limit 1, must commit before round 2, no half point byes for players receiving full point byes. MACA memb. required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18). Ent: Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 or online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Make checks payable to MACA. Info: 603-891-2484 or send email to Click here to show mail address. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. W.

🏆 Sections & Entry Fees

1. Championship

4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF

G/60; d5

🏆 $350-175, top Under 2300 $150

Entry Fees (USD):

• $0.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 AM FIDE Title = GM ]

• $0.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 AM FIDE Title = IM ]

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:48 PM USCF Regular Rating 2000 - 9999 ]

2. Under 2200

4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF

G/60; d5

🏆 $250-150

Entry Fees (USD):

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1800 - 2199 ]

3. Under 2000

4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF

G/60; d5

🏆 $250-150

Entry Fees (USD):

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 AM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:17 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:49 PM USCF Regular Rating 1600 - 1999 ]

4. Under 1800

4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF

G/60; d5

🏆 $250-125

Entry Fees (USD):

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 1799 ]

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:48 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:51 PM USCF Regular Rating 1400 - 1799 ]

5. Under 1600

4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF

G/60; d5

🏆 $200-125

Entry Fees (USD):

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1200 - 1599 ]

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:33 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 5/29/2026 11:58:33 PM USCF Regular Rating 1200 - 1599 ]

6. Under 1400

4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF

G/60; d5

🏆 $200-100.

Entry Fees (USD):

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 1399 ]

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:15 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:48 PM USCF Regular Rating 1000 - 1399 ]

7. Under 1200

4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF

G/60; d5

🏆 $200-100

Entry Fees (USD):

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ]

• $45.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:08 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 0 ]

• $55.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:59:46 PM USCF Regular Rating 800 - 1199 ]

8. Under 1000

4 Rds 1 HPB Classical USCF

G/60; d5

🏆 $150-75

Entry Fees (USD):

• $35.00 [ Before 4/29/2026 11:59:00 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]

• $45.00 [ Before 5/1/2026 11:59:00 PMAfter 4/29/2026 11:58:05 PM USCF Regular Rating 0 - 999 ]