94th Massachusetts Open
By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sat, 2026-05-23 00:00 to Mon, 2026-05-25 23:59, Eastern Daylight Time | Published
| General Information | |
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| Name | 94th Massachusetts Open [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 | Saturday, May 23, 2026 12:00 AM ~ Monday, May 25, 2026 11:59 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:59 PM |
| Event Address |
 Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Rd, Marlborough, MA, USA, 01702
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| Hotel Reservation | https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.22024.html?groupId=5P3WJ3N2 |
| 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 | 6 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-Point Byes | 2 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Classical [40/120, SD/30; d10] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 280 |
| Prize Fund | $7,500 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | http://masschess.org/events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=9754 |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=34630d3f-1404-46a1-b930-6e194c8fbf13 |
| Event Description | |
MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, MASSACHUSETTS |
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| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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1.
Championship
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$1,000-500, top U2300 $500
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$800-400, top U1900 $400.
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/40; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$800-400, top U1900 $400.
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$800-400, top U1600 $400.
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/40; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$800-400, top U1600 $400.
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$700-350, top U1300 $350
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/40; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$700-350, top U1300 $350
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/120, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$400-250, top U1000 $250
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6 Rounds | 2 Byes | Classical Time Control
[G/40; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$400-250, top U1000 $250
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94th Massachusetts Open Published
Massachusetts Chess Assoc
Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email info@masschess.org][Phone 603-891-2484]
(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
5/23/2026 12:00 AM ~ 5/25/2026 11:59 PM
5/21/2026 11:59 PM
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.22024.html?groupId=5P3WJ3N2
OTB (Over the Board)
Open
Swiss
6
2
280
Classical [40/120, SD/30; d10]
USCF
7500.00 (USD)
MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, MASSACHUSETTS
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)
94th Massachusetts Open
6SS, 40/120, SD/30, d10 (2-day schedule, G/40, d10 in rounds 1-3). No 2-day schedule in Championship section. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Rd, Marlborough MA 01752. 866-994-1371. $$7,500 guaranteed. 5 sections. Championship: $1,000-500, top U2300 $500. FIDE. 3-day schedule only. State championship title to high scoring Mass. resident or student. Under 2100: $800-400, top U1900 $400. Under 1800: $800-400, top U1600 $400. Under 1500: $700-350, top U1300 $350. Under 1200: $400-250, top U1000 $250. May play up by a maximum of 200 rating points. Unrated can play in Under 2100 or below, with these prize limits: $400 in U2100, $300 in U1800, $200 in U1500, $100 in U1200. EF: $90 for 3-day, $89 for 2-day if mailed by 5/18 or online by 5/20, $110 online by 5/21 or at site. GMs and IMs free. $30 discount to players in U1200 sect. 3-day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sat. 10:30 & 5, Sun. 10:30 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. 2-day Schedule (U2100 to U1200 only): Reg. Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sun. 10:30, 1, 3 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. Schedules merge in round 4. Byes: 1-5 in Championship sect., 1-6 in others, limit 2, must commit before rd. 3. Massachusetts Open Scholastic, Saturday 5/23 only. 4SS, G/30; d5. 1st round at 11:00 a.m., others ASAP. 2 sections: Under 600 and Under 300. Trophies to top three in each section. Medals to players scoring three or more points and not winning a trophy. EF: $30 if mailed by 5/18 or online by 5/21, $35 at site. No half point byes. Massachusetts Blitz Championship: Sun. 5/24, 5SS (dbl), G/5 d0. Blitz rated but higher of blitz and regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. EF $10 if playing in main tnmt., else $15. 75% of EFs returned as prizes. Reg. ends 9:15 p.m., 1st rd. at 9:30 p.m., others ASAP. Bye allowed 1st rd. All: MACA membership required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18). Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062, or enter online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to Click here to show mail address or call 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. W.