9th Massachusetts Senior Open
By Massachusetts Chess Assoc | Sat, 2026-04-25 00:00 to Sun, 2026-04-26 23:59, Eastern Daylight Time | Published
| General Information | |
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| Name | 9th Massachusetts Senior 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, April 25, 2026 12:00 AM ~ Sunday, April 26, 2026 11:59 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Thursday, April 23, 2026 11:59 PM |
| Event Address |
 Hilton Garden Inn, 170 Forest St, Marlborough, MA, USA, 01752
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| 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 [40/90, SD/30; d10] |
| Rating Type | USCF |
| Total Seats | 60 |
| Prize Fund | $1,100 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | http://masschess.org/events/Event_Details.aspx?Event_ID=9753 |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.nachesshub.com/EventFiles?EventID=f06c02bf-49d6-4c8d-902f-20f3855aba30 |
| Event Description | |
APRIL 25-26, MASSACHUSETTS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 9th Massachusetts Senior Open 4SS, 40/90, SD/30, d10. Hilton Garden Inn, 170 Forest St., Marlborough MA 01752. 508-251-6706. Open to players born before 4/26/1976. $$ 1,100 b/30 fully paid entries ($20 off entries count 70%), 80% G. 2 sections. Open: $250-125, top U2210 $100, top U2010 $100. Under 1810: $200-125, top U1610 $100, top U1410 $100. All: Unrated can play in either section but can't win more than $100 in U1810. EF: $49 if mailed by 4/20 or online by 4/23, $60 at site. $20 discount to players in U1810 sect. rated under 1200 or unrated. GMs and IMs free. Reg.: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10 am and 3 pm each day. Bye: O.K. all, limit 1, must commit before round 2, no half point byes to players receiving full point byes. Entries: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 or enter online at www.MassChess.org. Hotel reservations: 20% discount off daily BAR rate. Call 508-251-6706 and say you're playing in the chess tournament. Info: email to Click here to show mail address or phone 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament phone 603-557-1732. W. |
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| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 60 Seats
$250-125, top U2210 $100, top U2010 $100
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4 Rounds | 1 Byes | Classical Time Control
[40/90, SD/30; d10]
| USCF Rated | Swiss Pairing
$200-125, top U1610 $100, top U1410 $100.
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9th Massachusetts Senior Open Published
Massachusetts Chess Assoc
Massachusetts Chess Assoc [Email info@masschess.org][Phone 603-891-2484]
(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
4/25/2026 12:00 AM ~ 4/26/2026 11:59 PM
4/23/2026 11:59 PM
OTB (Over the Board)
Open
Swiss
4
1
60
Classical [40/90, SD/30; d10]
USCF
1100.00 (USD)
APRIL 25-26, MASSACHUSETTS
GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)
9th Massachusetts Senior Open
4SS, 40/90, SD/30, d10. Hilton Garden Inn, 170 Forest St., Marlborough MA 01752. 508-251-6706. Open to players born before 4/26/1976. $$ 1,100 b/30 fully paid entries ($20 off entries count 70%), 80% G. 2 sections. Open: $250-125, top U2210 $100, top U2010 $100. Under 1810: $200-125, top U1610 $100, top U1410 $100. All: Unrated can play in either section but can't win more than $100 in U1810. EF: $49 if mailed by 4/20 or online by 4/23, $60 at site. $20 discount to players in U1810 sect. rated under 1200 or unrated. GMs and IMs free. Reg.: Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10 am and 3 pm each day. Bye: O.K. all, limit 1, must commit before round 2, no half point byes to players receiving full point byes. Entries: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 or enter online at www.MassChess.org. Hotel reservations: 20% discount off daily BAR rate. Call 508-251-6706 and say you're playing in the chess tournament. Info: email to Click here to show mail address or phone 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament phone 603-557-1732. W.