33rd Mid-Winter Classic
Schedule
Sat Jan 11 2025 at 09:00 am to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
250 Chestnut St, Holyoke, MA 01040-4858, United States | Holyoke, MA
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250 CHESTNUT STREET, HOLYOKE, MA 01040PRIZE FUND: $510 (80%) based on 25 Rated Players.
U.S. Chess Federation Membership is required and available at the tournament.
FORMAT: 3 Games Swiss System (No elimination). Time Control G/90; d5
SECTIONS: PRIZES:
OPEN 1st $120, 1st U-2000 $80
U-1800 1st $90, 1st U-1600 $60
U-1400 1st $70, 1st U-1200 $50, 1st Unrated player is only eligible for $40
BYES: Limit of one 1/2-point bye, available for any missed round, specified with entry.
CHESS SETS, and CHESS CLOCKS will be provided. However, if you have a set that you would rather use, you may substitute your equipment for any round with the approval of the player of the black pieces for that pairing.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS: Send REGISTRATION FORM and Check payable to W.M.C.A by U.S. mail to: ED KOSTREBA, 45 FAIRVIEW ST., PALMER, MA 01069, postmarked by January 6th. OR PayPal or VENMO to [email protected] (must include Registration Form information as a note during PayPal payment, or via e-mail, or phone text message) by January 9th.
ADVANCE ENTRY FEE: Rated players $25 Check, or $26 paid electronically.
New, and unrated players, $5.
AT SITE ENTRY FEE: Rated players $30 Cash or Check, or $32 paid electronically.
New, and unrated players, $10
WMCA MEMBER DISCOUNTS: $5 off WMCA WEBSITE: www.wmass-chess.us
WMCA MEMBERSHIP: $15 per year NOT required. It includes the WMCA Free tournament & $5 off
at WMCA tournaments, including this one, voting rights, & any privileges added during membership.
AT SITE REGISTRATION: Saturday 9:00 – 9:30am
ROUND TIMES: 10:00am, 1:30pm, 4:45pm
USCF Rules: 20N & 20N1 *All players cell phones or any electronic communication devices are forbidden in the playing room unless they are switched off. Rules 20F & 20I *No analysis, discussion of games, or talking in the playing room
during play. Any questions call Ed at: 413-668-4589 or email; [email protected]
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33rd Mid-Winter Classic REGISTRATION FORM
•Name ________________________________________________________________ Section•__________________
•U.S.C.F. ID. No. (If member) __________________________ 1/2-point bye (Circle round) 1 2 3
•e-mail address ______________________________________________ OR Phone # (_______)_________________
• Entry Fee: $_______
If not a U.S.Chess Federation member or if a renewing member (Fill out a USCF Membership Form) Fee:+$ _______
W.M.C.A. membership (Circle one) new or renewing (Not required) +.$_______
• Required information to enter the tournament. • TOTAL: $_______
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Where is it happening?
250 Chestnut St, Holyoke, MA 01040-4858, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
