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78th New England Open – Scholastic K-12
September 3, 2018 @ 6:00 am - 1:00 pm
SENECA will be hosting the 2018 New England Open in Newton, MA, on Labor Day Weekend. We invite scholastic players to participate in our four-round K-12 scholastic section! We will be hosting K-3 and K-6 sections on separate days, as well. For information about the main New England Open event (open to players of all ages), click HERE.
Date
September 3, 2018
Location
Crowne Plaza Boston – Newton
320 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
Time Control
4SS, G/30 d5
Round Times
First round at 10:00 AM. Others ASAP upon completion of previous round.
Sections
U800
U1500
Byes
None.
Prizes
Trophies to top three (3) players in each section.
Entry Fee
$20 online by 9/1 at 11:59 pm, $25 at site (cash or check only).
Onsite Registration
8:30 to 9:30 AM.
Other Information
1. USCF membership required. All sections are USCF rated.
2. School grades are for the 2018-2019 school year.
3. Bring a chess set and clock if possible. None provided.
4. Pre-registered players should confirm no later than 9:30 AM.
5. Official September published ratings will be used.
6. Note: parking in the garage next to the hotel is free on Saturday and Sunday, $10 on Monday.
7. Cancellations are subject to a $10 processing fee.
Contact Info
For more information, contact Ben Swiszcz at 617-872-8190 or at benswiszcz@yahoo.com.