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79th New England Open – Scholastic K-3
August 31, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 1:00 pm
SENECA will be hosting the 79th New England Open in Newton, MA, on Labor Day Weekend. We invite scholastic players to participate in our four-round K-3 scholastic section! We will be hosting K-6 and K-12 sections on separate days, as well. For information about the main New England Open event (open to players of all ages), click HERE.
Please register onsite.
Advance Entries as of 8/30/2019 at 11:59 PM
Date
August 31, 2019
Location
Crowne Plaza Boston – Newton
320 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
Time Control
4SS, G/30 d5
Round Times
First round at 10:30 AM. Others ASAP upon completion of previous round.
Sections
U500
U1200
Byes
None.
Prizes
Trophies to top three (3) players in each section.
Entry Fee
$20 online by 8/29 at 11:59 pm, $25 at site (cash or check only).
Onsite Registration
9:00 to 10:00 AM.
Other Information
1. USCF membership required. All sections are USCF rated.
2. School grades are for the 2019-2020 school year.
3. Bring a chess set and clock if possible. None provided.
4. Pre-registered players should confirm no later than 10:00 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, $20 on Monday.
7. Cancellations are subject to a $5 processing fee.
Contact Info
For more information, contact Ben Swiszcz at 617-872-8190 or at benswiszcz@yahoo.com.