The Maplewood Chess Tournament is a scholastic chess tournament for children in grades K-12. Trophies will be awarded to the top players in each section which will be divided by age group. Join us for the fun and competition!
FORMAT: 4SS, G/25 D5 One USCF rated section and three sections unrated
*USCF Membership Required for play in OPEN SECTION
For more information about USCF membership go towww.uschess.org or call 800-903-8723.
Trophies will be awarded to the top three players in each section.
Everyone plays all 4 rounds.
You may play in a higher age group if preferred. 1/2-point bye available in any round, but must notify organizer in advance. Bring chess clock.
DOOR REGISTRATION: At the door $25 entry fee. 9:00-9:45 AM. Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM. Others on completion of each round. Pre-registered players should confirm no later than 9:50AM. Age 10 & under and 14 & under will finish in the early afternoon around 12:30PM. Open section will finish around 1:30PM.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: Online entry fee $20. Scholarships available if needed. Southeast New England Chess Association is a non-profit organization. www.senecachess.org
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Bob Salvas from the South East New England Chess Association at (401) 359-1602 or email: monasterychess@gmail.com. For questions on the venue, call Lee Pinstein from Maplewood at 508-238-2387 or info@maplewoodyearround.com