# Event Details - **Event Name**: 5th W.M.C.A. Quick Rated and Community/Scholastic Chess - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Sponsoring U.S.C.F. Affiliate: The Western Massachusetts Chess Association PRIZE FUND: $510 based on 30 U.S. Chess Federation Rated Players. The Prize Fund will increase with more than 30 rated players entering the tournament. FORMAT: 5 Games Swiss System (No elimination). Time Control G/24;d5, recording of moves is not required. U.S.C.F. Quick rated only. Your regular U.S.C.F. rating will not change. 3 SECTIONS: PRIZES: OPEN 1st $140, 1st U-2000 $100, 1st U-1800 $60 U-1600/New 1st $100, 1st U-1400 $70, 1st Unrated players only eligible for $40 Community/Scholastic 1st place Adult $40. Trophies to 1st and 2nd in Grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12 Unrated U.S.C.F. Members must play in the U-1600 Section U.S. Chess Federation Membership is required for the Open and Rated Under 1600/New or unrated USCF member Sections. Membership is available at the tournament. The Community/ Scholastic Section is only open to players who never had an Official U.S.C.F. Rating IRREVOCABLE BYES: One 1/2-point round 5 bye specified before round 2 pairings, others before round starts. CHESS SETS, and CHESS CLOCKS will be provided. However, if you have a set, 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 November 10th, OR by PayPal or VENMO to wmass-chess@comcast.net (include Registration Form information as a note during electronic payment, or via e-mail, or phone text message) by November 13th. ADVANCE ENTRY FEE: Rated players $25, Unrated U.S.C.F. players, $5. Community/Scholastic players $10 AT SITE REGISTRATION: Saturday 9:30am - 10:00am AT SITE ENTRY FEE (Check or Cash): Rated players $30, Unrated players, $10. Community/Scholastic $15 ROUND TIMES: 11:00am, eat lunch when your 1st game is finished, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm W.M.C.A. MEMBER DISCOUNTS: $5 off. WMCA WEBSITE: www.wmass-chess.us ANY QUESTIONS? Text message Ed at 413-668-4589 or email: wmass-chess@comcast.net cut here____________________________________________________cut here. REGISTRATION FORM W.M.C.A. Quick Chess •Name •Section: •Date of Birth: •& Grade: . •U.S.C.F. ID. No. (If member) 1/2-point bye (Circle round) 1 2 3 4 5 •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) +.$_______ W.M.C.A. Member Discount: - $________ • TOTAL: $_______ • Required information to enter the tournament. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southampton/5th-wmca-quick-rated-and-community-scholastic-chess/200029135375749 - **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Southampton - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 212 College Hwy, Southampton, MA 01073 - **lat**: 42.229014214294 - **long**: -72.730826220539 - **full address**: 212 College Hwy, Southampton, MA 01073, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 5th W.M.C.A. Quick Rated and Community/Scholastic Chess - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7ee54423f35b48df4128260054ac30e7189937ca5af0559002edd07274238df1-rimg-w1200-h800-dc60594d-gmir?v=1763016275 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 5th W.M.C.A. Quick Rated and Community/Scholastic Chess being held? - **A:** 5th W.M.C.A. Quick Rated and Community/Scholastic Chess takes place on Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am to Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm at 212 College Hwy, Southampton, MA 01073, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 5th W.M.C.A. Quick Rated and Community/Scholastic Chess? - **A:** 5th W.M.C.A. Quick Rated and Community/Scholastic Chess is organized by Western Massachusetts Chess Association (WMCA). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 5th W.M.C.A. Quick Rated and Community/Scholastic Chess is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 5th W.M.C.A. 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