

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 16th Western Mass Open
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: PARKING: Turn onto South St., then Maple St. &amp; left into the driveway at the back of the church. Pull all the way to the car parked ahead of you on the right-hand side of the driveway.
U.S. Chess Federation Membership is required and available at the tournament.
Sponsoring U.S.C.F. Affiliate: The Western Massachusetts Chess Association
PRIZE FUND: $500 based on 23 Rated Players.
The Prize Fund will increase with more than 23 rated players entering the tournament.
3 SECTIONS:				 PRIZES:
  OPEN			1st $100, 1st U-2000 $80, 1st U-1800 $60
  U-1600			1st   $80, 1st U-1400 $60, 1st U-1200 $40
  U-1000 &amp; Unrated  1st   $50, 1st Unrated players only eligible for $40
Unrated players must play in the UNDER 1000 Section and do not count towards prizes.	  	
FORMAT: 4 Games Swiss System (No elimination).                            Time Control G/60;d5
IRREVOCABLE BYES: One 1/2-pt round 4 bye specified before round 2 pairings, others before round starts.
CHESS SETS, and CHESS CLOCKS will be provided. However, if you have a set that you would
rather use, you may substitute your Staunton style standard 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 Monday March 16th. 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 Thursday March 19th.
ADVANCE ENTRY FEE: Rated players $35, New and Unrated players, $5.
AT SITE REGISTRATION: Saturday 8:30am - 9:00am
AT SITE ENTRY FEE (Check or Cash): Rated players $40, New, and Unrated players, $10
W.M.C.A. MEMBER DISCOUNTS: $5 off.               WMCA WEBSITE: http://www.wmass-chess.us	
WMCA MEMBERSHIP: $15 per year (NOT required), includes the 18th WMCA Free tournament, $5
off at WMCA tournaments, including this one, voting rights, &amp; privileges added during membership. ROUND TIMES:  9:30am,	12:15pm,	2:30pm,	5:00pm
ANY QUESTIONS? Text message to 413-668-4589	   or email: wmass-chess@comcast.net
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16th Western Mass Open REGISTRATION FORM   
•Name                                                                                                                     Section•                                                 .
•U.S.C.F. ID. No. (If member)                                                 1/2-point bye (Circle round)       1          2          3          4
•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: - $________
• Required information to enter the tournament.                                                              •  TOTAL: $ _  ______
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-stockbridge/16th-western-mass-open/200029794863917
- **Event Categories**: tournaments, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029794863917?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=west+stockbridge-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: West Stockbridge
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: West Stockbridge Village Congregational Church
- **lat**: 42.332507806327
- **long**: -73.366308266151
- **full address**: West Stockbridge Village Congregational Church, 45 Main St, West Stockbridge, MA 01266-9707, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Western Massachusetts Chess Association (WMCA) (https://allevents.in/org/western-massachusetts-chess-association-wmca/14382337)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** West Stockbridge Village Congregational Church, 45 Main St, West Stockbridge, MA 01266-9707, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Western Massachusetts Chess Association (WMCA)
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** tournaments, sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 16th Western Mass Open ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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